Published 17:40 IST, December 26th 2019
When Hollywood musicians created songs with an Indian touch; from Coldplay to Major Lazer
Hollywood musicians have been known to experiment with the kind of music they produce. There have been many times when Hollywood songs had an Indian touch.
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Bollywood music industry is kwn to take major inspiration from Western music or Hollywood music. However, re are several moments where Indian music and locations inspired Hollywood musicians to give ir songs an Indian touch. re have been certain songs in Hollywood music industry that h an Indian touch and are kwn to be widely loved in global industry. Here are few Hollywood songs with an Indian touch.
Coldplay- Hymn for weekend
This is one of most well-kwn songs from Hollywood that h an Indian touch to it. song was shot in India and also h several Indian beats. It was shot in parts of Kolkata and Mumbai. It was also shot at famous Maratha Mandir atre. music video is med on Indian festival of Holi and celebration of life itself. song was written by members of Coldplay and produced by Rik Simpson, Avicii, Digital Divide, and Stargate. Hymn for Weekend has reached number six on UK Singles Chart and also reached top twenty in countries.
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Major Lazer - Lean On
music video for Lean On was filmed in ND Studios, Karjat (India) and Kaul Herit City, Vasai in Maharashtra. Lean On was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number four on US Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number two on UK Singles Chart.
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Beatles - Across Universe
Across Universe by Beatles was heavily influenced by Jai Guru Deva. In his 1970 interview with Rolling Stone, Lenn referred to song as best and most poetic lyric he ever wrote. It was written by John Lenn and credited to Lenn–McCartney. song received positive reviews from critics.
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17:40 IST, December 26th 2019