Piya Basanti [Import]

1. Piya Basanti

2. Surmayi Aankhen

3. Koi Pyar Se

4. Shaam Dhale

5. Chale Re

6. Sawan Rut Aayi

7. Dhee More

8. Rangeelo Rut

Piya Basanti,Ustad Sultan Khan & Chitra,Sony Int'l,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

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Piya Basanti
Ustaad Sultan Khan / Chitra
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000K9KWFO

Tracks:

Piya Basanti
Surmayi Aankhen
Koi Pyaar Se
Shaam Dhale
Chale Re
Sawan Rut Aayi
Dhee More
Rangeelo Rut

Album Description

Sultan Khan's voice is reedy and totally unlike the voices we normally hear in films. Chithra is a five-time national award winning playback singer from the south. The pick of the album is the title track 'Piya Basanti'. 'Koi pyaar se' and 'Dhee more' use a subdued jazz backdrop and Sultan Khan's improvisation makes for eminently listenable fusion. 'Dhee more' features some very interesting saxaphone-sarangi fusion which goes well with the song. 'Chale re' is full of rustic flavour and is Chitra's show all the way. 'Rangeelo rut' is the only other fast number and proves to be enjoyable listening. A veena, flute, santoor and sitar ensemble open the track Sawan rut aayee, based on the Hindustani equivalent of the Karnatak raga Hamsanaadham. This is a composition with classical overtones and the lead singers do full justice.

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Waah Ustad!
A Soulful Indian Folk Album

Piya Basanti
Ustad Sultan Khan & Chitra
Manufacturer: Sbme Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005YCAY
Release Date: 2000-11-28

Tracks:

Piya Basanti
Surmayi Aankhen
Koi Pyar Se
Shaam Dhale
Chale Re
Sawan Rut Aayi
Dhee More
Rangeelo Rut

Customer Reviews:

Waah Ustad!.......2005-06-25

I had approached this album sceptically thinking it would be one of those one hit wonders kind of album. I am happy to say that I couldn't have been farther from the truth.
The songs range from romantic (Piya Basanti) to pensive (Dhee More) to deliriously happy (Rangeelo Rut and Sawan Rut Aayo).

This album brings out Ustad Sultan Khan's voice in its full glory. It is very unique in its slightly nasal intonation which struck me as very unique at first but added to the distinct richness of his voice later. I wish he had started singing earlier. The sarangi (so called, because it can supposedly imitate any human voice)...true to its name supports his master's voice, interweaving flawlessly to create exquisite music.

Chitra does a commendable job holding her own against the formidable Ustad. She shines in Rangeelo Rut, the song is so peppy that it makes me want to dance (and I have 1 left and 20 right feet). Piya Basanti is already a hit, thanks to a super cute music video. Surmayi Aankhen has a beautiful haunting Nepali song in the beginning. Chale Re is a traditional fast paced song on the lines of "Dola Re Dola" (Bhupen Hazarika).

It is absolutely nothing like the modern day computer generated mumbo jumbo created for skimpily clothed "remix" singing babes who show more skin than talent.
If you like honest to goodness, clean, classical(traditional) music you will probably cherish this album.

A Soulful Indian Folk Album.......2002-12-06

If you have a taste for Oriental Folk music, this is a great place to begin. The album is fantastic by any standard, with soulful music, great lyrics (if you follow the language) and great singing too. Ustad Sultan Khan is an internationally renowned musician, better known for playing the Sarangi, but his vocal prowess is one not to be scoffed at, as he proves here. Highly recommended. I am biased since I worked for the company that launched the album, so check it out yourself!

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Piya Basanti
Ustad Sultan Khan , and Chita
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0000D1EKI
Release Date: 2001-05-25

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