7 Incredible Songs: A Reminder of Greenery #worldenvironmentday
Hey, hey, everyone, hope the recent rains have brought some relief from the intense heat that had been tormenting us for weeks! And why not? It's just nature's wrath on us, our carelessness and disrespect towards her. Can we be a bit more caring and loving towards Mother Nature and her incredible gifts? Can we show some gratitude for what we still have because of her?
This World Environment Day, as India is celebrating with an oath of, " Inspired by nature. For Climate. For our future." the objective of the mission is to intensify the nation's climate action through renewable energy expansion, electric mobility and large-scale environmental programmes. One of the easiest ways to give back to nature is to follow the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative. The good news is that this programme is practised in schools these days, so that young minds remain aware of the importance of a green, clean environment.
Today, on 5th June, we are dedicating a few songs to Mother Nature and her elements.
1. Suhana Safar: The voice of Mukesh, music by Salil Chowdhury and lyrics by Shailendra. To top it all, Dilip Kumar and his magnetic charm- this song of a travelling man through the woods reflects on how, amidst nature, a lonely person gets company, through birds' chirpings, the gentle breeze and the overall beauty.
2. Bade Achhe Lagte Hai: One of my most favourite songs, this song, composed by RD Burman, was sung by Amit Kumar and picturized on Sachin Pilgaonkar. A young man's first expression of romance is when comparing his beloved's presence to the beauty of the river and the enchanting evening. Such an enriching tune and meaning the song carries!
3. Yeh Zameen Gaa Rahi Hai: Again, RD Burman and Amit Kumar, and a refreshing song where a traveller is walking amidst nature while fully getting immersed in its beauty. A soulful, emerging song to soothe the mind.
4. Asmaan Ke Paar: Composed and sung by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, it is from the coming-of-age movie, Rockford, by Nagesh Kukunoor. A reprise of the song, performed much later by participants of Fame Gurukool, including Arijit Singh.
5. Kaisi Hai Ye Rut: Sung by Srinivas and composed by Shankar Ehsaan and Loy, this song had a dream sequence where a man is treading in a fantasy land and beautiful nature. Javed Akhtar's lyrics capture the essence of the man's momentary ecstasy.
6. Choti Si Asha: AR Rehman's soulful music and the powerful, sharp voice of Minmini make this song one of the most enjoyable tunes describing nature. A young woman's innocent desires, wishes, and hopes are revealed through the beautiful lyrics.
7. Barso Re: Again Rehman, Javed Akhtar pair created magic through Shreya Ghoshal's mesmerising voice and Aishwarya Rai's enigmatic presence. Each word of the song is felt through the music and the actor's powerful persona. A rain-soaked land, its greenery and the woman's happiness - a mixed bag of beauty and emotions.
Oh, by the way, I am glad that I was born on this particular day two centuries ago.
This post is a part of #MixTapeMoodBloghop hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed under #EveryConversationMatters blog hop series
Happy birthday Ruebenna. The first video isn't playing for me but for the rest, I must say, as a generation, we all enjoyed and loved those songs. Even to this day, when they play or are even mentioned, we start humming it. Yeh zameen gaa rahi hai, ufff, my sister was a huge Kumar Gaurav fan, and I almost forgot this song...hearing it now after decades made me nostalgic. Thanks for the musical post...I sang along as I read. 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your wishes. Glad you enjoyed the list.
DeleteWhat a wonderful collection of songs. All of them have been my favourites except the one from Rockford which I heard now. Suhana Safar and Kaisi hai yeh rut --- they have all the feels.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely list of barsaat songs... I love most of them and have added on a few new favorites as well. I have mentioned an evergreen 'rain' song in my post as well - Gene Kelly performing in Singing in the Rain! Music does have the power to make the dullest day joyful and sunny!
ReplyDeleteThat's a drenching collection. I felt nostalgic just by looking at the titles and the acoompanying pics. And you look lovely too in the rain.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely unforgettable songs! Lifts my heart every time I listen to them. Lovely musical gift for your birthday! Wishes for a melodious and happy year to you.
ReplyDeleteGlad I know all the songs, some of my absolute all time favorites are also a part of this list. Belated birthday wishes and a musical year ahead.
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