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Nitin Sawhney — Mausam
Album: Philtre
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Released: 2005
Length: 3:58
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Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ghum aur khoshee dho rhaste hain
Ek rahaa pay chalne theek nahee

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ek rung meh jeenah jeevan ko
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Ghum aur khoshee dho rhaste hain
Ek rahaa pay chalne theek nahee

Ghum aur khoshee dho rhaste hain
Ek rahaa pay chalne theek nahee

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum
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Very cool.
Posted 3 months ago by michael_crf    [ Reply ]
"Hey, Johnny"

Believe this song was used in the movie Inside Man. Heist movie with some neat twists. Recommended!
Posted 5 months ago by Coreus    [ Reply ]
Yes to more chill Indian\Asian music on RP!
Posted 6 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
Tonight's the night. Up to 10 you go :)
Posted 7 months ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Reena's voice is so perfect
Posted 9 months ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
There is a nice translation of the lyrics in this blogpost: https://lightupthemusic.blogsp...

Ek rang me jeena, jeevan ko
To live your life in one color
Aye jaan-e-tamanna, theek nahi
Oh my beloved, is not right

Gham aur khushi do raste hai
Pain and joy are two roads
Ek raah pe chalna theek nahi
To walk only one path is not right

Badal jaaye mausam
The weather changes
Khushi aaye, jaaye gham
And joy comes while pain leaves
Posted 9 months ago by goldenbushel    [ Reply ]
 satchmo414 wrote:

I like how it sounds like she's saying "Hey Johnny"


I always thought the same. I just love her voice.
Posted 10 months ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
I like how it sounds like she's saying "Hey Johnny"
Posted 11 months ago by satchmo414    [ Reply ]
Outstanding.
Posted 11 months ago by captbradders    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill for playing Nitin Sawhney🙏
Posted 11 months ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
So many great elements combining in this - lovely.
Posted 1 year ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:

The translated lyrics are:

Kill all puppies and kittens
Stomp them with golf cleated shoes
Kill all puppies and kittens
Smash them with tennis rackets.
(repeat endlessly)


     
Posted 1 year ago by obispo    [ Reply ]
I always like indian sounding music, until someone starts some konnakol... 
Posted 1 year ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
this tracks is excellent
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:


Other cultures? There are "other culturs" ?  And now all this time I believed in a human culture binding us all together.

Sure, there are plenty of non-human cultures! For example: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Penicillium roqueforti, Aspergillus oryzae... 

huh, now I'm hungry.
Posted 1 year ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
This song always cheers me up.  It's lovely.
Posted 1 year ago by waterwench21    [ Reply ]
 Asa001 wrote:

Love that RP plays music from other cultures, as well as multiple genres. That's the beauty of this station is you never know what you're going to get! (Except that you know you will always get some classic rock mixed in!)



Other cultures? There are "other culturs" ?  And now all this time I believed in a human culture binding us all together.
Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
This is simply a ten hands down. Can-t stop swaying smoohtly in my office chair.

Thanks RP!
Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
love this tune
But thanks, pal, now I can’t help but hearing
“Hey Johnny pull my nose”
It’s all good though
Posted 1 year ago by michael_crf    [ Reply ]
One of the best

Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I really like the machine-gun male backing vocals.  
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this. Quite nice. Reminded me of the Shankar, Family & Friends album.
Posted 1 year ago by Kilgoretrout    [ Reply ]
Somehow reminds me of the movie "Life of Pi"... 
Posted 1 year ago by Gaboou    [ Reply ]
 mgtom wrote:

Another pleasant  RP song that I wish had a long version.




I Agree! I never heard of him before. Thanx RP!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing." This has that. I guess now they call it a "groove".  :-)
Posted 1 year ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 Hippostar wrote:
"Hey Johnny, pull my nose"
 
Awesome {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 1 year ago by crispynz1    [ Reply ]
Another pleasant  RP song that I wish had a long version.
Posted 2 years ago by mgtom    [ Reply ]
 liveaudio608 wrote:

umbearable 


Um ... very bearable.  10.
Posted 2 years ago by obispo    [ Reply ]
 Hippostar wrote:

"Hey Johnny, pull my nose"




I always thought the same thing, but never posted it!!!! So glad to hear I'm not alone!
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
"Hey Johnny, pull my nose"
Posted 2 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
umbearable 
Posted 2 years ago by liveaudio608    [ Reply ]
Just takes me to a exotic peaceful place. 
Posted 2 years ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
 whiskofclarity wrote:

Hey, Johnny.




What the hell he's playin' at?!?!

She deserves better than you Johnny!
Posted 2 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Northern_Lights wrote:

Another low average score driven by idiots who don't appreciate music from other lands. Wht the hell are you listening to Radio Paradise? Trolls!




It's not just any "other lands" ... you don't see the same level of negativity with European-, or more generally, western-based genres or lyrics ... but the trolls really come out for stuff from Asian or African traditions.
Posted 2 years ago by Gee_Aiche    [ Reply ]
For anyone looking for album info, since it doesn't exist on Wikipedia:
 
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
Reena Bhardwaj's voice here is nothing short of heavenly


Thanks for the heads up! I was wondering who she was...beautiful voice... heavenly  
Posted 2 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
good vibe to it!
Posted 2 years ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
I dig it.
If I give it a 9, will it show up more often in My Favorites playlist?
Posted 2 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
This isn't Buffalo Chip? or whatever that group is....
Posted 2 years ago by igotitmade2k    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
I like trying to sing along with this one to annoy my officemates! {#Devil_pimp}


I've been looking for anyone who can teach me Hindi Scat Singing.  Perhaps you can refer someone?
Posted 2 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
I'm a sucker for flute and music like this in general
Posted 2 years ago by einsteinstoe    [ Reply ]
sending blessings to the RP community.🙏 NamastĂ©
Posted 2 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
Reena Bhardwaj's voice here is nothing short of heavenly


Thank you for identifying that angel's voice.
Posted 2 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Love it. It reminds me of “burning bridges” by Mike curb.
Posted 2 years ago by apsteinmetz    [ Reply ]
Greetings from Oslo, Norway
Posted 2 years ago by Florin.caliciu    [ Reply ]
sublime, like watching the sun rise from an aeroplane window
Posted 2 years ago by Samantho    [ Reply ]
Hey, Johnny.
Posted 3 years ago by whiskofclarity    [ Reply ]
No idea what she's saying, but I don't care. This is pure bouncy bliss.
Posted 3 years ago by Zoonhollis    [ Reply ]
I'm glad that RP adds this music to the main mix. I like diversity. I like the Indian music and rhythm, but not the traditional high-pitched singing (it used to really grate). Over the years, I have come to appreciate it more, and I attribute that to repeated exposure on radio stations like this. 
Posted 3 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this, the better it gets. 8>9. A few more listens it may warrant a 10. đŸ˜±
Posted 3 years ago by OlderGentleman    [ Reply ]
The male 'backround' singer is the only thing I like about this song.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
'Hey Johnny , take my hand'...
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This is really hitting the spot this morning.
Posted 3 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
 sachinchavan wrote:

Or by someone (like me) from that land who thinks this is below average among the music produced by the land. 
 
What?
Posted 4 years ago by Chongo1959    [ Reply ]
What I do not understand is why people come to listen to World Music and then complain about the different languages? Seems like some people just need to bitch!
Posted 4 years ago by Chongo1959    [ Reply ]
This song is pleasant it's just not that great.

Also, repetitive.  Look at the lyrics, you don't even need to know the language.

But there's a lot of "repeat the chorus a lot" songwriting going around much to my dismay.
Posted 4 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
 sachinchavan wrote:

Or by someone (like me) from that land who thinks this is below average among the music produced by the land. 
 
If that's the case why don't you some of what you consider good music from your culture to the tastemakers? It's easy to do...
Posted 4 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Ask SETI
 
SETI: still looking, nothing to report
Posted 4 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
 Northern_Lights wrote:
Another low average score driven by idiots who don't appreciate music from other lands. Wht the hell are you listening to Radio Paradise? Trolls!
 
Or by someone (like me) from that land who thinks this is below average among the music produced by the land. 
Posted 4 years ago by sachinchavan    [ Reply ]
 Zoonhollis wrote:
This track puts me in my palace of contentment.
 
This track puts me in my  clean, well-lighted basement suite of contentment.
Posted 4 years ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
This track puts me in my palace of contentment.
Posted 4 years ago by Zoonhollis    [ Reply ]
Even not understanding the words the beautiful sound of the human voice still touches me
Posted 4 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Does anyone know what this song means? 
Posted 4 years ago by alisathegreat    [ Reply ]
There are sooooooo many of Nitin’s songs you could be playing, RP. Come on..!
Posted 4 years ago by david16    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}
 
I approve of this comment.  Kudos!
Posted 5 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Love the rapid-fire background vocals, something that seems to be unique to Indian music.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Reena Bhardwaj's voice here is nothing short of heavenly
Posted 5 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Another low average score driven by idiots who don't appreciate music from other lands. Wht the hell are you listening to Radio Paradise? Trolls!
Posted 5 years ago by Northern_Lights    [ Reply ]
Until I looked at the lyrics, I thought it was about "Johnny"
Posted 5 years ago by Smitix    [ Reply ]
LOVE Nitin <3
Namaste
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite RP discovery songs. Always puts me in a good mood hearing this joyful music.
Posted 5 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
definitely growing on me : bumping 7 > 8

(Btw I hate the term "world music" all music we listen to is from this world, I believe)
 
Yes, even if we could get music from Jupiter it would probably only be on 8-track.  Cool tune; to me it doesn't matter what the lyrics are about with a groove like this.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Thank you for playing music I can't hear anywhere else! You've made life much more enjoyable!
Posted 5 years ago by Stodoroff    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}
 

Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
definitely growing on me : bumping 7 > 8

(Btw I hate the term "world music" all music we listen to is from this world, I believe)
 
Ask SETI
Posted 5 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Haunting and mystical and scrumptious!
Posted 5 years ago by AeroSwiss    [ Reply ]
Love this song.
Posted 5 years ago by Frysian    [ Reply ]
 Asa001 wrote:
Love that RP plays music from other cultures, as well as multiple genres. That's the beauty of this station is you never know what you're going to get! (Except that you know you will always get some classic rock mixed in!)
 
exactly what are "other cultures" my friend?
Posted 6 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Mondegreen alert!

"Hey Johnny... hey Johnny"

Like you might hear as you walk past the working girls of Saigon or Bangkok "Hey Johnny... you want good time?".

A quick look at the lyrics proves me wrong but I think my imagery is more fun.


 
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
More Nitin, please...
Posted 6 years ago by david16    [ Reply ]
definitely growing on me : bumping 7 > 8

(Btw I hate the term "world music" all music we listen to is from this world, I believe)
Posted 6 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Love that RP plays music from other cultures, as well as multiple genres. That's the beauty of this station is you never know what you're going to get! (Except that you know you will always get some classic rock mixed in!)
Posted 6 years ago by Asa001    [ Reply ]
 flutgos wrote:
Ummm, I'll have an order of tikka masala and an order of naan. Yes, rice as well. Thank you.

 
Yes, this music has Indian influences. Yes, Indian food is also a thing. What's your point, that you're otherwise ignorant of their culture?
Posted 6 years ago by themusicroob    [ Reply ]
 thewaxtadpole wrote:
I haven't complained about this song in seven years, but boy do I loathe this song.

 
There's a very convenient little button titled PSD... Use it.
Posted 6 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 ivotaillefer wrote:
But I, however, have always loved it.  What does it mean when she says "hey, Johnny" all the time?
 



Google Translate had limited success with the lyrics. I think the section below just repeats throughout the song...





Live in a junkyard
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Live in a junkyard
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

Live in a junkyard
Eh janne tamana
Theek na hein

I am happy to know
I do not want to pay anything

Badal Jahai Mausum
Koshee aye
Jaye ghum

Posted 6 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
But I, however, have always loved it.  What does it mean when she says "hey, Johnny" all the time?
Posted 6 years ago by ivotaillefer    [ Reply ]
I haven't complained about this song in seven years, but boy do I loathe this song.
Posted 6 years ago by thewaxtadpole    [ Reply ]
Ummm, I'll have an order of tikka masala and an order of naan. Yes, rice as well. Thank you.
Posted 7 years ago by flutgos    [ Reply ]
 mread wrote:

Man, I wouldn't mind having her sing me to sleep every night.  Mmmmmm....

Her name is Reena Bhardwaj and she apparently helped write the song.  I will be checking out her other stuff shortly.

Scroll down ... other commenters have translations, or links to them.  Art_Carnage's (Sep. 4, 2011) rocks, even if inaccurate.

 
Thanks for that link and info. She and her voice are lovely.
Posted 7 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Feels like I'm sitting in an Indian restaurant. And I like sitting in Indian restaurants.
Posted 7 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
I like it.
Posted 7 years ago by netskink    [ Reply ]
This is brutal!
Posted 8 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
My late grandmother (and yours too, probably) used to say, "I can't understand a thing they're saying!" Turns out that's not necessary for real enjoyment. As many times as I've heard this here it always seems fresh.
Posted 8 years ago by birdman42    [ Reply ]
 whiskofclarity wrote:
Oh, hi, Johnny.

 
Ohai Mark
Posted 8 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
I just checked my iTunes, I bought this one 7 years ago and for me, it is just getting better with age and the passage of time....
Posted 8 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
 Chumbawamba-1984 wrote:
Soundtrack of our motorcycle trip to Laddakh in Fall 2012. Gooood memories!

 
Sold my house, quit my job ... next stop India to buy a motorbike and lose myself for a year or two ... can't wait :) Laddakh definitely on the must-do list!

Love Reena's voice, gives me goosebumps.
Posted 8 years ago by peregrin    [ Reply ]
Sure works for me, anyway.
Posted 8 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Was sitting in a beach bar in Goa earlier this week (now there's a conversation killer) and this piece came on and it took me a while to place it - at least until "hey Johnnie" then the RP synapse kicked in and it all felt right. 90 degrees, cold beer, a charming companion, a sideways full moon. Hell yeah.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Oh, hi, Johnny.
Posted 8 years ago by whiskofclarity    [ Reply ]
not my cup of tea, but there's no reason to be a turd about it
Posted 8 years ago by dt12101    [ Reply ]
 robertolos wrote:
RP sometimes really piss me off
 
Oh dear. . . maybe your ears need adjusting? They seem to be mostly tuned to rock. A quick trip to the rest of the world will help. 

Peace 
Posted 8 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
That´s why I am listening to Radio Paradise: always something new (at least for me). Sometimes it works, sometimes not, but mostly interesting !
Posted 8 years ago by TianGongZhong    [ Reply ]

Gonna take a freight train,
Down at the station,
Lord, I don't care where it goes.


Posted 8 years ago by nek    [ Reply ]
 robertolos wrote:
RP sometime really piss me off

 
Can't say I've ever found that to be the case.  Some you win, some you lose.  That's just the way it is, but overall I have found RP to be the best station I have listened to.  Ever.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
RP sometimes really piss me off
Posted 8 years ago by robertolos    [ Reply ]
Very nice melding of Western and Hindi influences.  I could listen all day.
 
Posted 8 years ago by joetekubi    [ Reply ]
I have a few Nitin Sawhney albums and they are all great. Very different and somehow calming at the end of a long day. LOVE this! Thanks for playing!
Posted 8 years ago by kellipeter05    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
Absolutely LOVE this woman's voice!...Can someone translate please?

 
Man, I wouldn't mind having her sing me to sleep every night.  Mmmmmm....

Her name is Reena Bhardwaj and she apparently helped write the song.  I will be checking out her other stuff shortly.

Scroll down ... other commenters have translations, or links to them.  Art_Carnage's (Sep. 4, 2011) rocks, even if inaccurate.
Posted 9 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
Absolutely LOVE this woman's voice!...Can someone translate please?


Is this  Asha Bhosle who we heard earlier ??


Posted 9 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}

 
Hey, now to be fair....  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFccXTIdvQg
Posted 9 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
Soundtrack of our motorcycle trip to Laddakh in Fall 2012. Gooood memories!
Posted 10 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
Absolutely LOVE this woman's voice!...Can someone translate please?
Posted 10 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}

 
:)))) 
Posted 10 years ago by romeoanto    [ Reply ]
 meauclaire wrote:
Thought it was Denge Fever................they suck too.  Solid 1

 
Yeah, I know how you feel.  The other night I was yelling at my neighbor to shut his damn dog up, and he yelled back "That's a CAT, you moron."  But I mean come on, they sound SO SIMILAR. {#Rolleyes}
Posted 10 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Cool!
Posted 10 years ago by spindrift    [ Reply ]
thanks for playing this.
Posted 10 years ago by alaskan_listener    [ Reply ]
For some cool dancy Indian music, we say Drrrty Punjabi live and he was so good!  Check it out.
Posted 10 years ago by Msturge    [ Reply ]
mread wrote:
Wow.  Negativity abounds.  Bumping from 8 to 9 just to spite the haters.

 

I went 10 for the same reason! Also cause I love this song.
Posted 10 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
 meauclaire wrote:
Thought it was Denge Fever................they suck too.  Solid 1

 

Its a totally different language (Hindi) than Dengue Fever (Khmer)...and it is awesome sauce!
Posted 10 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
it's a nice melody and it's easy to dance to, i give it a 89
Posted 10 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]