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Meri Ajab Hai Zindagi

Gautam — Sun, 06 May 2012 22:49:57 +0000

April was the month of recordings and this is my humble attempt at “Meri Ajab Hai Zindagi”, from the older lot of Ghazals by Jagjit Singh Ji.

Teri Khushboo Me Base Khat

Gautam — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:41:54 +0000

My humble attempt at this immortal Nazm by Rajendra Nath Rehbar, composed and performed by Jagjit Singh Ji.
प्यार की आखिरी पूँजी भी लुटा आया हूँ, अपनी हस्ती को भी लगता है मिटा आया हूँ, उम्र भर की जो कमाई थी गँवा आया हूं तेरे ख़त आज मै गंगा में बहा आया हूं आग बहते हुए पानी में लगा आया हूं..

Moody River – Pat Boone

Gautam — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:58:08 +0000

One of my favourite songs that me and my brother grew up listening to back in the 90s. My humble attempt at this golden-voiced Pat Boone’s 1961 #1 release Moody River on my Classical Guitar.

Words:

Moody river, more deadly than the vainest knife
Moody river, your muddy water took my baby’s life

Last Saturday evenin’ came to the old oak tree
It stands beside the river where you were to meet me
On the ground your glove I found
With a note addressed to me
It read “Dear love, I’ve done you wrong”
“Now I must set you free”
“No longer can I live with this hurt and this sin”
“I just couldn’t tell you that guy was just a friend”

Moody river, more deadly than the vainest knife
Moody river, your muddy water took my baby’s life

I looked into the muddy water and what could I see?
I saw a lonely, lonely face just lookin’ back at me
Tears in his eyes and a prayer on his lips
And the glove of his lost love at his fingertips

Dard Ke Phool Bhi – Jagjit Singh

Gautam — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:36:13 +0000

First attempt at this poignant Ghazal by Jagjit Singh recorded this weekend. Poetry is by Javed Akhtar.

Admi Admi Ko Kya Dega

Gautam — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:08:30 +0000

This is my 3rd Tribute Video to Late Jagjit Singh and his legacy after the last recording “Jeete Rehne Ki Saza De“. One of his most popular Ghazals that was penned by his life-long friend and a great Poet Sudarshan Faaqir. I tried to do it some justice although please raise the volume as it might be a bit low.

Jagjit Ji used to sing it in Bm scale and that’s what I’ve recorded in, but his more recent performances were in Am, probably to keep in sync with his growing baritone/older voice. Happy Holidays and my gift to all music lovers on Christmas Eve.

I’ll Follow You into the Dark

Gautam — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:51:33 +0000

I first heard this song in 2007 and had never heard it since until I ran into it couple days ago. I decided to give it a try this evening. The song was written and performed by Ben Gibbard. I dedicate this to all my friends.

Words:

Love of mine some day you will die
But I’ll be close behind I’ll follow you into the dark
No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight
Waiting for the hint of a spark

If Heaven and Hell decide That they both are satisfied
Illuminate the NOs on their vacancy signs
If there’s no one beside you When your soul embarks
I’ll follow you into the dark

In Catholic school as vicious as Roman rule
I got my knuckles bruised by a lady in black
And I held my tongue as she told me
“Son fear is the heart of love”
So I never went back

If Heaven and Hell decide…

You and me have seen everything to see
From Bangkok to Calgary
And the soles of your shoes are all worn down
The time for sleep is now It’s nothing to cry about
’cause we’ll hold each other soon
In the blackest of rooms..

How Long Has It Been

Gautam — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:01:52 +0000

I discovered this song by Jim Reeves (better known as Gentleman Jim) just yesterday night and it appealed to me very much. This is My humble tribute to Jim’s Baritone Voice.
I thought twice about daring to record a Jim Reeves song but went ahead with the baritone challenge.. taking a break from Ghazals).

Words:

Oh how long has it been since you talked with the Lord
And told Him your heart’s hidden secret
How long since you prayed How long since you stayed
On your knees till the light shone through

How long has it been since your mind felt at ease
And how long since your heart knew no burden
Can you call Him your friend How long has it been
Since you knew that He cared for you

Oh how long has it been since you knelt by your bed
And prayed to the Lord up in heaven
How long since you knew That He’d answer you
And would keep you the long night through

How long has it been since you woke with the dawn
And felt that the day’s worth the living
Can you call Him your friend How long has it been
Since you knew that He cared for you

Tribute to Jagjit Singh-Jeete Rehne Ki Saza De

Gautam — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:07:47 +0000

Continuing my celebration of Jagjit Singh‘s life and music, I decided to record this Ghazal that I first heard in 10th grade back in High School, when it was first released in 1996. Hope you enjoy this humble Tribute. Corrections/Comments welcome. Volume is a bit low, so raise it up please.

Jeete rehne ki saza de, zindagi ae zindagi
Ab to marne ki dua de zindagi ae zinda–gi

Main to ab uqta gaya hoon kya yahi hai qayanat
Bas ye aaina hata de zindagi ae zindagi

Dhoondne niklaa tha tujhko aur khud ko kho diya
Tu hi ab mera pata de zindagi ae zindagi

Yaa mujhe ehsaas ki ees qaid se kar de rihaa
Warna deewana banaade zindagi ae zindagi

Written by: Zaka Siddiqui
Original Scale: A#m (my version is in Bm)
P.S. The voice is a bit hoarse in the video as I’d been practising “Wo Kagaz ki Kashti” prior to recording this, which exhausted my throat!

Tribute to Jagjit Singh-Aah Ko Chahiye

Gautam — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:25:55 +0000

Tried to figure out a few of Jagjit Singh’s Ghazals late last night on Guitar..especially this rendition of Asadullah Khan Mirza Ghalib‘s Aah Ko Chahiye by Jagjit Singh. Here’s the first draft in B minor scale.

My humble tribute to the Legendary Late Jagjit (Ghazaljeet) Singh. Volume is a bit low, so raise it up please.

Aah ko chaahiye ik umr asar hone tak
Kaun jeeta hai terii zulf ke sar hone tak

Aashiqii sabr-talab aur tamannaa betaab
Dil kaa kyaa rang karun khoon e jigar hone tak

Ham ne maanaa ke tagaaful na karoge lekin
Khaak ho jaayenge ham tumko Khabar hone tak

Gam e hasti kaa ‘Asad’ kis se ho juz marg ilaaj
Shamma har rang men jalatii hai sahar hone tak.

Jalpari – In Yosemite

Gautam — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:46:59 +0000

Here is the first Video Preview of Jalpari, a song composed and performed by Iktara. The video was shot entirely in Yosemite National Park, California in Spring of 2011. Be sure to check out the First Release, Skyas on our website.

We’re currently working on our second album, which will be a compilation of original English Folk/Acoustic songs. Visit us on Facebook for more!