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Legend and protg in Bihugeet blitz

By A staff reporter

Guwahati, Dec. 5: Two of Assam's adored singer-composers, one a legend and the other aspiring to be one, today came together to compliment one another in the best manner possible.

Zubeen Garg released an album of Bihugeet by Bhupen Hazarika under a mellow December sun and the maestro, in turn, introduced a new compilation of Bihu songs by the young singer-composer.

Zubeen releasing Hazarika's album, titled Rongmon, was significant in more ways than one. First, because Hazarika had recorded an album of Bihu songs after a gap of two decades. Second, it was the first instance of the maestro sharing the stage with his favourite young artiste for an occasion as simple as a cassette release.

Visibly happy, the legend said: "Recording Bihugeet after two decades...it was like going back to my youth. I was so enthused that I tried my best to sing like a youth."

Zubeen's emotional statement after he released Hazarika's album spoke volumes of his respect for the legend. "I am touched. It is inspiring that I have been bestowed with the honour of releasing an album by one of the living legends of Assamese culture," he said.

After the release of Rongmon, Hazarika returned the favour by releasing Anjana, a compilation of Bihu songs by Zubeen. "I am happy that creative non-film songs are creating a market here. It bodes well for the music industry. I also hope Zubeen will keep up the good work," Hazarika said, patting the singer on the head in a gesture of blessing.

"Times have changed. Once upon a time, the popularity of a cassette was judged on the basis of the units sold in the city markets. Now we want to know how many have been sold at Jakhalabandha or Palashbari."

Rongmon, which hit the shelves two days before its formal release, is already shaping up as the season's bestseller. "It has sold 40,000 copies in just two days. The projected sales are above a lakh," a spokesperson for N.K. Productions, which produced both albums and organised the event here, said.

Hazarika said he was happy to have ended his barren spell as far as Bihugeet is concerned. "I was singing various music compositions through these years, but somehow did not get around to compiling a collection of Bihugeet," the winner of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award said.

Both Rongmon and Anjana contain songs composed by upcoming music director Manas Robin. Janmoni-Volume 4, an album of Bihu songs composed by Biman Barua and sung by various artistes, was released at the same function

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The story of a young man who fails to marry his sweetheart because of caste, class and economic hardships is not new in Bihu lyrics. But the age-old theme becomes absolutely refreshing when Bhupen Hazarika sings the numbers. One is mesmerised by Hazarika's immaculate rendition of the husuri ("You did not invite me to the annual family dinner at your place last month, neither was I offered the delicious pitha that you had prepared the other day. And today how could I accept a Bihu gift from your lovely daughter for whom you may have secretly chosen someone else?")

Rongmon, an album of eight enchanting Bihu numbers, clearly depicts Hazarika's unequalled command over folk music. Hazarika has released an album of Bihu songs after two decades.

Besides new enchanting numbers like Kakdongar Borali, Ki Sai Asa and Sangor Chira Pitha, Moina Jaan Moinajaan — one of the haunting melodies of Hazarika's younger days — has been presented here with a different musical flavour. This evokes nostalgia among music lovers.

Music director Manas Robin and co-singer Sangeeta Barthakur also deserve kudos for such an enchanting album.

Folk in a new garb

There is no denying the fact that Zubeen Garg, the most popular of new generation singers, has established his brilliance in folk music also. Most of his albums of folk music — be it Tokari Geet, Desh Visaror Geet or Bihu — have been complete sell-outs.

His latest album, Anjana, bears the same quality at least as far as uniqueness in tune and Zubeen's rendition is concerned. Zubeen has experimented with lyrics while bringing in urban metaphorical elements. But there is no exaggeration in this endeavour.

Music director Manas Robin has excelled in his effort to bring novelty within the very limited tune structure of Bihu numbers. While all the numbers are refreshing and melodious, mention must be made of Hahe Bahe, Hoine Bulu, Ei Beli Joladoi and Pithire Ghamusi, especially the last two numbers.

Zubeen's expertise has been complemented by co-singers Barnali Kalita and Nirmali Das. Come April, music lovers of Assam will have two enchanting Bihu albums to celebrate Rongali Bihu with.

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He shot into fame with the foot-tapping Bollywood chartbuster "Ya Ali". And now, Zubeen Garg, the singer-composer from Assam, is flooded with offers, including Feroz Khan's remake of his 1980s action-thriller "Qurbani".

"I have just finished singing two songs for 'Qurbani II'," says Zubeen.

"I am excited at the success of 'Ya Ali'. It was a wonderful song by Pritam (the music director)," Zubeen told IANS over phone from his adopted home Mumbai, where he owns a studio, Sound & Silence.

Ya Ali Reham Ali

ya ali reham ali
ya ali yaar pe qurbaan hai sabhi
ya ali madad ali
ya ali yeh meri jaan yeh meri zindagi
ishq pe mita doon luta doon
main apani khudi
yaar pe haan luta doon mita doon
main yeh hasti
ya ali reham ali
ya ali yaar pe qurbaan hai sabhi
ya ali madad ali
ya ali yeh meri jaan yeh meri zindagi

mujhe kuchh pal de purvat ke
faki hampe chahat ke
rahe bechain dil kab tak
milen kuchh pal toh raahat ke
chahat pe ishq pe haa mita doon luta doon
main apani khudi
yaar pe ha luta doon mita doon
main yeh hasti
ya ali reham ali
ya ali yaar pe qurbaan hai sabhi
ya ali madad ali
ya ali yeh meri jaan yeh meri zindagi

bina tere na ek pal ho na bin tere kabhi kal ho
yeh dil ban jaaye pathhar ka na ismein koi hulchul ho
sanam pe ha ishq pe ha mita doon luta doon
main apani khudi
kasam se ha luta doon mita doon
main yeh hastii
ya ali reham ali
ya ali yaar pe qurbaan hai sabhi
ya ali madad ali
ya ali yeh meri jaan yeh meri zindagi

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