TRANSLATION AND MEANING: Andre my man love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 and Thank you. For you and other listeners - It is almost impossible to capture the emotion of this song in any other language and originally it is much longer. But it is a soul shaking experience to listen to this while understanding the context and meaning, here is a rough english translation and my attempt at explaining the context of the excerpt used here: SANSON KI MALA PE SIMRUUN MAIN PI KA NAAM I bead my beloved's name on the garland of my breaths (with every breath I take, I take His/Her name to adorn myself in the most beautiful garland made of His/Her name) PREM KE RUNG MEIN AISE DOBI BUN GAYA AIK HE ROOP In the color of love, I drowned myself in such a way that we became one (enthralled in His/Her love to a point that the two of us are indistinguishable) PREM KI MAALA JAPTE JAPTE AAP BANI MEIN SHAYAAM Beading the garland of love my beloved's name I myself became God (SHAYAM) (in pursuit of this love I forgot about my own physical and spiritual existence) PREETAM KA KUCH DOSH NAHI HAI, WO TO HAI NIRDOSH My beloved is not guilty He is innocent he is blemish less (Do not blame Him/Her for my transgressions and claims, he/she is the most pure) APNE AAP SE BAATEIN KER KE HOO GAYI MEIN BADNAAM It is by talking to myself that I got a bad repute , bad name (from what you see, people are justified to think I am insane) JEEVAN KA SHINGAR HAI PREETAM, MAANG KA HAI SINDOOR My beloved is the beautification and adornment of life and vermilion in my hair (His/Her glory is unmatched, and beyond your comprehension - he/she exists in all things beautiful and is my pride) PREETAM KI NAZROON SE GIR KER JEENA HAI KISS KAAM If fallen from the eyes of my beloved, what is the point of living then (His/Her approval is all that I need, do not care about any of you/ anything else) SANSON KI MALA PE SIMRUUN MAIN PEE KA NAAM I bead my beloved's name on the garland of my breaths (with every breath I take, I take His/Her name to adorn myself in the most beautiful garland made of His/Her name)
Most people will not realise Andre's genius behind this arrangement. He literally recomposed the song to fit into the western musical lingua, while preserving the eastern essence and distilled the best of both traditions.
Escuchate "Hamd (Louange à Dieu)" de Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (28:49 min), o "Az Hoosne Malihe Khud" de Sabri Brothers. 19:31 min. Con buenos auriculares, son verdaderos viajes.
In Tokyo 1988 when he sang, the Japanese audience was so overpowered by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan they said this was the "Singing Buddha" This metal version is really awesome 👌
SONGFACT #2: she is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE".
That is strange. I just heard this absolute masterpiece few days ago and I was blown by this man's voice. It also remainded me of spanish flamenco singing, but the music itself has some Balkan vibes (chords progressions, for example) . It's just mindblowing that Andre managed to put some Pantera in this melody, and yet it all sounds so natural and like integral version of this song. The best thing I've heard in many years. Thanks to mr. Khan, the lady who wrote lyrics all those centuries ago and to you, Andre, for this musical delight. Music is, obviously, universal language. And thank you, algorithm,for bringing me here.
Firstly it is a spiritual hymn written by a great Indian devotee Meera Bai to her lord (Lord Shri Krishna), then it is sung by legendary Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab, that too in the form of a qawwali. And now in the modern age of heavy metal music its remixed version is truly a mesmerizing example of it. Truly music has no boundaries, it is free from any bondage.
Nusrat was a powerhouse, but the other vocalist was unbelievable. Those sustained notes and micro notes, and inflections were divine. I have never heard anything like it before. Blown away.
I've just stumbled upon something i didn't even know i needed in my life. As a person coming from a rock background, the mix of the two cultures and types of music take it to a new epic level of excellence. The singing is absolutely superb, the playing likewise, the two together are just magnificent
@@Pit_Lord Right. Metal and other kinds of rock music are mostly based on simple riffs and usually have no melody for vocals (some vocal parts have only one note). And the same can be told about folk music. One simple traditional riff can have an infinite number of lyrics variations. A real song has a melody and meaningful lyrics while sung couplets don't.
Lyrics of Meera Bai (a Hindu and one of the greatest devotees of lord Krishna) are Sung by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (a Muslim and One Of the greatest Hindi/urdu Singers of all times) and Remixed by Andre Auntunes (a Portuguese Guitarist giving this Bhajan/kawali/song reincarnation) And We All Love this Blend Of Different eras, Cultures. ❤️❤️
Do you have any source linking it to Meera Bai. Would love to know. As far as I know, it is a Ghazal written by Tufail Hoshiarpuri since it was included in his book (Soch Mala)
@@syedmahdi82 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanson_Ki_Mala_Pe and Just read The Lyrics man why would Hoshyarpuri Try Become "Shyama" (lord Krishna). You know what I have seen A lot of Oversmart stupidity but you sir you take the cake 😂
@@goofy5607 I wanted to like them but it just didn't float my boat. Thanks for the recommendation though, I'm always interested in hearing interesting music
Оооо! I love him since 1994, delicate sensibilities and colossal energetic. I'm from Moscow and I'm russian orthodox, this music smashed my heart into pieces. Thank you!!!!!!
Happy Diwali. Never have I heard such an original remix of Nusrat before, this is mind blowing. Nusrat collaborated with many artists and produced Qawwali in pop genres to spread the music and message. He would be so proud of this. Please do more remixes. Love from England.
Sir it would be so nice to read if you give a little more respect to the legend by writing 'Ustad' before his name , or by simply writing 'Nusrat sahab'. Love from India 🙏💙
4M views as of 2024 is way too underrated. I’ve listened to all kinds of music. This wasn’t music, it was an experience, I’m glad I came across this and I can’t wait to play this with headphones and in my car full blast
Every time you demonstrate you're part of the class of musicians who don't just cover (which is fine don't get me wrong), but you synthesize something entirely incredible while still being seriously complimentary to the source material. Juliaplaysgroove is another who comes to mind, imo.
That's why I love them. Other than the "Karen" videos, these are a beautifully respectful reinterpretation of interesting music around the world. I have gone on from these videos to look at the regional music of each area....like a personal music appreciation course.
That’s the difference between Andre and, say, Leo Moracchioli. Leo always sounds like he’s he’s just having fun and kidding around (nothing wrong with that, again), but Andre sounds like he takes the stuff he covers very seriously.
This guy is from Pakistan but we Indians loved him like he was our own . Pakistan and India have had issues in past but damn they have good musicians. I am happy for you discovered him inspite of being a non Hindi speaker . You also did justice to this song .
hey there, i am from Pakistan. India and Pakistan are neighbors and both people want to live peacefully its just politics and army does not want us to live in harmony, i hope things get better in future
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE". Not to even mention Nusrat is one of the very few artists on the planet that could have done true justice to the depth and gist of it as intended by Meera Bai.
The slide and distortion of a metal guitar just lends itself so PERFECTLY to the discreet note structure of Indian AND Pakistani folk music. This isn't a meme of a joke. It's a genuine fusion discovery. Thank you for doing it with such respect.
Please try to cover INTENSE Sufi songs like these over a course of a year .So that I can listen to them for the rest of my life n die peacefully . Because this is EPIC !!! God bless you ! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I am a die hard fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab and this song is one my favs. But this composition is now my forever "get up and fight back" song. So energizing. This is like best of both worlds.
@@eccehomonohomo So this song was originally written by Mirabai in 16th century. She was a great devotee of Lord Krishna, so much that he became the love of her life and this song is dedicated to him. In this she is saying that "I bead the name of my beloved in garland of my breath" (rough translation)
I've never heard of this singer/song before, I mean I live in Europe.. but since this video came out, I'm regularly coming to hear this masterpiece, even though I don't understand language I can feel great emotion, amazing
@@stewiepid4385 thanks to Gandhi, jinnah and muslim league. buggers had zero contribution in freedom movement but happily revolted for a separate state ! while the one man who solely brought the freedom Subhash chandra bose was sidelined all through out !!
Sanson Ki Mala Pe: Literally- On the rosary of breath) is a bhajan originally sung by Meerabai (c. 1498 - c. 1557 AD), a Rajput princess and a Hindu mystic from Rajasthan in praise of Lord Krishna. The song has been sung by many famous artists, and is one of the most popular songs of legendary vocalist, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and was first played by Khan when he first visited India in 1979.
I had no other way to thank this other than support you, I didn't knew i needed a full qawwali sounding metal album till this song came out, been listening to this since it came out and never get tired of!
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE". Not to even mention Nusrat is one of the very few artists on the planet that could have done true justice to the depth and gist of it as intended by Meera Bai.
@@hasnainyunus1460 no no I know Pakistani music I'm from Punjab (India) myself. NFAK is my favourite artist. Just that I didn't hear him with metal before and it's phenomenal. Didn't think he could be elevated, but this definitely did elevate the experience that NFAK is
Qawwali music is so perfect for metal. It’s a beautiful form of music to begin with. It’s deeply spiritual makes me so happy to see I’m not the only westerner who appreciates it.
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE". Not to even mention Nusrat is one of the very few artists on the planet that could have done true justice to the depth and gist of it as intended by Meera Bai.
By far one of the best arrangement, if not the best piece of metal i heard lately. Just can't stop listening to it. Thank you so much for your genius arrangement.
@@KeremcanBuyuktaskin although he ain't so popular like other Qawwals , in current generation it's Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (nephew of NFAK) , Rahat is there in another video of NFAK that Andre remixed , (Dum Mustt Mustt)
I've been on youtube since 2005 and this is the first time I've left a comment. This is a musical masterpiece, I listened to it the day it was posted and have listened to it every day since. You somehow took a non-western piece of music, based on beautiful 16th century hindu mystic poetry, and made it digestible to ears accustomed to western music, without losing the eastern aspects of it. My girlfriend is from Pakistan, and obviously speaks Urdu/Hindi/etc, and when I asked her to translate it she tries her best, but says a lot of it can't even be properly expressed in English. But even from the basic translation she's given me it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my life. I don't see how this can ever be topped, I don't use the term masterpiece lightly, this is perfection, the fact that you were able to so naturally combine these two styles into a beautiful symphony blows me away. I've been a musician my entire life and have listened to nusrat fateh ali khan for a few years now, and knowing the original recordings I could have never imagined it presented this way, and certainly could have never done this myself.
yes its a beautiful piece though it is not hindu mystic origin. it traditional sufi style origin afghani/pakistani islamic turkish origin. rock on piece!
@@sanguine9031 The original poem was by the hindu mystic poet Mirabai, and was about her devotion to lord Krishna, written in the early 1500s if I remember correctly. But yes the song/music is qawwali and the style is sufi, but the lyrics themselves were originally about Krishna. They were able to take that poem and apply it to Allah instead of Krishna.
I think that folk music and metal music are linked by high emotionality. that's why the combination of both comes out so natural and beautiful. respect for the author for noticing this potential
I've been on anti-depressants for a long time, so I don't get emotional too easily. But man, every time I listen to this song I get goosebumps and try hard not to cry, it's like I experience a sudden rush of emotions. Thanks a lot Andre for creating this masterpiece. And of course big respects for ustads Nusret Fateh Ali Khan & Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, may them rest in peace, and to Atta Fareed and all other ustads up on stage with them.
A garland made out of bated breaths, how surreal are those lyrics. We thank you Andre for bringing this music over to the next generation who would've never realised the divine poetry.
You couldn't have done this without understanding the lyrics first. How could you literally uplift and deepen the strength of emotion this qawali originally emits. Not only does it sound augmented, but every note is rightfully inserted and connects, both musically and with its natural spirit. Job well done.
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE". Not to even mention Nusrat is one of the very few artists on the planet that could have done true justice to the depth and gist of it as intended by Meera Bai.
The new System of a Down album fucking SLAPS. Their best work yet. (I'm not racist, i know they're Armenian. You can't say this doesn't kind of sound like them)
⭐️ Andre you have answered my prayers . As a Pakistani who loves both qawwali and metal - you have perfectly remixed my favourite song and I love you eternally for that . THANK YOU
This is Andre's most beautiful cover. The source music has depth and a harmonic structure perfectly suited to metal. This is an emotional masterpiece. More like this please.
OMG in 1993 I was a writer on my college newspaper and I interviewed NFAK after he performed a Qawwali concert on campus. What an amazing night. It was basically metal without having to have metal. The most amazing part was when people would get up, run up on stage (in a big fancy theater) and make it rain on the singers! After the show there were thousands of bills lying on the stage. It was the most exciting event I’d ever been to. Andre, every single time you create a video, you add goodness to what was already there. You are the best.
@@mariumqadir686 I wish I had! I just took tons of notes and write it up. I kept a physical copy of the paper but after several moves (and 30 years later) I don’t think I know where it is anymore. I should go through my old stuff again to see if I could find it. It truly felt like I was interviewing the likes of Paul McCartney or something. This was also at the height of his collaborations with Peter Gabriel and Real World Records.
This is one of the most incredible things I ever heard, I discovered it recently and been listening to it almost everyday. There are no words that can describe the wonder that you created here. Thank you for making this masterpiece. Cheers!
That is so far beyond epic, I don't have the superlatives to describe it. Sounds incredibly fitting, and proves we should all listen to more Pakistani folk music. Amazing.
The gentleman on vocals and harmonium from 2:33 seems to be Ustad Atta Fareed. What a voice, good lord. Your guitars atop that section are uplifting to say the least. Thank you for this rendition.
Classical music is also metal but without electricity. LOVE YOU Andre. I don't know if you'll ever realize what a masterpiece you have created. It's very hard for people to swallow that something this good could be done with his voice. Mostly people end up destroying the art Nusrat wants to convey. On the other hand seeing your creativity, it seemed like it was meant to be. From the bottom of my heart ,Thank You. LOVE FROM INDIA
This, without a doubt, is some of the best and arguably most respectful remix work I have ever had the pleasure to listen to and enjoy. Whilst not being a native and not directly understanding the lyrics, there is no doubt here that Andre has managed to modernise a classical piece of music whilst respecting the artistry of the original. He allows Nusrat & his fellow musicians voices to maintain the centre stage, retaining a lot of the original beauty of the piece whilst tastefully adding the modern music influences. With this tasteful composition work in mind, it retains the raw emotion of the original creation . I only hope that were the original artists were with us, they would appreciate the tasteful work done.
OMG, my Dad (God rest his soul) was from Pakistan. This was incredible and captured the emotion of the song perfectly. The axe in the hands of a righteous man makes a holy sound unto the Lord.
You’re bringing together the two music genres I love that I thought were two separate ends of a spectrum, AND you are doing it so well. You are a blessing. Thank you Andre ❤
I grew up listening to Irish and American folk music. Later I fell in love with Metal and Hardcore. If you look at the lyrics to a lot of folk songs, they’re quite sad and dark. I’ve always dreamed of hearing those old sad, dark ballads made into metal songs.
Man- wherever it happens, metal is to oral tradition as the sword is to the Hammer. Oral tradition was made before to pass down The Way- and relied on the basic rythmm. Our hearts. It's literally a steady, driving rythm. Perfect for memory, dance, and unifying a group. Foundational Metal and rock drumming follows the same principals- building rythmms and delivering on the heart steady downbeat. Headbanging is unavoidable for a reason.
Sanson Ki Mala Pe (literally: On the rosary of breath) is one of the most popular songs written by Meera Bai, a 16th-century mystic poet. The verses, Sanson Ki Mala Pe Simru Main, Pi Ka Naam expresses her dedication towards Krishna. The major characteristic of her poetry is the complete submission to the deity. This bhajan is written by Meera Bai in the love of her beloved one lord Krishna. Meera Bai was a devout follower of Lord Krishna. Here pi is a word of Hindi literature that means for loving one or lover as Meerabai loved Krishna as her "Priyatam". The word pi describes Krishna in this bhajan. In Modern times, it was popularised by the various artists as well as by legendary vocalist, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. It was first played by Khan during his first visit to India in 1979 when Raj Kapoor invited him at the wedding of his son Rishi Kapoor. The song remains popular in most Qawwali concerts, Music Reality Shows and devotional gatherings. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanson_Ki_Mala_Pe
As said by Khan sahab ... "HAR" ishwar ko b khte hn allah ko b khte h ...apne pyar ko b khte hn ...same goes for Pi ...for Meera bai (the great) it was for Krishna for others it is for other things .... different persons different thoughts... different perceptions...and everyone is right
Warhol was a cheap, insipid coke head. Don't do my man Andre like that. Andre is an absolute genius. His arrangements and metal renditions of folk music is just superhuman.
Yea no kidding, i went on a info hunt to find all about the song and the singer yesterday. Any other songs by him that you would reccomend in a similar vein?
@@DaDa-kf4vp Check out these two 1) O Re Piya - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's nephew) [th-cam.com/video/5awZ9sOTA54/w-d-xo.html] 2) Mora Saiyaan - Shafqat Amanat Ali [th-cam.com/video/PQm7-m0vqNk/w-d-xo.html]
Just incredible! Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is a goldmine. This arrangement is fantastic. Sufi, jazz. metal and folk music sound very different but are based on similar playful melodies and honest expressions of emotion - they work really well together! Sufi and rock/metal go especially well with each other!
@@AmarmeetMann without going into a lot of details; if possible type in a search engine, “human genome project and race”. If you read it you will see why we are already family.
It's hijaz or nahawand *scale "maqam in arabic"* middle eastern scales that are really sad and melodic that is the most used scale for egyptian songs especially old ones and in quran too‚ you can hear more of it in egyptian singers but that's gonna be in Arabic something like um kulthum.. and in english there is tamino
'Filing cabinet Drawer' makes me chuckle everytime... No matter how many times I read it. This is another example of how different people are. Harmonium is a familiar instrument for any Indian/Pakistani, but not so much to other cultures.
This song has a deep-rooted history, it was initially written by Mirabai in devotion to lord Krishna, and when sung by Nusrat Saab it united 2 nations and 2 religions in a beautiful way, now thanks to you, the number is 3.
No it wasn't, there is no proof of it being written by Meera. The used language doesn't even matches with Meera's works which are mostly in Brij Bhasha.
@@craftyunicorn4291 who said Meera Bai's work was in Braj bhasha? Mind you she was a Rajputni , she could also speak khadi boli and meera bai was more like a wanderer so was well versed in Khadi boli , bundeli , Braj Bhasha , Hindustani . Edit :- There's no prominent work of her in Urdu though.
@@craftyunicorn4291regardless of this being a work of Meera, the lyrics clearly show that the slng was written for Lord Ram/Krishna which makes the comment half correct atleast
@@craftyunicorn4291 there's direct reference to Shyam and Sindoor.. So it clearly has Hindu origins... Just pointing it out if you were trying to discredit it.
How? How is this so good? I don't speak or can properly recognize any languages from South-Asia, I am a Latino living in Norway, like this is so foreign to me but so good I have a hard time comprehending why it is so outstanding. I just love how you use your instruments! Never used instruments to overshadow the original work, only to amplify what was already there. Truly masterful work! This one is your best so far and I have downloaded a few of your mixes for TH-cam Music to have on loop. Great job making this music, words fall short from my feelings on your work. Take care! 👋
@@denizpamir the Song is a Meerabai Bhajan dedicated to Lord Krishna sung in Qawali style by Shahenshah e Qawaali Nusrat Saab...It's our Collective Heritage
Absolutely incredible. There are hundreds of hours recorded music by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. You could literally create an entire album with your talent. I’d pay for that, 100%. Keep up the great work.
FUNFACT: this song is NOT written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE".
I came expecting a funny meme. . .but I stayed with tears falling and in awe. That was beautiful music, despite I don't speak or understand the language...however that saying where "the power of music can unite us all" really does happen. This is one of those moments
Yeah it is made such a way. This is the poem wrote by a women named MeraBai for her god(bhagwaan) Krishna. MeeraBai is said to be the greatest devotee of ShreeKrishna(Our God).
@@Shiva-zj6odMeera Bai scholar this song cannot be attributed to Mirabai as it is in Modern Hindi, an Indo-Aryan language that evolved from Sanskrit and underwent standardization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mirabai lived in the 16th century and primarily composed her bhajans in Rajasthani. The form of Hindi used in "Sanson Ki Mala Pe" did not even exist at that time. Additionally, the song's terminology and literary style do not match with Mirabai's other bhajans. To get an idea of what Meera bhajans sounded like, one can listen to albums like "Chala Wahi Des: Lata Sings Meera Bhajans" by Lata Mangeshkar and "Meera Bhajans - M.S. Subbulakshmi" by M.S. Subbulakshmi. The attribution of "Sanson Ki Mala Pe" to Mirabai is merely a rumor being spread by Hindu priests who sing this song in temples and are reluctant to acknowledge that it was written by a Muslim poet. The song was originally penned by Tufail Hoshiarpuri, who was also a devotee of Lord Krishna, and his major writings were devoted to Lord Krishna as well. The literary style and terminology used in "Sanson Ki Mala Pe" are similar to his other writings in Hindi. The book "Soch Mala" by Tufail Hoshiapuri
Meera didn't wrote it, there's no material proof of that, just mere claims, the word "pi" is used since always for Sufi Pirs, even the language is different from what Merra would have composed.
@@craftyunicorn4291 "Sanso Ki Mala Pe Simroo Ma Shiv Ka Naam" is a devotional song that carries elements of both Bhakti and Sufi traditions. The song's spiritual essence and devotional nature make it popular among people of different religious and cultural backgrounds. The song beautifully weaves together elements of devotion to Lord Shiva with a Sufi touch, making it a unique and cherished piece in the realm of Indian music. Such songs that blend the essence of different spiritual traditions are a reflection of the rich cultural diversity and syncretism that exists in India. The song "Sanso Ki Mala Pe Simroo Ma Shiv Ka Naam" is a devotional song with roots in Indian spirituality and Bhakti tradition. The song is not attributed to a specific historical figure like Meera Bai. The origin of this song's lyrics is uncertain, as it is a part of the rich oral tradition in India, where devotional songs and hymns have been passed down through generations. It is likely that the lyrics have been composed and modified by various poets and devotees over time, making it difficult to pinpoint a single author. As mentioned earlier, the song gained popularity in the 1990s when it was featured in the Bollywood film "Koyla." However, the actual origins and authorship of the song remain unknown due to its traditional nature. In such cases, these devotional songs are considered part of the cultural heritage and are cherished for their spiritual significance rather than being attributed to a specific individual.
@@craftyunicorn4291 it is in same school of bhajans that Mira Bai sang, but yeah not clear who wrote this song , wiki says Tufail Hoshyiarpuri wrote this but unclear
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TRANSLATION AND MEANING:
Andre my man love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 and Thank you. For you and other listeners - It is almost impossible to capture the emotion of this song in any other language and originally it is much longer. But it is a soul shaking experience to listen to this while understanding the context and meaning, here is a rough english translation and my attempt at explaining the context of the excerpt used here:
SANSON KI MALA PE SIMRUUN MAIN PI KA NAAM
I bead my beloved's name on the garland of my breaths (with every breath I take, I take His/Her name to adorn myself in the most beautiful garland made of His/Her name)
PREM KE RUNG MEIN AISE DOBI BUN GAYA AIK HE ROOP
In the color of love, I drowned myself in such a way that we became one (enthralled in His/Her love to a point that the two of us are indistinguishable)
PREM KI MAALA JAPTE JAPTE AAP BANI MEIN SHAYAAM
Beading the garland of love my beloved's name I myself became God (SHAYAM)
(in pursuit of this love I forgot about my own physical and spiritual existence)
PREETAM KA KUCH DOSH NAHI HAI, WO TO HAI NIRDOSH
My beloved is not guilty He is innocent he is blemish less (Do not blame Him/Her for my transgressions and claims, he/she is the most pure)
APNE AAP SE BAATEIN KER KE HOO GAYI MEIN BADNAAM
It is by talking to myself that I got a bad repute , bad name (from what you see, people are justified to think I am insane)
JEEVAN KA SHINGAR HAI PREETAM, MAANG KA HAI SINDOOR
My beloved is the beautification and adornment of life and vermilion in my hair (His/Her glory is unmatched, and beyond your comprehension - he/she exists in all things beautiful and is my pride)
PREETAM KI NAZROON SE GIR KER JEENA HAI KISS KAAM
If fallen from the eyes of my beloved, what is the point of living then (His/Her approval is all that I need, do not care about any of you/ anything else)
SANSON KI MALA PE SIMRUUN MAIN PEE KA NAAM
I bead my beloved's name on the garland of my breaths (with every breath I take, I take His/Her name to adorn myself in the most beautiful garland made of His/Her name)
Wonderful, thank you.
Thank you very much! Love from India!
Thank you so much for the translation!!!
Thanks for the translation I truly love reading lyrics in other languages. It really does add a whole level of emotion and meaning when listening
Even the lyrics are metal!!!
When I say I have complicated music tastes, this is exactly what I mean.
Me too 😭😭, I can relate.
You are spiting FACTS!!!!!
Welcome to Nusrat Fatih Ali Khan, if u know the C of complicated.
Check out a band Kultur shock, and songs like Tamni vilajet, Sarajevo, Sheitan, Zumbul, etc
There's nothing complicated about good
Most people will not realise Andre's genius behind this arrangement. He literally recomposed the song to fit into the western musical lingua, while preserving the eastern essence and distilled the best of both traditions.
Oh.
after finding the original i heard how much work he put into it
I did realise it. I'm a professional singer
Oh!, we get he is sick as fuck :)
Well said
That guy's solo was so good, I wanted to throw bills at my screen.
Hahhahahahahaha. Genuinely funny!
Gold standard humour this
Baaa haaa 😂😂😂
Underrated and hilarious comment
Nusrat fateh ali khan ❤
This is Andre's masterpiece. 7 months and I keep coming back for it. 7 years and I'll be here. It's so, so good.
Same. It's incredible piece.
You and me both
It's simply ASTONISHING, what a composition, and what singers, just freaking love it!
You're so right.
This is truly a masterpiece.
I think Andre has found his niche
No such thing in art
I dont think his band mates would approved though 😂
This niche will be mainstream, if he come out with more Hindi music
Він її створив
This is not a niche, it's a calling!
As a Pakistani and a HUGE metal fan in general this is probably one of the best things I have ever heard.
Hello , why they are trowing money on them at 3:16 ? i ask here cause your Pakistani
@@martinluc2361 Appreciation for the art, a form of a tip.
Like you are playing good music, here have some money.
Facts 💯 bro
Our religions may be meant to separate us, but metal UNITES!
@@muhammad-brkhia-hashmi-2812 you will never understand why you are wrong.
The man on harmonium is a man on a mission.Loved his belt.
Rahat's father. Farukh Fateh Ali
You can't see it?
I did not know I needed pakistani folk metal in my life until I listened to this song. Voice is epic. Greets from Argentina
Escuchate "Hamd (Louange à Dieu)" de Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (28:49 min), o "Az Hoosne Malihe Khud" de Sabri Brothers. 19:31 min.
Con buenos auriculares, son verdaderos viajes.
The actual genre is called Qwalli
Ey! Otro argento con buen gusto!
Sale escuchar a Andre con asadito de por medio?
@@darcodraconius9140 de una!! Asadito con falafel jaja
In Tokyo 1988 when he sang, the Japanese audience was so overpowered by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan they said this was the "Singing Buddha"
This metal version is really awesome 👌
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India.
SONGFACT #2: she is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE".
They must 've had a devine experience
Can you share the video link ?
Singing Buddha he wouldn't have liked it as he is a Islamist. And extremist one to
That is strange. I just heard this absolute masterpiece few days ago and I was blown by this man's voice. It also remainded me of spanish flamenco singing, but the music itself has some Balkan vibes (chords progressions, for example) . It's just mindblowing that Andre managed to put some Pantera in this melody, and yet it all sounds so natural and like integral version of this song.
The best thing I've heard in many years.
Thanks to mr. Khan, the lady who wrote lyrics all those centuries ago and to you, Andre, for this musical delight.
Music is, obviously, universal language.
And thank you, algorithm,for bringing me here.
it sounds like flamenco because Roma people originate from this exact same region of the Indian subcontinent, it is the same folk tradition
Dropping a comment so that everytime someone likes it, i can come back and listen to this master piece
Stop back by here and treat yourself to another listen my good friend.
Enjoy your weekend with the song ❤
Enjoy your weekend with the song ❤
It's time
✊😎😎
Firstly it is a spiritual hymn written by a great Indian devotee Meera Bai to her lord (Lord Shri Krishna), then it is sung by legendary Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab, that too in the form of a qawwali. And now in the modern age of heavy metal music its remixed version is truly a mesmerizing example of it. Truly music has no boundaries, it is free from any bondage.
brilliancy spoken...blessings
@@miketaulbut7568 very true
Really 😯
@@dhruvtyagi7351 yupp brother
Calling him a singer puts him in the same category as other singers. Pakistanis call him ustaad, which means Master.
Dude playing the harmonium low key comes out of nowhere and unleash a bridge that could shatter glass off the windows!
That sounds Epic.
Haha! so so true!
ustad attah fared, he Always like that if u check full live
@@dreamstate5047 That was epiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic
This should be available on Spotify ❤
Nusrat was a powerhouse, but the other vocalist was unbelievable. Those sustained notes and micro notes, and inflections were divine. I have never heard anything like it before. Blown away.
That's his brother. The whole troupe is family basically.
Nah Nusrat is the man. The second guy comes in so filthy though. My praise to whatever praise they're giving👐
His name is Atta Fareed, just as brilliant as Nusrat Fateh Khan in my opinion.
Seriously man. Mind blowing stuff.
What caste are these guys from?..
Lyrics of a bhajan , sung in Kawali , cover by metal , Music truly knows no bounds . Love and appreciation from India
100 % - true.. MUSIC has no boundaries..
Yai koi Bhajan nahi h chutiye it's a love song or kavali
This is what happens when all the wonderful things comes together insynch outputting a masterpiece effortlessly... Coming directly from soul
Not Kawali. This style of singing is called Thumari
@@navnit99 thumari.. hamari. Kisi ki bhi. Still beautiful lol
I'd very gladly buy an album of you metalizing folk music from around the globe. Please do it, your musical taste and hability are superb.
I had that same thought listening to this.
Seconded
absolutely he should make an album of this sort. I will buy it any time
Me too. Make it happen.
Decent Idea. %100 perc. agreed.
I've just stumbled upon something i didn't even know i needed in my life. As a person coming from a rock background, the mix of the two cultures and types of music take it to a new epic level of excellence. The singing is absolutely superb, the playing likewise, the two together are just magnificent
This shows how often oriental scales are used in metal music. And how close metal is to folk and country music worldwide.
Exactly!! (Except this scale is just natural minor, which is also common in western music)
This makes me wish for an Andre Antunes and Arany Zoltan crossover
Alternatively, it shows us that metal isn’t as unique as many would like to believe.
@@Pit_Lord Right. Metal and other kinds of rock music are mostly based on simple riffs and usually have no melody for vocals (some vocal parts have only one note). And the same can be told about folk music. One simple traditional riff can have an infinite number of lyrics variations. A real song has a melody and meaningful lyrics while sung couplets don't.
Qawwali has always had similarities with rock.
Lyrics of Meera Bai (a Hindu and one of the greatest devotees of lord Krishna) are Sung by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (a Muslim and One Of the greatest Hindi/urdu Singers of all times) and Remixed by Andre Auntunes (a Portuguese Guitarist giving this Bhajan/kawali/song reincarnation) And We All Love this Blend Of Different eras, Cultures.
❤️❤️
yesss ganga jamuni tehzeeb
Just one addition , one of the greatest Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi singers. Actually his Punjabi songs are where he shines the best
@@saifmansoorgiki i agree.....(this is the only Place i agree with Pakistanis 😂)
Do you have any source linking it to Meera Bai. Would love to know. As far as I know, it is a Ghazal written by Tufail Hoshiarpuri since it was included in his book (Soch Mala)
@@syedmahdi82 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanson_Ki_Mala_Pe and Just read The Lyrics man why would Hoshyarpuri Try Become "Shyama" (lord Krishna). You know what I have seen A lot of Oversmart stupidity but you sir you take the cake 😂
Long live Indian and Pakistani Metal! I would buy an entire album of this!
So would I. The singing and guitar are perfectly balanced together and its magical.
U should check out bloodywood if u want indian folk metal..they did release an album this year and its amazing
@@goofy5607 more like rap than folk.
I actually would too
@@goofy5607 I wanted to like them but it just didn't float my boat. Thanks for the recommendation though, I'm always interested in hearing interesting music
Оооо! I love him since 1994, delicate sensibilities and colossal energetic. I'm from Moscow and I'm russian orthodox, this music smashed my heart into pieces. Thank you!!!!!!
Happy Diwali. Never have I heard such an original remix of Nusrat before, this is mind blowing. Nusrat collaborated with many artists and produced Qawwali in pop genres to spread the music and message. He would be so proud of this. Please do more remixes. Love from England.
Sir it would be so nice to read if you give a little more respect to the legend by writing 'Ustad' before his name , or by simply writing 'Nusrat sahab'.
Love from India 🙏💙
i´m blown away. a bit drunk and stoned, but this was certainly not a waste of my time. Shit was real - - dammit
T series also copied most of his qwalis in songs
@@muhammadusama9778 This song was written by Mirabai. It's not copying, They licensed it or interpreted the Legend Nusrat sahabs music.
@@tycoon..3234 sir ja gan mara
your past few videos have taken this format from meme-type material to some incredible works of art. The writing on this one is fantastic!
%100 Agree
me too
X3, and both formats veryyy cool 👍🏻
some memes are the high art too.
absolutely
This guy is a legend with timeless voice. Love from India.
are you really Vivek?
@Emotional Damage bot
4M views as of 2024 is way too underrated. I’ve listened to all kinds of music. This wasn’t music, it was an experience, I’m glad I came across this and I can’t wait to play this with headphones and in my car full blast
Every time you demonstrate you're part of the class of musicians who don't just cover (which is fine don't get me wrong), but you synthesize something entirely incredible while still being seriously complimentary to the source material. Juliaplaysgroove is another who comes to mind, imo.
Agreed. Kiffness too
Ooh havent checked her out in a minute, I just remember her doing bass covers
She does covers yeah but she consistently elevates every track she touches imo. Like I can't listen to Dua Lipa unless it's her version at this point.
That's why I love them. Other than the "Karen" videos, these are a beautifully respectful reinterpretation of interesting music around the world. I have gone on from these videos to look at the regional music of each area....like a personal music appreciation course.
That’s the difference between Andre and, say, Leo Moracchioli. Leo always sounds like he’s he’s just having fun and kidding around (nothing wrong with that, again), but Andre sounds like he takes the stuff he covers very seriously.
This guy is from Pakistan but we Indians loved him like he was our own . Pakistan and India have had issues in past but damn they have good musicians.
I am happy for you discovered him inspite of being a non Hindi speaker . You also did justice to this song .
Afghans too
Beautiful how music and art (love) can transcend everything else
OUTf*ckinSTANDING, MAN!!! Woooooohooo!
hey there, i am from Pakistan. India and Pakistan are neighbors and both people want to live peacefully its just politics and army does not want us to live in harmony, i hope things get better in future
@@wildae. 🤣
Nusrat had one of the most amazing voices ever to be found on this planet... Rest in Peace dear angel of Music!
you are right , He is one of the most amazing voice
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE". Not to even mention Nusrat is one of the very few artists on the planet that could have done true justice to the depth and gist of it as intended by Meera Bai.
That's probably one of the most beautiful metal ballads ever. Can't stop listening... Thanks, Andre!
The slide and distortion of a metal guitar just lends itself so PERFECTLY to the discreet note structure of Indian AND Pakistani folk music. This isn't a meme of a joke. It's a genuine fusion discovery. Thank you for doing it with such respect.
2:33 leaves me speechless. the vocals are out of this world! and the metal arrangement supports it so very well
Atta Fareed is the vocalist
@@Morphis thank you!
@@davogotland Your Welcome. Lots more of Atta Fareed flexing here: th-cam.com/video/0tRf_pa0D-4/w-d-xo.html
He is not human. A human can’t do it. He has super powers
@@bonsaitraveletcetc9340 no doubt!
Please try to cover INTENSE Sufi songs like these over a course of a year .So that I can listen to them for the rest of my life n die peacefully . Because this is EPIC !!!
God bless you ! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Other one that you can cover is Ali Ali.
Sufi Songs?
Oh what historians made us believe about our ownselves. I'm not surprised!
Невообразимо шикарно, гениально , и очень красиво. спасибо всем ! Incredibly chic, ingenious, and very beautiful. thanks everyone!
I am a die hard fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab and this song is one my favs. But this composition is now my forever "get up and fight back" song. So energizing. This is like best of both worlds.
There's so much passion and drive in it, it's quite something
What is the song about?
@@eccehomonohomo So this song was originally written by Mirabai in 16th century. She was a great devotee of Lord Krishna, so much that he became the love of her life and this song is dedicated to him. In this she is saying that "I bead the name of my beloved in garland of my breath" (rough translation)
✌🤝
I've never heard of this singer/song before, I mean I live in Europe.. but since this video came out, I'm regularly coming to hear this masterpiece, even though I don't understand language I can feel great emotion, amazing
Pleasantly surprised to find this used in the Netflix series Crashing Eid
Which episode?
Right
which episode
We need to know
S1, Ep8 climax scene
This guy is single handedly bringing so many cultures together, irrespective of language ! Kudos in that!
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India.
@@jim_from_it3261 Wow. Didn't know that. Thanks for sharing!
We should have never been divided in the first place!
@@stewiepid4385 thanks to Gandhi, jinnah and muslim league. buggers had zero contribution in freedom movement but happily revolted for a separate state !
while the one man who solely brought the freedom Subhash chandra bose was sidelined all through out !!
@@jim_from_it3261 there are so many Languages but My Man Chose Facts 💯
Saw this version in Instagram and came here and I'm literally addicted to this version 💔🫶🏻
Everything you touch becomes a masterpiece. It's like a Midas touch, but an Andre touch instead
It was already a masterpiece though.
A metal touch
Regarding Midas... I oftenly say Phil Collins has the Sadim touch, the Midas touch on the contrary: everything he touches turns into poo.
it's already a masterpiece and Ustad(Master) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is an Evergreen legend🥲
Sanson Ki Mala Pe: Literally- On the rosary of breath) is a bhajan originally sung by Meerabai (c. 1498 - c. 1557 AD), a Rajput princess and a Hindu mystic from Rajasthan in praise of Lord Krishna. The song has been sung by many famous artists, and is one of the most popular songs of legendary vocalist, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and was first played by Khan when he first visited India in 1979.
Thank you for sharing this information with us!
Thank you!
Amazing contextual comment, thanks!
Спасибо. Очень интересная информация
Thank you. I didn't realize he sung Hindu stories. I thought he was all Sufi. Wonderful to know.
This will be remembered as remix of century 🔥🔥
Agree. I have been listening this for 3 hours, going to bed now and start in the morning where I left 😁
🤘🏻🤘🏻
2:35 GOOSEBUMPS🙌🙌
I had no other way to thank this other than support you, I didn't knew i needed a full qawwali sounding metal album till this song came out, been listening to this since it came out and never get tired of!
Same here...blown away wid this
I share the feels
This is legit the exact sound of metal I've been looking for, for a long time. Please do not stop.
Check out Steppendoom, a current project. You might like it..
System of a Down spoiled us with that folksy exotic scale metal. Then they fucked off and left a void
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE". Not to even mention Nusrat is one of the very few artists on the planet that could have done true justice to the depth and gist of it as intended by Meera Bai.
try ensiferum, eluveitie, turisas, fintroll,
@@smiddynshit those bands are great, but they are nordic/Celtic, so they sound very different from this one
You made Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan come alive again ❤️❤️❤️
Rest in peace nusrat fateh ali khan
He was never dead to us for those who had him in our hearts
@@Senator107 respect from kuwait
He was never dead honestly :) ..
Such a magnificent voice - sad that he’s gone
This song would definitely get me into metal.
Never heard these styles coming together before, but listening to this it seems this has existed for centuries
This is something u call Pakistani Sufi or qawali style ustaad Nusrat and his team was so polish in their arts such legendary
@@hasnainyunus1460 no no I know Pakistani music I'm from Punjab (India) myself. NFAK is my favourite artist. Just that I didn't hear him with metal before and it's phenomenal. Didn't think he could be elevated, but this definitely did elevate the experience that NFAK is
Ahh brother you're right he killed it 🙌🏻
Listen to system of a down
Check out Mekall Hassan band (on my profile too), Coke Studio and Junoon.
Atta Fareed deserves some credit here for delivery of the vocal solo and killing it. Great composition, elevates the original to a new level.
yes, love it. It's the most replayed part of this video :)
Yea, it's the best part of the song. Thanks for giving us his name for some credit and recognition 👏
Absolutely. What a performance! I got goose bumps or "Gänsehaut" as we say in Germany. What great artists, all of them!
Thank you for introducing us to him by name. _/\_
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India.
Qawwali music is so perfect for metal. It’s a beautiful form of music to begin with. It’s deeply spiritual makes me so happy to see I’m not the only westerner who appreciates it.
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE". Not to even mention Nusrat is one of the very few artists on the planet that could have done true justice to the depth and gist of it as intended by Meera Bai.
Just realised how good Qawalli is sounding with metal
@@jim_from_it3261 no its not
By far one of the best arrangement, if not the best piece of metal i heard lately. Just can't stop listening to it. Thank you so much for your genius arrangement.
2:35 hits you right in the feelings👌🏽
I learned his name is Atta Fareed, bloody amazing.
True🔥🔥
@@KeremcanBuyuktaskin although he ain't so popular like other Qawwals , in current generation it's Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (nephew of NFAK) , Rahat is there in another video of NFAK that Andre remixed , (Dum Mustt Mustt)
That was way too emotional for me to handle!
@@jespreeth same
I've been on youtube since 2005 and this is the first time I've left a comment.
This is a musical masterpiece, I listened to it the day it was posted and have listened to it every day since. You somehow took a non-western piece of music, based on beautiful 16th century hindu mystic poetry, and made it digestible to ears accustomed to western music, without losing the eastern aspects of it.
My girlfriend is from Pakistan, and obviously speaks Urdu/Hindi/etc, and when I asked her to translate it she tries her best, but says a lot of it can't even be properly expressed in English. But even from the basic translation she's given me it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my life.
I don't see how this can ever be topped, I don't use the term masterpiece lightly, this is perfection, the fact that you were able to so naturally combine these two styles into a beautiful symphony blows me away. I've been a musician my entire life and have listened to nusrat fateh ali khan for a few years now, and knowing the original recordings I could have never imagined it presented this way, and certainly could have never done this myself.
yes its a beautiful piece though it is not hindu mystic origin. it traditional sufi style origin afghani/pakistani islamic turkish origin. rock on piece!
@@sanguine9031 The original poem was by the hindu mystic poet Mirabai, and was about her devotion to lord Krishna, written in the early 1500s if I remember correctly.
But yes the song/music is qawwali and the style is sufi, but the lyrics themselves were originally about Krishna. They were able to take that poem and apply it to Allah instead of Krishna.
@@sanguine9031average Pakistani trying to associate with Turkey when they were Indian once😂😂
U shud leave comments more often, atleast for videos u like as it makes the algorithm to push the right videos and helps the creators as well.
@@Johnny-vr9siyes we are divided by borders , united by music and origin of cultures and their blend ❤
I think that folk music and metal music are linked by high emotionality. that's why the combination of both comes out so natural and beautiful. respect for the author for noticing this potential
Metal is folk from the Netherlands 💜
Or music is a universal language
@@jackimoon8284 What?
Well said.
This is on repeat.... This has to be trending.. You did a tremendously amazing job andre hats off
Honestly we need an album of this stuff.
Yeah bach... ❤
I've been on anti-depressants for a long time, so I don't get emotional too easily. But man, every time I listen to this song I get goosebumps and try hard not to cry, it's like I experience a sudden rush of emotions. Thanks a lot Andre for creating this masterpiece. And of course big respects for ustads Nusret Fateh Ali Khan & Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, may them rest in peace, and to Atta Fareed and all other ustads up on stage with them.
This is qawwali music, praising the Lord. Your reaction is exactly the response this kind of music is made for. Be blessed🙏🏾
Never give up bro, One day soon you Will improve your Life and won't Need antidepressant no more
Not related but its actually sad that this art form has died in the part of the world that created it.
I can relate. I'm not depressed but it's a stressful part of my life, and this song's been my best friend.
If the music changed your mood in a positive direction, then it's an antidepressent with zero side effects. Be well
Petition for an hour long version of this!
A garland made out of bated breaths, how surreal are those lyrics. We thank you Andre for bringing this music over to the next generation who would've never realised the divine poetry.
this should take the world by storm.....man this is pure art...the mashup, the vocals...the solo...pure art man, pure art...
where are you from? just curious
@@ubermensche60 Syrian
It will become biggest hit of all times!
2:33 blew me away. This is a masterpiece, thank you Andre.
EXACTLY!!!!!!! Andre is amazing how he shifts the bass and chords in this section.... mind blown
and he is doing all that while sitting.
You couldn't have done this without understanding the lyrics first. How could you literally uplift and deepen the strength of emotion this qawali originally emits. Not only does it sound augmented, but every note is rightfully inserted and connects, both musically and with its natural spirit. Job well done.
This is the musical sixth sense.
SONGFACT: this song is not written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE". Not to even mention Nusrat is one of the very few artists on the planet that could have done true justice to the depth and gist of it as intended by Meera Bai.
@@jim_from_it3261 Alright so?
The new System of a Down album fucking SLAPS. Their best work yet. (I'm not racist, i know they're Armenian. You can't say this doesn't kind of sound like them)
@@ChintuRai-fk8rr like i said it is a fact, get it now chump?
2:45 to 3:15 i thought curent is flowing in my whole body,,,the goosebumps being crazy ❤❤❤❤
You are not alone bro, Lights up like sun shinning on a Mirror. Congrats For great taste.
⭐️ Andre you have answered my prayers . As a Pakistani who loves both qawwali and metal - you have perfectly remixed my favourite song and I love you eternally for that . THANK YOU
I feel you bro....
absolutely, goosebumps man
wow
This is Andre's most beautiful cover. The source music has depth and a harmonic structure perfectly suited to metal. This is an emotional masterpiece. More like this please.
OMG in 1993 I was a writer on my college newspaper and I interviewed NFAK after he performed a Qawwali concert on campus. What an amazing night. It was basically metal without having to have metal. The most amazing part was when people would get up, run up on stage (in a big fancy theater) and make it rain on the singers! After the show there were thousands of bills lying on the stage. It was the most exciting event I’d ever been to. Andre, every single time you create a video, you add goodness to what was already there. You are the best.
Did you record the interview on video by any chance?
Wise words
@@mariumqadir686 I wish I had! I just took tons of notes and write it up. I kept a physical copy of the paper but after several moves (and 30 years later) I don’t think I know where it is anymore. I should go through my old stuff again to see if I could find it. It truly felt like I was interviewing the likes of Paul McCartney or something. This was also at the height of his collaborations with Peter Gabriel and Real World Records.
This is one of the most incredible things I ever heard, I discovered it recently and been listening to it almost everyday. There are no words that can describe the wonder that you created here. Thank you for making this masterpiece. Cheers!
That is so far beyond epic, I don't have the superlatives to describe it. Sounds incredibly fitting, and proves we should all listen to more Pakistani folk music.
Amazing.
The gentleman on vocals and harmonium from 2:33 seems to be Ustad Atta Fareed. What a voice, good lord. Your guitars atop that section are uplifting to say the least. Thank you for this rendition.
Thank you for his name. I was searching for it.
His part there is amazing!
Thanks for his name, was searching for it
Classical music is also metal but without electricity. LOVE YOU Andre. I don't know if you'll ever realize what a masterpiece you have created. It's very hard for people to swallow that something this good could be done with his voice. Mostly people end up destroying the art Nusrat wants to convey. On the other hand seeing your creativity, it seemed like it was meant to be. From the bottom of my heart ,Thank You.
LOVE FROM INDIA
It is Bhajan, Hindu Devotional songs written by princess Mira Bai ji for Lord Krishna
In Pakistan, we don't call him by his name. We just call him ustaad and it's understood almost by everybody.
Sufi and Qawali musicis not electricity, it's literally food for the soul.
This, without a doubt, is some of the best and arguably most respectful remix work I have ever had the pleasure to listen to and enjoy. Whilst not being a native and not directly understanding the lyrics, there is no doubt here that Andre has managed to modernise a classical piece of music whilst respecting the artistry of the original. He allows Nusrat & his fellow musicians voices to maintain the centre stage, retaining a lot of the original beauty of the piece whilst tastefully adding the modern music influences.
With this tasteful composition work in mind, it retains the raw emotion of the original creation . I only hope that were the original artists were with us, they would appreciate the tasteful work done.
OMG, my Dad (God rest his soul) was from Pakistan. This was incredible and captured the emotion of the song perfectly. The axe in the hands of a righteous man makes a holy sound unto the Lord.
Thats so fucking awesome. Rest in peace to your father.
"The axe in the hands of a righteous man makes a holy sound unto the Lord of the land"
there; now it rhymes
BARS
"Gods love when you kill for them" basically
Well described, Allah rahmet eylesin babanız için.
You’re bringing together the two music genres I love that I thought were two separate ends of a spectrum, AND you are doing it so well. You are a blessing. Thank you Andre ❤
I grew up listening to Irish and American folk music. Later I fell in love with Metal and Hardcore. If you look at the lyrics to a lot of folk songs, they’re quite sad and dark. I’ve always dreamed of hearing those old sad, dark ballads made into metal songs.
Folk metal
desi metal
Man- wherever it happens, metal is to oral tradition as the sword is to the Hammer.
Oral tradition was made before to pass down The Way- and relied on the basic rythmm. Our hearts. It's literally a steady, driving rythm. Perfect for memory, dance, and unifying a group.
Foundational Metal and rock drumming follows the same principals- building rythmms and delivering on the heart steady downbeat. Headbanging is unavoidable for a reason.
Same. And it's such a beautiful medley, one could never have imagined.
Sanson Ki Mala Pe (literally: On the rosary of breath) is one of the most popular songs written by Meera Bai, a 16th-century mystic poet. The verses, Sanson Ki Mala Pe Simru Main, Pi Ka Naam expresses her dedication towards Krishna. The major characteristic of her poetry is the complete submission to the deity. This bhajan is written by Meera Bai in the love of her beloved one lord Krishna. Meera Bai was a devout follower of Lord Krishna. Here pi is a word of Hindi literature that means for loving one or lover as Meerabai loved Krishna as her "Priyatam". The word pi describes Krishna in this bhajan.
In Modern times, it was popularised by the various artists as well as by legendary vocalist, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. It was first played by Khan during his first visit to India in 1979 when Raj Kapoor invited him at the wedding of his son Rishi Kapoor. The song remains popular in most Qawwali concerts, Music Reality Shows and devotional gatherings.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanson_Ki_Mala_Pe
wow thank you for that
Thanks for the info!
As said by Khan sahab ...
"HAR" ishwar ko b khte hn allah ko b khte h ...apne pyar ko b khte hn ...same goes for Pi ...for Meera bai (the great) it was for Krishna for others it is for other things .... different persons different thoughts... different perceptions...and everyone is right
Thanks
@@ap_alex_ap indeed
I still remember listening to this on loop for a week when I first discovered this. And later came to appreciate other creations as well.
Andre doesn’t just cover songs he artistically transforms them into something familiar but entirely new. He’s like the Andy Warhol of metal.
That’s dope
except andre has talent whereas warhol doesnt
Really, all good until the last line. Warhol is more like a video reaction youtuber. He literally has a video reaction while eating a burger
Warhol was a cheap, insipid coke head. Don't do my man Andre like that. Andre is an absolute genius. His arrangements and metal renditions of folk music is just superhuman.
This is an outstanding way to pay homage to legends who have passed on while reintroducing them to a whole new generation! Brilliant work!
Yea no kidding, i went on a info hunt to find all about the song and the singer yesterday. Any other songs by him that you would reccomend in a similar vein?
and a whole new continent or two... :o Amazing
@@DaDa-kf4vp Check out these two
1) O Re Piya - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's nephew) [th-cam.com/video/5awZ9sOTA54/w-d-xo.html]
2) Mora Saiyaan - Shafqat Amanat Ali [th-cam.com/video/PQm7-m0vqNk/w-d-xo.html]
Just incredible! Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is a goldmine. This arrangement is fantastic. Sufi, jazz. metal and folk music sound very different but are based on similar playful melodies and honest expressions of emotion - they work really well together! Sufi and rock/metal go especially well with each other!
Oh my god this made my day! WONDERFUL!!! Would love to see this version feature in a movie
I can’t stop listening to this. It’s so good. We all. All of us. We are family. The human family.
Hugs!
Love for you brother. What do you mean by human family ? Just want to know your thoughts. Please reply bro
@@AmarmeetMann without going into a lot of details; if possible type in a search engine, “human genome project and race”. If you read it you will see why we are already family.
@@AmarmeetMann look up 'mitochondrial Eve', we all share the same ancestor
Divided by boundaries, united by music & metal 🇮🇳🤝🇵🇰
United by Khan Saab(The Angel of Music)
are we divided? can we divide? are we allowed? we are allowed to try, precisely because we arent. everything is whole where it Is.
❤❤❤ Make songs, not war ❤❤❤
Anything American will divide by default .
Mosiqi wale kanjar aur khusron ko Endia le jaaoo.
A musical rendition like this heals people. You're saving lives out here, Andre.
True. Bringing cultures and people together. Love it
They used this track in "Crashing Eid" series on netflix!
Whoa
Какие же божественные голоса и вдохновляющая мелодия.. Спасибо тебе, Человек..
Soglasen s toboy, bro! 😎🤜🤛😎
Жалко что в ВК не залили трек
@@kabalxook7718 Я залил, скинуть?
@@kabalxook7718 есть там. я нашёл
@@nejtrinoclubbers2125 спасибо!! благодаря тебе наверное у меня он теперь есть))
2:33, Wow. Never felt something like that before. Watching and crying in a loop. Hats off man. 🔥🔥
Spot on. It's like an electric guitar with good sustain, and perfect use of whammy.
He wins this video, by a mile.
Guitar solo with using only vocals
It's hijaz or nahawand *scale "maqam in arabic"* middle eastern scales that are really sad and melodic that is the most used scale for egyptian songs especially old ones and in quran too‚ you can hear more of it in egyptian singers but that's gonna be in Arabic something like um kulthum.. and in english there is tamino
Fire hai bhai 🔥🔥
Being a metal head and nusrat's fan at the same time, this is something that I heard never before. Love form India ♥️♥️
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Ohhh it reached 5,1 millions. 👏👏👏 I remember the first day you posted it. Happy to see that many people see the beauty in this masterpiece.
Can't keep myself from listening again and again. Props to the dude playing the filing cabinet drawer. Amazing vocal solo.
I'm dying over the fact that you called it a filing cabinet drawer 😂 It's called a harmonium if you were curious.
'Filing cabinet Drawer' makes me chuckle everytime... No matter how many times I read it.
This is another example of how different people are. Harmonium is a familiar instrument for any Indian/Pakistani, but not so much to other cultures.
bruh what 😂😂😂
Lol.
And that’s Rahat Fateh Ali Khan , a great singer in his own right too :)
Nice comparison though.
You do such an amazing job of hilighting their vocal style. This sounds so epic 🤘
This song has a deep-rooted history, it was initially written by Mirabai in devotion to lord Krishna, and when sung by Nusrat Saab it united 2 nations and 2 religions in a beautiful way, now thanks to you, the number is 3.
No it wasn't, there is no proof of it being written by Meera. The used language doesn't even matches with Meera's works which are mostly in Brij Bhasha.
@@craftyunicorn4291 who said Meera Bai's work was in Braj bhasha? Mind you she was a Rajputni , she could also speak khadi boli and meera bai was more like a wanderer so was well versed in Khadi boli , bundeli , Braj Bhasha , Hindustani .
Edit :- There's no prominent work of her in Urdu though.
@@craftyunicorn4291regardless of this being a work of Meera, the lyrics clearly show that the slng was written for Lord Ram/Krishna which makes the comment half correct atleast
@@craftyunicorn4291 there's direct reference to Shyam and Sindoor.. So it clearly has Hindu origins... Just pointing it out if you were trying to discredit it.
@@whentheimposterissus8376 there was no urdu back then. Hindustani developed from khadi boli and that was politically divided into Hindi and Urdu.
One of the best things I have heard recently
Man, this is completely mind blowing. I could hear versions of it for hours. It is like a new generation SOAD...
How? How is this so good? I don't speak or can properly recognize any languages from South-Asia, I am a Latino living in Norway, like this is so foreign to me but so good I have a hard time comprehending why it is so outstanding.
I just love how you use your instruments! Never used instruments to overshadow the original work, only to amplify what was already there. Truly masterful work!
This one is your best so far and I have downloaded a few of your mixes for TH-cam Music to have on loop.
Great job making this music, words fall short from my feelings on your work. Take care! 👋
Pakistan is south asia, not middle east.... middle east is in west asia
@@denizpamir thank you I will correct it
@@denizpamir the Song is a Meerabai Bhajan dedicated to Lord Krishna sung in Qawali style by Shahenshah e Qawaali Nusrat Saab...It's our Collective Heritage
@@TrendingTigerBerserk it really is our collective heritage, very well stated brother
i guess that is how music is so fundamental to humanity
Man You don’t know what you have created ❤❤❤
This is like hearing metal for the first time again.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
O algoritmo do youtube me lembra desse vídeo uma vez a cada dois meses, eu entro e escuto em loop algumas vezes. Que obra prima!
Absolutely incredible. There are hundreds of hours recorded music by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. You could literally create an entire album with your talent. I’d pay for that, 100%. Keep up the great work.
FUNFACT: this song is NOT written by the singer himself. This is actually a hindu devotional poetry written by Meera Bai, 16th century poet in India. She is known to be the epitome of devotion to the supreme lord. Being an ardent Krishna devotee this "Bhajan" aptly conveys her love for the "Krishna-ALL ATTRACTIVE".
También pagaría pot un disco completo con este cantante
Andre could make a tremendous album. I'd buy it too. I know it would be awesome.
@@jim_from_it3261
I came expecting a funny meme. . .but I stayed with tears falling and in awe. That was beautiful music, despite I don't speak or understand the language...however that saying where "the power of music can unite us all" really does happen. This is one of those moments
Boy u need to understand the lyrics..
@@gauravjaina965 spiritually BASED
Yeah it is made such a way. This is the poem wrote by a women named MeraBai for her god(bhagwaan) Krishna. MeeraBai is said to be the greatest devotee of ShreeKrishna(Our God).
@@Shiva-zj6odMeera Bai scholar this song cannot be attributed to Mirabai as it is in Modern Hindi, an Indo-Aryan language that evolved from Sanskrit and underwent standardization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mirabai lived in the 16th century and primarily composed her bhajans in Rajasthani. The form of Hindi used in "Sanson Ki Mala Pe" did not even exist at that time. Additionally, the song's terminology and literary style do not match with Mirabai's other bhajans. To get an idea of what Meera bhajans sounded like, one can listen to albums like "Chala Wahi Des: Lata Sings Meera Bhajans" by Lata Mangeshkar and "Meera Bhajans - M.S. Subbulakshmi" by M.S. Subbulakshmi. The attribution of "Sanson Ki Mala Pe" to Mirabai is merely a rumor being spread by Hindu priests who sing this song in temples and are reluctant to acknowledge that it was written by a Muslim poet. The song was originally penned by Tufail Hoshiarpuri, who was also a devotee of Lord Krishna, and his major writings were devoted to Lord Krishna as well. The literary style and terminology used in "Sanson Ki Mala Pe" are similar to his other writings in Hindi. The book "Soch Mala" by Tufail Hoshiapuri
Meera Bai hadn't just written this masterpiece but also lived with her whole life🛐❤️
even thought i am not a religious person but this song hits hard and devotion of meera bai was out of the world
Meera didn't wrote it, there's no material proof of that, just mere claims, the word "pi" is used since always for Sufi Pirs, even the language is different from what Merra would have composed.
@@craftyunicorn4291 "Sanso Ki Mala Pe Simroo Ma Shiv Ka Naam" is a devotional song that carries elements of both Bhakti and Sufi traditions. The song's spiritual essence and devotional nature make it popular among people of different religious and cultural backgrounds.
The song beautifully weaves together elements of devotion to Lord Shiva with a Sufi touch, making it a unique and cherished piece in the realm of Indian music. Such songs that blend the essence of different spiritual traditions are a reflection of the rich cultural diversity and syncretism that exists in India.
The song "Sanso Ki Mala Pe Simroo Ma Shiv Ka Naam" is a devotional song with roots in Indian spirituality and Bhakti tradition. The song is not attributed to a specific historical figure like Meera Bai.
The origin of this song's lyrics is uncertain, as it is a part of the rich oral tradition in India, where devotional songs and hymns have been passed down through generations. It is likely that the lyrics have been composed and modified by various poets and devotees over time, making it difficult to pinpoint a single author.
As mentioned earlier, the song gained popularity in the 1990s when it was featured in the Bollywood film "Koyla." However, the actual origins and authorship of the song remain unknown due to its traditional nature.
In such cases, these devotional songs are considered part of the cultural heritage and are cherished for their spiritual significance rather than being attributed to a specific individual.
It's written by tufail hoshyarpuri, a Pakistani poet.
@@craftyunicorn4291 it is in same school of bhajans that Mira Bai sang, but yeah not clear who wrote this song , wiki says Tufail Hoshyiarpuri wrote this but unclear
This metal mix turned this legendary song to godly🤘
Remind me to come here again.
You should rewatch now
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