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This is an archive article published on June 7, 2009

The inner song

Sunidhi Chauhan on Aaj socha to ansu bhar aye

Sunidhi Chauhan on Aaj socha to ansu bhar aye
Without a moment of thought or doubt,Aaj socha to ansu bhar aye,from the 1973 movie Hanste Zakhm,is my classic song. Theres just one word to describe it: beautiful.

A beautiful composition by Madan Mohan and a beautiful rendition by Lata Mangeshkar. The first time I heard itthat was 10 years ago when I was 15I cried. Its a sad song,and its lyrics are of the shero-shayari variety,which I have always had a liking for. The lyrics,the music,the playback voiceeverything falls in place for this number.

I dont feel the need to study the song and dig out its technical qualities in order to understand its appeal to me. I have not even seen the video of this song. And can you believe it I dont listen to it now.
I played it over and over for months after I first heard it. But after that,I have never bothered to put it on my music player. I dont feel the need to. The song is within me,its touched me so deeply that it resides in me and comes out on its own. So,when I need to hear the song,I sing it.

I would say though that Latas divine voice is the best thing about the song. And I,like every other singer,would love to sing like her.
Am I just inspired by her or do I copy her too? For me,copying and inspiration are the same.

 

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