176. Jiyaa Me Basakeeno
Raag: Yaman
Taal: Ada Chau Taal
Tempo: Drut
Devanagari:
स्थायी :
जिया में बसकीनो श्याम मोरा
मन मोह लीनो साँवरी सूरत, मन भाए
जिया में बसकीनो श्याम
अंतरा :
नैना सो नैना मिलाए
पल छिन मोसे न चैन पाए
ढूँढत थकी मैं कुंज गलियन
अब दरस दिखाओ मोरे श्याम
Romanized:
Sthayi :
Jiya mein basakeeno Shyam mora
Man moh lino saanwari surat, man bhaaye
Jiya mein basakeeno Shyam
Antara :
Naina so naina milaye
Pal chin mose na chain paaye
Dhundat thaki main kunj galian
Ab daras dikhao more Shyam
Lyricist:
NA
Composer:
NA
Bandish Insights:
When you listen to the recording, notice the following:
- The Mukhda: The way “Jiya” hits slightly before the first beat of the cycle creates a “kick” that propels the melody forward.
- The Lyrics & Rhythm: Since Pt. Suresh Talwalkar is a percussionist at heart, the lyrics are chosen not just for meaning, but for their consonant texture (like the ‘k’ in basakeeno), which creates rhythmic articulation similar to tabla bols.
- Theme: A traditional Gopika song expressing longing for Krishna, but presented with sophisticated rhythmic architecture.
This bandish in Raag Yaman expresses deep devotion and longing for Shyam (Krishna), where the devotee wishes that Shyam reside permanently in the heart.
Links to Listen (Available on YouTube):
Singer: Tanmay Deochake | Posted By: Tanmay Deochake
Singer: Purbayan Chatterjee | Posted By: Komal Nishad Classical Music | Starts At: ’21:55 | Accompanying artists: Teentaal, Madhyalay, Ada Chautaal, Drut Teentaal
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