Monsoon Wedding – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Music by Mychael Danna) CD

UPC: 5050466308122 

MPN: 30812-2 

Brand Name: Milan Music / WEA International Inc.

Overview

The original motion picture soundtrack to Monsoon Wedding features an enchanting blend of Indian traditional music, modern fusion, and original score by acclaimed Canadian composer Mychael Danna. Directed by Mira Nair, the 2001 Venice Film Festival Golden Lion winner, this vibrant film captures the chaos, color, and emotion of a contemporary Indian wedding — and the soundtrack is a perfect reflection of its cultural and emotional depth.

Danna’s score weaves seamlessly with classic and contemporary Indian songs, from heartfelt qawwalis to dance-floor remixes, painting a sonic portrait of joy, longing, and transformation. The soundtrack celebrates both Bollywood exuberance and global modernity, bridging East and West through rhythm and melody.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Genre: World Music / Soundtrack / Indian Fusion
• Composer: Mychael Danna
• Film Director: Mira Nair
• Label: Milan Music (under exclusive license to WEA International Inc.)
• Year of Release: 2001
• Country of Manufacture: Germany (Warner Music Manufacturing Europe)
• Runtime: Approx. 65 minutes
• Awards: Golden Lion – Venice Film Festival 2001
• Packaging: Jewel case with full-color booklet featuring stills and production notes

Interesting Facts

• East Meets West: Mychael Danna’s music blends orchestral scoring with Indian instrumentation, including tabla, sitar, and harmonium, creating a cross-cultural soundscape that mirrors the film’s global themes.

• Director–Composer Collaboration: This marks one of several collaborations between Danna and director Mira Nair, continuing a creative partnership begun with Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love.

• Iconic Bollywood Touches: The album includes popular songs like “Chunari Chunari” and “Aaja Nachle (Come On Dance!)”, alongside Danna’s atmospheric cues such as “Banished” and “Love and Marigolds.”

• Remix Appeal: Dance remixes by artists such as Zimpala, Alexkid, and Julio Black bring an international club vibe to the soundtrack’s closing tracks.

• Cultural Celebration: The music captures India’s layered identity — at once traditional and cosmopolitan — reflecting Nair’s vision of a modern family in transition.

Track Listing

1. Feels Like Rain
2. Aaj Mera Jee Kardaa (Today My Heart Desires)
3. Baraat
4. Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai (Today the Weather Plays Tricks on Me)
5. Mehndi / Madhorama Pencha
6. Your Good Name
7. Fuse Box
8. Banished
9. Good Indian Girls
10. Fabric / Aaja Savariya (Come to Me, My Beloved)
11. Allah Hoo
12. Hold Me, I’m Falling
13. Love and Marigolds
14. Chunari Chunari
15. Aaja Nachle (Come On Dance!)
16. Aaj Mera Jee Kardaa – Zimpala Remix
17. Fuse Box – Alexkid’s Dub Remix
18. Fuse Box – Julio Black Remix

Publishers

© 2001 Mirabai Films Production / Éditions Milan Music. Under exclusive license to WEA International Inc. Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, copying, or public performance prohibited. For more information: www.milanmusic.fr

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