Octet
Thank you Ganga for the tag. I was tagged at a time when the only thing I wanted was to coil up in my cocoon, and couldn't think of anything to talk about myself. But then I saw Shankari’s Fine Tunes and thought maybe I could. So here comes my octet
Aapki nazron ne samajha pyaar ke kabil mujhe…
(Movie: Anpad Singer: Lata Mangeshkar)Normally I am the typical nagging, cribbing wife who at times has the I_have_been_wronged_at_the_cruel_hands_of_destiny attitude. Blah blah. But somewhere deep, somewhere, there always lurks a feeling. A feeling of gratitude for everyone I have got.
Payo ji maine Ram ratan dhan payo…
(Meera Bhajan, Singer: Lata Mangeshkar)I envy the faith of Meera. Pursuit of a figure unseen but deeply felt. Have always lived in the quagmire of doubt and question. Still trying to fathom that Unknown, Almighty, Omnipresent and Omnipotent.
Madhuban khushboo deta hai sagar jivan deta hai…
(Movie: Saajan Bina Suhagan Singer: Yesudas)
Earning your own bread and butter is no doubt the best way of leading your life. But wonder, what if we were not to enjoy the fruits of hard work put in by Edison, Pasteur, Bell and all those innumerable people whose sole purpose was to make everyone’s life better. From the beginning of history if we were to be ruled by the doctrines of Ayn Rand where would we be, today?
Gaata rahe mera dil tu hi meri manzil…
(Movie: Guide Singer: Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar)
Music Music … that’s the way aha aha …I like it….aha aha
Terebina zindagi se koi shikva nahi…
(Movie: Aandhi, Singer: Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar)My all time favourite…the song and the singers.
Ee mere vatan ke logo zara aankh bhar lo paani...
( Singer: Lata Mangeshkar)Is it too weird to be a diehard Indian in the buzzing times of globalisation? Shameful? No. No. No. I don’t think there’s a conflict between being a proud Indian and proud global human being. Being a proud Indian is just a precursor of being proud of all the diversity that this universe offers.
Woh shaam kuch ajeeb thi yeh sham bhi ajeeb hai…
((Movie: Khamoshi Singer: Kishore Kumar)
At times get engulfed by deep sadness - unexplained and unfathomed.
Aaj phir jeene ki tamana hai, aaj phir marne ka iraada hai…
(Movie: Guide Singer: Lata Mangeshkar)Times pass and moods pass. Every day I want to sing this song because it spells a deep affection for life.
Everyone who reads this is welcome to take this tag.
PS : And lest Dove label me a “Bygone Era Freak” let me declare that I love Shakira and her songs, Celine Dion’s Titanic song and the beats of Vengaboys besides “One Love “ and “Waiting for tonight”.
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Aviator (19.10.06 16:25) hi Anjali ur octet is very beautiful. Aapki nazron ne samajha pyaar ke kabil mujhe…being grateful can be very humbling and cleansing.it takes the weight off the chest i guess. Madhuban khushboo deta hai sagar jivan deta hai… a wonderful song,a very beautiful teacher sang it when i was in 4th, and a lot of us fell in love. Ee mere vatan ke logo zara aankh bhar lo paani... dont u worry about globalisation fans.all of them need a place to call home and India is ours.Anyone who hears that song has to feel the goosebumps at the back of the neck.they are just trying to be cool coz they have not learnt how to be classy yet Woh shaam kuch ajeeb thi yeh sham bhi ajeeb hai… hush be quiet, listen and feel the power of indian music. octets are pretty but enjoy the complete range. three cheers to old gold!hip hip hurrey! |
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moodsandcolor / Website (19.10.06 16:40) Hey Manoj This is one of the most beautiful comments I ever got. Thanks for enjoying the music. Three cheers for the old camp!!! |
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Gangadhar / Website (21.10.06 08:58) Anjali,wishing you all a very happy Diwali.. take care |
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alapana / Website (23.10.06 09:19) When i started this tag at http://aalapana.blogspot.com/2006/10/sangeet-ki-duniya-se.html#comments I never knew it will take so many forms,i am so glad to have come here and chekced your blog out of impulsion,Nothing can take away the beauty of those old songs which seems to have become a part of many music lovers like us.I love the song "Aaj fir jeene ki thamanna hain.." right now i am singing "Aye zindagi gale lagaale,humne bhi tere har ek ghum ko gale se lagaya hain,hain na?" |
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Hannelie / Website (23.10.06 10:02) HI there, thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. I enjoyed reading throught your blog, couldn't find a post to tell me more about you, but I'm sure I will eventually. Happy Diwali. Australian greetings. |
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Gangadhar / Website (23.10.06 12:10) Anjali, Aalapana's blog url's mistyped..well..it's http://aalapana.blogspot.com take care |
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Shankari (28.10.06 10:49) Lovely! 
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moodsandcolor / Website (30.10.06 14:33) Hi Alpana Welcome to my blog...wow so it was you who started this musical trail...well thanks...so many of us have reveled in its rhythm. Keep coming. Hi Hannelie Welcome here...I enjoyed reading yours too...well I am a resident of Delhi, India...engaged in the profession of guiding children. I have a 12 year daughter who is incidentally much smarter than her mother and I have to constantly keep pace with her. . Keep coming.
Thanks Ganga
Thanks Shankari...saw the lovely twosome at caferati
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jac / Website (1.11.06 01:47) That tag was nicely taken. Cute !! If you like just music, just try "Hisham". |
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moodsandcolor / Website (3.11.06 15:19) Hi Jac How are you?...long time...yah sure I will.
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Gangadhar / Website (7.11.06 11:53) Hiee Anjali! How's ya? |
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jac / Website (13.11.06 00:59) I have to remind you that you are not posting. You want to waste a talent ?? 
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jac / Website (22.11.06 09:19) 
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moodandcolor / Website (22.11.06 14:16) Hey Jac...Don't be so angry...will write something very soon...right now just feeling blank.Thanks. Ganga I am fine...Thanks. |
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priya (4.4.07 17:47) hi all!!!! a very nice post all the songs are really nice........does anyone know what film the song "aaj phir jeena ki tamana hai" is from and where i can download it from. thanks in advancexxxxx |
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MoodsAndColors / Website (5.4.07 15:41) Hi Priya "aaj phir jeena ki tamana hai" is a song from the movie Guide. I am sorry I won't be able to tell you from where to get it...though it's there on Raaga.com. It would be nice to visit your blog if you had one...
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