Saili Oak and Palini Ramnarayan, vocals;
Nick Kennerly, Shelby Wong, violins; David Kang, viola; Sophie Mathieu, cello
Program Notes
I love writing music for young people. This vibrant Hindustani bhajan is a beautiful portrait of Krishna dancing. My arrangement is designed with young musicians from both cultures in mind, with the aim to draw them towards one another, one step at a time.
Recording
Palini Ramnarayan, Saili Oak, vocals
Nick Kennerly, Shelby Wong, violins; David Kang, viola; Sophie Mathieu, cello
Shastra Summer Collaborative 2020
Special Performance Requirements
This is a string orchestra arrangement of the original version, for two Hindustani singers and string quartet. In this version, all the vocal parts are doubled, and therefore it does not require the Hindustani singers to be performed — however, they are a wonderful addition if they’re available. If there is only one singer available, they may sing the “original bhajan” line.
Text
Ram tori maya, nach nachave
Nis din mera manva vyakul
Sumiran sudhi nahi ave
Jorat tori, neha sut mera
Nirvarat arujhave
Kehi bhidi bhajan karu more sahib
Barbas mohe satave
Ram tori maya, nach nachave
Premiere/Performances
This piece was written for the Shastra Summer Collaborative 2019. It was recorded on August 11, 2019 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, in Pasadena CA.