So kyon visrai or Akhan Jeevan

Latest version here: https://www.shivpreetsingh.com/2020/11/so-kyon-visre-live-video-lyrics-and.htmlI was in the basement of the American Sikh Aashram. The year was 1995. I felt like composing something new. All I had for material...
November 24, 2008

Mithbolra Ji

Singing and meditating upon on Mithbolra ji today ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਛੰਤरागु सूही महला ५ छंतRāg sūhī mėhlā 5 cẖẖanṯRaag Soohee, Fifth Mehl, Chhant:ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ੴ सतिगुर...
July 26, 2008

Where did the original Jo Mange composition come from?

The melodic composition for the current popular version of Jo Mange comes from Bhai Surjan Singh: https://youtu.be/DAzeaLYUE-sThe emphasis of this rendition is obviously on 'Soi Soi Devai,' which is...
July 05, 2008

Simro Simar Simar Sukh Pao - Thoughts and Ruminations

In a kirtan program organized last month to remember Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth guru, I was asked to sing this shabad. I have been singing the first...
June 24, 2008

Another Bhai Samund Singh Bilawal Masterpiece

[Updated 2020]Some of the links to the shabads in this article were not working. If you know of these shabads, especially Dheeron Dekh Tumhare Rangaa please send me...
June 06, 2008

Bilawal Compilation

BilawalHar Ke Naam Bina Dukh PavehHar Ke Naam Bina Dukh Paveh - Bhai Avtar SinghBolo bhaiya ram nam - Principal Dyal SinghBolo Bhaiya Ram Nam - Bhai Nirmal...
June 06, 2008

My Sree Favorites

Sree is quite a tough raag to sing because of awkward jumps in the aaroh. Fortunately for us, several contemporary keertaniyas have spent ample time perfecting Sree. As...
June 02, 2008

My Suhi Favorites

After having listened to more than a dozen compositions since the Hemkunt competition last week, I am still at a loss to find one bandish that has a...
June 02, 2008

Suhi Unforgotten at Kirtan Competition

This memorial day weekend I was invited to judge a kirtan competition for the Hemkunt Foundation. This is their second year this competition was conducted and that I...
May 28, 2008

Gond at Darbar Sahib

Yesterday Bhai Harpreet Singh sang a beautiful bandish in Raag Gond in Darbar Sahib. Luckily I was listening live and had my recording software ready. This is bhagat...
April 29, 2008

Paati Torai Malini

Listening to Paati Torai Maalini in Kafi - by Bhai Bakshish Singh Ragi. I have been singing this for several years. I have fond memories of singing this...
April 27, 2008

Second year of Dekh phool phool phoolai

I started singing this basant bandish in 2007. There are several available recordings of Phool Phool Phoolai. The idea was to build a new composition that highlighted the...
March 30, 2008

Bihagra Compilation

BihagraVadh Sukh Rainariye - Gurmeet Singh ShaantMithbolraa jeeMithbolraa jee - Bhai Avtar SinghSa Rasna Dhan Dhan Hai -At Preetam Man Mohana - Bhai Avtar SinghHar Kee Gat Nah...
February 01, 2008

Question in Gauri, Answer in Kalyan

This bandish was my attempt at evoking a question and answer within composition. Gauri is a contemplative raag and kalyan evokes the feeling of oneness with God. The...
January 30, 2008

Asa compilation

My favorite Asa renditions Kya jana kya hoyega ri mai - Bhai Gurmeet Singh Shaant (Soolfak)Har ka naam ridhae nit - Bhai Mohinder Partap, Devinder Partap Singh (Dipchandi)Kaam...
January 19, 2008
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