Midnight Wonders

So a friends tweet got me thinking about my favorite tracks that I like to listen to long past midnight.

While there are several that just one thinking and pondering and philosophical, I can help to list down these as some that easily make the cut. Also adding to their effect is cricket drunk night duty stress.

Shafqat Amanat Ali (Fuzon) - Khamaj (Mora Saiyaan)

Aahista Aahista - Swades

Tango with Lions - In a Bar

Daughter - Candles

Pankhon Ko - Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year

Phir Le Aaya Dil - Barfi

Russian Red - Loving Strangers

Yasmine Hamdan - "Beyrouth"

Kaminey meri aarzoo

Dil Gira Dafatan - Delhi-6

What is your night time play list like?

Comments

P. said…

Aahista from Swades and Dil Gira Dafatan from Dehi 6 are always at the top of my 'Most listened to' on the iPod, as well :)

March 1, 2014 at 9:25 PM

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