Hi,

This is the song I love most

Ajay

Which is the song Ajay?

-A

Mukesh in 2006 – The Truth

“Chaman main Sabne Hi Gaya Tarana Jindgani Ka”
“Magar Sabse Alag Tha Rang Meri Hi Kahani Ka”
“Fasana Is Kadar Rangeen Tha Meri Jawani Ka”
“Ki Jisne Bhi Suna Kahne Laga Meri Kahani Hai”

“Baharon Ne Jise Chheda Hai Vo Meri Jubani Hai”
“Jamana Sun Raha Hai Jisko Vo Meri Kahani Hai”

31 Years has been passed without Mukesh. This truth was sung in Film – Sunhre Din(1949). Hero an AIR singer is rightly claiming that though everyone sings the song of their life in this beautiful world. Mine is far different then others. The song of my life is so appealing that whoever listen it feels “It must be from Me”.

I argued with myself, it was Lyricist’s job to choose what Mukesh got to sing. But some truth is laying there indeed in these words. Mukesh was way different then his peers.

When this song was released, four years were already past after his stunning hit “Dil Jalta Hai To Jalne De” in Pehli Nazar (1945). He already came out of his Seigal clout. His association with greatest rider of his voice wave – Raj Kapoor was already started with “Jinda Hoon Is Tarah” – Aag (1948).

This must be the right time to sing this Truth. Already having sung in three dozen films, having hits in “Moorti”, “Mela”, “Anokha Pyar”, “Tohfa”, “Veena” and “Vidya”. Mukesh knew that there is no looking back from here on.

Nothing could stop him, not even his tight hand in classical music. He was the lone singer in that era one that could do this magic of surviving in playback singing. Back in 40’s this was close to impossible to seek even a single assignment, for those not knowing classical music well.

He was Mukesh, he remained Mukesh. With Saigal Sahab, Rafi Sahab, Manna Da, and Kishor Da around, he was loved by his fans as Mukesh only. Far above the prefixes Sahab, or Da, (Though in no way less in stature) people somehow had desire to feel close to Mukesh. As simple as his songs are, just Mukesh, just my Mukesh, just my own personal Mukesh, just a friend next door.

The friend was singing in a winter afternoon of 2006. Medium was my car stereo. The 2006 have its own hits. I believe the “Rare Gems -- Mukesh” (I can kill for it), have no meaning for most people in 2006.
I stopped at a traffic signal with windows wide open to enjoy juicy sunshine of Delhi. The left lane got occupied in no time. A young man in his 20s gently stopped his car to my left. It was nothing worth a notice and I continued enjoying my “Gems” with focus on traffic light. Suddenly I felt the same young man is there to my right. Knocking car door to attract my attention. It couldn’t stop me to look at his car. It was parked in the middle of the road without a driver though light was still red.

Surprised and having a feeling like this man wants me to be apologetic on some traffic rule, I frowned. But bigger surprise was waiting for me. He asked me what “Album” it is. Where can I buy it? I realized the man got attracted by “Tum Jahan Ho Wahan Kya Ye Mausam Nahin” – “Road to Sikkim (1969)”. I hurriedly and gladly passed him this information and the man disappeared in no time barely making it to his car before impatient drivers behind him honking him, but I was still stunned. He had only 90 seconds to know it; He risked leaving his car in the middle just to know where this “Gem” is available. I know we rarely refer word “Album” for old film music. So the man must be the one not looking behind from “Kajrare Kajrare” era. I asked myself can I myself do it for any other but really good song.
Impossible !!! not like this on the road. Not even those sung by some of the greats in Mukesh era. This man might be feeling that it’s his last opportunity to know where he can get this “Album”. But yes it’s possible for Mukesh songs and possible by anyone not just Mukesh fans, and it’s possible only for Mukesh songs.

This Insident left me back in 1949. “Chaman main Sabne Hi Gaya Tarana Jindgani Ka”
“Magar Sabse Alag Tha Rang Meri Hi Kahani Ka”. True, this was the “Alag” factor what made Mukesh what he was.

Ajay ji,

Very nice wirte up. Mukesh was Mukesh. Other may be more accomplished clasically, in range etc etc.
Now I don't cliam to understand music so I can't argue. But one thing I do know that only Mukesh could
sing like Mukesh. No one else came close to him. His singing was simple and straight, from his heart and was felt by the hearts of his fans. I am a fan of all the legends of golden era and have a lot of respect for their talents. But if there is one singer I can listen to for hours, then it is simply Mukeshji.

We miss him a great deal and yet he is present in our life even after 31 long years.

He was a gem of a singer and a gem of a person.

Mr. Ajay,

kindly upload this song.
“Tum Jahan Ho Wahan Kya Ye Mausam Nahin” – “Road to Sikkim (1969)”.

thanks in advance.

regards
Ranjna

Sure I will. It's not handy today. Pl wait

if not get song ??? i have song.
dhall

It's already uploaded here

https://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?act=...t&id=141961

Ajay

Ajay ji, If possible can you u/l the song from Sunhre Din.

Thanks.

TITLE.................:Baharon Ne Jise Cheda Hai
SINGER(s).........:MUKESH
FILM..................:Sunhere Din
YEAR.................:1949
MD....................:Gyan Dutt
LYRIC................:Shewan Rizvi
FORMAT.............:MP3
BITRATE............:128kbps
DURATION.........3:03

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Thanks for original uploadar

Ajay Pandey,

Thank you very much for this Mukesh song.

Hari Ram

Extremly Rare - in Mukesh Ji's voice

Main Agni Desh Se Aata Hoon

Non Film
Singer: Mukesh
Lyrics: Harivanshrai Bachchan

Size: 27.5 MB
Duration: 3.04 Min

Format: Wave Sound (lossless) (Admin please pardon me, please !!, I don't want to damage it by downsampling. This is very rare)

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Thank you ajai ji

rsik

I am always happy to be at service of fellow Mukesh fans

Mukesh in 2007 the Truth

Suno Ji Suno, Hamari Bhi Suno, Aji Meharban Hamari Bhi Suno
Na Tappa Na Thumri Ghazal hai Na Kajari, Ye Raagini Hai Payr Ki

Tarana Hamara Zamane Se Nayara, Har Ek Sur Main Dil hai Dhadakta Hua
Har Ek Bol Pyara Ki Jaise Sitara, Akela Gagan Main Chamakta Hua

(“O admirers listen to this too. Listen to me too. It’s neither “Tappa� nor “Thumri� it’s not even “Ghazal� or “Kajari�, It’s just the melody of love.
Yes my song is prettiest in the world, feel a heart beating in every note, Every word is lovely, feel each as star shining in sky.�)

These words sound coming directory from heart of Mukesh. Haunting even 32 years after his death. Refusing to go away even in the era of rejection of all accomplishments simply because being old.

Few years from now I have been trying to learn and analyze the Indian classical music. Both Hindustani classical and Carnatic music and its relevance with “Indian Film Music�. The impact it made on “Film Music�, I admired contributions from classically gifted, HFM singers like Lata, Rafi, Manna and many more. This was certainly the contribution which made HFM to keep millions of flavors simultaneously. The level of dominance was such that it was unthinkable for any performer to get a single assignment without perfecting most of the classical Raagas.

To my surprise more I analyzed and liked HFM influenced by “Pure classical music� it didn’t drifted me away from those considered less accomplished classically. My admiration grown two fold for talents like Mukesh, and Kishor who survived the classical dominance.

This song is true representative for the new view of HFM life. Can HFM be non classical? - Yes it can be he proved. Can people like it? - Yes they will he proved. Can classical become less dominant over time? - Yes it will time proved. Not just classical the song seems rejecting all known proven styles of poetry and singing. It’s not Ghazal, it’s not Kajari it’s just melody of love. It has to be the melody of love to be liked by admirers has to be far beyond from any classifications.

A modern era music composer in an interview was proudly claiming. When asked what is the contribution of composers and singers of this age in “Film Music�. Oh what we did is we have taken Film Music out of the classical clout and giving something fresh to audience.

With all verity gone, this claim can’t be hollower. What is achieved nothing more then a dominance of a different kind. Classical music was worth dominating, but this music is not even worthy. Instead of being fresh this is more of a rotten dish served in west thousands of times before. Put the success of Mukesh and Kishor Kumar forward. Non classical achievers didn’t kill other styles but created a place for themselves. Giving more verity to the audience parallel to classical music.

Music lovers neither liked monotony at that time nor they like it now. Years after years, arguments over new and old ideas are now fading. These are no longer multiple conflicting preferences. Who do a particular style belong to? Whose side are you on? Who, as people debate in the bus and in the café and on the street and over radios, is better? Interest of public in modern music is fading. Position of Music itself as prime menace of entertainment is long gone. Now more people are looking for alternative in computer games, outdoor, TV shows. All this is being branded as an achievement.

What Mukesh presented was the correct way to present difference. He wisely used his deep touching voice to create effects never possible before. His success paved the way for many composers (shying the risk), to experiment and refine world beyond classical and generate emotions. They together fought dominance not to create another kind of dominance, but to keep streaming variations to make performance more enjoyable. He helped in creating more lyrics (Sher-O-Shairi) oriented instead of music oriented melodies. He knew what moves the world to tears, makes it laugh, jump to its feet and break into applause.

He did sung classical songs too. He was a natural talent in singing many “Raaga�. He learned and perfected classical throughout his life. He knows the true contribution is not in rejection (As many modern composers and singers believe) but in acceptance. Film music provided the terrain for always rewarding journey of discovery. He stunned composers by classical performance like “Mujhe Raat Din Ye Khayaal Hai� and “Aansoo Bhari Hain Ye Jeevan Ki Raahen�. He was chosen to sing the compositions of none other then greatest legend of classical horizon “Pd. Ravi Shankar� for his adorable creation “Hiya Jarat Rahat Din Rain�. He acted as on screen voice of all time great of classical music “Sangeet Samrat Tansen� singing “Jhoomti Chali Hawa�.

Here is the list of some of classical based songs rendered by Mukesh Ji.

Raag Bhairavee (Bhairavee Taat). As far as film music is concerned, it is the most popular Raag

Song: Aawara Hoon, Movie: Aawara (1951), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh
Song: Ab Mera Kaun Sahara, Movie: Barsaat (1949), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Lata & Mukesh
Song: Dost Dost Na Raha, Movie: Sangam (1964), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh
Song: Jeena Yahan, Movie: Mera Naam Joker (1970), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh
Song: Mehtaab Tera Chehra, Movie: Aashiq (1962), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Lata & Mukesh
Song: Mera Jootha Hai, Movie: Shri 420 (1955), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh
Song: Mera Naam Raju, Movie: Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh
Song: Mere Man Ki, Movie: Sangam (1964), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh & Vyjayantimala
Song: Ramayya Vastavayya, Movie: Shree 420 (1955), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Lata, Rafi, Mukesh & Others
Song: Sab Kuchh Sikha, Movie: Anari (1959), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh

Hindi Waltzes in Raag Bhairavee
Raag Bhairavee (Daadra Thal). In Western Music parlance, these songs are waltzes.

Song: Barsaat Mein, Movie: Barsaat (1949), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Lata, Mukesh & Others
Song: Mujhko Is Raat Ki, Movie: Dil Bhi Teraa Hum Bhi Tere (1960), Music: Kalyanji Anandji, Singer: Mukesh


Raag Pahaadi (Bilaawal Taat)

Song: Bade Armaanon Se, Movie: Malhar (1951), Music: Roshan, Singer: Lata & Mukesh
Song: Hamne Tujhko, Movie: Dulha Dulhan (1964), Music: Kalyanji Anandji, Singer: Mukesh
Song: Sawan Ka Mahina, Movie: Milan (1967), Music: Laxmikant Pyarelal, Singer: Lata & Mukesh

Raag Madhumaad Saarang (Its equivalent in Karnataka system of music is Raag Madhyamavathi)

Song: Lout Ke Aa, Movie: Rani Roopmati (1957), Music: S.N.Tripathi, Singer: Mukesh

Raag Maaru Bihag (Kalyan Taat)

Song: Matwali Naar, Movie: Ek Phool Char Kante (1960), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh

Raag Durga (Maund Khamaaj) in the Hindustani system of music (Its counterpart in the Karnataka system is Raag Shuddh Saaveri)

Song: Chanda Re Mori, Movie: Banjarin (1960), Music: Pardesi, Singer: Lata & Mukesh

Raag Kirwaanee (Its counterpart in the Karnataka system is Raag Sindhubhairavee)

Song: Honton Pe Sajayi, Movie: Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh
Song: Sajan Re Jhoot Math Bolo, Movie: Teesri Kasam (1966), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh

Raag Kalavathee (Khamaaj Taat) (Its counterpart in the Karnataka system is Raag Valaji)

Song: Jaoon Kahaan Bathaa, Movie: Chhoti Behen (1959), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh
Song: O Janewale Ho Sake To, Movie: Bandhini (1963), Music: S.D.Burman, Singer: Mukesh & Others

Raag Des (Khamaaj Taat)

Song: Hum Chhod Chalen, Movie: Ji Chahta Hai (1964), Music: Kalyanji Anandji Singer: Mukesh

Raag Darbaaree Kaanhraa (Asaavaree Taat) (Its counterpart in the Karnataka system is Raag Adaanaa)

Song: Mujhe Thumse Kuchh, Movie: Kanhaiya (1955), Music: Shankar Jaikishen, Singer: Mukesh
Song: Thumhe Zindagee Ke, Movie: Poornimaa (1965), Music: Kalyanji Anandji, Singer: Mukesh

Raag Bheempalaasee

Song: Kaheen Door Jab Din Dal, Movie: Aanand (1970), Music: Salil Chaudhury, Singer: Mukesh

(Most of the info is curtosy Yadavagiri5 Ji from his lovely threads spread in hamaraforums)


“Be it Taapa, or “Thumari, “Ghazal� or “Kajari� I don’t care if it’s “Rock�, “Pop�, or “Hip Hop�
Have to be a melody of love, touching and everlasting.�

Ajay Pandey

Ajay,

Thanks for sharing this article with a great perspective.

As Lataji said Mukesh was very versatile and could adapt to any kind of singing except
some of the MD,s were reluctant to use him. The proof, and his fans don't need it, is right here.
The only regert is that there could have been many more gems if the MD's were a little open minded.

You are right desi2rn Ji,

Ajay

Ajay Pande ji,

The above write up is excellent and I fully agree that a common man can better appreciate the classical music when it is brought out in a simpler hummable form. This appears to be the secret of Mukesh's success.

While I do not claim to be very knowledgeable on classical music matters, I would like to narrate a recent event where in Raag Keervani was played by a couple of artists. Last week I had gone for a Santoor and Flute Jugalbandi in Mumbai. The artists were Pt. Satish Vyas and Pt. Ronu Majumdar. They played Raag Keervani. Before starting the Jugalbandi, the artists gave an overview of the raag where they mentioned that Raag Keervani was basically a Carnatic raag which had been adapted in Hindustani Classical Music. Therefore, I got the impression that Raag Keervani was same in both Carnatic music as also in Hindustani classical music. Also, I had been under the impression that Raag Sindhu Bharavi of Carnatic was similar to Raag Misra Bhairavi of Hindustani Classical.

Sincere regards,

Rajan