This track grew organically from the rehearsal space based on a basic melodic structure by Karsh. It talks about everyday life and the trials involved. It urges one to step back periodically to question oneself and see where one’s headed. Musically, Jayant sets an electronica groove which the band complements seamlessly. Ravi Chari’s sitar parts…
This is a reinterpretation of a harvest song sung by farmers in South India. This is based on a tradition wherein farmers present their first set of crops to the zamindars/landloards. So while it is a song of celebration sung at the end of a grueling harvest season rejoicing the bumper harvest, it has an…
This song is a poem written by Nitin’s mother. The poem simply talks about how people make fake promises. Samidha Joglekar and Nicki Wells sing harmonies while Mahesh’s unique aalaps add a surreal texture and color to the song. Nitin also uses the electric guitar for the first time in the set. CREDITS: Composer &…
It is a song that literally says ‘heal the world’. The song implies that humankind has made everything much more complicated today, what with the advent of technology. The Earth is no longer pristine & peaceful as God intended it to be. The song talks about the need to make a change and go back…
This song is primarily about an overpowering sense of longing. Based on a poem written by Nitin’s mother, this song is about longing for a person, a life, a home land… It is the chahat one has for various things in life one hasn’t received yet. This composition is very metaphoric and elegant. CREDITS: Composer…
This song is inspired by Indian classical forms but is presented in a contemporary rock fashion. The overpowering emotion in the song is of happiness & celebrations. Since it is a tarana it has no lyrics but is an amalgamation of various ragas. The predominant raga used is Malhar. Credits: Composer: Krishna Janakiraman & Agam…
Bringing a whole new level of fresh African rhythms and funk to this composition, Papon teams up with Benny Dayal to create the ultimate catchy dance track! If you cannot view the video here, go to: http://mtv.in.com/videos/episodes/coke-studio-mtv-season-3/tauba-papon-benny-dayal-coke-studio-mtv-season-3-100102237.html Credits: Composition: Produced & Composed by Papon Singers: Benny Dayal Lyrics: Vaibhav Modi Guitar: Kalyan Baruah, Keys: Raja…
Bringing forth the rustic elements in this track that he is best known for, Papon manages to turn this folk song into an all out dance-jam! If you cannot view the video here, go to: http://mtv.in.com/videos/episodes/coke-studio-mtv-season-3/baisara-beera-papon-kalpana-patowary-coke-studio-mtv-season-3-100103895.html Credits: Composer/Producer: Papon Composition: Traditional Rajasthani Song & Holi Geet from Borpeta, Assam; Addl Parts Composed & Produced by…
This is a song about transformation. It talks about the various phases of transformation in a girl’s life and the changes they bring. This song showcases four fantastic female singers, Shruti Pathak, Shilpa Rao, Apeksha Dandekar and Monali Thakur. Shruti Pathank has also written the lyrics to the song. Credits: Composed by: Karsh Kale Collectiv…
The queen of sufi-inspired Punjabi vocals & the king of Assamese folk, we see a true meeting of east & west on this track. Harshdeep’s and Papon’s vocals together create a different kind of magic and energy on this unforgettable track. If you cannot view the video here, go to: http://mtv.in.com/videos/episodes/coke-studio-mtv-season-3/dinae-dinae-papon-harshdeep-kaur-coke-studio-mtv-season-3-100103900.html Credits: Composer/Producer: Papon Composition:…
