• City of Joy (1992) Soundtrack OST •

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Independent of each other, the Pal family--parents Hazari and Kamla and their three offspring Amrita, Shambu and Manooj--and Max Lowe arrive in Calcutta, their initial dealings there being less than positive. After losing their farm in the nearby countryside to the "money lender", the Pals are in the city in search of a better life, especially in wanting to build a dowry for Amrita who is now of marrying age. Max, a Houston-based surgeon who fell into the career as a matter of family obligation, quit his job, unable to cope with the emotional toll especially of losing patients, and has come to Calcutta in search of spiritual enlightenment.

Their lives converge by chance in the slum neighborhood nicknamed the City of Joy, most specifically at the makeshift City of Joy Clinic and School opened and operated by Irishwoman Joy Bethel who came to Calcutta on a whim and never left. While the Pals eventual settle in the City of Joy, Joy herself tries to convince Max to provide his much needed medical services to the clinic, which he eventually but reluctantly agrees for as long as he is in Calcutta, which is longer than he may have originally planned if only in having troubles trying to get back to the US.

In addition to some seeing Max as having no long term commitment to the neighborhood like the Pals who are now residents, two others issues in combination threaten the lives of those in the City of Joy, including Max, Joy and the Pals, and the livelihood of the clinic: the broadening of the services to include a nearby leper colony, some in the neighborhood who do not want to associate with them; and the control of the neighborhood by the corrupt Ghatak family--the patriarchal Godfather as he is referred to and his more violent son Ashok--who own much of the neighborhood property, own many of the neighborhood services (such as the rickshaw services; Hazari has become one of their drivers) and who require "protection money" from other neighborhood businesses such as from the clinic to maintain the peace.

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Play	Title	Artist
	City of Joy
	City Of Joy	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Family Of The Poor	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	One Night, By Chance	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Crack Down	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Hope	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	In The Labyrinth	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	A Surgeon In Despair	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	For A Daughter's Dowry	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Godfather Of The Bustee	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Monsoon	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Calcutta	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Bustee Day	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Birth	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Worm Turns	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Labyrinth	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	To Calcutta	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	To Roland	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Fascist	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	A Fistful Of Dollars	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Bullets Don't Argue	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	A Gun For Ringo	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	For A Few Dollars More	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Slalom	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Return Of Ringo	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Battle Of Algiers	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Seven Women For The McGregors	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Good, The Bad And The Ugly	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Ecstasy Of Gold - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Trio - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Death Rides A Horse	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Big Gundown	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	I Crudeli - The Hellbenders	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Once Upon A Time In The West	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Man With The Harmonica - Once Upon a Time in the West	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Il Mercenario (L'Arena) - The Mercenary	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Fifth Day Of Peace - Gott Mit Uns	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Long Live The Revolution	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Metti Una Sera A Cena - One Night At Dinner	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Unbeatables - Machine Gun McCain	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Ballad Of Hank McCain - Machine Gun McCain	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Sicilian Clan	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Disc Time:	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	La Califfa - Lady Caliph	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Sacco And Vanzetti	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Most Beautiful Wife	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	A Fistful Of Dynamite	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Come Un Madrigale - Four Flies On Grey Velvet	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Come Maddalena - Maddalena	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Chi Mai - Maddalena	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Barbablu - Bluebeard	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	For Love One Can Die	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Estate 1943 - Free My Love	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	My Name Is Nobody	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Inseguimento E Fuga - Revolver	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Tema Di Dunja - Arabian Nights	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Infernal Trio - The Infernal Trio	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Moses - Moses The Lawgiver	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	La Donna Della Domenica - The Sunday Woman	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Romanzo - 1900	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Cat - Il Gatto	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Il Vizietto - Birds Of A Feather	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Goodbye Palermo - Father Of The Godfathers	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Viaggio Con Anita - Lovers And Liars	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Don't Play The Indian - Buddy Goes West	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Il Vento, Il Grido - The Professional	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Marche En La - Espion Leve-Toi	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Tragedy Of A Ridiculous Man	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Deborah's Theme - Once Upon A Time In America	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Cockeye's Theme - Once Upon A Time In America	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Falls - The Mission	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Gabriel's Oboe - The Mission	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Mission	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	End Title - The Untouchables	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Strength Of The Righteous - The Untouchables	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Cinema Paradiso	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Love Theme - Cinema Paradiso	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Dimenticare Palermo - The Palermo Connection	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Hamlet	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Tropical Variation - Nostromo	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Your Love (with Dulce Pontes) - Once Upon A Time In The West	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	A Rose Among Thorns (Cover of 'Gabriel's Oboe' with Dulce Pontes) - The Mission	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Fateless	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	The Family Of The Poor (with Carel Kraayenhof) - City Of Joy	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Would He Even Know Me Now? (with Hayley Westenra) - Cinema Paradiso	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Ancora Qui (Elisa Toffoli) - Django Unchained	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST: C'era una volta il west	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE: Per qualche dollaro in piu'	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA: Cockey's Song	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	FOR A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS: Per un pugno di dollari	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	DUCK, YOU SUCKER!: Giu' la testa	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	MY NAME IS NOBODY: Il mio nome e'nessuno	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: Il buono, il brutto è il cattivo	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST: L'uomo con l'armonica	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	ORIENT-EXPRESS: Orient Express	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Le Train	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	A PISTOL FOR RINGO: Una pistola per ringo	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE: Bye Bye Colonel	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	MY NAME IS NOBODY: Bouna fortuna Jack	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	L'ALIBI: La libertad (L'alibi)	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	THE ROVER: L'avventuriero	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	THE MISSION: The Mission	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Gabriel's Oboe	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	1900: La pazzia del novecento	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	THE SICILIAN CLAN: Il clan dei siciliani	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	SACCO & VANZETTI: La ballata di sacco e vanzetti	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	Here's to You	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	CITY OF JOY: La famiglia dei poveri	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	MADDALENA: Chi mai	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	METELLO: Metello	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	EXCORCIST 2 - THE HERETIC: L'esorcista 2 - L'eretico	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	INCONTRO: Incontro	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	CINEMA PARADISO: Nuovo Cinema Paradiso	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	LA CALIFFA: La califfa	Ennio Morricone: Performer
	IN THE LINE OF FIRE: In the Line of Fire	Ennio Morricone: Performer

User reviews

Michelle Walker

8/10

Each track in the City of Joy soundtrack is thoughtfully composed, contributing to the overall narrative and character development in a powerful way.

Deborah Hill

4/10

Furthermore, I felt that the soundtrack of City of Joy was poorly integrated into the film, often feeling disconnected from the narrative and the characters' experiences. The music seemed to be an afterthought rather than a crucial element of the storytelling, detracting from the overall viewing experience. It failed to create a cohesive atmosphere or enhance the cultural richness of the setting, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story and its characters.

Joshua Lewis

6/10

The variety of musical styles incorporated in the soundtrack reflects the diversity and complexity of the characters' experiences and backgrounds.

Nancy Williams

7/10

The music beautifully mirrors the themes of compassion, community, and the human spirit that are central to the film's message.

Margaret Hill

7/10

The music enhances the cultural richness of the setting in Calcutta, adding an authentic and immersive layer to the storytelling.

Emily Lopez

6/10

The use of traditional Indian instruments in the music adds an authentic and immersive element to the overall experience of watching the movie.

Edward Jackson

8/10

The City of Joy soundtrack perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' journeys in the film.

Lisa Clark

5/10

The soundtrack effectively captures the spirit of resilience and hope that permeates through the story of the Pal family and their encounters in the City of Joy.

Paul Baker

6/10

The emotional depth and cultural richness of the City of Joy soundtrack beautifully complement the film's powerful narrative and setting.

Karen White

5/10

The fusion of Western and Eastern musical influences in the score creates a unique and memorable sonic landscape that enhances the storytelling.

Sarah Robinson

10/10

The soundtrack of City of Joy beautifully captures the emotional depth and cultural richness of the film. The music effortlessly transports the listener to the bustling streets of Calcutta, evoking a sense of both hope and despair that perfectly mirrors the characters' journeys.

Joseph Lopez

3/10

I found the soundtrack of City of Joy to be quite underwhelming and uninspired. The music failed to capture the emotional depth and intensity of the characters' struggles and the vibrant setting of Calcutta. It lacked originality and felt generic, failing to enhance the storytelling or evoke any strong emotions within me as a listener.

Kenneth Jones

5/10

The soundtrack effectively underscores the clash between tradition and modernity, highlighting the characters' struggles to navigate their identities in a rapidly changing world.

Ashley Williams

6/10

The emotional impact of the soundtrack lingers long after the movie ends, underscoring the universal themes of love, loss, and redemption depicted in City of Joy.

Dorothy Gonzalez

6/10

Overall, the City of Joy soundtrack is a poignant and evocative accompaniment to a film that explores themes of poverty, social justice, and the enduring human spirit.

Patricia Harris

5/10

The music enhances the sense of community and solidarity portrayed in the film, emphasizing the importance of human connection in the face of adversity.

Kenneth Gonzalez

7/10

Listening to the City of Joy soundtrack evokes a sense of connection to the characters' experiences and serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of empathy and solidarity in our world.

William Williams

9/10

The use of traditional Indian instruments in the soundtrack adds an authentic and immersive layer to the storytelling, enhancing the overall viewing experience. The haunting melodies and rhythmic beats create a powerful atmosphere that lingers long after the film has ended, making a lasting impression on the audience.

Jennifer Evans

8/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the resilience and hope of the characters as they navigate challenges and find moments of joy amidst adversity.

Matthew Jackson

5/10

The haunting melodies in certain tracks evoke a sense of the characters' struggles and the harsh realities they face living in Calcutta.

Richard Rodriguez

8/10

The blend of traditional Indian music elements with modern orchestrations creates a unique and captivating sound that stays with you long after watching the movie.

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