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Bombay Connection: Funk From Bollywood
Various Artists
Bombay Connection: Funk From Bollywood
Genres: International Music, Pop, Soundtracks
 
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The Bombay Connection showcases the sound of the Indian action film of the late 70s and early 80s. Under the influence of films like Shaft and Dirty Harry a new kind of though Indian action film came into being in 1970s I...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Bombay Connection: Funk From Bollywood
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Bombay Connection
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 4/3/2007
Genres: International Music, Pop, Soundtracks
Styles: India & Pakistan, India
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 4011760652022

Synopsis

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The Bombay Connection showcases the sound of the Indian action film of the late 70s and early 80s. Under the influence of films like Shaft and Dirty Harry a new kind of though Indian action film came into being in 1970s India. To match the loud fights and fast chases Indian composers developed a exciting bran of Bollywood funk. Wah-wah guitars, congas and funky moogs were effortlessly blended with tablas, dhols and Indian melody lines. This album compiles 12 of the best, incredibly original Bollywood Funk grooves, painting scenes of frantic chases through back streets in Bombay, secret plots conceived in subterarian headquarters by fake-moustached vilains and sexy seductive dances by female spies. The 6 panel digipack comes with a colorful 32 page booklet containing well researched info and a wealth of pictures.

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CD Reviews

The best bollywood comp ive heard so far
ginsu | tv land | 07/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"hmmm... ok I have a best of Asha Bhosle CD thats kinda kickazzz too. but this is the best western comp ive heard. the best cheesey funky kitchy comp. the packaging is beautiful with lots of informative liner notes. very very impressive. THANK YOU bombay connection - i cant wait for the rest of your series to come out.



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Bollywood thru a 70s Funk lens
Michael Lekas | Seattle, WA | 12/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Not just for Bollywood fans, this CD should also appeal to people that like 70s Blacksploitation and Funk, or themes from cheesy TV drama and movies. Some songs seem direct ripoffs of Hollywood soundtracks, but all of them have a unique style - imagine Curtis Mayfield with tablas, flutes and Indian vocals. Really ahead of its time.



Between most songs are quotes from the movies themselves. The quotes are in English and usually quite campy: "Calling Hong Kong X-Y-U, this is Bombay Dragon speaking!" One song features dialog with a mother begging his son ("John") to please stay at home, escalating to a crescendo of bongo drums and maniacal laughter over backing vocals chanting "John is a Big Boy / Long Live John!" Crazy, crazy stuff!



The CD holds up to multiple listens, and my kids (3 and 6) even get into some of the more funky songs."