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Standard MP3s (even at 320kbps) often compress the dynamic range of the tabla strikes and the sitar resonance. Hence, collectors seek to preserve the original mastering’s warmth.
The Pardes soundtrack is technically still under copyright (protected for 60 years in India from publication; 1997 + 60 = 2057). However, physical CDs are out of print. The only legal FLAC source today would be:
For those who want to recreate the A2ZCity experience legally:
For a track like "Nahin Milta" (a melancholic qawwali), FLAC retains the subtle echo in the harmonium, which is lost in lossy formats.
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