Do Bigha Zamin

by Salil Chowdhury

Do Bigha Zamin cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1953
  • Label: His Master's Voice
  • Country: India
  • Length: 15:47
  • Community rating: 3.23/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Serving as the soundtrack to the highly influential, neo-realist Indian film, Salil Chowdhury's score masterfully blends regional folk traditions with sophisticated orchestral arrangements. The emotive playback vocals and localized instrumentation perfectly underscore the cinematic narrative of rural poverty and struggle. The release was crucial in elevating the artistic credibility of early Bollywood musical production.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, Ballad

Tracklist

  1. Do Bigha Zamin Theme - Instrumental (2:28)
  2. Hariyala Sawan Dhol Bajata Aaya (3:18)
  3. Ajab Tori Duniya Ho More Rama (3:16)
  4. Dharti Kahe Pukaar Ke (3:30)
  5. Aaja Ri Aa Nindiya Tu Aa (3:14)

Credits

  • Rod Stewart - primary artist, vocals, written-by
  • Martin Quittenton - acoustic guitar, written-by
  • Long John Baldry - backing vocals
  • Maggie Bell - backing vocals
  • Danny Thompson - bass
  • Dennis O'Flynn - bass
  • Pete Sears - bass, piano
  • Ronnie Lane - bass, written-by

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