KIRTANIYAS - Shyamero (OFFICIAL)

“Shyamero” - KIRTANIYAS Released through Sriyam Records
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“Shyamero” is in the Braja Bhasa language, which is a Vrindavan dialect of Hindi. All of the scenes were shot in the Vrindavan area.
Lyrics
1) Shyamero chalaave naina teer, teer re Mohana chalaave naina teer
Teer lagyo (3x)
Ararararararararararara!
Refrain:
Shyamero chalaave naina teer, teer re Mohana chalaave naina teer
2) Mai Jamuna jala bharana jata ri Saavare na chirkyo mukha nir
He sakhi!
Saavare na chirkyo mukha nir
Nir chirkyo! Ararararararararararara!
Refrain
3) Mai dadhi bechan jata vrindavana Mero Shyam!
Main dadhi bechan jata Vrindavan Saavare na jhatakyo mero cheer
Cheer jhatkyo! Ararararararararararara!
Refrain
4) Vana vana dolun main shyam na paave ri Vanamali! Saavaro na jhane meri peer
Maar Gaya! Jiyame Maar Gaya! Ariri Maar Gaya! Ararararararararararara!
Shyamero chalaave naina teer, teer re Mohana chalaave naina teer, Shyamero chalaave naina teer
Mero Shyam (4x)
The video begins by showing the singer Vijay Krsna, as a practitioner of bhakti, calling out the sacred names of the divine on the banks of the Yamuna River at Keshi Ghat in Vrindavan. This is followed by scenes of a gopi, a Vrindavan cowherd maiden village woman (played by Malini Taneja) having encounters with Krishna (Rasika Dasi).
In the first scene, the gopi collects water from the Yamuna River. While doing so, Krishna splashes water in her face. She is surprised and at the same time so happy to be in the presence of Krishna, but just as soon as He appears, He quickly disappears and to the gopi it seems as though it could have all been a dream. The next scene shows the gopi churning yoghurt. Krishna comes from behind and yanks her dupatta (cloth garment) from her head. Again, she is both shocked and amused. In the third scene, the gopi is maddened by Krishna’s flute playing and desperately searches for Him to no avail.
For both the devotee (Vijay) and the gopi (Malini), there is a sense of longing, a mood of separation from the divine beloved. The video ends with a quote from a Gaudiya Vaisnava bhajan called ‘Bandhu Sange’ written by an anonymous author that was inspired by the writings of Srila Rupa Goswami, a 15t​h​ century poet saint of bhakti-rasa and an expounder on the glories of Vrindavan. The verse quoted herein warns people from coming to Vrindavan and hearing the flute playing of Krishna, because once one is enchanted by the all Attractive One, one’s life will never be the same again.
When: The project was filmed in the winter of 2017 and additional footage was captured in January 2019.
Where: Vrindavan, India (specifically, Kesi Ghat, Man Sarovara, and Belvan areas)
Why: This video is a dramatic presentation of the longing in separation from the Divine Absolute, Krishna. The desire of the devotee to meet with Him in sweet union is the basis for bhakti yoga. This video presents performing kirtan in loving separation as the means in which one can finally meet with the Supreme in one’s internal absorption of consciousness. Within kirtan, all realization and relationship of the Self and the Divine can be experienced in a very personal and visceral way.
Project Members:
Kirtaniyas band members: Vijay Krsna (UK), Malini Taneja (USA), Rasika Dasi (USA)
Kirtaniyas links:
www.kirtaniyas.com
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Instagram: @kirtaniyasofficial
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Vijay Krsna: Lead vocals, Harmonium, Pakwaj, Tabla, Mridanga
Malini Taneja: Lead vocals
Produced by Vijay Krsna
Mixed by Devin Lawrence
Co-produced by Malini Taneja
Mastered by Louis Henry Sarmiento @ Sonic Vista Studios
Released through Sriyam Records
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Artwork: Sarasvati Dasi @sarasvati.dasi
Cinematography by:
Srivas Perla (USA) @placestofilm
Uddhava Bandhu Das (INDIA) @iskcon_monk
Video Editing: Srivas Perla (USA)
Video location and arrangements: Bhupendra Vrajwasi (Vrajwasi Travels/Travel Adventure)
Track recorded in India and USA
Special thanks to Rudra Prasad Parida on the flute and Bhupendra Vrajwasi for pronunciation and lyric correction.
Costume Design:
Yellow and Pink Rajasthani ensemble - Malini Taneja
Pink and Green embroidered ensemble - Malini Taneja
Teal and Purple striped skirt ensemble - Gayle Lawrence at IndiOdyssey
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