@@hiteshahir2671This story of Lata wanting to marry Salamat Ali is absolutely rubbish.Latas father and Veer Savarkar the icon of Hindutva were very close friends.So Lata desiring to marry a Muslim is absolutely false.Lata and her siblings took care of Veer Savarkar in his last days.
Yes she was the one with the most beautiful songs. She also destroyed lot of other forthcoming singers careers. She was the mafia where other female singers cannot enter. We put her on a pedestal but she was evil
@@maayaaize There is no basis to this allegation of her destroying others careers.She declined as much work as she did for lack of dates.Now if people wanting to work only with her and not others cannot be blamed on her.
@@KD-xy8kq Well many in the world and everyone who have little interest in Indian classical music know who Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasiya is. He is grandmaster in the world of flutes. If you don't know who he is then it only displays you lack of knowledge, nothing else. Enjoy the music! 😊
@@vking4535foreign people only show interest in indian food or music or movies or anything else because there are billion indian viewers who stupidly like to see foreigners react. india is biggest market for them otherwise no one gives shit.
I have seen hundreds of these "reaction to Lata" videos by western musicians, but i must say your choice of the song to react to is THE best and your research shows in the way you address her and her brother. kudos to you!
I have the original LP record autographed by Lata didi and her brother Pt. Hridayanath Mangeshkar. It is a family heirloom and my earliest memories of my life since 1972 are listening to this when my late parents played and hummed to it. All of these masters who created this absolute masterpiece. The depth of this devotional bhajan is, of course, the lyrical composition itself by the 16th century Bhakti Saint Meera Bai, an ardent, surrendered devotee of our Lord Krishna. Born and married into a powerful royal family, she gave up all worldly matters to His devotion and ultimately became one with The Divine. She sings in the local Rajasthani dialect Marwari. Every bhajan from this album is a masterpiece in itself and I truly believe that Saint Meera bai’s soul entered Lataji when she sang these. My absolute admiration for you of your immaculate understanding of this entire composition and Indian Classical Music. Much respect and warmest greetings from India. 🇮🇳🙏🙏💐💐☺️☺️
@@reincarnation1949 Namaste 🙏!! Just search on UA-cam channel Saregama Bhakti. Album name Lata Mangeshkar Chala Des Wahi Vol 1 and 2. 🙏☺️ Warm regards.
hey, just a quick addition to 09:21 her vocal range in her younger days used to be 5 Octave she mentioned in an old interview. she mentioned that she matched her father's range at the age of 9 or something which was 5 Octave. loved this exquisite meticulous reaction, lots of love from India. 🙏💕
Here we have a foreigner who understands the miracle voice of Lata ji, while many Indians have already started forgetting her and now UA-camrs are busy posting neo singers who get nowhere even close to Lataji and openly commenting that they are far better than her. It’s a shame how Indians don’t have respect for our own icons. To say one, people even mentioned that Runa Laila and Nazia Hassan were far better than the mangeshkar sisters. The whole mangeshkar family has this unique god given gift of music and lataji is like goddess saraswati herself in person. My lifelong respect to this humble and divine soul.
@@sangycappu Don't worry dear. Muslims are highly jealous of Lataji. So they try to prop up idiots like Nazia and Runa. Try to understand the nuisance of Rakshasas
It fascinates me how you appreciate literally the same things that a seasoned listener to Indian classical music would. I have seen many uninitiated western people who listen to Indian music appreciate it for the sake of its novelty. They are more in awe of how different this is, rather than what it is actually saying. I think you're one of the very few western people who really understand the essence of it. I loved watching your genuine reaction to this one.
Tanya studied Hindustani music from some great teachers. She knows many Indian languages. I read that as a child she went to school in Dharamshala. The depth of her knowledge of Indian music is amazing. I loved the way she analyzed key points in this song. Not all westerners have this kind of background. They are amazed by what the singer (Lata) can do with her voice but they dont have the knowledge to analyze the music. I am happy that they can still enjoy it.
Hi, Tanya. I am another "Westerner" (in New York City) who completely fell for old Indian film music and classical music quite a few years ago. I have also been listening to your songs for a while, and I think that this reaction video to Lata is great! It would be really nice if you did a video on something from Lata's old friend, Noor Jehan - especially during the period from the 1940s to the '70s. (I love her '40s pre-partition Indian film songs, her romantic '50s Pakistani film songs, and her '60s-'70s Sufi/dhamal songs, also from Pakistan.) Anyway, definitely looking forward to seeing more of these videos from you.
Always put "ji" after names of elders and legends. You can't take her name directly like you written in your comment. It's disrespectful and it sounds really weird when you take name directly without giving respectful title.
no necessity to add ...ji...for LATA. in maharashtra calling some one in sigular is reflection of love and affection and close to ones heart. In maharashtra you add ...ji...etc to a stranger or person in post @vishalrao4073
@@pramodarjunwadkar3886 in whole India and Nepal, even in Pakistan everyone put Ji in name for elders and legends... Even in Maharashtra most of people adds Ji after name. We don't know how in Maharashtra, children takes their parents name directly without adding Ji, as you mentioned it's sign of so-called maharashtrian love or close to heart. What is name of your father and mother? Do you take your father's name or mother's name directly?
This album is just at a different level. This song is special not just because of the skill but due to the Bhakti rasa she brings out, the devotion to lord Krishna.
Tanya Ji, you have selected one of my favourites Meera bhajans rendered by Lataji. I was so moved by this bhajan that I bought a 33 rpm record, though I could hardly afford the price and gifted it to my sister who is an ardent Lata fan. No wonder that your eyes teared up listening to the total devotion the rendition contains!
Wow good reaction ! This is why she is treated as goddes of singing in India , she could use small spaces between the beats efficiently , play with rhythmical time , while keeping the notes as sharp as a knife and most important ..outstanding control on breathing . You should listen to her Marathi songs just to experience her excellence in singing complex melodies. I can suggest an Album - Abhang Tukayache composed by the great Shrinivas Khale and any of her brothers compositions .
I have seen many people who react to Indian music.. only you have understood the intricacies of Indian music and the place where Lata didi comes backs to 1 is called SAM” means coming home or even it out . The entire album of Lata didi is mesmerising. Kudos
So beautiful, this life is not enough to listen to Lataji's sweet voice. My eyes were drenching with tears watching this and a million thanks to Tanya for her presentation❤❤❤❤
The narrator is very good at explaining the intricacies of the music and Lara's singing. I have been a Lata Mangeshkar fan my whole life. Her music is eternal even though she is not in this world anymore.
Late latha ji recorded more than 38,000 songs in more than 13 different languages of India. Hindi songs being predominant. The evergreen nightingale of India. To this day no one can beat her melodious voice. I consider her my Guru. Thank you Tanya for this beautiful old Melody and you do have a beautiful voice and sing well❤❤
Tanya, you have studied it wonderfully. I too am a student of Indian music and student of Lata ji and Asha ji by default. I have all these bhajans and thousands of their other songs imprinted in my brain. Your expressions tell me how intently you have listened to this song. Thank you for the beautiful analysis that you have done.
That was such a beautiful and honest explanation of what makes this Bhajan so melodious. You explained it so well. Please listen to Lata Ji’s ‘Dnyaneshwari’, a collection of Marathi devotional songs, written by Saint Dnyaneshwar and composed by Pandit Hridaynath Ji. (Just thinking about ‘Dnyaneshwari’ brings tears of joy to me. ).
Lovely analysis of the bhajan rendered by the reincarnation of Maa Saraswati.I have heard the entire album Mira bhajans innumerable times.The first time I heard it I was more into the Beatles( Lennon and McCartney ,specially the former, continue to be my favourite musicians transcending all genres). Lataji's rendition of the bhajans truly pierced my core and I remain mesmerised unabated till date.Thank you again for your informed insight into the singing prowess of the nightingale.
Your appreciation Tanya ji is so precious. When Indians themselves hv forgotten this masterpiece of an album with the wonderful singing. The true spirit of Meera bai.
This has been my all time favorite album EVER. All the songs are unique and no one can sing this like her till to date. It’s not just singing the song because maybe one with a classical background might be able to sing this, but to get all that devotion and feelings is also the key to this great soul. Her demise was the saddest day for myself and india. Legends like her are rare gems. God sent avatar. 🙏
I so liked this reaction, so true on the simple setup of just few instruments and one divine voice. I like that i could learn more on the nuances of beats and transition the the reaction, totally appreciate that you were really respectful of the art, completely balanced/critical on the inputs and did not over react to appease a particular set of viewers. Always happy when India's culture is promoted worldwide and also helps us learn on the classical music.
Tanya is appreciative of the voice, pitch, timing and the composition which is commendable. Wish god bless her with understanding of lyrics and the bhav.
Tanya Wells is an amazing singer. It is not easy to imitate Lata Mangeshkar’s singing. She does it so well! Her commentary shows that she is an expert musician who can interpret the details in this beautiful piece. She even sings Ghazals. She seems to understand the language too. I have listened to her singing’Lag ja gale’ - a movie song. I am going to listen to her ghazals. I found the album of Meerabai Bhajans by Lata on you tube. It’s going to be a real treat to listen to it,
In devotions bhajan , every word has what we call “ bhav” - emotions . She brings out that devotional bhav in the bhajan to make it so beautiful. Each of these word has to be spoken in a particular way even in conversation to bring out the beauty of language as well as singing. It will be even more enjoyable to hear this bhajan if you know the meaning and bhav of each word. Beautiful explanation 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you very much for appreciating great Lata Ji & doing perfect analysis of Bhajan recorded in 1968. You know quality and hence you can catch that in Mumbai Taxi’s audio system.
This is the first time I came across a foreigner who can really understand the beauty of Indian music in the way you do, I am impressed! You have the musical sense to understand this masterpiece, I really appreciate it. I loved it when you could actually understand the 'lag' in the rhythm and singing and its beauty. Subscribed. About Lata Ji, words can't explain enough, she will always be Maa Saraswati personified for us!
Tanya, lata didi is an avatar of maa saraswati. Your reaction and expression shows how much you are in love with her voice and her singing. By posting this video, you have done a great job. Keep posting such videos. All the best to you.
I am so happy to see you listening and appreciating our beloved Lataji so passionately & lovingly!!! I liked your interest in music!!! Really, the music has no boundaries!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I went to St. Mira’s school and these bhajans were played in our assembly every single school day. What a blessing. When the rest of the schools were learning nursery rhymes, we learned the complex and highly spiritual compositions of Mirabai. We hated it then as kids but somewhere somehow it all trickled down into our hearts. Now all I want to do is keep listening to these amazing bhajans which sound like they came straight out of Mira-Hari’s souls. I totally believe Lata had Mira’s soul.
Tanya, you have an absolutely wonderful taste in music. Loved your reaction and the fact that you precisely understood the variations and also realized how difficult those variations are! Thank you for this. It was great to hear your reaction! I also recommend you listen to Suniyo Ji Araj Mhariyo from the movie Lekin. This one is also composed by Pt. Hridayanath Mangeshkar ji and this song will transport you to another level! Absolutely smashing!!
And since you mentioned her light tone, you must listen to ‘Tumhein yaad karte karte’ and ‘Kisne Pukara mujhe mein’. These two songs are very soft tones and she couldn’t sound more angelic than in these two songs👼🏼
Ms. Wells, Kudos to you decoding such a difficult masterpiece. As a trained Classical musician I can say it full authority that you did a stupendous job. Bravvoooo🎉
There are so many wonderful singers from around the world who deserve to be heard. But a very small number of them have to be experienced. Lata Mangeshkar is one of those. But it takes a certain level of appreciation for the music to experience her. You my dear Tanya, have that X factor. You have the ability to sing this song, follow its subtle tonal modulations, and you are able to lock into the devotional dimension to it. It is so obvious from your face and your own voice. It is a pleasure to hear your commentary. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and best wishes.
Lata ji is great and incomparable. Her voice is mesmerizing. So does the ragas of this bhajan. Indian bhajans follow one of the many ragas the lyrics written based on the. She is perfect in rendering the ragas with the lyrics.
Yes it's a tabala .This reaction from you is a true dedication and appreciation to the song sung by Late Lataji ..respects.There is story told by the great Shenayi player Ustad Bismilla Khan saab that they would go to listen to Lataji whenever a opportunity came just to spot a flaw and they could never catch one that says much .
Lataji is beyond words. She is God's special, unique, one & only creation... You have understood and interpreted the composition beautifully. These are very complex and impeccably executed creations. People have aspired to be as her, inspired endlessly by her, but nobody can reach the pinnacle that she has achieved
Dear Tanya, At the first place, I 'm stunned the way you speak about the immortal Lata ji. Any Indian would agree that her songs directly touch the soul . And if you ask them why that is so , majority of them won't be able to answer . But your video gave answer to that question. I'm grateful to you. YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO LISTEN LATA DIDI. PROFOUND REGARDS. MOTE.R.N.
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For all Indians, Lataji is Goddess Saraswati. I love your explanation of her singing style and highlighting so many beautiful spots in this bhajan.
@@hiteshahir2671This story of Lata wanting to marry Salamat Ali is absolutely rubbish.Latas father and Veer Savarkar the icon of Hindutva were very close friends.So Lata desiring to marry a Muslim is absolutely false.Lata and her siblings took care of Veer Savarkar in his last days.
@@vhtevhte I think this is very sensitive topic and may hurt feelings of Lataji’s fan so i deleting my comment
Yes she was the one with the most beautiful songs. She also destroyed lot of other forthcoming singers careers. She was the mafia where other female singers cannot enter. We put her on a pedestal but she was evil
@@maayaaize There is no basis to this allegation of her destroying others careers.She declined as much work as she did for lack of dates.Now if people wanting to work only with her and not others cannot be blamed on her.
@@maayaaize Saraswati maa ke baare me kuch ulta nhi bolna, bhagwan bura maan jayenge
Just to let you know, in case not pointed out so far - the flute in this album is played by none other than Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.
Thanks! Very informative detail, as I was guessing about & confirmed! Thanks to Panditji also for such, heavenly 'Saath' to Lataji!
no one knows who that is. and no one cares
I was just wondering!! The flute here is fantastic. Whenever Krishna is there, the flute is there 🙏🙏. Pandit Chaurasia - another great legend 🙏🙏
@@KD-xy8kq Well many in the world and everyone who have little interest in Indian classical music know who Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasiya is. He is grandmaster in the world of flutes. If you don't know who he is then it only displays you lack of knowledge, nothing else. Enjoy the music! 😊
@@vking4535foreign people only show interest in indian food or music or movies or anything else because there are billion indian viewers who stupidly like to see foreigners react. india is biggest market for them otherwise no one gives shit.
There is no singer like LATAJI. I am listening her for last 65 years.
Oh chodo yaar..there are people good and better at times
She indeed was the voice of Maa Saraswati
Very true ❤❤❤❤
Indian Classical is a SPIRITUAL MUSIC starts from Heart and ends with SOUL...
I have seen hundreds of these "reaction to Lata" videos by western musicians, but i must say your choice of the song to react to is THE best and your research shows in the way you address her and her brother. kudos to you!
I have the original LP record autographed by Lata didi and her brother Pt. Hridayanath Mangeshkar. It is a family heirloom and my earliest memories of my life since 1972 are listening to this when my late parents played and hummed to it. All of these masters who created this absolute masterpiece. The depth of this devotional bhajan is, of course, the lyrical composition itself by the 16th century Bhakti Saint Meera Bai, an ardent, surrendered devotee of our Lord Krishna. Born and married into a powerful royal family, she gave up all worldly matters to His devotion and ultimately became one with The Divine. She sings in the local Rajasthani dialect Marwari. Every bhajan from this album is a masterpiece in itself and I truly believe that Saint Meera bai’s soul entered Lataji when she sang these. My absolute admiration for you of your immaculate understanding of this entire composition and Indian Classical Music. Much respect and warmest greetings from India. 🇮🇳🙏🙏💐💐☺️☺️
Is there some way we can hear the full album here on Y/T? I will need a towel as just few of these lines have flooded my eyes.
@@reincarnation1949 Namaste 🙏!! Just search on UA-cam channel Saregama Bhakti. Album name Lata Mangeshkar Chala Des Wahi Vol 1 and 2. 🙏☺️ Warm regards.
Divine...collection.
When I look at present generation,it is very difficult to save this culture...
Wowwwwwww!!!!
This is the true music of India. Only those who understand will enjoy to its epitome.
hey, just a quick addition to 09:21 her vocal range in her younger days used to be 5 Octave she mentioned in an old interview. she mentioned that she matched her father's range at the age of 9 or something which was 5 Octave. loved this exquisite meticulous reaction, lots of love from India. 🙏💕
You must listen to Hridyanath Mangeshkar's Marathi compositions sung by Lataji. Each is so complex and just amazing!
Agreed 100%
Thanks for the info
Yes
Also Lata Didi's own compositions! Wonderfully earthy yet complex, always taking inspiration from native tunes.
Gosh, Tanya . . . you also have a beautiful voice. Love your appreciation of Lataji.
I know , right?
We worship Lataji / Rafi sahab ! 🙏🌷Appreciate your reaction , love it !🌹Desperately waiting more from you dear !🌷
Here we have a foreigner who understands the miracle voice of Lata ji, while many Indians have already started forgetting her and now UA-camrs are busy posting neo singers who get nowhere even close to Lataji and openly commenting that they are far better than her. It’s a shame how Indians don’t have respect for our own icons. To say one, people even mentioned that Runa Laila and Nazia Hassan were far better than the mangeshkar sisters. The whole mangeshkar family has this unique god given gift of music and lataji is like goddess saraswati herself in person. My lifelong respect to this humble and divine soul.
Yes you are right ✅️
@@sangycappu Don't worry dear. Muslims are highly jealous of Lataji. So they try to prop up idiots like Nazia and Runa. Try to understand the nuisance of Rakshasas
If i forget her, that would mean I'm dead.
Absolutely Every word 100% THE TRUTH
@@manoj4234❤same here brother
It fascinates me how you appreciate literally the same things that a seasoned listener to Indian classical music would. I have seen many uninitiated western people who listen to Indian music appreciate it for the sake of its novelty. They are more in awe of how different this is, rather than what it is actually saying. I think you're one of the very few western people who really understand the essence of it. I loved watching your genuine reaction to this one.
Tanya studied Hindustani music from some great teachers. She knows many Indian languages. I read that as a child she went to school in Dharamshala. The depth of her knowledge of Indian music is amazing. I loved the way she analyzed key points in this song. Not all westerners have this kind of background. They are amazed by what the singer (Lata) can do with her voice but they dont have the knowledge to analyze the music. I am happy that they can still enjoy it.
Hi, Tanya. I am another "Westerner" (in New York City) who completely fell for old Indian film music and classical music quite a few years ago. I have also been listening to your songs for a while, and I think that this reaction video to Lata is great!
It would be really nice if you did a video on something from Lata's old friend, Noor Jehan - especially during the period from the 1940s to the '70s. (I love her '40s pre-partition Indian film songs, her romantic '50s Pakistani film songs, and her '60s-'70s Sufi/dhamal songs, also from Pakistan.)
Anyway, definitely looking forward to seeing more of these videos from you.
Lata ji pls...address with respect..as our grand parents also luvd her
This composition is framed in raga Todi - beutiful but difficult to sing fast taans (cascades) but Lata Didi made it appear so easy and pleasing.
Always put "ji" after names of elders and legends. You can't take her name directly like you written in your comment. It's disrespectful and it sounds really weird when you take name directly without giving respectful title.
no necessity to add ...ji...for LATA.
in maharashtra calling some one in sigular is reflection of love and affection and close to ones heart. In maharashtra you add ...ji...etc to a stranger or person in post
@vishalrao4073
@@pramodarjunwadkar3886 in whole India and Nepal, even in Pakistan everyone put Ji in name for elders and legends... Even in Maharashtra most of people adds Ji after name.
We don't know how in Maharashtra, children takes their parents name directly without adding Ji, as you mentioned it's sign of so-called maharashtrian love or close to heart.
What is name of your father and mother? Do you take your father's name or mother's name directly?
This album is just at a different level. This song is special not just because of the skill but due to the Bhakti rasa she brings out, the devotion to lord Krishna.
Tanya Ji, you have selected one of my favourites Meera bhajans rendered by Lataji. I was so moved by this bhajan that I bought a 33 rpm record, though I could hardly afford the price and gifted it to my sister who is an ardent Lata fan. No wonder that your eyes teared up listening to the total devotion the rendition contains!
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Wow good reaction ! This is why she is treated as goddes of singing in India , she could use small spaces between the beats efficiently , play with rhythmical time , while keeping the notes as sharp as a knife and most important ..outstanding control on breathing . You should listen to her Marathi songs just to experience her excellence in singing complex melodies. I can suggest an Album - Abhang Tukayache composed by the great Shrinivas Khale and any of her brothers compositions .
That is a great album too. I like many songs in it. I have the vinyl but no turntable. So grateful to listen to great music on UA-cam.
Lata Mangeshkar will be a phenomenon for centuries to come.
I have seen many people who react to Indian music.. only you have understood the intricacies of Indian music and the place where Lata didi comes backs to 1 is called SAM” means coming home or even it out . The entire album of Lata didi is mesmerising. Kudos
So beautiful, this life is not enough to listen to Lataji's sweet voice. My eyes were drenching with tears watching this and a million thanks to Tanya for her presentation❤❤❤❤
I have no words to express how glad I am to see that you have found this treasure called Lataji ! Congratulations!
I just paused after .40 sec , incredible from you to add ji behind Lata ji . ❤❤❤❤ these small details bring smile to us as viewers. ❤❤
Lata's ethereal voice,raag Gujari Todi,flute and tabla,uff absolutely divine
" O maai maai re " is also another mind blowing Bhajan of Lata ji.
"न भूतो न भविष्यती"......Lata ❤
From Bhajan, patriotic, romantic, sad, cabaret.... Endless creation by one and only voice❤❤❤our pride and respect Lata Ji.
Only a beautiful soul can understand the beauty of this song.
I had forgotten about this song. I have woken up to this bhajan for first 15 years of my life. Thank you so much to bring it back into my life.
The narrator is very good at explaining the intricacies of the music and Lara's singing. I have been a Lata Mangeshkar fan my whole life. Her music is eternal even though she is not in this world anymore.
The Vastness of Indian music gives you heavenly feeling,.
She is one of a kind no comparison she is a truly nightingale of India
Late latha ji recorded more than
38,000 songs in more than 13 different languages of India. Hindi
songs being predominant. The evergreen nightingale of India. To this day no one can beat her melodious voice. I consider her my Guru. Thank you Tanya for this beautiful old Melody and you do have a beautiful voice and sing well❤❤
Thank you, Tanya for briging out this gem from the past. Fulfilling to the deepest.
Tanya, you have studied it wonderfully. I too am a student of Indian music and student of Lata ji and Asha ji by default. I have all these bhajans and thousands of their other songs imprinted in my brain. Your expressions tell me how intently you have listened to this song.
Thank you for the beautiful analysis that you have done.
That was such a beautiful and honest explanation of what makes this Bhajan so melodious. You explained it so well. Please listen to Lata Ji’s ‘Dnyaneshwari’, a collection of Marathi devotional songs, written by Saint Dnyaneshwar and composed by Pandit Hridaynath Ji. (Just thinking about ‘Dnyaneshwari’ brings tears of joy to me. ).
Lovely analysis of the bhajan rendered by the reincarnation of Maa Saraswati.I have heard the entire album Mira bhajans innumerable times.The first time I heard it I was more into the Beatles( Lennon and McCartney ,specially the former, continue to be my favourite musicians transcending all genres). Lataji's rendition of the bhajans truly pierced my core and I remain mesmerised unabated till date.Thank you again for your informed insight into the singing prowess of the nightingale.
Show me an artist who has performed 50,000 songs!! The others are her sisters themselves. Insane!! Masterclasses for the epochs to come.
Your appreciation Tanya ji is so precious. When Indians themselves hv forgotten this masterpiece of an album with the wonderful singing. The true spirit of Meera bai.
Thank you for honoring and paying homage to this great being. Love and light from Trinidad and Tobago. 🙏❤️
OMG I've listened to this bhajan hundreds of times! A total masterpiece.
Meera bai is my idol and this album of Lata ji is my most favorite album.
Tanyaji, we love and respect your liking lataji and her music.
She was our swarnalatha and I listen to her ‘ jyothi kalash chalke…..”
Thanks for this beautiful voice and songs of Lata no one can match her RIP Lata I will always love you 🙏🙏🙏
We had this record of bhajans of Mirabai sung by Lataji .I used to love to listen to these bhajans. It was more than 50 years ago
The magic of Todi raag in Lata Mangeshkar's voice, dripping with devotion.
This has been my all time favorite album EVER. All the songs are unique and no one can sing this like her till to date. It’s not just singing the song because maybe one with a classical background might be able to sing this, but to get all that devotion and feelings is also the key to this great soul. Her demise was the saddest day for myself and india. Legends like her are rare gems. God sent avatar. 🙏
Tanyaji,s meticulate assessment is equally world class like Lataji.Namaskar,
I so liked this reaction, so true on the simple setup of just few instruments and one divine voice. I like that i could learn more on the nuances of beats and transition the the reaction, totally appreciate that you were really respectful of the art, completely balanced/critical on the inputs and did not over react to appease a particular set of viewers. Always happy when India's culture is promoted worldwide and also helps us learn on the classical music.
Lataji was and will always be the Goddess of Music!! Nobody comes even close to her irrespective of who says what!!
The way you are explaining the minute technicalities of this composition, only the Ustads and Pundits of Indian Classical music do like that 🙏🏻
Good to know she understands our music so well!😊
Indian classical music is full of playing with rythms.. we play with the rythms and frequencies.. that's why it feels pure
Your observation and analysis of music is much above the normal. Thank you for the comprehensive analysis and music 🙏
Thank you Tanya. It’s a supreme album. I have died many times listening to her
Your observation is very very profound.
Tanya ji, Your soul is blessed..thro’ Lata ji from heaven..
Tanya is appreciative of the voice, pitch, timing and the composition which is commendable. Wish god bless her with understanding of lyrics and the bhav.
Tanya Wells is an amazing singer. It is not easy to imitate Lata Mangeshkar’s singing. She does it so well! Her commentary shows that she is an expert musician who can interpret the details in this beautiful piece. She even sings Ghazals. She seems to understand the language too. I have listened to her singing’Lag ja gale’ - a movie song. I am going to listen to her ghazals. I found the album of Meerabai Bhajans by Lata on you tube. It’s going to be a real treat to listen to it,
Namaste Tanyaji, I again watched this lovely singing video - explaining Lataji's superb style of singing ❤
In devotions bhajan , every word has what we call “ bhav” - emotions . She brings out that devotional bhav in the bhajan to make it so beautiful. Each of these word has to be spoken in a particular way even in conversation to bring out the beauty of language as well as singing. It will be even more enjoyable to hear this bhajan if you know the meaning and bhav of each word.
Beautiful explanation 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you very much for appreciating great Lata Ji & doing perfect analysis of Bhajan recorded in 1968. You know quality and hence you can catch that in Mumbai Taxi’s audio system.
This is the first time I came across a foreigner who can really understand the beauty of Indian music in the way you do, I am impressed! You have the musical sense to understand this masterpiece, I really appreciate it. I loved it when you could actually understand the 'lag' in the rhythm and singing and its beauty. Subscribed.
About Lata Ji, words can't explain enough, she will always be Maa Saraswati personified for us!
Tanya, lata didi is an avatar of maa saraswati. Your reaction and expression shows how much you are in love with her voice and her singing. By posting this video, you have done a great job. Keep posting such videos. All the best to you.
I am so happy to see you listening and appreciating our beloved Lataji so passionately & lovingly!!! I liked your interest in music!!! Really, the music has no boundaries!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Lataji🙏🙏🙏Goddess of singing ❤ may she glide down again with another birth... India misses her divine voice...
I went to St. Mira’s school and these bhajans were played in our assembly every single school day. What a blessing. When the rest of the schools were learning nursery rhymes, we learned the complex and highly spiritual compositions of Mirabai. We hated it then as kids but somewhere somehow it all trickled down into our hearts. Now all I want to do is keep listening to these amazing bhajans which sound like they came straight out of Mira-Hari’s souls. I totally believe Lata had Mira’s soul.
Absolutely mind blowing ❤❤ Lata Ji is a doyen of Indian music she is the Goddess Maa Saraswati herself personified- hats off to your analysis 🙏🏼🙏🏼
❤Lata is Lata nobody can explain her
Thoroughly enjoyed this music appreciation video…I learned so much just listening to the devotional song with your notes and observations! Thank you!
Tanya, you have an absolutely wonderful taste in music. Loved your reaction and the fact that you precisely understood the variations and also realized how difficult those variations are! Thank you for this. It was great to hear your reaction!
I also recommend you listen to Suniyo Ji Araj Mhariyo from the movie Lekin. This one is also composed by Pt. Hridayanath Mangeshkar ji and this song will transport you to another level! Absolutely smashing!!
05:04 You did that really well
Love from India. Go for it Love.
Divine singing and wonderful presentation Tanya
i simply loved this video. I too have her album. Thank you for sharing this with us.
The explanation has made the song better.
I had heard this - may be 40 years ago.
And since you mentioned her light tone, you must listen to ‘Tumhein yaad karte karte’ and ‘Kisne Pukara mujhe mein’. These two songs are very soft tones and she couldn’t sound more angelic than in these two songs👼🏼
The genius of Lata Mangeshkar notwithstanding, the primary magic of this song is the immortal poetry of Meera!!!
I love the feeling of hanging out over the beauty of music intricacies that you bring to your videos. I miss those times from my younger days :)
Lata was having a god gifted voice...she is only one and class of her own
Love and respects to Lata ji such people are born 1 in million years
Her voice was a miracle of God. No such voice can ever come to earth again. 🙏
Ms. Wells, Kudos to you decoding such a difficult masterpiece. As a trained Classical musician I can say it full authority that you did a stupendous job. Bravvoooo🎉
There are so many wonderful singers from around the world who deserve to be heard. But a very small number of them have to be experienced. Lata Mangeshkar is one of those. But it takes a certain level of appreciation for the music to experience her. You my dear Tanya, have that X factor. You have the ability to sing this song, follow its subtle tonal modulations, and you are able to lock into the devotional dimension to it. It is so obvious from your face and your own voice. It is a pleasure to hear your commentary. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and best wishes.
Music is more deeper than oceans 🌊🙌🔥 Your journey is really commendable .
tanya also is blessed with a very beautiful voice ... God bless her
Loved your reaction and you are a very good singer too
Lata ji is great and incomparable. Her voice is mesmerizing. So does the ragas of this bhajan. Indian bhajans follow one of the many ragas the lyrics written based on the. She is perfect in rendering the ragas with the lyrics.
Superb !
Eternally beautifully...she is ❤
Yes it's a tabala .This reaction from you is a true dedication and appreciation to the song sung by Late Lataji ..respects.There is story told by the great Shenayi player Ustad Bismilla Khan saab that they would go to listen to Lataji whenever a opportunity came just to spot a flaw and they could never catch one that says much .
Superb video
India's excellent Singer..ever....but unfortunately we lost her...
Tanya you have made me listen this masterpiece with a greater understanding. Thanks. 😊
You have amzing and lovely voice woww😮😮❤❤iam in 💕💕
Your heart and mind are connected!
Lataji is beyond words. She is God's special, unique, one & only creation... You have understood and interpreted the composition beautifully. These are very complex and impeccably executed creations. People have aspired to be as her, inspired endlessly by her, but nobody can reach the pinnacle that she has achieved
Great number, wonderfully well explained. Thank you.
Tanya, you have very fine ears. God bless you.
Just amazing thanks for sharing
Thanks a lot for sharing this . U are blessed as u undertood the depth of this composition.
Dear Tanya,
At the first place, I 'm stunned the way you speak about the immortal Lata ji.
Any Indian would agree that her songs directly touch the soul . And if you ask them why that is so , majority of them won't be able to answer .
But your video gave answer to that question.
I'm grateful to you.
YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO LISTEN LATA DIDI.
PROFOUND REGARDS.
MOTE.R.N.