Sitar Beat! Indian Style Heavy Funk Vol. 2

Various Artists (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 24, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Guerilla Reissues
• ASIN: B000SBJXL8
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,239 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Witness (Babla & his Orchestra)

2. Awara Sadiyon Se (Kalyanji Anandji)

3. Everybody Dance With Me (S.D. Narang)

4. Wada Karle Sajna (Kalyanji Anandji)

5. Nigahon Ka Adaon Ka (K. Anandji)

6. Freak Out Music (R.D. Burman)

7. Dushmun Title Music (L. Pyarelal)

8. Pyar Zindagi Hai (Kalyanji Anandji)

9. Tera Jasia Pyara Koi Nahin (Khanna)

10. Phir Teri Yaad (Hemant Bhosle)

11. Main Akeli Raat Jawan (Ajit Singh)

12. Bekaraar Bekaraar Bekaraar Kiya

13. Aaj Mera Dil (R.D. Burman)

14. Dard-E-Dil (Laxmikant Pyarelal)

15. Butterfly (Keith Kanga, PT 2)

16. Laila O Laila (Kalyanji Anandji)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No Sitar on this compilation!, August 2, 2007

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Tyler Durden "last angel" (los angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sitar Beat! Indian Style Heavy Funk Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

I love when label people write up an editorial review because it is so obvious they are hyping a product and it also gives me a chance to compare notes. This compilation has three decent cuts on it. One, Eight and Eleven, effectively combine Indian flavor with western beats or what the label would have you believe is "funk." They are not that funky. See Dave Pike's "Mathar" for more of a four on the floor groove with a nice sitar riff and funky drums. It is not on this cd, unfortunately. There is so much Bollywood reissue out there that this cd coming out in 2007 doesn't really make the cut. If you are a collector... maybe. There is a funny Innagaddadavida rif that starts the third track, but not much more. And again... no sitar! If you just want some background Indian kitsch at your party pick it up.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title may be inaccurate, but this compilation is essential!, March 24, 2010

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Mike Smith (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sitar Beat! Indian Style Heavy Funk Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

This is an absolutely great compilation, even if the subtitle's promise of "heavy funk" isn't entirely accurate. There are heavy funk tracks on here, but also smooth cinematic soundscapes, VU-style noise rock, and Massive Attack-sounding otherworlds of terror. Nearly every song will burn its way into your mind, and many are among the best Indian songs I've ever heard. Tracks 2 and 10 in particular are just epic, 10 especially. Highly, highly recommended, especially for anyone who already loves Indian dance music. (DISCO DANCER is my all-time favorite.) I will be grateful forever to this compilation just for introducing me to the amazing Asha Bhosle, whose voice and choice of songs are just astounding. I can't wait to get Volume 1.