Swaravanshi - Music for the heart from the soul

 I was absolutely captivated and enthralled by this song, originally sung by Gaan Saraswathi Smt. Kishoritai Amonkar, composed by Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar, and lyrics by the wonderful poetess, Shanta Shelke.  This song haunted me so much, that I had to succumb to attempting it, even if it was a shot in the dark. Complex nuances with every possible gayaki pattern I can perceive - Gamaks, quick murkhis, long meends, straight notes, layakaari, all interwoven in a lovely Rupak taal, this song was surely a challenge created by Pt. Hridaynathji, and sung simply stunningly by Smt. Kishori Amonkarji. This is based on Raag Paraj Bahar. कवयित्री - शांता शेळके संगीत : पं. हृदयनाथ मंगेशकर गायिका : किशोरी आमोणकर हे श्याम सुन्दर राजसा मनमोहना विनवुनी सांगते तुज जाऊ दे मला परतुनी || ध्रु || गाव गोकुळ दूर राहे दूर यमुना नीर वाहे ...(२) हरवले मी कसे मज चालले कुठे घनवनी || १ || पावरीचा सूर भिडला मजसी माझा विसर पडला ...(२) नकळता पाउले मम राहिली इथे थबकुनी || २ || पानजाळी ...

Presenting an aurally pleasing raaga - a simple, elegant raag Bhoopali (Bhopali or Bhoop) - I am a Hindustani vocal student, and find the Hindustani style of singing immensely calming. Needless to say the vast improvement in breath control with long singing techniques. I would like to thank my Hindustani Guru, for her constant guidance and tutelage in accordance with the timeless musical tradition of Gwalior-Kirana Gharana. Have always been drawn to Pentatonic raags - Bhoop (Mohanam in Carnatic) is one such raag which uses a pentatonic scale (5 ascending and 5 descending). Uses only shuddha swaras, and hence has an inane beauty and simplicity to its tone. Thaat: Kalyan Aaroh : Sa Re Ga Pa Dha Sa' Avaroh : Sa' Dha Pa Ga Re Sa, (Dha) Sa Pakad (signature phrase) : G R, S (D), S R G, P G, R S, (D) (D) S P G D P, G R S, ( ) is for lower octave (mandra saptak) notes, ' denotes upper octave (taar saptak) notes Vaadi: (Predominant sound) Ga Samvaadi (next of ...

Movie : Luck By Chance Music Director : Shankar Ehsaan & Loy Singer(s) : Shankar Mahadevan Lyricists : Javed Akhtar A completely western fusion take on classical Raag Bhairavi. Fabulous track with bass guitar chords throughout topped with Shankar Mahadevan's brilliant bold vocals. The Pièce de résistance of course is the classic improv-style Sargams infused by Shankarji into the middle of the song, and the high notes. What an insanely amazing artiste the world has obtained in Shankar Mahadevan. The lyrics, as always beautifully penned by Javed Akhtar, talk about the relentless pursuit of one (in this instance, a wannabe Bollywood actor) in search of their dreams. Eyes are filled with dreams, and there is many a sleepless night, but one must not give up for the sake of those awake eyes. To quote the words of Tagore.. "I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can't make it through one door, I'll go through another door -- or I'll make a door. S...

Malvun Taak Deep Composed by: Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar Sung by: Lata Mangeshkar Written by: Suresh Bhat Presenting an excerpt of a very rare and beautiful gem of a Marathi song, sung ever so beautifully by Lataji. The tune of this song has a mystical feel to it, imparted by the raag Pt. Hridaynathji based it on - Raag Bhoopkali or Bhoopeshwari I will be singing some other melodies based on this rare raag, once I'm done learning them. :-) Lyrics and Meaning: --------------------- मालवून टाक दीप, चेतवून अंग अंग राजसा किती दिसात, लाभला निवांत संग Quench this flame inside, revitalizing me inside-out, Has been a long time, since we Found this solitude, My prince! त्या तिथे फुलाफुलात, पेंगते अजून रात हाय तू करु नकोस, एवढयात स्वप्न भंग The night still lingers, in those flowers yonder! Don't end these dreams, not yet! राजसा... मालवून टाक दीप.. Has been a long time, since we found this solitude, my prince! Quench this flame inside! Malvun Taak ...

Lyricist : Anand Bakshi Singer : Lata Mangeshkar Music Director : Rahuldev Burman Movie : Amar Prem - 1971 A sentimental classic composed by Late RD Burman and sung so soulfully and mellifluously by none other than Lataji, one can vociferously say classics like these are hard to find this day in age. A song so beautiful, as a Music composer rightly put, its anything but hummable or cannot be used as a ringback tone yet fills the heart with longing love, and makes one yearn for more.. Lyrics aptly express the pining Radha feels for her beloved Shyaam (Krishna) as he makes her wait. Here is my humble attempt of this classic. It is based on Raag Gurjari Todi (although according to purists, it also impinges on raag Lalit as the song progresses). Please listen at your leisure. RDB Classic - Raina Beethi Jaaye by swaravanshi