Bride & Prejudice

I would be remiss if I didn't mention the other tracks on this album. Dola Dola is absolutely infectious with its addictive beat. Arrogance, Pride, and Vanity is an engaging duet that sums up the state of the stars' early relationship (and does not, so far as I can remember, actually appear in the film). Ashanti's two songs, My Lips are Waiting (AKA Goa Groove) and Touch My Body, are excellent. Lalita Walks Away is a gorgeous instrumental that captures almost perfectly what may be the most poignant scene from the movie. The music is even more beautiful on Take Me to Love, two versions of which are featured here (Part 1 being the sad version, and Part II capturing the feelings of a young love in bloom). Just before the first verse begins, there's this magical moment when violins kick in, and I have to tell you it's one of the most beautiful musical sequences I've ever heard - and it takes you immediately back to the corresponding moment in the film.

I had never been exposed to music like this, and right now this soundtrack - and vintage Bollywood music from India - is all I can listen to. I should mention the fact that this film and its music is a mixture of Bollywood and Hollywood, and if you haven't been exposed to Bollywood, you just do not know what you are missing. If I had the chance to go back to college, I would learn Hindi just so I could enjoy Bollywood's movies and music in their original language. Of course, not all of the songs on this CD are in English - but that doesn't matter because the music just engages your whole being. Several of these songs have taken up permanent rotation in my brain - it really doesn't matter if I can understand the words or not.

For me, this was a must-have CD. There's not a bad song on the album, and I for one could relive each related scene of this movie over and over again without end. This music is so appealing that you might also want to invest in the Hindi version of the soundtrack. The Balle Balle! Amristar to LA release doesn't include a few of the songs on the English soundtrack, but it's worth buying just for Tumse Kahen Ya, Hum Na Kahen, the Hindi version of Take Me to Love - and there's also an instrumental version that really lets you hear how beautiful the music to this song is.


bride and prejudice   November 5, 2004
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This is an excellent soundtrack that compliments a lovely film. The songs are lovely and some you can't help dancing to. Ashanti's track is beautiful and the singalong song no life without wife is wonderful. One thats great fun!


Asian flavours English Theme   October 19, 2004
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I feel that this soundtrack has a totally different feel to it.Even though the wordings are english - an indian version is out as well - the melody and beat is very indian.an extremely clever way of fusing both genres.truly a soundtrack to cross cultures while retaining it's true image.


My favorite soundtrack   February 27, 2005
 8 out of 9 found this review helpful

"Bride & Prejudice" is by far my favorite film that I have seen this film. The film was recently released in the US this month. It was my first exposure to Bollywood. Despite not being used to the occasional song and dance segments, I immediately fell in love with the music the moment I heard "Punjabi Wedding Song". I immediately bought the soundtrack after I saw the film for the first time.

"Pride & Prejudice" is by far one of the best soundtracks that I have ever heard. I found the songs to be addictively catchy. I could not and still can't get the songs out of my head. One of my favorite songs is "A Marriage Comes to Town". I love how the song begins as a ballad and quickly becomes a bouncy, catchy dance song. I also loved that particular scene where the song came from where Lahlita and her friends are strolling through the market. The funniest song from the film has to be "No Life Without Wife" which Lahlita and her sisters sings about life with a potential suitor named Mr. Kholi, who is crude and obnoxious and wants to marry Lahlita. Even without the visuals, I still love listening to the song. The lyrics are extremely funny. While I am no fan of Ashanti (whose voice I consider to be weak and thin), she does a fairly decent job on "My Lips Are Waiting" and "Touch My Body". She does a much better job on "My Lips are Waiting" as opposed to "Touch My Body" which I consider to be the weaker track of the two. Between the two versions of "Take Me to Love", I have to say that the second version which includes a gospel choir is slightly stronger although both versions are very good in their own right. I thought it was odd that "Arrogance, Pride, and Vanity" was included on this soundtrack although it is nowhere to be found in the film (I know, I just saw the film again today). It is a beautiful ballad but kinda moot point if it wasn't in the film though. Nevertheless good song.

I have not been able to stop listening to "Bride & Prejudice" for a couple of weeks now. The music sounds something I would hear on one of the "Siddharta" compilations or a DJ Cheb I Sabbah mixed cd. I love the fusion of Indian and pop music.


As delightful as the film itself   November 10, 2005
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

The soundtrack of the film Bride and Prejudice is a delight to listen to and infectious. While listening to it I couldn't helping humming to myself or even singing aloud, not mentioning the private bathroom dancing I performed.

The more I listen to the music, the more I am getting to like it, even those songs I was not so fond of when first seeing the film. It has a charm that grews on you gradually.
The wedding song is funny and exotic at the same time, makes you feel part of a different, but exciting and rich culture. The song "a marriage has come to town" is one of my favourites, so are the 2 exotic and sexy songs performed by Ashanti. I was very hapy when I saw that the song "Arrogance, pride and vanity" -which unfortunately was cut out of the film, although you can find it on the dvd in the Special featurette - is actually included on the cd.

If you like the film, you shouldn't miss out on the sondtrack either.