Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme : A tribute to Simon and Garfunkel by Ananth Menon and Vedanth Bharadwaj 8th and 9th December 2018, at Jagriti Theatre, Bangalore Buy tickets here - https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/parsley-sage-rosemary-and-thyme/ET00088260?fbclid=IwAR2bel-b0a3NmniFiUXoLCYmeO5cGpRoZywZKMuc7fYtYM9bUd1g1Up1aXw Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were childhood friends who learned to harmonize with each other and went on to become one of America’s favourite musical acts of the 60s, and their songs remain popular to this day. They also released a single called Hey Schoolgirl under the name Tom and Jerry which saw a modicum of success, but after the poor reception of their debut Simon and Garfunkel album Wednesday Morning 3 am, the duo disbanded, only to reunite year later when a remix of the track The Sound of Silence achieved chart success. Plagued by personal issues and artistic differences, the duo finally parted ways four albums later in 1970, with 10 Grammy Awards to their credit. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990. Ananth Menon is a guitarist and singer from Bangalore. He was part of the popular rock band Galeej Gurus and currently performs in the acoustic trio By2 Blues. Vedanth Bharadwaj is a singer, songwriter, and music producer from Chennai. He runs a recording studio there called SaMa Studios. The two first met in boarding school, and shared a mutual interest in the harmonies and guitar, and consequently also shared a common obsession with Simon and Garfunkel’s work. They reunite again 20 years later to reprise their S&G repertoire. Their set will comprise of some chart topping favourites and some lesser known tracks that were released by the legendary duo. Lyrics - Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus Lord, at Thy birth Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

Vedanth Bharadwaj

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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme: A tribute to Simon and Garfunkel by Ananth Menon and Vedanth Bharadwaj December 8th and 9th at Jagriti Theatre, Bangalore Buy tickets here - https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/parsley-sage-rosemary-and-thyme/ET00088260?fbclid=IwAR2bel-b0a3NmniFiUXoLCYmeO5cGpRoZywZKMuc7fYtYM9bUd1g1Up1aXw Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were childhood friends who learned to harmonize with each other and went on to become one of America’s favourite musical acts of the 60s, and their songs remain popular to this day. They also released a single called Hey Schoolgirl under the name Tom and Jerry which saw a modicum of success, but after the poor reception of their debut Simon and Garfunkel album Wednesday Morning 3 am, the duo disbanded, only to reunite year later when a remix of the track The Sound of Silence achieved chart success. Plagued by personal issues and artistic differences, the duo finally parted ways four albums later in 1970, with 10 Grammy Awards to their credit. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990. Ananth Menon is a guitarist and singer from Bangalore. He was part of the popular rock band Galeej Gurus and currently performs in the acoustic trio By2 Blues. Vedanth Bharadwaj is a singer, songwriter, and music producer from Chennai. He runs a recording studio there called SaMa Studios. The two first met in boarding school, and shared a mutual interest in the harmonies and guitar, and consequently also shared a common obsession with Simon and Garfunkel’s work. They reunite again 20 years later to reprise their S&G repertoire. Their set will comprise of some chart topping favourites and some lesser known tracks that were released by the legendary duo. Lyrics - Are you going to Scarborough Fair Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Remember me to one who lives there She once was a true love of mine Tell her to make me a cambric shirt Parsley sage rosemary and thyme Without no seams nor needle work Then she’ll be a true love of mine Tell her to find me an acre of land Parsley sage rosemary and thyme Between the salt water and the sea strands Then she’ll be a true love of mine Tell her to reap it with a sickle of leather Parsley sage rosemary and thyme And gather it all in a bunch of heather Then she’ll be a true love of mine Are you going to Scarborough Fair Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Remember me to one who lives there She once was a true love of mine

Scarborough Fair by Ananth Menon and Vedanth Bharadwaj (S&G cover)

On 27th November 2018 Ashwini Pratap Pawar and Vedanth Bharadwaj had a private dance and music recital in a theatre for the performing arts in Kaavadi, near Auroville. This theatre is named "Salangai" which means ghungroos or anklets in Tamil. Vedanth sang soulful Kabir songs which left the audience inspired and moved. Ashwini danced a repertoire of rhythmic Bharatanatyam compositions, adding joy to the delightful evening. That very morning, Ashwini and Vedanth, decided to collaborate in spontaneity. Sharing with all of you a small video clip of their collaboration to a song by Kabir, "Naiharva humka na bhaave" sung in a tune made popular by the legendary Pt. Kumar Gandharva. Filmed on the iPhone by Kaarthikeyan Kirubhakaran. Lyrics and meaning - नैहरवा हम का न भावे Naiharva humka na bhaave I have no joy in my parents' home anymore My old home, my girlhood home... साई कि नगरी परम अति सुन्दर, Saaee ki nagari param ati sundar The beloved's city is of breathtaking beauty जहाँ कोई जाए ना आवे Jahan koi jaaye na aaye Where no one enters, nor leaves चाँद सुरज जहाँ, पवन न पानी, Chaand suraj jahaan, pavan na paani No sun, no moon, no wind, no water कौ संदेस पहुँचावै ko sandes pahunchaave Who can take my message there? दरद यह साई को सुनावै Darad yah saaee ko sunaave Who will tell him of my pain आगे चालौ पंथ नहीं सूझे, Aage chalo panth nahi soojhe I can't find the way ahead पीछे दोष लगावै Peeche dosh lagaave To return to old ways would be folly केहि बिधि ससुरे जाऊँ मोरी सजनी, Kehi bidhi sasure jaaun mori sajni How can I reach the beloved's house, oh friend? बिरहा जोर जरावे biraha jor jaraave The fever of longing burns me विषै रस नाच नचावे Vishay ras naach nachaave Sensual delights make me dance to their tune बिन सतगुरु आपनों नहिं कोई, Bin satguru aapno nahi koi Who can you call your own except the true Guru जो यह राह बतावे Jo yeh raah bataave Who else can show the way? कहत कबीर सुनो भाई साधो, Kahat Kabira suno bhaai saadho Kabir says, listen seekers सपने में प्रीतम आवे Supane na pritam aave The beloved doesn't come in a dream तपन यह जिया की बुझावे Tapan yeh jiya ki bujhaave To douse the heart's flames www.vedanth.in www.kaavadiproductions.com www.hisfathersvoice.film

Naiharva by Ashwini Pratap Pawar and Vedanth Bharadwaj

These two songs were put together by my very talented friend Akhila Ramnarayan. We performed it together at the Hindu Lit Fest in Chennai. Here are the lyrics and meaning - Maithreem Bhajatha by Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Maithreem Bhajatha Akila Hrith Jeththreem Atmavat Eva Paraan api pashyata Yuddham Tyajata Spardhaam Tyajata Tyajata Pareshwa akrama aakramanam Jananee Prthivee Kaamadughaastey JanakO Deva: Sakala Dayaalu: Daamyata Datta Dayathvam Janathaa: Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam - to Cultivate Friendship and Humility, which will conquer the Hearts of Everyone. - Look upon others similar to yourself. - Renounce War - forsake Competition - Give up Aggression don't be aggressive - Mother Earth yields all that we desire, she gives that all the things we desire - There is only one father in common,god he is Our Father, most compassionate of one and all - practice Restraint - So, Donate your wealth to others - So, Be Kind to others - Oh People of the World - May All People of this World be Happy and Prosperous. Imagine by John Lennon Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people living for today Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people living life in peace, you You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope some day you'll join us And the world will be as one Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope some day you'll join us And the world will be as one

Imagine + Maithreem - Mashup!

It's been ten years since I produced and released my first album, Mati Kahe. http://www.vedanth.in/mati-kahe---the-album.html This album is very close to me. It was the first building block towards where my music has led me to. We sang this song during the morning assemblies at my school Rishi Valley. It always brings back many fond memories. This song is written by Purandaradasa, where he says, "fill your pot (body) with the qualities of Govinda, the rasaa of Rama, and finally offer it to Krishna..." The full meaning is at - http://www.vedanth.in/tarakka-bindige.html This video was taken at Aqua Outback, Thoothukudi. It's one of the most beautiful, untouched places on earth. If you are looking for a quiet and eco friendly holiday, this is definitely a destination to consider. https://www.facebook.com/aquaoutback/ This is an out and out Indie Production! Enjoy! Celebrating ten years of Mati Kahe!

Tarakka Bindige by Vedanth Bharadwaj

Aravind Bhargav - Mandolin Vedanth Bharadwaj - Voice and Banjo Aravind Bhargav is a very talented and much sought after Mandolin player from Chennai. He learnt under the tutelege of Mandolin Sri U.Shrinivas and is taking the tradition of the Mandolin in Carnatic music forward. Vedanth Bharadwaj, an independent musician, is a singer-guitarist-composer from Chennai and specialises in singing songs of the mystic saint poets while accompanying himself on the guitar and banjo. He has learnt classical music under several Gurus and currently under the tutelege of Sri Ramamoorthy Rao. This was recorded at Vedanth's studio Sa.Ma in Chennai and video edited by Aravind. https://www.facebook.com/aravind.bhargav https://www.facebook.com/VedanthBharadwaj/ The similarity between the two songs really caught our attention and inspired us to record this. "I am in you, why look elsewhere?", say both Kabir and Thyagaraja in their own ways through these compositions. Do listen. We welcome feedback from listeners. The compostions - Maarubalka (Thyagaraja, Raag Sriranjani, Adi Thaalam) mArubalka kunna vEmirA mA manOramaNa jAracOra bhajana jEsitinA sAkEta sadana dUra bhAramandu nA hrdayAravinda mandu nelakonna dAri nerigi santasilli naTTi tyAgarAjanuta Meaning - Why do you remain without responding [to me]? O Delighter of Lakshmi's mind! Did I extol adulterers and thieves? O Dweller of Ayodhya! O Lord praised by this Thyagaraja who is exulting having understood the method in which You are abiding (at once) everywhere – in far away places as also in the lotus of my heart! (OR) O Lord abiding (at once) everywhere – in far away places as also in the lotus of my heart - praised by this Thyagaraja who is exulting having understood the right path! And Moko Kahaan (Kabir) set to tune by Vedanth Bharadwaj Moko Kahaan Dhundhere Bande Mein To Tere Paas Mein Na Teerath Mein, Na Moorat Mein Na Ekaant Niwaas Mein Na Mandir Mein, Na Masjid Mein Na Kaabe Kailaas Mein Na Mein Jap Mein, Na Mein Tap Mein Na Mein Barat Upaas Mein Na Mein Kiriya Karm Mein Rehtaa Nahin Jog Sanyaas Mein Nahin Praan Mein Nahin Pind Mein Na Brahmaand Akaas Mein Na Mein Prakuti Prawaar Gufaa Mein Nahin Swaason Ki Swaas Mein Khoji Hoye Turat Mil Jaaoon Ik Pal Ki Talaas Mein Kahat Kabir Suno Bhaai Saadho Mein To Hun Viswaas Mein Meaning - Where do you search me? I am with you Not in pilgrimage, nor in icons, Neither in solitudes Not in temples, nor in mosques Neither in Kaba nor in Kailash I am with you o man, I am with you Not in prayers, nor in meditation, Neither in fasting Not in yogic exercises, Neither in renunciation Neither in the vital force nor in the body, Not even in the ethereal space Neither in the womb of Nature, Not in the breath of the breath Seek earnestly and discover, In but a moment of search Says Kabir, Listen with care, Where your faith is, I am there.

Kabir - Thyagaraja by Man-Jo - Aravind Bhargav and Vedanth Bharadwaj

Hirna, written by Kabir, set to tune by Pandit Kumar Gandharva. In this song, Kabir says one must control one’s senses and desires by surrendering oneself at the Guru’s feet. Here is the original, a masterpiece by Pt Kumar Gandharva - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTN4k_w5ZBQ Lyrics, meaning and interpretation on this wonderful website http://www.boloji.com/index.cfm?md=Content&sd=MysticSongsDetails&MysticSongID=19 Thousand apologies for mispronunciations in a couple of places. It should have been bikaave, not bikhaave. Ten thousand apologies for changing the lyrics in one place. It should have been “teeje ban pag nahi dharna…” Sorry sorry sorry… Will never happen again. This song was recorded near Boat Rock in Rishi Valley School. Mihir Inamdar and I had climbed up after, maybe, ten years and lost our way up many times. The wind was crazy! And taking my guitar along was not a very intelligent idea. I don’t recommend it to people. It was like a sail and felt like I’d get blown away by the wind. Since we were up and reached this beautiful rock, just below Boat Rock, which we called "#rock" (haha!), we had just enough time to record one song, as we had to get down before sunset. Hirna it was, as I was singing it, in my head, all the way up! The first take lasted only thirty seconds as my guitar case and recorder got blown away by the wind and crashed on my face…! Had to pin down the guitar case with my legs and protect my recorder from the wind, with another small rock. What an experience!

Hirna by Vedanth Bharadwaj

This is one of my most favourite songs written by Dylan. I had bought a Yamaha Guitalele (its not a made up name, its actually called that) from Bajaao and when I started playing it, automatically started playing this song. Shot, recorded, edited and mixed by my Father-in-law Suneet Bhalla. We shot the video using an iPadMini2 and an iPhone5. Connected a Zoom IQ5 to the iPad, which recorded the audio. The video was edited using FCP X, and audio, Logic Pro X. We recorded this in my daughter Ameya's room, with some of her dolls as my audience. By the way, I messed up one line in the song. In the second stanza, "it ain't no use turnin' on your light babe, the light I never know-ed. It ain't no use turnin' on your light babe, am on the dark side of the road..." Instead of "am on the dark side of the road" I sang "I can't hear you anymore". Oops. Sorry Bob. It was an impromptu recording, so we just left it that way. I don't think you would mind that. Guitalele is a cross between a guitar and an ukulele, if in case anyone was wondering... Its basically a guitar from the 5th fret, so it gives a tuning of ADGCEA. Enjoy! :)

Don't think twice its alright (Bob Dylan cover) by Vedanth Bharadwaj

I saw this Banjo player who was playing on the road, near Besant Nagar Beach two years back and he was awesome! Got him to play at my wedding. And have been trying to help him out whenever possible. He stays in the Chintadripet slums and comes from a family of musicians. Very very economically challenged. Has no bad habits whatsoever. Today, out of complete impulse I bought him a new battery amplifier. And he inaugurated it today Besant Nagar Beach near Cozees. At 7pm. There is an Ibaco Icecream Parlour. He sits next to that and plays every Friday Saturday and Sunday usually. Do support him by going there and listening to his music. Also do help him by getting him to play at homes, concerts, parties, weddings, recordings, etc. Thank you. Sorry about the low light video.

Banjo player on Besant Nagar Beach - Street musician - 2013-03-24 19.34.00

Vitthala These are two Abhangas written by Sant Namdev The first one, Jiva Praani ek, set to tune by my Guru Sri Ramamoorthy Rao and the second, Tirtha Vitthala, by his Guru, the legendary Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Performed by Vedanth Bharadwaj and Bindhumalini live at Counter Culture, Bangalore Lyrics - jiva praani ek vitthalaache naava aisi amhi vhaava raat liya paanduranga aavade pandari aavade chandrabhaaga yeti yamuna ganga raat liya paanduranga aavade padmatirtha aavade garudapaara raahuli maaher paanduranga naamha manhe mhaaza vitthala rakkumaayi aanika paashi naahi chithamaaza paanduranga deva vitthala deva puja vittala tirtha vitthala kshetra vitthala maataa vitthala pitaa vitthala bandhu vitthala gotra vitthala guru vitthala gurudevata vitthala nidhaana vitthala nirantara vitthala naamha manhe maaza vitthala saampadala mhanoni kali kaala paada naahi Translation - The body and the soul is vitthala's boat, I think like that, and of Him day and night I like Pandari, I like Chandrabhaaga I like Ganga and Yamuna too I like the river Padma and Garudapaara Vitthala came to me, I saw him Namdev says, i am thinking of Vitthala and Rakkumaayi, I have no bondages with this world, I am one with Paanduranga God is Vitthala, His puja is Vitthala, The pilgrimage is Vitthala, the field is Vitthala Mother is Vitthala, Father is Vitthala, Friends are Vitthala, Family is Vitthala Guru is Vitthala, the Bigger thought is Vitthala Vitthala comes very slowly, but once he comes he stays Namdev said, i saw vitthala And he said, dont waste time in this Kaliyuga doing anything else other than chanting my name www.vedanth.in www.sunosuno.in http://www.oklisten.com/album/maati_kahe http://www.oklisten.com/album/suno_bhai_1

Vitthala - Vedanth Bharadwaj and Bindhumalini

Ud jaayega hans akela Written by Sant Kabir Set to tune by Pt Kumar Gandharva Performed by Vedanth Bharadwaj - Guitar and voice Lakhon Das Baul - Do tara ud jaayega hans akela, jag darshan ka mela jaise paat gire taruvar se, milna bahut duhela na jaanu kidhar girega, lagya pavan ka rela jab hove umar poori, jab chootega hukum huzoori jam ke doot bade mazboot, jam se padaa jhamela daas kabir har ke gun gaave, vaahar ko paar na paave guru ki karni guru jaayega, chele ki karni chela it will fly away alone, the swan what a sight - the carnival of this world! when a leaf falls from a tree, its hard for them to meet again who knows where it will land, when it's hit by a gust of wind? when your time is up, the order comes down from above death's mighty messengers arrive. You have to tangle with death kabir sings the qualities of god whose boundaries can't be found the guru moves on according to his actions, the disciple according to his www.vedanth.in www.sunosuno.in Please support us by buying our albums Mati Kahe and Suno Bhai from www.flipkart.com Thank you!

Ud jaayega hansa akela by Vedanth Bharadwaj and Lakhon Das Baul

Bhajo re bhaiyya written by Sant Kabir Performed by Ananth Menon - lead guitar Vedanth Bharadwaj - guitar and vocal Live at Fireflies Festival bhajo re bhaiya raam govind hari jap tap saadhan kacchu nahi laagat karchat nahi ghatari santat sampat sukh ke kaaran jaa so bhool pari raam naam ko sumiran kar le sir pe maut khadi kahat kabira raam na jaa mukh taa mukh dhool pari sing o brother raam govind hari it needs no chanting, no penance, no practice it doesn't even cost you anything wealth and progeny are only for happiness it makes one forget remember the name of raam don't wait for your death kabir says, the tongue that doesn't know raam is a tongue full of dust www.vedanth.in www.sunosuno.in Please support us by buying our albums Mati Kahe and Suno Bhai from www.flipkart.com Thank you!

Bhajo re bhaiyya video audio mix

Maanushya Morile - by Lakshman Das Baul Guitar by Vedanth Bharadwaj Recorded at the Kabir Fest Mumbai 2013 The song talks about how man has thoughts, feelings, happiness, pain only till his soul is in his body. But once the soul leaves, there is no such thought or feelings.

Maanushya Morile by Lakshman Das Baul live at Kitaab Khaana Mumbai

Naiharva written by Sant Kabir Set to tune by Pt Kumar Gandharva Performed by Vedanth Bharadwaj live at the Fireflies Festival Bangalore Naiharva hum ka na bhave Sai ki nagari param ati sundar jahan koi jaye na aave chand suraj jahan pavan na paani, ko sandes pahunchave dard yahi sai ko sunave Aage chalo pantha nahi sujhe, peeche dosha lagave kehi bidhi sasure jaun mori sajani, biraha jor jarave vishaya ras naach nachave bin satguru apno nahi koi jo yeh rah batave kahat kabira suno bhai sadho supne na peetham avai tapan yah jeeya ki bhujave I don't feel right in my parents' place My lord has a city of perfect beauty where no one comes or goes, there's no moon or sun, no water or wind. Who will carry this message? Who will tell the lord of my pain? I can't see the path ahead, and going back would be a shame. Oh beloved, how do I reach my in-laws' house? Separation burns fiercely. The juice of sensuality keeps me dancing. Without a true guru no one is ours, no one can show the way. Kabir says, listen friends, seekers, even in my dream my love won't come to put out these flames. Translated by Linda Hess Please buy our albums Mati Kahe - http://www.flipkart.com/mati-kahe/p/itmd9ndfnkzrctgr?pid=AVMD9NDECEBA4AHQ&ref=2bd8279c-0700-410d-a4bf-d86d4089608d&srno=m_3_1&otracker=from-search&query=mati%20kahe and Suno Bhai - http://www.flipkart.com/suno-bhai/p/itmdbc2jttm9w5tg?pid=AVMDBC2JJDHU3NGG&icmpid=reco_pp_same_av_media_av_media_1 Thank you! :)

Naiharva by Vedanth Bharadwaj live at Fireflies Bangalore

Concert with Bindhumalini honoring and rememberinr MS Subbulakshmi at Madurai, India. Akhilandeshwari - a song describing Goddess Akhilandeshwari written by the great Carnatic composer Muthuswami Dikshitar. Lyrics - akhilANDEshvari rakSamAm Agama sampradAya nipuNE shrI nikhila lOka nityAtmikE vimalE nirmalE shyAmaLE sakala kalE lambOdara guruguha pUjitE lambAlakOdbhAsitEhasitE vAgdEvatArAdhitE varadE varashailarAjanutE shAradE jambhAri sambhAvitE janArddananutE jujAvanti rAganutE jallI maddaLa jhar jhara vAdya nAdamuditE jHnAnapradE Hope you enjoyed listening. Thank you. DISCLAIMER: All photos, stills, clips and music are copyrighted to their respective owners. No infringement intended. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This video was not intended for any personal gain, only for entertainment purposes. All comments by others are their own and we do not take responsibility for their actions.

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