Aruna Sairam & Soumik Datta: UTSAV - Narayana (Track 3)

UTSAV is a brand new collaboration between Carnatic songstress Aruna Sairam and rising sarod artiste Soumik Datta. Together, they perform a suite of songs that connect north and south Indian classical music with Western Jazz. Both lead artists have considerable reputations in their own fields: Soumik Datta as a young sarod player and composer, accomplished in Hindustani classical music, but also experienced in fusion and film projects; and Aruna Sairam as a recognised doyen of South Indian song, always open to experimentation.

Accompanying voice and sarod are a trio of instruments: piano played by Al Macsween, mridangam by Pirashanna Thevarajah and Irish bodhran drums by Cormac Byrne. Composed by Soumik Datta, this collection of festive songs weave together Carnatic, Jazz harmony, Hindustani ragas and Sanskrit chant.

PRESS:

'A work of rare imagination’ Ken Hunt, Pulse Connects.

‘Totally convinced by the ensemble, their musicianship and what they had to say together’ Simon Broughton, Editor, Songlines.

‘Brilliant Blues take of ancient Carnatic melodies’ Music Aloud.

‘“Soumik Datta is a powerhouse of talent. Unlike many from his generation, this Mumbai born London-based sarod artiste is equally adept at both western and Indian classical music. His collaborations with some of the biggest names in the West have earned him a distinctive reputation but the few who have heard his Pilu or Jhinjhoti, snippets of which are floating on cyberspace will tell you that he ought to play more sarod solo concerts” The Hindu.

“M S Subbulakshmi is no more. But if there is any singer who comes close to matching such purity of voice, diction, impeccable sruti alignment and frill-free singing, it is Aruna Sairam” Outlook Magazine.

Project commissioned by: Bagri Foundation
In Association with: Soumik Datta Arts
Premiered at: St. John’s Smith Square, London (2018)

[AMyoursever]

My mum sang this to us as a lullaby! I am in tears...

[narayananlakshmipathy]

Our prime minister should be consider for Bharat Ratna award for her Indian cultural Carnatic music.

[DeepakRaj-cszb]

A great pain inside my heart melted in seconds when she started in the high note with naaaarayana

[srinivasaraosaluru]

We can't believe this was Six years ago! Who is still enjoying this in 2024?

[VishalVNavekar]

नारायणा, रमा रमणा ।
मधुसूदना, मनमोहना, करुणाघना ॥

धाव आता श्रीहरी झडकरी बलसागर गोविंदा ।
तुझिया चरणी सादर वंदन करितो परमानंदा ।
दे प्रसादा, व्यंकटेशा ! जगताच्या आनंदा ॥

[thebookworld-]

Really we Indians blessed with almighty supernatural power that's why we have so many musical gods ಸ್ವರ ದೇವತೆಗಳು in our country...

[yuvasrirambalakrishnan]

Hit a like if you had experienced multiple goosebumps hearing this masterpiece.

[ajinkyabhawar]

I can't stop my eyes.
If i could sing i will be ready to die.
Charan sparsh Amma🙏🙌

[sshivs]

This is what Vaikuntha must sound like! Regards to all the artists.

[matthewsamuel]

This song touched every parts of my heart and soul and made me weep towards the end
And I really don't know how a few people can give thumbs down for this stupendous masterpiece
Aruna ji rocks

[payelidutta]

Can't resist my tears after listening this auspicious composition..."Om Namah Bhagvatey Vasudevay"🙏🙏🙏🌼

[shadabsiddiqui]

One of my favourite and amazing concert I have ever seen. She is Goddess in her self.

[shekhardasgupta]

I was reading Dhruv charit while listening this devotional song, i was literally Cry, I felt Dhruv-Ji is crying and looking for Shri Hari...Great!!! Pranam to Aruna ji. Pranams to this song which made me more close to my Shri Hari Narayan🌺

[medbot]

To those wondering, the lyrics are, as far as I’m ware,

नारायणा, रमा रमणा ।
मधुसूदना, मनमोहना, करुणाघना ॥

धाव अता श्रीहरी झडकरी बलसागर गोविंदा ।
तुझिया चरणी सादर वंदन करितो परमानंदा ।
दे प्रसादा, व्यंकटेशा! जगताच्या आनंदा ॥

Or anglicized:
Nārāyaṇā, ramā ramaṇā.
Madhusūdanā, manamōhanā, karuṇāghanā.

Dhāva atā śrīharī jhaḍakarī balasāgara gōvindā.
Tujhiyā caraṇī sādara vandana karitō paramānandā.
Dē prasādā, vyaṅkaṭēśā! Jagatācyā ānandā.

[sohampatole]

No exaggeration at goosebumps all over my Her voice has got feeling and And the moment I came to know that it's I was totally connected with unending divinity... I can't btw Sarod is my new favourite all love I'm proud to be an Indian

[sudks]

Who says indian subcontinent music quality is in downfall now a days except the commercial whole series is truly a collaboration proves that music is a universal language....

[thebookworld-]

ಶರಣು ತಾಯಿ ನಿನ್ನ ಪಾದಗಳಿಗೆ, ಇಂತ ಅದ್ಭುತ ಹಾಡು ಈ ಪ್ರಪಂಚಕ್ಕೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಕ್ಕೆ 🙏🙏🙏

[VishalVNavekar]

Natya sangeeta is the form of musicals which originated in Maharashtra in nineteenth century and it truly brought classical music to masses like never before… hundreds of plays used to release each year… this song truly celebrates the immortality of natya sangeeta… hope to see more songs from the art form.

[rajashreedeshpande]

I can't stop watching-playing this song again and again, and when I stop it keeps going on in my mind. Fabulous!! Being marathi, I grew up listening to the original natyageet practically every morning. This rendition retains the original tune/ragaa but with new instruments accompanying. Piano and sarod were totally unexpected for a devotional song but they match so perfectly!! The whole composition-combination is absolutely marvelous and in my opinion the best of this concert. If I ever get a chance to attend your concert I want you to sing this one for me. Thank you Arunaji and all the musicians. I forwarded this to all my friends and they loved it too.

[srinivasvaradan]

Our music hindusthani, carnatic, abhang, vocal every thing from indian music are blessings way from god