This is an absolutely stunning album of wicked authentic Indian music - created by English composer Arnold. AMAZING!
Malcolm Arnold's score to the 1963 British film `Nine Hours to Rama' is heard on this Vocalion release. Arnold was an uncommonly versatile composer, who has taken his rightful place amongst the pantheon of great British composers of the 20th century. His works ranged from film scores such as this to chamber music to full-scale classical concert works to recording in the 1970s with legendary British rock band Deep Purple. Starring Horst Buchholz, José Ferrer and Robert Morley, `Nine Hours to Rama' depicts the life of Nathuram Godse (Horst Buchholz), the man who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi. Filmed almost entirely on location in India, Arnold's superb score underlines perfectly the film's tension and drama as well as capturing India's mystique.