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Archiving Indian film music

Chetan Vinchhi

On the challenges faced by any serious archival efforts and possible ways of mitigating these

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The history of a music reflects the history of its people. The evolution of a genre of music narrates vivid stories that often go above and beyond the written word. We can identify with and relive these sagas through the music. And all this happens organically. It is not a history lesson. It is woven into the social fabric over the years, even generations.

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Listen to this song from Noor-e-Yaman (!935) by Master Mohd and chorus

Nooe-e-Yaman song

This is an example of Call and Response prevalent in many American churches. This is the earliest example that I have heard. The lead singer says, Khush raho ai alla vaalo, and the chorus responds with, jaavo fee amaanillah. Also there is ghunghroo type instrument playing.

Now you know!

 Listen to Rocket Tarzan (1963)

 

 

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Harmonium is so popular everywhere in India. But when did it arrive from the west?

Harmonium

Now you know!

RMIM WestCoast 2017 10

  1. Musing 366: Sholay 3, Rafi 80
  2. Musing 153: badam-pista, RMIM WC 2017 06
  3. Musing 9: Sheo Khetan
  4. Musing 394: Durrani at AIR, Rafi 99
  5. Musing 45: tujhe bibbo kahooN, Sindbad Alibaba Alladin (!965)
  6. Musing 94: Amit Bose, Narsingh 697
  7. Musing 4: B V Dharap, Gazette
  8. Musing 641: Maria Menado. Roberto 121
  9. Musing 301: I Love You, Rafi 39
  10. Musing 22: Sargam in song, Bhootnath (1963)
  11. Musing 90: Censorship Predictions, Narsingh 693 Tunes
  12. Musing 298: Nutan offers advice, Rafi 36
  13. Musing 99: Harmonica, Narsingh 702
  14. Musing 155: Saigal Video, RMIM WC 2017 08
  15. Musing 160: Bird sound, RMIM CR 2017 03