The Darjeeling Limited

Record Label: ABKCO
Released: 2007
Barcode: 602517498846
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack:  Hybrid
Composer: Satyajit Ray

"The Darjeeling Limited" is a 2007 comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson. The film follows three estranged American brothers – Francis, Peter, and Jack – who reunite for a train journey across India, one year after their father's funeral.

The journey is initially intended as a spiritual quest to bond and heal their fractured relationships, but it quickly devolves into a series of comic misadventures, revealing their personal struggles and unresolved conflicts.

As they travel through the vibrant and chaotic landscapes of India, the brothers confront their past, grapple with their individual pain, and seek a path toward reconciliation and understanding. The film is marked by Anderson's unique aesthetic, colorful cinematography, and a poignant exploration of familial dynamics and self-discovery. 

The soundtrack of "The Darjeeling Limited" is a eclectic mix, featuring a blend of classic rock, Indian classical music, and compositions by legendary film composer Satyajit Ray.

This soundtrack is unique for its inclusion of music from other films by Ray, an influential figure in Indian cinema. The soundtrack also includes songs from The Kinks and The Rolling Stones, adding a layer of western musical influence that juxtaposes with the Indian backdrop of the film.

This amalgamation of East and West in the music mirrors the brothers' journey through India, as well as their emotional and spiritual exploration. 

Track Listing

Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
Peter Sarstedt

Title Music From Satyajit Ray's Film Jalsaghar
Ustad Vilayat Khan

This Time Tomorrow
The Kinks

Title Music From Satyajit Ray's Film Teen Kanya
Satyajit Ray

Title Music From Merchant-Ivory's Film The Householder
Jyotirindra Moitra, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Ruku's Room From Satyajit Ray's Film Joi Baba Felunath
Satyajit Ray

Charu's Theme From Satyajit Ray's Film Charulata
Satyajit Ray

Title Music From Merchant Ivory's Film Bombay Talkie
Shankar-Jaikishan

Montage From Nityananda Datta's Film Baksa Badal
Satyajit Ray

Prayer (Traditional)
Jodphur Sikh Temple Congregation

Farewell To Earnest From Merchant-Ivory's Film The Householder
Jyotirindra Moitra, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

The Deserted Ballroom From Merchant-Ivory's Film Shakespeare Wallah
Satyajit Ray

Suite Bergamasque: 3. Clair De Lune
Alexis Weissenberg

Typewriter, Tip, Tip, Tip From Merchant-Ivory's Film Bombay Talkie
Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle

Memorial (Traditional)
Narlia Village Troubadour

Strangers
The Kinks

Praise Him (Traditional)
Udaipur Convent School Nuns and Students

Symphony No. 7 in A (Op. 92) - Allegro Con Brio
Fritz Reiner and The Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Play With Fire
The Rolling Stones

Arrival In Benares From Merchant-Ivory's Film The Guru
Ustad Vilayat Khan

Powerman
The Kinks

Les Champs-Elysees
Joe Dassin

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