Sunday, November 6, 2011

S. Balachander - The Wizard on The Veena [196-; Odeon; MOCE 1698]

No pix for this yet, sry. Any info on what year this was recorded/ released would be really appreciated.


Side One:
Gana Raaga Panchakam or Pancha-Rathna Raagam
"Balachander has chosen to play in the 'Thaanan' form the five famous raagams: Naatta, Gowla, Aarabhi, Varaali, Sree"

Side Two:
"Balachander offers a selection of three ragas derived from the 'Hindusthani' system: Behaag, Hindusthani-Kaapi, Sindhu-Bhairavi"

Odeon - TGC
MOCE-1069


Wiki for Sundaram Balachander


Side One composed by Tyagaraja, who else. Really really virtuosic yet approachable solo veena here. Visit Side Two, about the six minute mark, for the real goodness.


Found a six-part documentary on this dude, thanks interwebs.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Bidaai [1974; TGC; 7EPE 7085]




Side 1:
Yeh Hai Mera Premi - Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar & Chorus
Side 2:
Kabhi Khole Na Tijori Ka Tala - Kishore Kumar
Main Ja Rahi Thi - Asha Bhosle

Music - Laxmikant Pyrelal
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi

Prasad Productions Pivate Ltd.
TGC
7EPE 7085



this video kills.



Friday, August 5, 2011

Hare Rama Hare Kirshna [1971; Odeon; EMOE 2104]



SIde 1:
Dum Maro Dum - Asha Bhosle & Chorus
I Love You - Usha Iyer & Asha Bhosle
Side 2:
Phoolon Ka Taron Ka - Kishore Kumar
Kanchi Re Kanchi - Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar

Music - R.D. Burman
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi

Navketan International Films P. Ltd.
Odeon - EMI
EMOE 2104


A film that lovingly warns against the dangers of hippiedom! Tho I think I'd trade you Berkeley 1966 for Kathmandu 1971 any day of the week.




Friday, July 29, 2011

Chakkar Pe Chakkar [1977; EMI; 7EPE 7380]





Side 1:
Chakkar Pe Chakkar - Mohd. Rafi & Kishore Kumar
Side 2:
Nigahon Adaon Ka - Asha Bhosle
Kahan Kahan Kis Kis Din - Kishore Kumar & Asha Bhosle

Music - Kalyandji Anandji
Lyrics - Varma Malik


Bipin Films International
EMI - TGC
7EPE 7380



embedding for these videos disabled, sorry folks.

extra good vibes in this one:

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Prem Parbat (Parvat) [1973; Odeon; BOE 2857]

No images for this one, sorry.

Side 1:
Raat Piya Ke Sang Jagi Re Sakhi - Minoo Purshottam
Side 2:
Yeh Dil Aur Unki Nigahon Ke Saaye - Lata Mangeshkar

Music - Jaidev
Lyrics - Jan Nisar Akhtar



comments gold for lata's song, "..suddenly, the world seems to be a beautiful place....such is the power of this wonderfully composed song, with naturally flowing words sung in an understated tone, touching every heart capable of feeling love.."

Rashmin



Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Shree Purandara Daasaru [1967, Angel Records - EMI, TAE 5069]





Side 1:
Lambhothara - Balamuralikrishna, Prema, Sarojini, Sarojna
Aparathi Nanalla - P.B. Srinivos
Side 2:
Chandra Chooda - Balamuralikrishna
Sakala Graha Bala - P.B. Srinivos
Side 3:
Badawarolige - Thaney & Jagava
Kandu Kandu - M. Balamuralikrishna
Side 4:
Jagathotharana - M. Balamuralikrishna
Hadithare & Rama Nama - Prema, Sarojini & Sarojna

Music Direction - C.N. Panduranga
Lyrics - Purandaradoss

Shree Hamsa Chitra
Angel Records - EMI
TAE 5069

somewhat early, downtempo, sparse Karnatic film music. Not my favorite but these represent some of the rarer pressings in this collection.






Thursday, June 9, 2011

Recipe: Sindu's Upma and Cocoanut Chutney




THIS COMES DIRECTLY FROM SOMEBODY'S INDIAN GRAMMA IT'S REAL LEGIT

That being said, the m/o is to keep the spices light on the main foodstuff (the cream of wheat mixture) and use this as a way to make tons of chutneys, the cocoanut chutney is the real gem in this recipe. We were frequently served hard boiled eggs for breakfast and those would go well on the side of this if you need that morning protein boost. During the demonstration Sindu gave us no measurements at all, so you don't get any either



Ingredients:
cream of wheat
potatoes
carrots
onions
green beans
tomato
green chilis*
sunflower oil
black mustard seed*
bengal lentil**
cilantro
bay leaves
lemon juice

1 part cream of wheat = 1.5 parts water

1. In an aluminum pot over medium heat dry-fry cream of wheat, stirring constantly
-when browned and crunchy, remove from pot and set aside
2. Add sunflower oil to pot and, when the oil is hot enough that a drop of water makes it "pop," add chilies, black mustard seed, onions
-stir constantly
3. After onions get half-transparent add green beans, potatoes, carrots
-fry for like, 4-minutes
4. Add water, bring to a boil, add salt to taste
5. When boiling, add tomato
-Cover, let sit 3minutes
6. Slowly stir in cream of wheat, turn heat to low, cover and simmer 3-4mins
7. Remove from heat, add lemon juice, serve with cilantro on top




Cocoanut Chutney
grated cocoanut (preferably fresh)
cilantro
curry leaves*
green chilis*
dried/ fried chickpeas^
splash of water
tamarind/ fig
-Combine all in a blender and grind to proper consistency


Tamarind Chutney
This stuff
Sriracha
-can be served hot or cold
This is seriously one of the better drunk culinary discoveries I've ever made, try it on eggs


Mint Chutney
mint leaves
cilantro
onion
green chilis* (go light, this is a mild chutney)
lime
cumin
water
salt
pinch sugar
-Combine and grind



*found at yr local Indian grocery
**haven't been able to find a product labeled "Bengal Lentil" but suspect they might be the same thing as "split peas"
^almost like you would for hummus: boil them, then lightly pan-fry

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Swarag Narak [1978; Polydor; 2221 348]



Side 1:
Leena O Leena - Kishore Kumar & Asha Bhosle
Side 2:
Aag Hai Lagi Hui - Mohd. Rafi & Chorus

Music - Rajesh Roshan
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Directed by - Dasari Narayana Rao

Vijaya Productions
Polydor
2221 348




Live Tonite: Amitabh Bachchan [1982; Music India Ltd.; 2067 844]



Side 1:
Khaike Paan Banaraswala (Nariman Films "Don")
Lyrics - Anjaan
Side 2:
Mere Angne Mein (Prakash Mehra Productions "Lawaaris")
Lyrics - Prakash Mehra

Music - Kalyanji Anandji

Music India Ltd.
2067 844

special live recording from the Port of Spain in 1982

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Har Har Mahadev [1974; EMI; 7EPE 7093]



Side 1:
Om Har Har Mahadev - Mahendra Kapoor & Chorus
Dwadarshi Jyotirling - Mahendra Kapoor & Chorus
Side 2:
Darshan Do - Lata Mangeshkar
Bolo Shiv Shiv Shambhu - Mahendra Kapoor & Chorus

Music - Kalyanji Anandji
Lyrics - Pradeep

Joy Films
TGC - EMI
7EPE 7093




really poorly done subs

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Nikammaa [1976; Polydor; 2231 26]





Side A:
Tere Bina Main Kuchh Bhi Nahin - Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle & Chorus
Tere Bina Kabhi Ek Pal - Asha Bhosle

Side B:
Gao Senorita Geet Pyar Ke - Mohd. Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle & Chorus

Music - R.D. Burman
Lyrics - Gulshan Bawra


Randhir Kapoor - Manoranjan Movies
Polydor
2231 26


very little info on this one.



sorry about the mono, u kno how it goes on tha tubez:

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Parvarish [1977; EMI; 7EPE 7443]



Side 1:
Sambhal Jaye Zara (Qawwali) - Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar & Chorus
Side 2:
Aaiye Shauq Se Kahiye - Asha Bhosle & Kishore Kumar
Sab Janta Ka Hai - Lata Mangeshkar & Usha Mangeshkar

Music - Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyrics - Majrooh

A.G. FIlms Pvt. Ltd.
EMI - TGC
7EPE 7443


girls n guns

I think the front cover image comes from this song

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Kati Patang [1970; Odeon; EMOE 2001]




Side 1:
Na Koi Umang Hai - Lata Mangeshkar
Pyar Diwana Hota Hai - Kishore Kumar
Side 2:
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai - Kishore Kumar
Jis Galimen Tera Ghar - Mukesh

Music Direction - R.D. Burman
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi

Shakti Films
ODEON - EMI
EMOE 2001


watch the whole movie on youtube here





Monday, May 16, 2011

Paapi (1977; TGC - HMV; 7EPE 7165]




Side 1:
AA Jaan-E-Jaan - Lata Mangeshkar (Lyric / Kulwant Jani)*
Kaisa Hai Naseeb - Mohd. Rafi (Lyric / Naqsh Lyallpuri)
Side 2:
Shama Jale - Lata Mangeshkar (Lyric / Naqsh Lyallpuri)
Bol Sajna - Lata Mangeshkar (Lyric / Kulwant Jani)

Music Direction - Bappi Lahiri

Ralhan Productions
HMV - EMI
7EPE 7165




*unavailable, skipping

Aa Jaan-e-Jaan, track from the movie

From an earlier production STARRING HELEN


Friday, May 6, 2011

Amanush [1975; EMI; 7EPE 7144]



Side 1:
Na Poochho Koi Hamen - Kishore Kumar
Nadiya Men Lahren Nachen - Shyamal Mitra
Side 2:
Dil Aesa Kisine - Kishore Kumar
Gham Ki Dawa To Pyar - Asha Bhosle


Music Direction - Shyamal Mitra
Lyrics - Indiwar


Shakti Films
HMV - TGC
7EPE 7144


bollysite | wiki



No vids for that second track and no embedding for these next two, sry folks


lotta drinking in this film, I guess. Gham Ki Dawa To Pyar

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Kunwara Baap [1974; HMV - TGC; 7EPE 7072]






Side 1:
Main Hoon Ghoda Yeh Hai Gaadi - Kishore Kumar, Mahmood & Chorus
Side 2:
Saj Rahi Gali - Mohd. Rafi, Mahmood & Eunuchs

Music Direction - Rajesh Roshan
Lyrics - Majrooh

Balaji Arts
7EPE 7072
HMV


bollysite | wiki


This is notable as longtime Bollywood composer Rajesh Roshan's debut.



Monday, May 2, 2011

Pyaara Dushman [1980; EMI - TGC; P/45N 14245]





Side 1:
Hari Om Hari - Usha Mangeshkar & Chorus
Side 2:
Goriya Hamen Jeena Teri Gali Men - Kishore Kumar & Ashe Bhosle

Music - Bappi Lahiri
Lyrics - Anjaan

Sagar Art Cooperation
TGC - EMI
P/45N 14245


wiki

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Suhaag [1979; EMI; 7EPE 7585]





Side One:
Main To Beghar Hoon - Asha Bhosle & Shasi Kapoor
O Sheronwali - Mohd. Rafi, Asha Bhosle & Chorus

Side Two:
Teri Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi - Mohd. Rafi, Asha Bhosle & Shailendra Singh
Atthara Baras Ki - Mohd. Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar

Music: Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

Suresh Desai & Associates'
EMI - The Gramophone Company of India Ltd.
7EPE 7585


Just, one of the best sequences I've come across since I started this project. Classic stuff: Attara Baras Ki

For fans of especially propulsive rhythm sections and colors you can't find on this continent, Tere Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

An extra sultry (and possibly intoxicated) Parveen Babi: Main To Beghar Hoon

Dreadlocks. O Sheronwali

(embedding disabled on those for some reason, sry)

Friday, April 29, 2011

Fakira [1976; HMV; 7EPE 7199]






Dil Men Tujhe Bithakar - Lata Mangeshkar (Lyric - Ravindra Jain)
Adhi Sachi Adhi Jhuthi - Mohd. Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar (Lyric - Inderjeet Singh Tulsi)
Fakira Chal Chala Chal - Mahendra Kapoor (Lyric - Ravindra Jain)*

Music Direction - Ravindra Jain

Prithvi Pictures
7EPE 7199
HMV - EMI


*unavailable, skipping


wiki





Sunday, April 24, 2011

Sabse Bada Rupaiya [1976; EMI; 7EPE 7191]








Side 1:
Wada Karo Janam - Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar
Dariya Kinare - Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar

Side 2:
Sabse Bada Rupaiya - Mehmood & Chorus
Bahi Jaiyo Na - Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar & Chorus


Music Direction - Basu Manohari
Lyrics - Majrooh

Balaji Kalamandir
EMI
7EPE 7191


watch the whole movie here (sry no subtitles)








Saturday, April 23, 2011

Aansoo Aur Muskan [1970; Odeon; EMOEC. 6031 (H)]





Side One:
Guni Jano Bhakth Jano - Kishore Kumar & Chorus
Lyrics: Qamar Jalalabadi
Tara Koyi Bhi Aaj Gaganse - Lata Mangeshkar


Side Two:
Tare Toota Karte Hain - Lata Mangeshkar
Moti Jaisa Rang Ang Men - Mukesh


Music: Kalyanji Anandji
Lyrics: Indivar


Screen Gems (Madras)
EMOEC. 6031 (H)
Odeon - EMI

imdb



WET SARI ALERT

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Processing

sometimes you can just see the difference

pre-denoise \/



post-denoise /\


it's not magic it's computer science!