Bollywood songs,more formally known as HINDI FILM SONGS, or filmi songs are the features of Bollywood songs .The characteristic of motif of Hindi cinema which gives it enduring popular appeal , cultural value and the context .Hindi film songs form a predominant component of Indian pop music ,and derives its inspiration from both classical and modern source. Though Hindi films routines contains many songs and some dance routines ,they are musical in western sense ;the music-song dance aspect is an integral feature of the genreakin to plot ,dialogue and other parameters.
Hindi film songs are present in hindi cinema right from the first sound film" ALAM ARA"(1931) by Ardeshir Irani which features seven songs.Right from the advent of Indian cinema in 1931 ,musical with songs number have been a regular feature in Indian cinema .
In France, the band Les Rita Mitsouko used Bollywood influences in their music video for "Le petit train" and French singer Pascal of Bollywood popularised filmi music by covering songs such as "Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana". In Nigeria music combination of Sufi lyrics and Bollywood-style music—has become popular among Hausa youth. Hindi film music has also been combined with local styles in the Caribbean to form "chutney music".
Your perspective on Bollywood songs are very fair and right. I adore Hindi songs a lot. Particularly, old songs sung by Latha Mangeshkar and SPB are my favourite. Example:Meine Pyar Kiya etc.Its true that Hindi music has a sense of western touch in it. It's totally unparallel and apple of Indian cine field.
ReplyDeleteBollywood songs are really good. Especially singers like Latha Mangeshkar have a very very beautiful voice. The article showed light on the musical part of Hindi songs.
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ReplyDeleteHINDI FILM MUSICS WILL BE VERY PLEASANT TO HEAR.THE VOCAL OF THIS FIELD IS ALSO AN EXTRAORDINARY ONE.LATHA MANGESHKAR IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE. SUPER!!!!
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