I think I have become the "frog in the well", listening to the same playlist. You can also suggest singers, composers, lyricists, albums etc.
12432TrivendrumRajdhani,Today's song is from the forgotten treasures of Rehman. Though this movie was ban in India (wondering if it would be banned again) but the songs of Deepa Mehta's Water were so beautifully done by Rehmaan saab. Further, I don't think we would ever be able to see John Abraham in such sensitive roles in his contemporary films (if his career takes any flight)
What to look for in this song?
1. Use of Santoor as a base instrument. And the aura of magical realism thus created.
2. Sukhwinder's and Sadhna Sargam's phenomenal singing. Specially look Sukhwinder's 'harqat' from 2 mins 15 seconds.
3. For those unable to understand the lyrics (its in hindi), this song is about the arrival of a sakhi (beloved), and that arrival is equated with the arrival of monsoons.
Presenting today's song- Chanchan (Water 2005)
In case you're a Spotify person- https://open.spotify.com/track/0LBxPZNESteN9mRqn2Q9wi?si=c32Tcv6qRQGtehEE4t0LMQ
Today, allow me to share this foot tapping song from God's Own Country. With my extremely feeble knowledge of Malayalam, I was unable to completely understand the meaning of the song, but music has no language. After jamming on this song yesterday for whole day, I decided to listen to the lyrics of the song keenly. And much to my surprise, I found that there are so many words similar to hindi/sanskrit. Have noted down these words. I would be really greatfull for anyone from Kerala, who can decipher the lyrics for me.
Presenting, Rithu
Today, let's travel to the interiors of Haryana.
Lord Shiva has just received the proposal for marriage from Parvati. The conversation which follows after the proposal is the genesis of this song. Parvati is convincing Shiva to marry her. Her tapasya is at stake. Shiva attempts to convince her that this alliance will not succed, as their exists a huge class difference between the two. Parvati is, after all, 'raja ki raaj dulari'.
The brilliance of this situation was extrapolated in the movie Oye Lucky Lucky Oye- 2008 (missing those days when 9xm used to broadcast these songs once in a while). Here, the script demanded the portrayal of class and status difference between the male and female protagonist. Sneha Khanwalkar, the music director of OLLO found this song in one of the popular events of 'Raginis' in Haryana. She was travelling extensively to find the exact sound for the movie. And her search completed in this random boy from the hinterland, who finally lend his rustic voice to the song.
What to look for?
1. Cinematography, specially the use of slow motions
2. Arrangement- there is first layer of instrument (just in the initial few seconds of song). Then there is another layer, and then one more layer, and one more layer... and everything is synchronised by the common bass (do plug in headphones for ultimate bass sounds)
3. Rawness- everything, from instruments arrangement to the voice is raw and unadulterated.
Presenting thia trippy track from one of my favourite music director:
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/track/7BiqSc2pC9gPVewUFZIf5G?si=D9mPU2NhQaWKEaCfbDPqSQ
YouTube-
Quoting from an interesting article I read today.
"For anyone who was born in the last three decades, Jaya Bachchan is the filmy mother who is ready with a puja ki thali when her son is in the vicinity. While that’s a quintessential Hindi film moment, Jaya Bachchan wasn’t always the quintessential filmy heroine."
Before Jaya was Bachhan, she was Bhaduri. And before Aashiqui franchise, there was Abhimaan (1971).
Presenting, on the occasion of Jaya ji's 73rd birthday, a song which I am sure will be etched in our memories in our 70's : (What to look in the song?- Nothing. Just look. And feel the warmth of a romance from the bygone era)
"This is not only a background sound but also the heart beat of the middle class Indians.. a typical Indian train sound which will synchronise with the heart beat of all Indians"-Abhishek Palpala
"If mumbai is a sound , this is how it would sound like."-Jeganath James
"Travel in Mumbai local, put earphone in an ear... Listen local train sound from other. It's heavenly experience when the train sound in both the ears resonates."-Bharat Bhushan
"When Rahman is high.. he doesn't even need lyrics"-Shreyas Pendharkar
"When it comes to background score or music I admire only 2 people, Hans Zimmer and A.R rahman"-Anirudh Tutu
"Eargasm!!!!! listening to this with earphones is sooo good!!"-Monica Gnanasambandan
"this train goes out the world"- Saleem Mohammad
"Oscars? What's that?"-Baba Gyaan Prashaad, 'Banaras Waley'
Presenting Today's track:
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PS: Where were you, and what was your age when Slumdog was released? I was, in a dusty small town of western Rajasthan, clutching my merge savings of Rs 10 (in denomination of 2 rs coins), standing in front of a 'CD Parlor', and browsing the latest arrival of mp3 CD's, stumbling on Slumdog, and the shopkeeper bhaiya nudging me with - "ye le jaao, naya aaya hai, issmey thodey alag hat ke gaane hai"....
the song is the representative of the great time ie golden age of cine- music.this is an extreme example of the queen of melody-Lata,the immortal.it compels u to listen w/o seeing,the situation that is created when u dont want any interference between u and the melody conveyed.A real wonderful completion of all aspects concerning cine-music.
Real classical composition by RD in his maiden venture! Worthy son of worthy SD!
tunes are independent, melodiously sweet and exactly fitting to Lata's afflicted and obliging voice! Said to be the first song composed by Rahul Dev Barman coveted master Music Director!
The song is based on Raag Malgunji, which is a mixture of Raag Bageshree and Raageshree. What a talent. Salute to R. D. Burman
What a perfection in dance, every step is full of grace and befitting to the lyrics.
First, Lataji practiced this song on stairs of Burman's home because she was not on talking terms with S. D. Burman at that time and Pancham was adamant to have it sung by Lataji only. Second, when asked 'how was the song', Lataji countered "Pitaji se chura liya kya?". Pancham was elated because there couldnt have been a better compliment than this.
Before it was Naadan Parindey Ghar Aaja, it was:
chamomile,EtherealI discovered this band during Lockdown last year, and it had such a comforting song, also such a dreamy vibe. I haven't ever smoked weed but I imagine it to feel like this song. Their other songs are great too. Dream pop/indie vibe.
I have been listening to this song since I was a child.
Earlier, due to lack of maturity, was unable to understand the lyrics (you can't expect a teenager to understand the real meaning ofreshmi raatein roz na hongi, ye saugaatey roz na hongi). Nevertheless, I was going thru my library of Pancham Da, (aka RD Burman, one of the finest, and undoubtedly, my favourite music director in industry. Maybe, I should write a post dedicated to RD soon.), and I stumbled upon this song.
Sung by Lata ji, picturised on the ever graceful duo of Rekha and Vinod Mehra, the real reason for my affection for this song is neither any of this. For me, it is the superb composition by RD and some phenomenal words penned by Gulzar which does the trick. (Quickly, two cents on composition- look for that congo used as a base instrument in this song. The moment you hear this brilliant use of congo for the first time in this song, you get hypnotised and automatically gets encapsulated into it).
But, today, amid the sombre mood of the nation, and also of the forum, I am viewing this song not as a love song sung by a beloved to express her emotions. Instead, I am viewing this as cry of a nation. Cry? Yes. Hear me out.
Cry of a nation which is gasping for breath, oxygen, fresh air.
Cry of those unfortunates, who have lost their loved ones, or are away from their loved ones.@Devanapiyam dear, this is for you, and for everyone who undeservingly suffered).
Cry of those, who lost opportunities owing to this pandemic.
Presenting :
In case you intend to hum along-
tere binaa jiyaa jaa_e naa - 2
bin tere tere bin saajanaa
saa.Ns me.n saa.Ns aa_e naa
tere binaa ...
jab bhii Kayaalo.n me.n tuu aa_e
mere badan se Kushbuu aa_e
mahake badan me.n rahaa na jaa_e
rahaa jaa_e naa
tere binaa ...
reshamii raate.n roz na ho.ngii
ye saugaate.n roz na ho.ngii
zi.ndagii tujh bin raas na aa_e
raas aa_e naa
tere binaa ...
Today, let's travel to Kolkata.
Allow Antaheen (2009) to take you to the nostalgia trip. Even if you have not visited the city of Joy, you will feel the city in this song. And let me confess something which I usually don't do- I was completely smitten by Radhika Apte's grace in this movie (and particularly in this song). Sorry for this fan boy drooling :P
Shantanu Moitra deployes his tried and tested trademark style of sweet melodies (One can very easily recall Parineeta's music which came four years before. Let me remind this song named as "Piyu Boley", sung by Shreya).
The movie is also one of my bestest Bangla movies. Will urge watching it, in case you intend to take your mind off, and are looking for some soothing art. This movie's story was not only written so well, but it was also directed magically. Apparently, Antaheen clinched the 'best movie' award in that year's National Film awards.
(PS- Movie is in Bangla, but is freely available on Youtube that too with subtitles. Na bhi dekh paao to kahani padh lena)
Presenting my fav track from the album:
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