Label: Akenaton

Released 2025

Egypt Import

Volume 2 of this series focused on the amazing sonic treasures Bollywood music has to offer. This second volume is centered on the incredible instrumental gems that populate Hindi cinema soundtracks. 14 tracks of pure Bollywood instrumental genius to continue the dive into the mind-blowing world of Hindi cinema music. Covering a time span of three decades, this compilation mixes well-known names with lesser-known talents from the endlessly thrilling vaults of Hindi movie soundtracks and throws a couple of delicious covers for a truly unforgettable sonic experience. Includes liner notes. Featuring Charanjit Singh, R.D. Burman, Sapan & Jagmohan, Raghunath Seth, Chic Chocolate, S. D. Burman, Van Shipley, Kalyanji Anandji, O.P. Nayyar, Govind Naresh, Usha Khanna, S. Hazarasingh, Babla & His Orchestra, and Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Track listing:

1. Charanjit Singh–    Pyar Chahiye Keh Paisa
2. R. D. Burman–    Dance Music
3. Sapan Jagmohan–    Giraffe Trapping Music
4. Raghunath Seth–    Orchestral Music
5. Chic Chocolate–    Contessa
6. S. D. Burman–    Dance Music
7. Van Shipley–    Mahbooba Mehbooba
8. Kalyanji-Anandji–    Bairaag Dance Music
9. O. P. Nayyar–    Title Music
10. Govind-Naresh–    Dance Music
11. Usha Khanna–    Hotel Incidental Music
12. S. Hazarasingh–    Chhedo Na Dekho Na
13. Babla & His Orchestra–    Awara Sadiyon Se
14. Laxmikant-Pyarelal–    Soul of Bob