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America the Beautiful combined with Indian Raga -- America/Desh by Reena Esmail
This arrangement intertwines “America the Beautiful” with a melody in Raag Desh (from the Hindustani classical tradition of India). Desh means ‘country’ in Hindi (the reason why South Asians often refer to themselves as ‘desi’ - meaning ‘of the country’. It implies a unity that precedes Partition, and acknowledges that there was a time where India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were not divided into separate countries, as they are now.)
The “America the Beautiful” of India is called Vande Mataram. Just like America the Beautiful, it also celebrates these beautiful, varied landscapes, in a vast country filled with so many natural treasures. Vande Mataram is, unsurprisingly, in Raag Desh.
For immigrants, the love of country is often as much for America as for their country of origin, and I hope this arrangement evokes a sense of multi-national pride, especially among the ever-growing population of South Asians living in America.
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Composer: Reena Esmail (the original America the Beautiful was composer by Katharine Lee Bates)
Pianist: Reena Esmail
Audio Engineer: Louis Ng, Lenson Productions
recorded at the Colburn School, Zipper Auditorium, Los Angeles CA
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Theme from "Concerto for You" -- Reena Esmail
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We Are Love - Reena Esmail (composer) / Melissa Studdard (lyricist)
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Resonant Space Episode 12: Three Questions to Help You Decide Which Projects to Take - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 11: The Timing of Reverence - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 10: Seeing What Others See in Yourself - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 9: Look at Something Different Tomorrow - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 8: Composer Playlist - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 8: Composer Playlist - Reena Esmail
Resonant Space Episode 7: I Don't Deserve to Write in 5/4 - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 6: Program Notes - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 5: Don't be a Secretary to Yesterday's Inspiration - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 4: You Can't Create in Negatives - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 4: You Can't Create in Negatives - Reena Esmail
Resonant Space Episode 3: Decision Tuesday - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 2: Ending Rituals - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 1: Pep Talk - Reena Esmail
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Resonant Space Episode 00: Introduction to Season 2 - Reena Esmail
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TaReKiTa hand gesture (mudra) tutorial -- with bharatanatyam dancer Shalini Haupt - Part 2 (Groups)
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TaReKiTa hand gesture (mudra) tutorial with bharatanatyam dancer Shalini Haupt - Part 2 (Groups)
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Student Q&A - Bryn Mawr
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183
    @puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183 21 день тому

    😌

  • @simonalamicomposer5154
    @simonalamicomposer5154 23 дні тому

    Absolutely beautiful 🤩

  • @jeffmyersmusic
    @jeffmyersmusic 25 днів тому

    Interesting take, very lovely!

  • @simonalamicomposer5154
    @simonalamicomposer5154 Місяць тому

  • @GracefulIawphniaw-fz5xy
    @GracefulIawphniaw-fz5xy Місяць тому

    Love this

  • @guptaviolin
    @guptaviolin Місяць тому

    This is so, so beautiful!

  • @annmossvox
    @annmossvox Місяць тому

    Absolutely stunning, and so moving. Thank you for this!

  • @qureishesmail8716
    @qureishesmail8716 Місяць тому

    Excellent, Reena! Proud of you always.

  • @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS
    @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS Місяць тому

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS
    @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS Місяць тому

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @lynncanigula8563
    @lynncanigula8563 Місяць тому

    Great. Today is a day I wish altos weren't so neglected by the world.

  • @JustinHmusic
    @JustinHmusic 2 місяці тому

    Amazing! I’m a music ed major at Boise State University, hoping to be a secondary level choir director. Really love your work!!🙏

  • @SammyyNico
    @SammyyNico 3 місяці тому

    where can i find sheet music for this piece?

    • @reenaesmailcomposer
      @reenaesmailcomposer 2 місяці тому

      You can find it here: www.reenaesmail.com/product/vishwas/

  • @udaytaank2325
    @udaytaank2325 4 місяці тому

    It’s beautiful where can I see the full video?

    • @reenaesmailcomposer
      @reenaesmailcomposer 4 місяці тому

      here's the top video: ua-cam.com/video/KDj6c4BIJsk/v-deo.html

    • @reenaesmailcomposer
      @reenaesmailcomposer 4 місяці тому

      and here is the bottom one: ua-cam.com/video/06WNgkFVuno/v-deo.html

  • @lunatwilight-baemon
    @lunatwilight-baemon 4 місяці тому

    Its not patakom

  • @MatCampbellMusic
    @MatCampbellMusic 4 місяці тому

    Such a great piece and performance! Perfect pacing and engaging throughout.

  • @jessdandy8598
    @jessdandy8598 4 місяці тому

  • @codascheuer8426
    @codascheuer8426 4 місяці тому

    I heard this performed about 8 months ago, and absolutely loved it! Amazing work as always!

    • @reenaesmailcomposer
      @reenaesmailcomposer 4 місяці тому

      Coda! Have been thinking of all of you from Greenwood so much this summer - there's a new set of four more miniatures for This Is It now (8 total). Video will be up from Spoleto festival soon. Hope you're well!

  • @StefaanHimpe
    @StefaanHimpe 4 місяці тому

    brilliant!

  • @simonalamicomposer5154
    @simonalamicomposer5154 4 місяці тому

    As beautiful as usual ❤ I enjoyed my listening ❤

  • @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS
    @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @simonalamicomposer5154
    @simonalamicomposer5154 5 місяців тому

    Your music touches the soul ❤ and what about this inspired performance ❤

  • @garyedmondson2998
    @garyedmondson2998 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful music. Lyrics would aid our comprehension.

  • @RickHardcore
    @RickHardcore 5 місяців тому

    amazing!

  • @DavidRGaines
    @DavidRGaines 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful!

  • @midoann
    @midoann 5 місяців тому

    Thank you. I wished you had explained the meaning of each Mudra. Can it be used in Bollywood or dance yoga and what are the no nos?

  • @dalienfaus
    @dalienfaus 5 місяців тому

    beautiful english language

  • @stevenpremium7024
    @stevenpremium7024 7 місяців тому

    pretty nice, for sure

  • @amukherg
    @amukherg 8 місяців тому

    I'm out of words..... just beautiful.....

  • @gabrielzuniga2363
    @gabrielzuniga2363 Рік тому

    Phenomenal, beautiful composition and visuals

  • @vivacantando
    @vivacantando Рік тому

    You are quickly becoming my favorite current composer. So glad to see you putting out new choral works! This is spellbinding. Also, is that A I'm hearing in the last chord a harmonic from the basses??

  • @vivacantando
    @vivacantando Рік тому

    SO. GOOD.

  • @simonalamicomposer5154
    @simonalamicomposer5154 Рік тому

    Beautiful and touching ❤️ Reena, your compositions are just amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing ❤

  • @starlingcity
    @starlingcity Рік тому

    A gorgeous and profoundly stirring fusion of word and music. High in the vault of meaning, this work speaks to our inner truths.

  • @ArtsLaureate
    @ArtsLaureate Рік тому

    Incredible sound with video to match. <3

  • @simonalamicomposer5154
    @simonalamicomposer5154 Рік тому

    Exquisite writing 🎉and performance 🎉

  • @micheleyhemmings
    @micheleyhemmings Рік тому

    So gorgeous! And that soprano soloist, WOW. ;) Your music is stunning, Reena. ❤

  • @FollowerOfTheWayMaker
    @FollowerOfTheWayMaker Рік тому

    I'd have to have a stone head and heart to not be moved by this. Beautifully done by all --- thank you for sharing this.

  • @PhilipGraulty
    @PhilipGraulty Рік тому

    Beautiful piece and performance!

  • @lauraindira8421
    @lauraindira8421 Рік тому

    I love this composer!!💕💜

  • @lucieherrera2338
    @lucieherrera2338 Рік тому

    My schools choir did this and it was crazy but good

  • @shyboysc
    @shyboysc Рік тому

    wow that piece really hit home, loved it!

  • @jeffscott7832
    @jeffscott7832 2 роки тому

    Deliciously beautiful Reena! Bravo to your fantastic musicians!

  • @detectivebreadcrumbs3651
    @detectivebreadcrumbs3651 2 роки тому

    We’re singing this piece for Allstate this year and oh my goodness it’s so awesome. It’s funny because we did TeRaKiTa for a summer camp I did the same summer. But this piece was definitely a struggle for tons of people, but this was so much fun to audition on and will be amazing to perform in the big ensemble.

  • @detectivebreadcrumbs3651
    @detectivebreadcrumbs3651 2 роки тому

    this one of the allstate chorus pieces this year and by god it’s insane

  • @Afroshoujo
    @Afroshoujo 2 роки тому

    Needed! 😇 grateful for this tutorial!

  • @barachel6469
    @barachel6469 2 роки тому

    1:53

  • @adamembrock
    @adamembrock 2 роки тому

    Getting ready for the Iowa All-State and this is in the folder thank you

  • @avaschilling3081
    @avaschilling3081 2 роки тому

    7:07 all 11 phrases

  • @akshaya678
    @akshaya678 2 роки тому

    I love this idea!! Shuffling your ideas around like shuffling cards -- yes.