Bangalore Days is the soundtrack to the 2014 Malayalam film of the same name directed by Anjali Menon. It Stars Nivin Pauly, Dulquer Salmaan, Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim in lead roles. The musical score composed and produced by Gopi Sundar, featured six songs with lyrics written by Rafeeq Ahamed, Santhosh Varma, Anna Katharina Valayil and Sundar. The soundtrack through Muzik 247 label on 30 April 2014, with the song "Maangalyam" preceded as a single on 9 April 2014.[1][2] The music was well received by critics and audiences and won numerous accolades.[3]
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| Released | 30 April 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Studio | Sound Factory, Cochin | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 29:46 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Muzik 247 | |||
| Producer | Gopi Sundar | |||
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| Singles from Bangalore Days | ||||
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Reception
editCritic based at Deccan Chronicle summarised that "the soundtrack is filled with a lively Caribbean music".[4] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog complimented "Gopi in his elements, as usual".[5] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute felt that Gopi Sundar's music "captured the energy of the lively characters and its stories".[6]
A critic from The Indian Express described the song "Maangalyam" sets the tone for the film with the introduction of the main characters and the story.[7] Singer Divya S. Menon, who performed "Maangalyam" with Vijay Yesudas and Sachin Warrier, emerged breakthrough and later croon for several Malayalam songs.[8]
Plagiarism issues
editDespite the critical reception of the soundtrack, Sundar was criticised for plaigiarising some of the tunes for his film.[9] In September 2014, Canadian musician Bryan Adams, whom Sundar claimed as his inspiration, sued him for copyright violation as the song "Namma Ooru Bengaluru" had a strong resemblance to his song "Summer of '69" from the 1984 album Reckless.[10] Sundar defended that he only adapted the guitar notes from that song while the melody was different. He further admitted, he used to listen to "Summer of '69" in his early days and with the admiration he had for Adams, he decided to adapt the same guitar notes for "Namma Ooru Bengaluru".[11][12]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aethu Kari Raavilum" | Rafeeq Ahamed | Haricharan | 5:29 |
| 2. | "Maangalyam" | Santhosh Varma | Vijay Yesudas, Sachin Warrier, Divya S. Menon | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Thumbi Penne" | Santhosh Varma | Siddharth Menon | 5:05 |
| 4. | "Ente Kannil Ninakkai" | Gopi Sundar, Anna Katharina Valayil, Rafeeq Ahammed, Santhosh Varma | Nazriya Nazim, Gopi Sundar | 5:18 |
| 5. | "Namma Ooru Bengaluru" | Santhosh Varma | Gopi Sundar | 3:01 |
| 6. | "Baby I Need You" | Gopi Sundar, Anna Katharina Valayil | Gopi Sundar, Anna Katharina Valayil | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Maangalyam" (Instrumental) | — | — | 3:53 |
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony[a] | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Asianet Film Awards | 11 January 2015 | Best Music Director | Gopi Sundar | Won | [13] |
| Best Lyricist | Rafeeq Ahamed ("Aethu Kari Raavilum") | Won | |||
| Best Male Playback Singer | Haricharan ("Aethu Kari Raavilum") | Won | |||
| Asiavision Awards | 14 November 2014 | Best Music Director | Gopi Sundar | Won | [14] |
| Filmfare Awards South | 26 June 2015 | Best Music Director – Malayalam | Gopi Sundar | Won | [15] [16] |
| Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam | Haricharan ("Aethu Kari Raavilum") | Won | |||
| Vijay Yesudas & Sachin Warrier ("Maangalyam") | Nominated | ||||
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 6—7 August 2015 | Best Music Director – Malayalam | Gopi Sundar | Won | [17] [18] |
| Best Lyricist – Malayalam | Rafeeq Ahamed ("Aethu Kari Raavilum") | Nominated | |||
| Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam | Haricharan ("Aethu Kari Raavilum") | Nominated | |||
| Best Dance Choreographer – Malayalam | Brinda ("Maangalyam") | Nominated | |||
| Vanitha Film Awards | 15 February 2015 | Popular Song of the Year | "Maangalyam" | Won | [19] |
Notes
edit- ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References
edit- ^ "Bangalore Days on mobile now!". The Times of India. 3 May 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Smart makeover for movie marketing". The Hindu. 28 May 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Anjali Menon's 'Bangalore Days' creates history". Firstpost. 9 June 2014. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Bangalore Days movie review: A perfect treat to watch for it's [sic] freshness". Deccan Chronicle. 1 July 2014. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ Srinivasan, Karthik (29 June 2014). "Bangalore Days (Music Review)". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ Rajendran, Sowmya (4 November 2017). "Funny, real, and surprising: Why 'Bangalore Days' is a rare urban entertainer". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Revisiting Bangalore Days: Dulquer Salmaan delivers one of his most wholesome, real and raw performances". The Indian Express. 28 July 2022. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Singer Divya S. Menon on her journey in Mollywood". The Hindu. 1 April 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ Nair, Roshni (9 May 2016). "As Malayalam music gets global inspiration, some songs are just a cut and paste job". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ T Sudheesh (17 September 2014). "Bryan Adams' office ups ante against Bangalore Days over alleged plagiarism". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 5 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Please do not defame me any further: Gopi Sunder". The Times of India. 19 September 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 20 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "I adapted only the guitar backing from Bryan Adam's Song; the melody is different: Gopi Sundar". The Times of India. 19 September 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "17th Asianet Film Awards: Mammootty, Manju Warrier Win Best Actor Awards". ibtimes.co.in. 12 January 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ "Aishwarya dances, Mammootty impresses in Sharjah". Gulf News. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Nominations for the 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)". Filmfare. 3 June 2015. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "Winners: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)". The Times of India. 27 June 2015. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "SIIMA 2015 Malayalam Nominations: Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly, Prithviraj, Dulquer Salmaan in Best Actor List". International Business Times. 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "SIIMA 2015 Malayalam Winners". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Vanitha–Cera Film Awards: '1983', Mammootty, Manju Warrier Emerge Victorious". International Business Times. 12 February 2015. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2020.