Here they are - the first installment of the top 30 songs of 2005. Thanks to Raghav, Guri, Kartikey, Prerna and Aniruddh for your nominations. My top 10 list would be similar in parts to all of you, but for now lets look at the 30-21 : 30. Aashiq Banaya Apne (I know ! Somehow this song just doesnt do it for me) 29. Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaye (Kalyug) 28. Kitni Narmi Se (Dil Jo Bhi Kahey) 27. Falak Dekhoon (Garam Masala) 26. Qatra Qatra (Family) 25. Deedar De (Dus) 24. Sun Zara (Lucky - No Time for Love) 23. Akhiyan Na Maar (Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena) 22. Happy Diwali (Home Delivery) and at 21. Dus Bahane (Dus) Lets hear what you have to say !! to get automatic updates

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First of all the winners of the H1Bees contest - Siva and Rishabh, Congratulations !! You'll soon be getting your CDs in the mail (that is of course after I get your mailing addresses :) ) Loved putting this show together. All this time I used to just talk about the similarities between songs, but today I actually tried to demonstrate the likeness. The songs in question were Maar Sutiya from Deewane Hue Paagal (and its striking resemblance to Dil Mera - One Night from Kyaa Kool Hai Hum) both by Anu Malik (you're probably smiling on this one) and the other was "Teri Yaad Yaad" from "Vaah ! Life Ho to Aisi" (and its similarity to Teri Kurti Sexy from Vaada) both by Himesh Reshammiya. And one more exciting development. BBC (BBC Five Live) is featuring our podcast on their show "Up All Night" on Monday Dec 05, 2005, at 9:45PM EST. I would be appearing live for an interview in the show at that time. Isnt it exciting ? I certainly am thrilled. Here's the link if you want to hear it from their website (it'll also be archived for 7 days). I'll try to host the clip on this website too after that. http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/podsandblogs Ciao ! to get automatic updates

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And here's the second one. More songs from the H1Bees album. And the second chance to get your autographed H1Bees CD. Dont let the opportunity slip. Srikanth and Shankar told us about the artists that contributed to this album. Srikanth sure has an ear for talent. If you have some musical talent you would like to put to good use, go to Srikanth's website http://www.srikanthd.com and contact him. Who knows you might be performing for his next album !! to get automatic updates

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Here's the much awaited interview with Srikanth and Shankar, two of the people behind the widely acclaimed album - H1Bees. There was so much to talk about and so much music to listen to that I am posting this show in two parts of 30 minutes each. We listened to popular playback singers SP Balasubramaniam and Sujatha and Tippu croon to Srikanth's tunes and also the H1Bees title track in this episode. And as promised, we are giving away autographed H1Bees CDs. Listen for the question and send in your answer, and you might be the one getting the CD in your mailbox very soon. To buy the CD yourself, go here : http://cdbaby.com/cd/srikanth to get automatic updates

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Neal 'n' Nikki is the next Yash Raj movie and has music by Salim and Sulaiman Merchant. These are the guys who composed the music for Iqbal and Kaal earlier in the year. The songs that we played in this review were : Neal 'n' Nikki, NnN - the Naughty mix, I'm in Love, Akh Ladiye, Halla Re, I just wanna spend my life with you. Enjoy ! to get automatic updates

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So what is disco ? When did it start seeping into Indian Music and when did it arrive full force in Hindi Film Music ? Listen all 'bout it !! And revive your memories of the 70's and 80's by listening to some great Disco songs of the time. Next week we'll have Srikanth on the show. Srikanth just released the immensely popular H1Bees and has in the past recorded with the likes of SP Balasubramaniam. Stay Tuned !!! And we might again have a few autographed CDs to give away, so get a head start. Visit http://www.h1bees.com and http://www.srikanthd.com to read up... to get automatic updates

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Yes, I know I know, I am two days late. Kya karen, juggling day job and podcasting isnt that easy, and I havent counted family time... Hope you all understand. The top songs of Sept 2005 according to me were : Yaaron (GM), Chori Chori & Ankhiyan Na Maar(EKEH), Dil Jo Bhi Kahe (DJBK), Halka Halka Sa Yeh Sama (Chocolate), My Dil Goes... (Salaam Namaste), Aashiq Banaya Apne (ABA), God Promise Dil Dola (Shaadi #1). The last one just barely. And then I played a surprise song (not from Sept 2005 but earlier in the year), that is just an incredibly beautiful song. Enjoy ! to get automatic updates

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Review time ! "Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena" and "Garam Masala", both albums released in September and both had music composed by Pritam. Hope you like the new website look and feel. Many thanks to Sulakshana for making it possible. Thanks very much to everyone who has written in. Shiva, Hannah, Raghav, Venkatesh, Kartikey, Anil, Manisha, Ireth, Peretz, Anu, Sashin and Atin (sorry if I missed anyone out). Hannah, Shiva, sorry you didn't win this time. Better luck next time. to get automatic updates

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Finally ! You get to meet SaazMantra and their beautiful songs. And dont forget, there are two opportunities to win autographed CDs from this duo that is on the verge of the big league. So send in the answers to the easy questions at the earliest or you'll be ruing it when its really hard to get their autographs ! And their CDs :) Enjoy ! to get automatic updates

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First of a series of Music Appreciation Shows. Started to analyze how Rock 'n' Roll has influenced Hindi Film Music. The show gradually became an Anand Milind show !! :) We're not going to change the name of the Podcast. However the 5 free songs are still up for grabs. The first person to send me an email asking for the songs, gets them. And don't forget, next week is an interview with Saazmantra with lots of giveaways. to get automatic updates

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This is going to be a monthly feature from now on - last month's top songs. Listen and critique the top songs of August with me : Ishq Di Gali Vich (No Entry), Nakhre (Barsaat), Aashiq Banaya Apne (Aashiq Banaya Apne), Just Chill (Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya), Halka Halka Sa Yeh Sama (Chocolate), My Dil Goes Mmm (Salaam Namaste), Main Vari Vari (The Rising - Mangal Pandey). I also played Aaje Ve Maahi (Fida) to illustrate a point. ALSO THE CONTEST Dont forget to send me your ideas for re-naming this podcast to win your five free song downloads from CrimsonBay Have fun ! :) Bye to get automatic updates

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Listening to music is analogous with dating ? Read my take on how a five star rating can be applied to rating songs as well as for dating/friendship/relationships !! Using that rating scheme, I rate a few Vishal Shekhar songs in this episode. Hope you enjoy ! Amit to get automatic updates

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Interviewing the Lukkhhas, a desi band from New Orleans. I had a lot fo fun producing this show - I hope you enjoy too. Amit to get automatic updates

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My apologies - I am getting a little delayed posting show #6. I feel really bad keeping you all waiting, and so while I work on show 6 here is something for you to listen to : Show number 5.45 that lasts for 5.45 minutes !! Enjoy ! to get automatic updates

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Show #5 : Another very promising young composer - Ram Sampat. His songs from Khakee and then a few compositions he did for Shaan - Love-ology, Tanha Dil and Gum Gum ho Kyun. Starting from this show we are stereo. Hope that enhances your listening pleasure. Also now, you can phone in your comments and I would love to include them on my show. So call 206-202-AMIT (206-202-2648) (thanks Raghav !) and let me know what you think. Or post your comments as always on this page or email them to me. Amit to get automatic updates

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Show #4 : This one rounds up the SEL series. The Brilliance of Kal Ho Na Ho's music. Their movies after KHNH. And a few romantic and dance numbers. Show pipeline is building up - future shows will have upcoming artists, so stay tuned ! As always keep the comments coming. Amit to get automatic updates

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Show #3 : Shankar Ehsaan Loy's romantic compositions. The movies that they have composed for in chronological order. Have tried a couple of new things in this show. Lets see if you guys notice. Also with this show, I am moving the show to saturdays. Let me know what you think by posting your comments here or sending me an email Hope you enjoy the show. Amit to get automatic updates

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Here it is ! Show #2. About the three of them. Loy's early compositions. Their backgrounds. And then a couple of their wonderful slow songs. Let me know what you think by posting your comments here or sending me an email Hope you enjoy the show. Next show is SEL's romantic songs and then their dance numbers. Stay tuned ! Bye ! Amit to get automatic updates

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This is the first edition of the Indian Music Podcast. The purpose of this edition was to try out the creation process and layout a small introduction to what this Podcast is going to be about. So what is it going to be about ? Indian Music. Every edition I plan to air my opinion on the current Indian music scene, review the work of some Contemporary Music Composers and also briefly review the latest releases. In this podcast I started to talk about AR Rahman and Shankar Ehsaan and Loy... to get automatic updates

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