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Nitin Sawhney — Mausam
Album: Philtre
Avg rating:
6.7

Your rating:
Total ratings: 4031









Released: 2005
Length: 3:58
Plays (last 30 days): 2
Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ghum aur khoshee dho rhaste hain
Ek rahaa pay chalne theek nahee

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ghum aur khoshee dho rhaste hain
Ek rahaa pay chalne theek nahee

Ghum aur khoshee dho rhaste hain
Ek rahaa pay chalne theek nahee

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum
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 Northern_Lights wrote:

Another low average score driven by idiots who don't appreciate music from other lands. Wht the hell are you listening to Radio Paradise? Trolls!



I just bumped my rating up to an 8 to boost the average.  I like it.
Very cool.
"Hey, Johnny"

Believe this song was used in the movie Inside Man. Heist movie with some neat twists. Recommended!
Yes to more chill Indian\Asian music on RP!
Tonight's the night. Up to 10 you go :)
Reena's voice is so perfect
There is a nice translation of the lyrics in this blogpost: https://lightupthemusic.blogsp...

Ek rang me jeena, jeevan ko
To live your life in one color
Aye jaan-e-tamanna, theek nahi
Oh my beloved, is not right

Gham aur khushi do raste hai
Pain and joy are two roads
Ek raah pe chalna theek nahi
To walk only one path is not right

Badal jaaye mausam
The weather changes
Khushi aaye, jaaye gham
And joy comes while pain leaves
 satchmo414 wrote:

I like how it sounds like she's saying "Hey Johnny"


I always thought the same. I just love her voice.
I like how it sounds like she's saying "Hey Johnny"
Outstanding.
Thanks Bill for playing Nitin Sawhney🙏
So many great elements combining in this - lovely.
 Art_Carnage wrote:

The translated lyrics are:

Kill all puppies and kittens
Stomp them with golf cleated shoes
Kill all puppies and kittens
Smash them with tennis rackets.

(repeat endlessly)


     
I always like indian sounding music, until someone starts some konnakol... 
this tracks is excellent
 TheKing2 wrote:


Other cultures? There are "other culturs" ?  And now all this time I believed in a human culture binding us all together.

Sure, there are plenty of non-human cultures! For example: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Penicillium roqueforti, Aspergillus oryzae... 

huh, now I'm hungry.
This song always cheers me up.  It's lovely.
 Asa001 wrote:

Love that RP plays music from other cultures, as well as multiple genres. That's the beauty of this station is you never know what you're going to get! (Except that you know you will always get some classic rock mixed in!)



Other cultures? There are "other culturs" ?  And now all this time I believed in a human culture binding us all together.
This is simply a ten hands down. Can-t stop swaying smoohtly in my office chair.

Thanks RP!
love this tune
But thanks, pal, now I can’t help but hearing
“Hey Johnny pull my nose”
It’s all good though
One of the best

I really like the machine-gun male backing vocals.  
First time hearing this. Quite nice. Reminded me of the Shankar, Family & Friends album.
Somehow reminds me of the movie "Life of Pi"... 
 mgtom wrote:

Another pleasant  RP song that I wish had a long version.




I Agree! I never heard of him before. Thanx RP!  
"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing." This has that. I guess now they call it a "groove".  :-)
 Hippostar wrote:
"Hey Johnny, pull my nose"
 
Awesome {#Cheesygrin}
Another pleasant  RP song that I wish had a long version.
 liveaudio608 wrote:

umbearable 


Um ... very bearable.  10.
 Hippostar wrote:

"Hey Johnny, pull my nose"




I always thought the same thing, but never posted it!!!! So glad to hear I'm not alone!
"Hey Johnny, pull my nose"
umbearable 
Just takes me to a exotic peaceful place. 
 whiskofclarity wrote:

Hey, Johnny.




What the hell he's playin' at?!?!

She deserves better than you Johnny!
 Northern_Lights wrote:

Another low average score driven by idiots who don't appreciate music from other lands. Wht the hell are you listening to Radio Paradise? Trolls!




It's not just any "other lands" ... you don't see the same level of negativity with European-, or more generally, western-based genres or lyrics ... but the trolls really come out for stuff from Asian or African traditions.
For anyone looking for album info, since it doesn't exist on Wikipedia:
 
 rpdevotee wrote:
Reena Bhardwaj's voice here is nothing short of heavenly


Thanks for the heads up! I was wondering who she was...beautiful voice... heavenly  
good vibe to it!
I dig it.
If I give it a 9, will it show up more often in My Favorites playlist?
This isn't Buffalo Chip? or whatever that group is....
 ick wrote:
I like trying to sing along with this one to annoy my officemates! {#Devil_pimp}


I've been looking for anyone who can teach me Hindi Scat Singing.  Perhaps you can refer someone?
I'm a sucker for flute and music like this in general
sending blessings to the RP community.🙏 NamastĂ©
 rpdevotee wrote:
Reena Bhardwaj's voice here is nothing short of heavenly


Thank you for identifying that angel's voice.
Love it. It reminds me of “burning bridges” by Mike curb.
Greetings from Oslo, Norway
sublime, like watching the sun rise from an aeroplane window
Hey, Johnny.
No idea what she's saying, but I don't care. This is pure bouncy bliss.
I'm glad that RP adds this music to the main mix. I like diversity. I like the Indian music and rhythm, but not the traditional high-pitched singing (it used to really grate). Over the years, I have come to appreciate it more, and I attribute that to repeated exposure on radio stations like this. 
The more I hear this, the better it gets. 8>9. A few more listens it may warrant a 10. đŸ˜±
The male 'backround' singer is the only thing I like about this song.
'Hey Johnny , take my hand'...
This is really hitting the spot this morning.
 sachinchavan wrote:

Or by someone (like me) from that land who thinks this is below average among the music produced by the land. 
 
What?
What I do not understand is why people come to listen to World Music and then complain about the different languages? Seems like some people just need to bitch!
This song is pleasant it's just not that great.

Also, repetitive.  Look at the lyrics, you don't even need to know the language.

But there's a lot of "repeat the chorus a lot" songwriting going around much to my dismay.
 sachinchavan wrote:

Or by someone (like me) from that land who thinks this is below average among the music produced by the land. 
 
If that's the case why don't you some of what you consider good music from your culture to the tastemakers? It's easy to do...
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Ask SETI
 
SETI: still looking, nothing to report
 Northern_Lights wrote:
Another low average score driven by idiots who don't appreciate music from other lands. Wht the hell are you listening to Radio Paradise? Trolls!
 
Or by someone (like me) from that land who thinks this is below average among the music produced by the land. 
 Zoonhollis wrote:
This track puts me in my palace of contentment.
 
This track puts me in my  clean, well-lighted basement suite of contentment.
This track puts me in my palace of contentment.
Even not understanding the words the beautiful sound of the human voice still touches me
Does anyone know what this song means? 
There are sooooooo many of Nitin’s songs you could be playing, RP. Come on..!
 ziggytrix wrote:

Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}
 
I approve of this comment.  Kudos!
Love the rapid-fire background vocals, something that seems to be unique to Indian music.
Reena Bhardwaj's voice here is nothing short of heavenly
Another low average score driven by idiots who don't appreciate music from other lands. Wht the hell are you listening to Radio Paradise? Trolls!
Until I looked at the lyrics, I thought it was about "Johnny"
LOVE Nitin <3
Namaste
One of my favorite RP discovery songs. Always puts me in a good mood hearing this joyful music.
 TheKing2 wrote:
definitely growing on me : bumping 7 > 8

(Btw I hate the term "world music" all music we listen to is from this world, I believe)
 
Yes, even if we could get music from Jupiter it would probably only be on 8-track.  Cool tune; to me it doesn't matter what the lyrics are about with a groove like this.
Thank you for playing music I can't hear anywhere else! You've made life much more enjoyable!
 ziggytrix wrote:

Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}
 

 TheKing2 wrote:
definitely growing on me : bumping 7 > 8

(Btw I hate the term "world music" all music we listen to is from this world, I believe)
 
Ask SETI
Haunting and mystical and scrumptious!
Love this song.
 Asa001 wrote:
Love that RP plays music from other cultures, as well as multiple genres. That's the beauty of this station is you never know what you're going to get! (Except that you know you will always get some classic rock mixed in!)
 
exactly what are "other cultures" my friend?
Mondegreen alert!

"Hey Johnny... hey Johnny"

Like you might hear as you walk past the working girls of Saigon or Bangkok "Hey Johnny... you want good time?".

A quick look at the lyrics proves me wrong but I think my imagery is more fun.


 
More Nitin, please...
definitely growing on me : bumping 7 > 8

(Btw I hate the term "world music" all music we listen to is from this world, I believe)
Love that RP plays music from other cultures, as well as multiple genres. That's the beauty of this station is you never know what you're going to get! (Except that you know you will always get some classic rock mixed in!)
 flutgos wrote:
Ummm, I'll have an order of tikka masala and an order of naan. Yes, rice as well. Thank you.

 
Yes, this music has Indian influences. Yes, Indian food is also a thing. What's your point, that you're otherwise ignorant of their culture?
 thewaxtadpole wrote:
I haven't complained about this song in seven years, but boy do I loathe this song.

 
There's a very convenient little button titled PSD... Use it.
 ivotaillefer wrote:
But I, however, have always loved it.  What does it mean when she says "hey, Johnny" all the time?
 



Google Translate had limited success with the lyrics. I think the section below just repeats throughout the song...





Live in a junkyard
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Live in a junkyard
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Live in a junkyard
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

I am happy to know
I do not want to pay anything

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

But I, however, have always loved it.  What does it mean when she says "hey, Johnny" all the time?
I haven't complained about this song in seven years, but boy do I loathe this song.
Ummm, I'll have an order of tikka masala and an order of naan. Yes, rice as well. Thank you.
 mread wrote:

Man, I wouldn't mind having her sing me to sleep every night.  Mmmmmm....

Her name is Reena Bhardwaj and she apparently helped write the song.  I will be checking out her other stuff shortly.

Scroll down ... other commenters have translations, or links to them.  Art_Carnage's (Sep. 4, 2011) rocks, even if inaccurate.

 
Thanks for that link and info. She and her voice are lovely.
Feels like I'm sitting in an Indian restaurant. And I like sitting in Indian restaurants.
I like it.
This is brutal!
My late grandmother (and yours too, probably) used to say, "I can't understand a thing they're saying!" Turns out that's not necessary for real enjoyment. As many times as I've heard this here it always seems fresh.
 whiskofclarity wrote:
Oh, hi, Johnny.

 
Ohai Mark
I just checked my iTunes, I bought this one 7 years ago and for me, it is just getting better with age and the passage of time....
 Chumbawamba-1984 wrote:
Soundtrack of our motorcycle trip to Laddakh in Fall 2012. Gooood memories!

 
Sold my house, quit my job ... next stop India to buy a motorbike and lose myself for a year or two ... can't wait :) Laddakh definitely on the must-do list!

Love Reena's voice, gives me goosebumps.
Sure works for me, anyway.
Was sitting in a beach bar in Goa earlier this week (now there's a conversation killer) and this piece came on and it took me a while to place it - at least until "hey Johnnie" then the RP synapse kicked in and it all felt right. 90 degrees, cold beer, a charming companion, a sideways full moon. Hell yeah.
Oh, hi, Johnny.
not my cup of tea, but there's no reason to be a turd about it
 robertolos wrote:
RP sometimes really piss me off
 
Oh dear. . . maybe your ears need adjusting? They seem to be mostly tuned to rock. A quick trip to the rest of the world will help. 

Peace 
That´s why I am listening to Radio Paradise: always something new (at least for me). Sometimes it works, sometimes not, but mostly interesting !

Gonna take a freight train,
Down at the station,
Lord, I don't care where it goes.


 robertolos wrote:
RP sometime really piss me off

 
Can't say I've ever found that to be the case.  Some you win, some you lose.  That's just the way it is, but overall I have found RP to be the best station I have listened to.  Ever.
RP sometimes really piss me off
Very nice melding of Western and Hindi influences.  I could listen all day.
 
I have a few Nitin Sawhney albums and they are all great. Very different and somehow calming at the end of a long day. LOVE this! Thanks for playing!
 rpdevotee wrote:
Absolutely LOVE this woman's voice!...Can someone translate please?

 
Man, I wouldn't mind having her sing me to sleep every night.  Mmmmmm....

Her name is Reena Bhardwaj and she apparently helped write the song.  I will be checking out her other stuff shortly.

Scroll down ... other commenters have translations, or links to them.  Art_Carnage's (Sep. 4, 2011) rocks, even if inaccurate.
 rpdevotee wrote:
Absolutely LOVE this woman's voice!...Can someone translate please?


Is this  Asha Bhosle who we heard earlier ??


 ziggytrix wrote:

Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}

 
Hey, now to be fair....  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFccXTIdvQg
Soundtrack of our motorcycle trip to Laddakh in Fall 2012. Gooood memories!
Absolutely LOVE this woman's voice!...Can someone translate please?
 ziggytrix wrote:

Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}

 
:)))) 
 meauclaire wrote:
Thought it was Denge Fever................they suck too.  Solid 1

 
Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}
Cool!
thanks for playing this.
For some cool dancy Indian music, we say Drrrty Punjabi live and he was so good!  Check it out.
mread wrote:
Wow.  Negativity abounds.  Bumping from 8 to 9 just to spite the haters.

 

I went 10 for the same reason! Also cause I love this song.
 meauclaire wrote:
Thought it was Denge Fever................they suck too.  Solid 1

 

Its a totally different language (Hindi) than Dengue Fever (Khmer)...and it is awesome sauce!