Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Best Original Song - 2008

"Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire sung by A.R. Rahman


Movie Synopsis: A Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums, becomes a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" He is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and while being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers.


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? Bollywood dance at the end?
Is it pleasing to the ear? B+. 


"O...Saya" from Slumdog Millionaire sung by A.R. Rahman


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? I can't remember...


Is it pleasing to the ear? C.


"Down to Earth" from WALL-E sung by Peter Gabriel


Movie Synopsis: In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? End credits.
Is it important to the plot? Hopeful mood?
Is it pleasing to the ear? D+.


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So what won?
"Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire



What would I have voted for? 
"Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire
 
Another default winner, but I do like this one...especially The Pussycat Dolls version.


Analysis
Back to three nominated songs, the first time since 2005. I wonder if this will continue to be a trend. If that's the case, then we can expect three in 2011. I think "Down to Earth" was a huge stretch as it was. I wonder what deserving songs from this year got shafted...

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