Related Post
MUMBAI: Music Today has launched Geetika Varde Qureshi`s album `ROOH – Songs from the Heart`, which has been composed by husband Taufiq Qureshi, at the Taj President, Mumbai.
The album consist of different forms of gayaki or music in a contemporary style and has a different feel which comes alive with a passionate force in this album, states the release.
“Geetika Varde has a unique voice, which carries any singing style beautifully. True to its name – this album kindles the chords of the soul. Her singing style and Taufiq`s contemporary music arrangement marry perfectly to present a fresh sound, which is what Music Today stands for.” – says Music Today Business Director Gurmeet Singh.
Geetika Varde Qureshi is a vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana and wife of percussionist Taufiq Qureshi. She is also is one of the graded artistes of All India Radio and a proud recipient of the prestigious `Surmani` title from Sur Shringar Samsad. From light music to world music Geetika Varde Qureshi has performed in India as well as abroad the Trafalgar Square Festival 2006, adds the release.
The tracks are:
Najariya: – It is a thumri-type called dadra. In this track, the artiste intricately explores the nuances of this form by making variations of the same line thereby bringing about a dramatic romance in the simple lyrics.
Yey Dil: – Purely a love song, this extremely soulful track is high on melody and expresses Geetika`s deep love for her soul- mate.
Hey Maana:- It is a ballad- a slow moving sentimental song that drifts into a thoughtful mood- seeking to spread love and unify with the world in all its beauty and sunshine.
Hum Apne: – An old ghazal presentation this track emulates the artiste`s profound love for the evergreen songs of the Hindi Film Industry.
Shyaam: – A touching bhajan by Saint Rasakhani on Lord Krishna, Geetika here has given a soulful rendition through her composition steeped in devotional melody. In this meditative track, she uses the word `Shyaam` in beautiful variations.
Meera: – This composition on `Meera` featured in Taufiq Qureshi`s album `Colours of Rajasthan`, released by Music Today over a decade ago is a bhajan that depicts devotion to the extent of dedicating one`s whole self and being, to the one and only Lord Krishna.
Tum Bin: – The track is a pure classical approach of singing, based on raga Bageshri. Blending the tenets of alaap-s, bolalaap-s and taan-s `Tum Bin` is a spontaneous and an extempore unfolding of the raga but in a “fast forward” mode.
Ley Ailey: – A traditional folk song from Uttar Pradesh, the artiste here explores the possibilities of light classical style of singing, giving preference to bol banaav, playing with words and live singing rather than the fixed and repetitive way of folk.
