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Music Used in Caramel (Sukkar banat)

The soundtrack of the film "Caramel" features compositions by Khaled Mouzanar, blending classical, oriental, and tango styles to enhance its themes. Notable tracks include vocal performances by Racha Zik in "Succar Ya Banat" and "Mreyte Ya Mreyte." The score reflects the film's emotional landscape and setting, particularly in salon scenes.

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Here is a list of known music / songs used in Caramel (Sukkar banat), along with composer credits and where possible links. It may not be exhaustive (i.e. some incidental / background cues may not be publicly documented).

Overview & Key Credits

The original score for ‘Caramel’ was composed by Khaled Mouzanar. The musical style blends classical, oriental, and tango influences, reflecting the film’s setting and themes. The soundtrack features a mix of instrumental pieces and vocal tracks, with notable contributions from Racha Zik on ‘Succar Ya Banat’ and ‘Mreyte Ya Mreyte’.

Known Tracks & Credits

  1. Tango El Caramel | 2:25 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental piece, likely setting the mood for the film’s opening or a significant scene.
  2. Révélations Mineures | 3:07 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental, contributing to the film’s emotional landscape.
  3. Succar Ya Banat | 3:42 | Racha Zik (Vocals), Rodney Al Haddad (Written-By) | A prominent vocal track, likely used in a key scene involving the salon’s atmosphere or characters.
  4. Épilation En Do Mineur | 1:16 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental, possibly accompanying a scene in the beauty salon.
  5. Lili-Rose | 0:44 | Khaled Mouzanar | Short instrumental piece.
  6. Shampooing Révélateur 1 | 1:42 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental, likely related to the salon setting.
  7. L’ Éveil De Rose | 1:14 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental, possibly marking a character’s awakening or realization.
  8. Le Tango De Youssef | 0:47 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental tango piece, suggesting a romantic or dramatic moment.
  9. Rose Se Décide | 0:43 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental, possibly accompanying a decision made by the character Rose.
  10. Zaghloul El Hamam | 2:13 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental piece with oriental influences.
  11. Shampooing Révélateur 2 | 1:42 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental, a continuation or variation of the salon theme.
  12. Cicatrices | 2:00 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental, potentially reflecting emotional scars or a poignant moment.
  13. Kanun El Parking | 1:05 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental, possibly related to a scene in a parking area or with a kanun instrument.
  14. Rendez-Vous Manqués | 3:27 | Khaled Mouzanar | Instrumental, suggesting missed appointments or opportunities.
  15. Mreyte Ya Mreyte | 5:12 | Racha Zik (Vocals), Tania Saleh (Written-By) | A significant vocal track, likely used in a reflective or emotional scene, possibly involving a mirror (‘Mreyte’ means mirror in Arabic).

Sample Audio / YouTube Links

Spotify: Caramel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Khaled Mouzanar Apple Music: Caramel (Bande originale du film) by Khaled Mouzanar YouTube search queries: “Khaled Mouzanar Succar Ya Banat”, “Khaled Mouzanar Zaghloul El Hamam”, “Khaled Mouzanar Mreyte Ya Mreyte”


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