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Characteristics of Bollywood Music:
Reflects the cultural shiftand westernization ofIndian pop culture
Encorporates westernelements to createauthentic Bollywoodsound
Music is based on Indianragas but includeswestern harmonies and
melodies, and sometimestechno beats.
Songs are typically in Hindu,
but sometimes include English
lyrics as well.
Combines Indian and Western
musical instruments.Synthesizer is used to produce
electronic and modernized
sound.
Extent of westernization of
the music depends on the
context of the film.
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Traditional Indian instruments used in Bollywood music
sitar
harmonium
percussion Bengal khol
tabla
Bhangra dhol
Bansuri and shehnai
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Western Instruments used in Bollywood music
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India after rebellion of 1857, freedom
movement was silenced by British rule
Rajas had lost ledgendary power, ruled
merely to enforce British taxes
Lagaan was the agricultural tax that
every farmer had to pay to the Britishgovernment to be allowed to own land
The story takes place in a small farming
village caled Champaner
Portrays the political battle against
British rule
The people of the community unite withfaith and determination to uphold Indian
values in the face of adversity and
injustice
Represents Indian History,
Culture, and Identity
Released in 2001
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Music within the Film
Portrays
traditional song
and dance in 19th
century rural
India
Common tren
in bollywood
music: themes
of love
Traditional Indianinstruments used
not alot of western
influence present
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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna(Never say goodbye)
Setting: New York City
Plot: dramatic love story between 2 upper-class Indian couples livingand working in NYC
Themes of adultery, love, and relationshipsReflects the shift in Indian film industry to appeal to a broader audience
As Indias highest grossing film of all time, it was only moderatelysuccessful in India, but had huge popularity internationally
Film is fantasy-like, rich, trendy, and represents the upwardly mobile
middle class
Represents modern Indian culture as it exists in the western world
Produced in 2006 by Dharma Productions
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Fusion of Western and Indian music
Fuses 1960s rock and roll, jazz, techno with Indian musical styles
Singers alternate singing in English and Hindu
Performers are dressed in both western and Indian clothing
Takes place in dance clubs and other western social settings
Music within the Film
Rock n Roll
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Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Trio of music composers from India
Combine Carnactic and classical
Indian with western rock and electric
synthesizer
Music is based on classical Indian
Ragas
Strive to attract the younger
international audiences by adding
western elements
Sonu NigamFamous Indian playback singer
Releases his own pop music
Judge on the show Indian Idol
International Indian Film Academy
Best Male Playback Award winner