kahe "jh(Z)oom jh(Z)oom" raat ye suhaani
Yes, Zoom has been really been a boon during these times. Every night, the "rewind special" Zoom sessions ensured "raat ye suhaani" and "phir chheDo dobaara..kal ki raseeli kahaani".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxnqYXOO9hk
Their 1 hour jukebox modules had a mix of songs primarily from 50's to 70's with the occasional foray into the later decades. Every episode also showcased 2 feature artists; covering composers, singers, lyricists and musicians.
The very first episode covered SH Bihari and Chitragupt. Chitragupt was a constant feature throughout the fortnight and one couldn't help but fall in love with his music again.
diwane tum diwane hum..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H56OrBjhg4
While each episode was independent of itself, there were several common threads; like reference to SD Burman-Asha songs post Bandini. Bandini was the movie where SD-Lata patched up and Asha got only a select few songs from there. She excelled in each of those leaving you wishing to fly into that magical world...
uD chalu haule haule dhire dhire
main kyu na udhar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH36_PqqNoc
SD was not the only composer whose work with Asha was showcased. The series was studded with a wide range of her gems, that spanned the decades . The composers included usual suspects like OP Nayyar and Jaidev; and the gentle Giant from the era that was dominated by RD, LP and KA. Yes we are talking about Rajesh Roshan.
..ye sanso ka gumsum tarana kya bole re
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egRf1RPvW3E
Perhaps the highlight of these sessions was the focus on the instrumentalists. While Music Directors, Singers and to some extent lyricists have hogged the limelight; the arrangers and accompanying artists were the unsung heroes and heroines !
Zarin Daruwala's Sarod was highlighted in a variety of songs.
aap ki yaad aati rahi..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKulqxpqCvU
Homi Mullan's command over a range of instruments like the Maadal, Jhuggi and Triangle was highlighted. It was pointed out that if player of a specific instrument was not available, Homi was summoned ! And he didn't loose his magic even in the 90's.
wada raha sanam..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlaO1QCE0BI
Sebastian's arrangement skills and command over counter melody was emphasized.
TuuTe hue khwaabon ne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkjfF11k7ls
Regional songs received a fair share of coverage. While music connoisseurs are aware of the Manna Dey chart buster from "teen bhubaner pare"; a wider spectrum of audience could connect with this thanks to its usage in the recent Hindi movie Piku.
Jibone ki pabo na
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq3owHrVlOQ
Archie pointed out this song turned Soumitra Chaterjee into an overnight matinee idol.
South of Vindhyas, Tamil and Malaylam songs got decent air time. While many know that Salil Chowdhury and Ravi worked in Malayalam, its not common knowledge that Usha Khanna had a tryst too.
Nee madhuparagu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZec3nDHDEg
Having known the hosts for 2 decades meant that I could take a few liberties. I made a couple of attempts to stoke the embers with comments; but that didn't really create fireworks :)The rewind team let the songs do the talking.
Archie, Shankar and Balaji are very passionate about music, and have been entertaining us with
lovely programs. Here's wishing them continued success and this bond with music remains life long..
..baandhi hai jo dil se,
ab ye Dor zindagi bhar na TuuTe..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoD-uSN28F4
Yes, Zoom has been really been a boon during these times. Every night, the "rewind special" Zoom sessions ensured "raat ye suhaani" and "phir chheDo dobaara..kal ki raseeli kahaani".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxnqYXOO9hk
Their 1 hour jukebox modules had a mix of songs primarily from 50's to 70's with the occasional foray into the later decades. Every episode also showcased 2 feature artists; covering composers, singers, lyricists and musicians.
The very first episode covered SH Bihari and Chitragupt. Chitragupt was a constant feature throughout the fortnight and one couldn't help but fall in love with his music again.
diwane tum diwane hum..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H56OrBjhg4
While each episode was independent of itself, there were several common threads; like reference to SD Burman-Asha songs post Bandini. Bandini was the movie where SD-Lata patched up and Asha got only a select few songs from there. She excelled in each of those leaving you wishing to fly into that magical world...
uD chalu haule haule dhire dhire
main kyu na udhar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH36_PqqNoc
SD was not the only composer whose work with Asha was showcased. The series was studded with a wide range of her gems, that spanned the decades . The composers included usual suspects like OP Nayyar and Jaidev; and the gentle Giant from the era that was dominated by RD, LP and KA. Yes we are talking about Rajesh Roshan.
..ye sanso ka gumsum tarana kya bole re
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egRf1RPvW3E
Perhaps the highlight of these sessions was the focus on the instrumentalists. While Music Directors, Singers and to some extent lyricists have hogged the limelight; the arrangers and accompanying artists were the unsung heroes and heroines !
Zarin Daruwala's Sarod was highlighted in a variety of songs.
aap ki yaad aati rahi..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKulqxpqCvU
Homi Mullan's command over a range of instruments like the Maadal, Jhuggi and Triangle was highlighted. It was pointed out that if player of a specific instrument was not available, Homi was summoned ! And he didn't loose his magic even in the 90's.
wada raha sanam..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlaO1QCE0BI
Sebastian's arrangement skills and command over counter melody was emphasized.
TuuTe hue khwaabon ne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkjfF11k7ls
Regional songs received a fair share of coverage. While music connoisseurs are aware of the Manna Dey chart buster from "teen bhubaner pare"; a wider spectrum of audience could connect with this thanks to its usage in the recent Hindi movie Piku.
Jibone ki pabo na
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq3owHrVlOQ
Archie pointed out this song turned Soumitra Chaterjee into an overnight matinee idol.
South of Vindhyas, Tamil and Malaylam songs got decent air time. While many know that Salil Chowdhury and Ravi worked in Malayalam, its not common knowledge that Usha Khanna had a tryst too.
Nee madhuparagu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZec3nDHDEg
Having known the hosts for 2 decades meant that I could take a few liberties. I made a couple of attempts to stoke the embers with comments; but that didn't really create fireworks :)The rewind team let the songs do the talking.
Archie, Shankar and Balaji are very passionate about music, and have been entertaining us with
lovely programs. Here's wishing them continued success and this bond with music remains life long..
..baandhi hai jo dil se,
ab ye Dor zindagi bhar na TuuTe..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoD-uSN28F4
