found it!! check this out.... http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/43370
and the mp3 track (if the link is too long, copy & paste it) http://mp3.breakbeat.is/breakbeat/dubs/the_americans_are_coming_remix.mp3 it turns out that this priceless track was mixed with drum and bass for a radio presentation (1xtra) on a UK radio channel by DJ Bailey http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tracklistings/bailey/baileytracks.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/1xtra/bailey.shtml > I don't think it classifies to be on the 'Guiness Book' we never know... I think gopal can make up a good case for this? > The best part is most of the people think that the track originates > from the Middle East. huh?? are u kidding? "Bombay theme" sounds like a pure south indian carnatic instrumental piece with "manjira", "flute", "violin" etc... listen to the "ya habibi" track from Tehzeeb... you will get a taste of arabic genre of music Subbu. --- In [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Hi, > > I don't think it classifies to be on the 'Guiness Book' > > As like u said in your e-mail Beethoven's Fur Elise has appeared in more > compilations than the Bombay Theme. > > As far as I know the Bombay Theme have appeared in the following > compositions. > > Talvin Singh's - Songs from the Asian Underground > One of the Cafe Del Mar Albums > and one of Claude Challe (Buddha Bar fame) compilation. > > The best part is most of the people think that the track originates from the > Middle East. > > Regards, > > Yamish > > > thats cool. Is it possible to make a list of all the > albums/commercials/movies/themes/fusion wherever "Bombay Theme" was used?? > > I think its a great accomplishment for a track to be used at so many > different places in so many different situations. I cannot find any > track by any music director in the world which has this record. The > only track that can come close to is Beethoven's famous piano > track(unable to recollect the name of the track) which has been used > in ring tones, doorbells, videogames, song tunes etcetera.... > > Some one PLEASE take the initiative to make this compilation. sure we > can see people adding to it. > > I can recollect "slsreeni" posted a fusion track long back ... by some > rap artist from UK. I have the track but I forgot the name of that rap > artist. talvin singh used this track too. also add , all the indian > movies, indian television serials where it was used...... > > Lets plz make a comprehensive list and probably even try to apply to > "The Guinness book of world records". > > *********************************************************************************** > Visit http://www.fco.gov.uk for British foreign policy news and travel advice; and http://www.i-uk.com - the essential guide to the UK. > > Data Protection Act 1998 > > The Foreign and Commonwealth Office processes personal data as notified to the Information Commissioner > (http://www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk)for the purpose of working for the UK's interests in a safe, > just and prosperous world. Such personal data may be shared with other UK Government Departments and > Public Authorities. > > Please note that all messages sent and received by members of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and its > missions overseas may be monitored centrally. This is done to ensure the integrity of the system. > > *********************************************************************************** ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Life without art & music? Keep the arts alive today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/iuUuID/dnQLAA/n1hLAA/iyUplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
