Heat and Dust Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.60/10 from 2100 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Oriente y Occidente
Title in Italiano:

Calore e polvere
Title in Português:

Verão Indiano

Synopsis

Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. The search leads back to the early 1920s, when Olivia, recently married to Douglas, a civil servant in the colonial administration, comes to live with him in India. Slowly, Olivia becomes fascinated by India and by the local ruler, a nawab who combines British distinction with Indian pomp and ruthlessness. This fascination is not without risks: the region is being ransacked by a group of sanguinary bandits, and intrigues are opposing the prejudiced British community led by Major Minnies and Dr. Saunders against the nawab. As Anne delves into the history of her grand-aunt, she is led to reconsider her own life.

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Heat and Dust
Opening Titles / Heat and Dust
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Anne in the Bazaar / Olivia Write Home
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Durbar / God Save the King / Khatm National Anthem
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Ritu's Fit
Zakir Hussain: Performer
In the Prdah Quarters
Zakir Hussain: Performer
The Banquet
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Kahe Ko Tum Naheem Aye (Richard Robbins & Ameer Mohamed Kham)
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Fantasia Op 12
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Bliss of Mind
Zakir Hussain: Performer
The Dust Storm
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Quawali at the Shrine of Baba Firdaus
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Child Feeds the Holy Cow
Zakir Hussain: Performer
The Tazia Procession
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Anne and Inner Lal at the Palace
Zakir Hussain: Performer
"The Hirjasâ" Performance
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Symphonic Etude 11/13 (Schumann)
Zakir Hussain: Performer
End Titles
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Anne In The Bazaar / Olivia Writes Home
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Ritus Fit
Zakir Hussain: Performer
In The Purdah Quarters
Zakir Hussain: Performer
The Banquet (Olivias Waltz / Tales Of The Vienna Woods / Moments Musicaux / God Save The King / Khatm National Anthem)
Zakir Hussain: Performer
(Kahe Ko Tum Naheen Aye) Raag Pilu
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Fantasias / Des Abends Opus 12
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Qawali At The Shrine Of Baba Firdaus
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Chid Feeds The Holy Cows
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Anne And Inder Lal At The Palace
Zakir Hussain: Performer
(The Hijras) Performance
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Symphonic Etude No. XI, Opus 13
Zakir Hussain: Performer
End Title / To The Monastery
Zakir Hussain: Performer
SIDE A: Opening Titles / Heat And Dust
Zakir Hussain: Performer
SIDE B: Fantasias / Des Abends Opus 12
Zakir Hussain: Performer
Ritu's Fit
Zakir Hussain: Performer

User reviews

Karen Rodriguez
8/10

Each musical piece in the soundtrack skillfully reflects the complex emotions and internal struggles of the characters, enhancing the depth and authenticity of the storytelling.

Donna Roberts
6/10

The soundtrack of Heat and Dust effectively captures the exotic and mysterious atmosphere of 1920s India. The use of traditional Indian instruments and melodies adds authenticity to the film's setting and enhances the viewer's immersion into the story. The music perfectly accompanies Olivia's journey of self-discovery and her growing fascination with the culture and people of India.

David Clark
7/10

The fusion of traditional Indian music with Western orchestration in the soundtrack creates a rich and captivating audio experience that resonates with the cultural clash depicted in the film.

Kenneth Davis
6/10

While the soundtrack of Heat and Dust sets the mood of the film well, it sometimes feels a bit repetitive and lacks variety in terms of emotional range. The music tends to stay within a certain style and does not explore different moods or themes that could have added depth to the storytelling. A more diverse and dynamic soundtrack could have heightened the emotional impact of key moments in the film.

Elizabeth Taylor
8/10

The soundtrack of Heat and Dust perfectly captures the mysterious and alluring atmosphere of 1920s India, transporting me seamlessly to that time and place.

Daniel Garcia
7/10

The haunting melodies and evocative themes in the soundtrack of Heat and Dust linger in my mind long after the movie ends, adding an extra layer of emotional impact to the narrative.