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Slumdog Millionaire is the critically acclaimed film directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting). Winner of the 2008 Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice Award, Slumdog Millionaire is the story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” The Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack features an original recording of Bollywood legend A. R. Rahman featuring M.I.A. entitled “O…Saya” in addition to the album version of “Paper Planes” and the DFA remix.
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When it comes to Indian film music it is hard to beat A R Rahman to the beats. His compositions are easy for the western ear to appreciate as he brings in not only traditional and contemporary Indian melodies and rhythms, but also mixes them up with beats and instruments of modern Western music. He is so prolific and original in his composing that he is known as the Mozart of Madras in his homeland, and now, thanks to Danny Boyle's fantastic new film, Rahman's music is reaching a much wider audience, especially now he has won a Golden Globe for Best Score/Soundtrack. The music fits the film so perfectly, but also stands as music worth listening in its own right. And let's not forget that London's MIA also features on this album too. If you want to get a true flavour of Indian fusion music then this is a great place to start. And if you find you like the Rahman's sound then also check out the soundtrack for Taal - although there are plenty more he has done.
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I am so happy that finally one of world's best music composers gets his due in the west. With Slumdog Millionaire the legendary A.R.Rahman as always has given an utterly awesome and mindblowing album. The album is kind of an ambassador of Indian/Eastern music. Though for the western audience the sound is totally new, this is only one of nearly one hundred albums A.R.Rahman has given in his 16 years career. From overwhelming "O Saya" to vibrant "Jai Ho", every song is a gem in itself. The masterpiece work in "Mausam and Escape" and "Liquid Dance" gives a glimpse of immense talent the maestro got. The score is getting its due and A.R.Rahman has already won the prestigious Golden Globe award for it under the Best Original Score category. It has now been nominated for Oscars both in Best Original Score as well as double nominations under Best Original Song category (Jai Ho and O Saya..). M.I.A's Paper Planes comes as a bonus.
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A perfect way to recall all the emotions evoked by the film. This soundtrack buzzes with life, taking you through trepidation, adrenaline-fuelled optimism and tender romance. A.R. Rahman is a sensational composer and his co-artists on this album bring their unique skills to great effect (M.I.A. in particular just blew me away).
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Good film
A group of us are dancing the Jaiho for a Bollywood charity evening and the film is a great help
Published 2 months ago by MRS BETTY J DARTNELL
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Good background music
I bought this mainly for the track 'Jai Ho' as I wanted to use this with my class. They love the last tack but the rest of the tracks are just ok - better as atmosphere when... Read more
Published 18 months ago by HellyMel
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Slumdog millionaire sound track
I enjoyed this. It's not the most amazing sound trackin the world, but it definitely grows on you! Feel Good music. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Anu N. Cocksedge
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Slumdog Millionaire
I usually don't buy soundtrack CDs, but in the case of Slumdog Millionaire the music is one of the many things I loved from the film. I am listening to it again and again!
Published on 15 Jan 2011 by Juan Enrique Salazar
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Slumdog CD
A general mix of Indian music if you want something a little different to play in the car, or nice background for an Indian meal. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2010 by GeorgeW
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Slumdog critique
Loved the movie made all the better with the Bangla derived music. Pussycat dolls version is snappy but the proper album delivers the authenticity I wanted. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by David C. Oldroyd
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slumdog music is ace
I bought this cd for the last track really but was pleasantly suprised how good the other tracks are. different!
Published on 10 April 2010 by J. Rowlands
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slumdog millionaire soundtrack
this is a great cd of the movie slumdog millionaire,, there is 13 tracks on it including my favorite- paper planes and jai ho...its an excellent buy
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Angela Philpott
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Slumdog. just like India
Having visited India (Delhi) in Feb08, we were keen to see if the film reflected our experience of working with a charity in the slums of Delhi. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by N. I. Rees
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Great atmospheric music from the film. I was sent the Indian version so the lyrics are not in English but that doesn't matter. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by Ms. S. A. Gaskell
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