Album lore

The Darjeeling Limited soundtrack, issued by ABKCO Music and Records in 2007, assembles a collection of Indian classical, folk, and freak folk selections alongside tracks from mid-20th century Indian cinema. The album spans 22 pieces, including contributions from the soundtracks of Merchant Ivory and Satyajit Ray films such as The Householder, Jalsaghar, and Charulata. This compilation situates itself firmly in the lineage of 60s and classic rock-inflected world music, offering a nuanced survey of the region’s musical heritage through both traditional and cinematic lenses.Among the tracks is the traditional hymn "Praise Him," emblematic of the album’s blending of devotional and secular motifs. The presence of themes like Charu’s Theme and the title music from Teen Kanya root the record in a particular moment of Indian film history, while folk and freak folk elements provide a textured counterpoint. For crate-diggers and DJs attuned to the resonances of South Asian soundtracks and their intersections with Western folk idioms, this soundtrack serves as a useful artifact bridging those spheres.

Album lore

The Darjeeling Limited soundtrack, issued by ABKCO Music and Records in 2007, assembles a collection of Indian classical, folk, and freak folk selections alongside tracks from mid-20th century Indian cinema. The album spans 22 pieces, including contributions from the soundtracks of Merchant Ivory and Satyajit Ray films such as The Householder, Jalsaghar, and Charulata. This compilation situates itself firmly in the lineage of 60s and classic rock-inflected world music, offering a nuanced survey of the region’s musical heritage through both traditional and cinematic lenses.Among the tracks is the traditional hymn "Praise Him," emblematic of the album’s blending of devotional and secular motifs. The presence of themes like Charu’s Theme and the title music from Teen Kanya root the record in a particular moment of Indian film history, while folk and freak folk elements provide a textured counterpoint. For crate-diggers and DJs attuned to the resonances of South Asian soundtracks and their intersections with Western folk idioms, this soundtrack serves as a useful artifact bridging those spheres.