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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

Edited by Qwest - 17 years ago

Midas touch - Album review

By Rong Sarmah

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.

Edited by Qwest - 17 years ago

	Music Details and Reviews
Music Name:   Brides Wanted Voice:   Zubeen Garg Music By:    Ranjit Barot Date of Release:   Jun 18, 2005 Generally one sees a trend that offbeat films with unique titles have ' zara hatke ' music - examples ' Rules – Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula', 'Monsoon Wedding', 'The Perfect Husband ' etc. One expects the same from ' Brides Wanted ' that stars Anuj Sawhney ( Nayee Padosan, Naina ) in the lead role with Waheeda Rehman and Girish Karnad forming the supporting cast. A bilingual feel-good comedy about an NRI searching for a bride, ' Brides Wanted ' is director Girish Acharya's debut venture that has music by Ranjit Barot. While one expected a soothing track to begin the album, it starts on a rather unexpected note with a peppy fusion track ' Payal Ki Chham Chham ' that is a ' shaadi-byaah ' track with good foot tapping rhythm. Lyrics by Dev Kohli are a mix of Hindi and Punjabi that are different from the routine. Sung well by Zubeen Garg, special mention should also be made for the male and female chorus that get the celebrations mood running. A soothing melodious track does come up next as ' Yeh Kya Ho Gaya ' by ever-romantic Shaan who does succeed in making you go all lovey-dovey. Arrangements are quite and smooth that makes you 'hear' the song more closely. Mehboob lyrics are simple but quite effective. A number to be gifted to your beloved, it should be on the publicity promos pretty soon! Shaan gets to sing such a short'n'sweet romantic melody solo after quite a few weeks. Rap'n'reggae forms the basis for Kunal Ganjawala's ' Socho Zara Socho Tum ' that has a jazzy feel to it. Second song in succession that is easy to ears, it is again youthful and is about the importance of finding your better half. English version of the same track (written by Ravi Khote and Ranjit Barot) appears as ' Wakeup ' with again Kunal Ganjawala at the helm. Ranjit Barot's music is quite likeable by this time and one starts expecting a good time pass album for the youth from hereon. Caralisa Monteiro, whose 2 tracks from ' Dus ' recently got noticed, has another English number to her credit as ' Ran Away '. A 'pucca' MTVish brand of song written by Ranjit Barot, it is quite a perfect rendition by Caralisa who could make waves on English pop music circuits from hereon given the right breaks. The song though is situational and one waits to watch it on the screen. Nandini Srikar, another talented singer who partnered Caralisa on one of the tracks of 'Dus', writes and sings ' Chalte Chalte '. A soft Indi-pop track, it has an undercurrent sad emotion running throughout its duration. Lyrics are more of poetry rather than going the conventional Bollywood way while Nandini's singing and Ranjit Barot's music arrangements make ' Chalte Chalte ' yet another track that deserves a repeat listening. Same music is the base for the English track ' I Have Come Alive ' by yet another talented singer Dominique Cerejo. Flawless again (like all the other singers in the album), she has a perfect accent for an English song and delivers goods. Upcoming singer Suraj Jagan sings another song belonging to the Indi-pop genre ' Zindagi ' written by Mehboob. Yet another song about 'life', it is faster than ' Chalte Chalte ' and is a quick food for thought! The track that should be picked up by the age group of 15-30 years, it is a step forward for Bollywood as it is genuinely 'different'. Ranjit Barot is all by himself in the concluding track of the album ' Paradise ' that is an English version of ' Zindagi ' and is sung, written and composed by him. Yes, it has an appeal primarily for the urban audience but at least it breaks away from something tried and tested. If you have been looking out for some pleasant sounding, likeable, non-Bollywood'ish', different soundtrack, 'Brides Wanted' is for you. As expected earlier at the beginning of the album, 'Brides Wanted' does have a genuinely 'hatke' music that may not be seen sky-rocketing the music charts from day one. But amongst the niche audience, it should garner good word of mouth especially amongst the youth brigade. An album for an urban audience, it strikes the right chord. Now what is required is some publicity around the album that should get both the movie and the music some visibility so that it doesn't go the same way as 'The Perfect Husband' went in 2004. Source : indiafm.com

Edited by Qwest - 17 years ago

I still haven't heard the song but the article was a good read.

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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

Edited by Qwest - 17 years ago

Thank you so much for the articles Qwest da.. 👏

I appreciate the effort that you take to give all these articles for us.. I am a big fan of urs 😊

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