George Fenton & Ravi Shankar - Gandhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1982/2024) (Hi-Res)

Gandhi is a 1982 epic biographical film based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, a major leader in the Indian independence movement against the British Empire during the 20th century. A co-production between India and the United Kingdom, the film was directed and produced by Richard Attenborough from a screenplay written by John Briley. It stars Ben Kingsley in the title role. The biographical film covers Gandhi's life from a defining moment in 1893, as he is thrown off a South African train for being in a whites-only compartment and concludes with his assassination and funeral in 1948. Although a practising Hindu, Gandhi's embracing of other faiths, particularly Christianity and Islam, is also depicted.

The score for "Gandhi" blends Western orchestral elements with traditional Indian music, reflecting the film's themes and the cultural context of Gandhi's life and work. The music was highly praised and contributed significantly to the film's success and its historical atmosphere.

George Fenton and Ravi Shankar collaborated on the soundtrack for the film "Gandhi" (1982).

A British composer, Fenton is known for his work in film, television, and theater. For "Gandhi," he co-composed the score, bringing his experience in Western classical and contemporary music to the project.

An Indian sitar virtuoso and composer, Shankar was instrumental in introducing Indian classical music to the Western world. His collaboration on "Gandhi" brought authentic Indian musical elements to the film, enriching its cultural and emotional depth.

Tracklist
[3:35] 1. Ravi Shankar - 31st January 1948
[4:44] 2. The Wren Orchestra - South Africa - The Beginning
[5:47] 3. Military Band - Bands of the Raj
[2:44] 4. Ravi Shankar - Discovery of India
[1:36] 5. The Wren Orchestra - Villages of Bihar
[2:17] 6. The Wren Orchestra - Massacre at Amritsar and the Aftermath
[2:35] 7. Ravi Shankar - Intermission
[3:48] 8. Ravi Shankar - Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram and Reflections of Early Days
[3:55] 9. Ravi Shankar - Salt
[2:30] 10. Ravi Shankar - Partition
[0:41] 11. Ravi Shankar - End of the Fast
[1:34] 12. Ravi Shankar - Remember This Always
[6:12] 13. Ravi Shankar - For All Mankind