If you are a true music lover and looking for soulful music, peaceful music, meaningful music, Coke Studio is one of the best option. Both Coke Studio India and Pakistan are best. Coke studio India started late so it took time to evolve whereas Coke studio Pakistan had better quality. Yes, as an Indian I am accepting this and the same with many other people from India and across the world too.
I do not want to comment much on why and that but the best possible reason is- Coke studio Pakistan is less commercial and focus on promoting its artist as they have little scope in Pakistan due to fundamentalism and Taliban. For them Bollywood is ultimate solace. second, they believe and practice music from heart.
I see Coke Studio India is more about commercialisation and few artist want to use coke studio as a way to promote themselves as a "singer" and for artist show to earn money.
Here is the list of the song which I truly believe and listen these songs again and again (even watch it).
To store Coke Studio India songs, you need to buy it (and please if you really love music please buy, do not download from pirated site. Those pirated sites may be using the money for anti national activities and they are earning it from someone else's hardwork.
Coke studio Pakistan songs are available free of cost for download from their website. I will provide link for them as well but please download from the official website only.
Here we go:
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1. Aik Alif- Coke Studio Pakistan, season 2
This song is of philosophy, this song is of humanity and mankind.
If somebody has thinking ability, after listening this song, they will surely think- what we are.
The line: Jo na jane, haq ki taqat, rab na deve usko himmat, hum man ke dariya me dubey, kaisi naiya kya manjhdhar.. ( those who do not know the power of righteousness even God does not help him. We have lost in the river of thought/ mind and we do not have anything which can take us out from this turmoil).
Here, another masterpiece from Amit Trivedi, Coke Studio India. I cannot stop myself from admiring Amit Trivedi. The fabulous music he is creating. This is a song about the ultimate journey of life. It's about the everyday journeys where we swallow the good & the bad and learn to move on. It's about the countless days & nights spent chasing your dreams. And finally it's about the dreams that move you forward while the memories keep you rooted.
The chorus sing in such a way that, it touches heart, so the music. Although it has got very less hit, but I am sure true music lover will love this. The song goes like Chale Kaisi achambhi si yatra- in this song Mili Nair and Shiram Nair explain about the journey of life. Anhonee, anhonee Jeevan ki yatra. (Yatra- Jurney, anhonee yatra- not to happen or unexpected journey of life.
Bari - Bari- Amit Trivedi- Coke studio India
You will love to watch this video, how from an empty bottle they have created the music.
The line starts like -
Beparwaah , bewajaah , bezubaan khauf ghoomey ... Ghoomey .. Ghoomey lakhh vaari
Sarhdein pareshan , bewajaah , tutey sapney apney sapney har baari , har baari
Badmaashi baari baari , baaram baari
Na dar bighdhey , na ghar ujdhey , na shamshiron ki ho taiyaari .. Baari baari
Na akhh roye , koi moye na chain-o-aman ki zimmeydaari ... Baari baari
-- badmaashi baari baari , baaram baari
Translation is: Careless, without any reason, without speaking the threat is roaming all around. The borders are restless without any reason and people's dream are breaking every time.
The whole meaning is
Meaning:
The constant skirmishes at the borders, which are often mindless and unnecessary, cause so much pain and heartbreak to innocents. The Poet hopes that this ends, hence ending the trail of death and destruction, that has left so many homes shattered, and wrecked so many families. If the tensions are sorted, there will be no need for so much security around the borders and the futile preparation for war. Peace will automatically prevail in both nations. Or else, it will be impossible for people to live and thrive in these places.
Unfortunately, the battles have been so long drawn that sadness and fear have taken away the smiles off the faces of the innocent, and now they live in an environment of hopelessness and face an unpredictable future.
Let peace prevail...
Definitely, this is a world peace song. Whether it ia Gaza strip, whether it is India Pakistan conflict, attack and war, whether it is Syria Iraq and Russia issue, this song tells all the truth.
Laage Re Nain, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 6, Episode 2
This song is a musical masterpiece with complete Indian essence (and of course whatever fanatics may claim, culture wise and root wise Pakistan is inseparable from India, an unfortunate decision and a departed brother). The song is in Hindi- Marwadi kind of sound. and.. yes, it has essence of music from Nepal and africa. The Lyrics is very soulful so the music. My daughter and my wife Madhavi- this song is inseparable part of them. She constantly listen this- so I.
This is a love song, this is a soulful melody. You are away from your beloved one, you miss someone, this is the perfect song for any such situation. a true love moment song. Look at following stanza.
main dukhyaari birha ki maari (I am an endless sufferer of the pain of your separation) jaag guzaaroon ratiyan saari (I spend sleepless nights longing for you) binati karat hoon main (I entreat you) paiyaan parat hoon (I beg at your feet).
Laila O Laila, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 6, Episode 4
This is an inseprable song of my life. Again a love song, in a language that I do not understand and saw the translation of the song to understand it from heart. Inseparable, because this is my just 1 1/2 year daugter's favourite song. As soon as reach home from my work, she ask me to take out my tab and ask to play this song. Oh my God, the way she shake her head, it is unforgettable and our joy has no bound. I love this song.
mijaazi ent laila (O high and mighty Laila)
to shut e der kut (It's been so long and you haven't returned)
zaheeraan man a koor kut (Your memories have made me go blind with weeping)
laila shanko laila Laila, (I willingly give up my life for you)
laila u washe ent laila Laila, )O sweet Laila)
What a lovely song. Beautiful, soulful and a best way to convince your love.
Allah Hoo - Hitesh Sonik feat Jyoti Nooran & Sultana Nooran, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2 (India)
Again, a Sufi song, memorable lovable
Saari Raat, Noori, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 2
This song slowly starts, take speed and enter into your mind and heart. Just trance. Lovable
It starts slowly, Then suddenly a loud voice. You cannot stop smiling. a crazy song with the blend of Sitaar....
Madari - Clinton Cerejo feat Vishal Dadlani & Sonu Kakkar, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2
The meaning of this song is enough, a masterpiece
Meaning:
I am a puppet in your hands for nothing ever moves without your wish. Life is nothing but the music you
play and I am dancing to your tunes. You hold the source of all life and all its various colors...happiness
or sadness.
All beings seek the almighty at sacred places, while I know my love...the almighty, a seeker can find you
anywhere!
My soul is now craving for the union, but it is only possible... if you wish. You can make the impossible,
possible!
I am happy just the way you want me to be, in dearth or abundance. I cannot control the distance or
speed that I will live my life with, and hence I surrender to your kindness...for I am a puppet in your
hands.
Jal Pari, Atif Aslam, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 2
The masterpeice in high pitch voice of Atif Aslam.
Shor na karo yaar ankh hai lagi, bahal jane do yaar, jal mein kahi.... (wow!) if you understand Hindi or Urdu, you will completely lost in this song.
There are many other songs from coke studio to be mentioned. I'll include them in my next article.
Please share your views.
Govind
Mumbai
September 06, 2014
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