Jai Ho , A . R . Rahman and Guizar from Slumdog Millionaire
The song is the pride of each Indian , as this song made A . R . Rahman bag the Oscar . The upbeat and groovy song is a mixture of a modern song that is coupled with the classic retro Bollywood beats . Channelling the same , the song was even covered by the Pussycat Dolls in an English version sung by them .
My Heart Will Go On , James Horner , Will Jennings from Titanic
Celine Dion became a household name with this song as it was featured in the blockbuster movie ‘ Titanic ’ which is an epic romantic story about the doomed maiden voyage of the ship of the same name . The powerful voice and the iconic tune are still etched in the memory of all music and movie aficionados .
Take My Breath Away , Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock from Top Gun
The song literally takes away the breath of the listener with its powerful ballads that build up in the most iconic tune that is reminiscent of the Top Gun series and the brewing love between the lead . Being synth-heavy with really solid lyrics makes this truly bliss for the ears .
Shakti band at Grammy ’ s 2024
India at the Grammy Awards 2024 shines by showcasing its musical mastery . Five acclaimed Indian musicians , including tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and flutist Rakesh Chaurasia bagged the prestigious Academy award at the glamorous ceremony in Los Angeles . Ustad Zakir Hussain emerged to be India ’ s top performer , clinching three awards , while Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia garnered two accolades
Moon River , Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer from Breakfast at Tiffany ’ s
This song is often considered the greatest of all times , with a dream-like quality and vivid imagery along with the subtle yet powerful vocals by Audrey Hepburn . The song is a masterpiece that is interwoven with a melody so rich , a theme so pure and a feeling hard to surmount into words . Who knew the simple strumming of the guitar could go down as one of the best songs in history ?
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