Akhiyan from Jaya by Raagaverse
Akhiyan, composed by Shruti with a rich brass quartet arrangement by Noah Franche-Nolan, is a mesmerizing and dark devotional ballad. The lyrics were penned by Surdas, a renowned 16th century devotional poet. Akhiyan’s lyrics express a desire to see a higher power, whoever or whatever that may mean for the listener.
Tracklist
| 5. | Akhiyan | 5:26 |
Lyrics
हरी दर्शन की प्यासी अखियां,
देख्यो चाहत कमल नयन को,
निस दिन रेहत उदासी अखियां,
हरी दर्शन की प्यासी अखियां
केसर तिलक मोतिन की माला,
वृद्धावन के वासी,
अखियां हरी दर्शन की प्यासी
Akhiyan Hari Darshan Ki Pyasi (Oh Divine! I am restless to see you)
Dekhyo Chahat Kamal Nayan Ko (I long to see your lotus petaled eyes)
Nis Din Rehat Udasi (I am uneasy day and night, waiting to see you)
Kesar Tilak Motin Ki Maala
Vrindavan Ke Vaasi (Krishna, who wears a saffron tilak, and a pearl necklace; Krishna who belongs to Vrindavan)
Akhiyan Hari Darshan Ki Pyasi (Oh Divine! I am restless to see you)
Credits
Shruti Ramani Vocals
Jodi Proznick Bass
Noah Franche-Nolan Piano/Nord
Nicholas Bracewell Drums
Feven Kidane Trumpet lead/II
Jocelyn Waugh Trumpet I
Holly Bryan French Horn
Casey Thomas-Burns Trombone
Co-producers - Shruti Ramani and Jodi Proznick
Recording Engineer - Sheldon Zaharko/Zed Productions
Editing - Noah Franche-Nolan
Mastering - Chris Gestrin
Artwork and Design - Kushiaania
Photography - Michele Mateus
Digital Media/Marketing - Rhea Records
Communications/Documentation - Kiarah O’Kane
Administration - Diana Kadota Arts Management
Jaya was recorded at the Monarch Studios in Vancouver, BC on July 9 & 11, 2022
© 2023 Shruti Ramani/Raagaverse
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Raagaverse stands as a captivating Indo-Jazz fusion endeavor led by the captivating vocals of Shruti Ramani. Together with the Jodi Proznick on bass,Noah Franche-Nolan on piano and Nicholas Bracewell on drums, Raagaverse intertwines age-old and opulent Hindustani melodies with intricate and vibrant jazz harmonies.