RABINDRA SANGEET – Esho Shyamalosundaro By Giridharan & Latha

RABINDRA SANGEET – Esho Shy... Lyrics & Chords

Dear all.
Today
Giri: anna and I are presenting a song under Rabindra Sangeet genre (a song written and composed by “Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore”)! This is a song from the collection of poems of Tagore titled as Nature (Prokriti). It greets the arrival of rains (Borsho) and describes how the Earth gets prepared to receive it. Its music has been composed by Tagore in the vibrant Raag Desh and set to Tritaal!

Ever since I learnt to appreciate music, Rabindra Sangeet has been my most favourite. There are many beautiful things in the world which makes one’s life so full and satisfying and this project really gave me a lot of pleasure and fulfilment!!

I am really thankful to Giri anna for giving me the opportunity to sing this beautiful composition with him!! He has really rendered this song with great fineness with his unique and soothing voice!!

My sincere thanks to Giri Anna, Santu Datta & Arijit Mukherjee for helping me to sort out the lyrics and diction!! All your explanation of idea of pronunciation, diction and theory of sounds…. helped me a lot to complete this project! Thank you so much to all of you!

If I have made some good attempt in this song, then all the credits for that go to my teachers; but the mistakes are my own :)

With my little understanding of this classic poem I have tried to give a visual presentation of the song to reveal its theme.

And the meaning of the song goes like this:-

Come Oh, dark-blue splendour!
Allaying heat, slaking thirst
Grace with your cooling presence
Gazing longingly at skies
Awaits you this lovelorn earth


Her pained heart the earth has offered
Laying it down on pathways
In moist shades of Tamal trees
A doleful tune in her eyes


The blossoms of Bakul she has wreathed
Love songs of togetherness
Plays the flute in her courtyard


Bring with you your cymbals
To ring out with the rhythm
Of a dance so frolicsome

That –
Bangles will tingle, girdles will jingle
And in rhyming chimes trill out the Anklets


And here goes our humble attempt on this wonderful composition. Please listen to it and enjoy the presentation.

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Neil Swanson..(collaborations welcomed.singers wanted) Pro user said

HI LATHA WONDERFUL song. great vocals as
always and so angellic. crisp and clear.
god bless happy new yr NEIL …!
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Sudha Kumar (recovering and getting back to listening..) Pro user said

Wah. Very dulcet melodious Rabindrasangeet, and lovely crisp voices of you both in sync.
I loved the low registers from both of you, – made this even more pleasant.
Great effort on the Bangla diction, Latha, and Kudos to Giri and all your mentors here.
To favs,
P.S> Immensely enjoyed your beautifully crafted video as well. Saving this to my playlist.
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Sarada Bhagavatula Pro user said

Very pleasant and touching rendition in beautiful Desh raag, Latha and Giridharan ji. Both your voices blended nicely in this melodious poem. Watched the video too, very aesthetically presented!!!
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Vishak Subramoney said

Happy New Year guys.

Latha gaaru — admire ur guts….Bangla sounds like a difficult language. u sounded great.

well sung both of u

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Asim Ghosh said

I always admired Giri’s effort singing RS, and this one is no different. Quite frankly, the first time I heard him (and every time thereafter), I was Wow’d! This time Latha left me speechless with her crisp pronunciation. There were a few tough Bengali words in this song (“Byathhito” for example, which most non-Bongs pronounce as “Bethhito”; “Trishahora”, “Sangosudha”, “Jhonkaaribey”, etc.). Very impressive!
Expressions, and feelings were very good too. I felt a little bit more energy, or a slightly faster tempo, would have sounded even better and most appropriate (especially for this song, which is literally beckoning the much needed rainy/monsoon season after a scorching summer). BTW, Latha, did you happen to get inspired by AshaJi’s version? At times, especially in the very beginning, you sounded just like AshaJi (but your diction was much, much better though).
To my fav.

“Gaa-Ke Jiyo To …. Geet Hai Yeh Zindagi”

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Chondryma Chakrobortti (inactive) said

Great job done both of you……

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Vinay Chowdry said

Brilliant Rendition Latha akka & Giri anna !!!
Regards,
Vinay
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Srividya Kasturi Pro user said

That was a pleasant listen….enjoyed this song in both ur voices, Giri and Latha….very crisp:)
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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Neil, Sudha ,Sarada,vishak ( glad to see you back),Asim,Chondryma,Vinay,Srividya – Thank you so much for the wonderful feed back ! We both appreciate all your time & encouraging words :)
@ Asim – Glad to receive such a wonderful & detail feed back from an authentic Bengali friend :)
I’ve listened to few versions of this song so many times! Mainly, yes – Asha & Srikanto !

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Saroj Nair said

beautiful song and excellent rendition Latha and Giridharan

‘Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth.’
-William W. Purkey

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Theagaraj Dhanapalan said

Attagaasam,,,, Beautiful,,,excellent singing by both of you….

One of the best rendition….

Best wishes….

D.Theagaraj

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Jivan Kohli said

Beautiful……& Sweet As Honey……Good Synchronised Singing…….Raag Des song’s Are Alway’s a Pleasure to Ear’s….And you Both Have Given Abundant Expression’s….Really Don’t know, Which One to Praise………And Greeting the Rain’s Alway’s Bring’s lot of Joy & Happiness….Just Aptly Reflecting in your Singing too…….Crisp & Clear Recording As well….Superb & Excellent….Especially,When you Both have Sung in a Different language From your’s Altogether….All the Best….

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Priya Sukumaran Pro user said

Wow, what a beautiful song, really enhanced by your delectable voices. Giridharji, your depth complemented so well with Latha’s sweet melodious voice. Loved the Bangla words all throughout, so many similar words in Malayalam,it was really a shundoru experience. To my favs! Latha, I think this was your best to date. I loved your humble write-up as well.Kudos and best wishes.

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Ramesh Tadi said

Latha Garu and Giri… what a lovely Sangeet pick and hearing that in your both soothing ans sweet vocals is just beautiful… Hats off both of you to take this beautiful, sweet and lovely composition but not being native language rendering those tough words soo beautifully is a great job… loved it all the way…
Ramesh Tadi

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Such a lovely soothing melody I felt as if listening from Radio. Bangla words are definitely musical no doubt about that but the super softness by Giri and crispness by Latha made it even more musical. A lovely treat for us listeners. Congratulations Giri and Latha. To Fav.

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Priya Sukumaran Pro user said

Cannot get enough of this Giridharji and Latha , back again :))

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Satheesh Kumar nair (evanescing) said

A magnificent composition by Gurudeb outstandingly duetted by by two astounding voices of muziboo… Brilliant.

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Sunil Telkar (travel travel... fortnight over) said

Wow! Both of you were just amazing throughout the song!
Giri ji, loved your voice texture!!
Khoob bhalo…. khoob bhalo :):)

Cheers!!

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Dear all!
Appreciation is a beautiful thing. Not everyone can do it. It requires a large heart and a sincere mind. Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of appreciation. We are really overwhelmed by such wholehearted feedbacks, praise and appreciations from all of you, which are truly worth a fortune. Thank you all for all your feedback.
This song is out and out a plan of Latha. It’s only a result of her sheer enthusiasm and keenness to sing a Rabindra Sangeet song and the genuine and earnest efforts that she took to learn and perfect the diction and style of singing as quickly as possible. I am really astounded to listen how beautifully she has rendered the song with remarkable perfection. It’s really a great achievement for someone who is not familiar with this particular musical genre.
Thank you Latha for doing such a thorough job with a lot of dedication and sincerity. I am really glad and honoured to take part in this song with you.
With true feelings of gratitude to all of you,
Giri.

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Parasmani (away) said

Very pleasant rendition. If Asim approved of it, you did very well.
Enjoyed the video about Rabindranath Tagore.
Sargam….

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Aparna Ghosh said

Very nice to hear rabindrasangeet,,lata is always good but i loved Giri’s voice,too,,,, very well sang,, i am impressed………cheers !!

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Harshan (away) Nambiar Pro user said

Latha and Giri …was a little busy hence the delay……this rendition was so beautiful….the only analogy that comes to my mind is rasa golas….so much of sweetness and melody ….by both of you…terrific singing with a lot of expressions……thanks for the translation as well…both of your voices complimented each other….also loved the mix….blissful is the word I was looking for………….to my favourites !!!!
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Rahul (getting back to routine) Pro user said

Latha Ji and Giri Sir, What a combination of singers. Thanks for covering this pleasant poem in your god gifted voices. Giri sir is always fabulous in this genre but Latha Ji you really surprised me with your bengali. You adapted so well. You sound like a pukka Bengali:) with such a honey coated voice. Favs directly.
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Vimala chandrasekharan said

Latha and Giri,
Beautifullllll geet!
mesmerizing singing by both of you.
sooo very soothing….
Thanks for sharing such a sweet song.
vimala
Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter – John Keats

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Saroj ji,Shrini,Theagaraj anna ,Jivan ji,Priya{ double thanks :) }, Ramesh garu ,Sridhar ji, Naqvi Sahab,Praveen ji,Tahy Bro,Satheesh ji, Sunil ji,Paras,Aparna,Harshan sir ,Rahul ,Vimala ji – We both are so grateful for all your kind words! Thanks again to all of you for your incredible & unconditional support !

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

@ Giri anna – thank you so much for your kind and generous words!I am humbled and grateful for your appreciation !
Certainly,It has been my great honor and privilege to work you.

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Hamsapriya Pro user said

Latha & Mr Giri

Amazing rendition by both of you
I am not familiar with this melodious music and thanks for introducing it.

Love both your voices
Latha’s vc is sweet as honey and shruthi perfect.
Mr Giri’s vc is so soothing and has such clarity.

Beautiful video as well.Congratulations!

to my fav’s

Happy New year
Hamsa

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Hema Shamal Pro user said

Lovely track,Excellent singing by you both,beautiful and melodious voices,enjoyed it fully.

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Jaya Ganapathy said

Hai Latha & Giriji,
Excellent, beautiful, dristling feeling, as if-
In the open rainy Nature enjoying the beauty,
The feeling of chill with gooseskin!
Enjoy singing with your Heart Latha & Giriji,
Leads to a Healthy Long Life!!
God Bless you both!!!
Jaya

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Hamsapriya,Pranjit,Hema ji,Jaya ji – Many thanks for all your feedback!We both appreciate all your time, support, and encouragement!Thanks again

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Thinkal govind kumar Pro user said

Latha Beti & Giri……….
A lovely combination of two talented singers of this great forum coming out with this soulful & soothing rendition that took my humble self to a different world of total bliss !

Latha Beti….You continue to surprise me with a different genre of rendition in your cute voice every time proving your versatility !

Giri…….As pointed out by many, being an authority on Rabeendra Sangeet, you have beautifully rendered this in your fabulous voice with soothing feel !

LOVED this to the core & added to my FAVOURITES too !
Standing ovation to this awesome duo of my Beti & my Brother !
GOD Bless !
Loving Best Wishes,
Thinkal Govind Kumar.

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Srikumaran Menon Pro user said

Latha and Giri

Both of your talents in singing flow profusely in your words and rendition. Beautifully sung. It is a pleasure to hear such beautifully executed songs…….great combination……God Bless You……
Cheers!!!

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Parthasarathy said

Gurudev Rabindranath poem , Meaning , Asim Ghosh
comments Desh Raag & Latha, the star of Mujiboo are reputed facts before listening to this great song . Giri I am
hearing for the first time & a lovely base voice of his has added extra flavour to this song . Without professional Musc Directors to conduct you,in a totally ,not only a different language to your mother tounge but also a pronounciation only a true Bengali can render , The presentation by Sri Giri & Smt Latha is something truly great , beautiful , wonderful & above all such an insight to such a song would never have been possible for listeners like me.The commendable aspect is however much you may practice or take help of language expert , to maintain the diction during presentation, keeping the Rhythm & the lovely Desh Rag flowing , Which has been executed in such an exemplary manner by these two wonderful artiste . It has left me frozen to the amazing talents of such artists & given me immense pleasure to how sites like Muziboo can open the Flood gates of talents inside you . My heartiest Congaratulations to
both Lata & Giri & may they associate for more great songs in the future . Truly I am extremely happy to listen to this song

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Govind sir- Thank you so much for your wonderful feed back & Blessings
coming from u it means a lot to both of us.
Srikumaranji – Many thanks for the wonderfulfeedback ! We both appreciate it.

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Appa …I have been waiting for your comments….Proud to have your beautiful comments in my space !YOU made my day. :) Thank you so much for your time and wonderful words…

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Ajay m nair said

suuuperb song…… gr8 pick…. both of u sounded excellent in this…. gr8 singing…. loved this v.much…. keep it up

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Adina Galani Pro user said

Mesmerising! Too good!
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Nivedan(away) said

Hi Latha and Giri Ji

Wow…my sincere apologies for coming in late. Wow this sounds like music off a ‘Marconi’ radio. Beautiful…just out of the world. Beautiful classic with a vintage touch in your voices.

Latha – Wow just smiling. Your taste is so rich, the prelude, the lyrical explanation, the video to compliment. :) Lovely artist you are!
Giri Ji – Lovely vocals and very melodious and a calming effect. Magical.

Loved it

Warm Regards
Nivedan

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Nivedan(away) said

As if nature was singing to her children!
Thank you for covering this what a glimpse into the richness of Bharat. Great souls. Hats off!

Warm Regards
Nivedan

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Hemanth Kumar Pro user said

Returning back to active participation after a 2-week hiatus…. Lovely attempt by two non-Bongs at a Rabindro Sangeeth…. Giri bro is a pro anyways, and super attempt Latha ji :-) !!

Thank you & kind regards,

Hemanth

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Kavitha kondapalli said

Latha garu… very sincere rendition… indeed a very peaceful and pleasant one too. Diction wise kuda chala comfortable ga padaru… so nice andi :)

Giri ji… Blissful song again. appreciate your each rendition. Loved it sir :)
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Madhukar (busy, busy, busy...) Mehta Pro user said

Wonderful duo…… Great rendition to sooth the nerves and relax. Loved it…. L+F

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Vishnu,Ajay,Adina,Nivedan,Hemanthji,Kavitha,
Madhukar ji – Thank you so much for all your wonderful feed back! We appreciate it.

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Kumar Srinivasan Pro user said

Latha & Giriji,

Beautiful song and a equally beautiful rendition by you too.

Latha, your voice suited this genre really well.

Giriji, Very nice voice and wonderfully sung.

Enjoyed this rendition very much.

-Kumar.

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Kumar – Thank you so much

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Harry Chops Pro user said

After hearing such rendition, I feel like learning vocals myself. Wonderful singing both of you. Loved it
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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Harry – Thank u so much

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αнмε∂ Khan said

Latha ji & Giriji

That was really a treat, such a beautiful voice and Excellent singing by you both:)

Ahmed

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Ahmed – Thank you so much

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Swati Prasad (unable to be frequent) said

such a beautiful treat !!! latha didi and giri ji …… its bliss….

mindblowing diction except few words with really minor issues …. really loved it…… laths didi …. a copy of this one is needed in my ipod :D
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Sojan Chacko said

Lathaji and Giri bhai:) wow!!! Latha ji tho meri favourite singer hai hi ab Giri bhai bhi mere favourite singer ho gaye hain! fantastic singing by both of you and fantastic voice! Liked it a lot.

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Swati & Sajan ji – Thank you so much :)

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Sohag Mia (will be back soon!) said

I’m just can’t say anything. OMG….It’s too good!
First time listening to you Latha ji, u r gr8!
Love giri ji too……….wonderful work……Direct to my Favorite!
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Theagaraj Dhanapalan said

Once again ….Relaxed here….after long silence from my side…wanted to listen again this……

yes….every time…its sounded great and fresh….

thanks and regards…

dear sister and bro…

D.Theagaraj

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Vidhya k said

What a pleasant treat to the ears, Lata & Giridharan. Very well sung by both of you. Thanks for introducing this new genre to me.

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Sarmi .. away!!! Pro user said

Sorry Sis for the delay on my part.Bajibe konkono bajibe kinikini….monjiro runu runu…… Awesome guys.Bengali raining all over Muziboo these days and each and every uploads is worth every listen.Awesome performance Giri ji and Latha…. just speechless.

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Archana(will be back soon) said

Great singing.One of my favourites – in raag Desh. I play this song on Flute.
Agree with Sarmi – it is raining Bengali in Muziboo. Loved the rendition. I am wondering how u guys get correct accent?
Loved it.

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Sohag ,Theagaraj anna ,Vidhya ji,Sarmistha,Archana – Thank you so much :)

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Ranjini Kishore said

Awsome singing by both of u Latha ji & Giri sir…:)

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Ranjini ji – Thank you :)


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