Water (soundtrack)'s theme is one that has captured the attention of people from all walks of life. Whether it is a controversial topic, an influential person or a historical event, Water (soundtrack) has managed to generate interest and debate in different communities and social circles. Over the years, Water (soundtrack) has been the subject of study, analysis and reflection, which demonstrates its relevance and impact on society and popular culture. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Water (soundtrack), from its origin and evolution to its influence on the world today.
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Released | 20 December 2005 | |||
Recorded | Panchathan Record Inn A.M. Studios | |||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack, Film score | |||
Label | Sony BMG (India) Varèse Sarabande (International) | |||
Producer | A. R. Rahman | |||
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Water is the soundtrack to the 2005 film of the same name. It was released on 20 December 2005 by labels Sony BMG in India and Varèse Sarabande internationally. The songs were composed by A. R. Rahman and the background score of the film was composed by Mychael Danna.
The album has 21 songs in total, 15 Instrumental pieces by Mychael Danna and 6 Hindi songs composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics by Sukhwinder Singh and Raqeeb Alam, except for the song Vaishnava Janatho (which is a famous 15th century bhajan in Gujarati composed and lyricized by Narsinh Mehta). However, A. R. Rahman introduced new orchestration with new singers. The soundtrack was released by international label, Varèse Sarabande[1] but it is distributed in India by Sony BMG. The Indian release contains only the 6 Hindi songs composed by A.R. Rahman. Rahman has rated this as his only album which he would give a 10/10.[2] The song Aayo Re Sakhi (Chan Chan) was considered for the Best Original Song nomination in the 2007 Academy Awards.[3]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Aayo Re Sakhi" | Sukhwinder Singh | A. R. Rahman | Sadhana Sargam, Sukhwinder Singh | 5:16 |
2. | "Piya Ho" | Sukhwinder Singh | A. R. Rahman | Sadhana Sargam, Sukhwinder Singh | 6:02 |
3. | "Naina Neer Bahaye" | Sukhwinder Singh | A. R. Rahman | Sadhana Sargam | 5:19 |
4. | "Sham Rang Bhar Do" | Raqeeb Alam | A. R. Rahman | Richa Sharma, Raqeeb Alam, Surjo Bhattacharya | 5:10 |
5. | "Vaishnava Janatho" | Narsinh Mehta | A. R. Rahman,(originally composed by Narsinh Mehta) | Ajoy Chakraborty, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Chorus | 3:03 |
6. | "Bhangari Marori" | Sukhwinder Singh | A. R. Rahman | Sukhwinder Singh | 4:46 |