A Collection Of Superb Sentimental Songs Of Geeta Ji, More than 120 songs shared so far Options

[parag_sankla]

After moderate success of the thread "Mixed bag of happy songs",

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=51230

I would like to put together a compilation of sad songs of our beloved singer.

What would be the best song to begin with ?

My choice is either "Mera sundar sapna beet gaya" from Do Bhai (1947) or "Waqt ne kiys kya haseen sitam" from Kagaz Ke Phool (1959)

Looking for some opinions before I begin this thread.

Best Regards
Parag

This post has been edited by parag_sankla: Jul 8 2009, 09:14 PM

[simplefable]

Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sithm..is ONE of a kind. I personally wont term it as a sad Song..rather a philosophical song.
We, starting from our childhood, share so many things with our siblings, our school friends..then on to college...then on to professional colleagues..and after a break, when we look back, or chance upon meeting someone...we suddenly notice how we have changed..and accept it.
But then, Philosophy comes out of Sadness..isnt it?

jaayenge kahan, poochta nahi
chal pade magar rasta nahi
kya talash hai, kuch pata nahi
bun rahe hain din, khwaab dam ba dam..

Divine..Divine. Geeta Takes us away from this World. I can write an essay on this... Lol

This post has been edited by simplefable: Apr 21 2008, 10:52 AM

[Parchy]

Hi,
My apologies for the intrusion, but as you mention that you could write an essay regarding the song....my thinking is that you should write the essay.

While drawing a parallel to literature, it is universally accepted that literature is not just about writings of authors but also about the critical and in-depth analysis. Just as the famous literary works are analysed and interpreted...I am sure there is an immense breadth and depth in the lyrics and compositions of the 'golden age' hindi songs.

Not just one person but all the members of this forum are among the best suited to critically analyse and interpret the various songs.

For starters another song that could be analysed and critically interpreted is one, sung by the immortal and great Md. Rafi ji...containing the words
"Umr ke chadao ka...
Utaar dekhte rahen..."

Please do write the essay and post it on Hamaraforums..perhaps with enough participation (if the administration feels it is beneficial) a section can be devoted to critical analysis. Over the years as a member (my present membership is a re-joining) I have gained the impression that this forum certainly encourages members to spread the art and the life and passion that lies in every song...

Please do write the essay and let us all contribute to make those essays (hopefully over time peer reviewed) a compilation, so that every artist understands the depth of these works

Thank you.
Respectfully,
Parchy
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Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sithm..is ONE of a kind. I personally wont term it as a sad Song..rather a philosophical song.
We, starting from our childhood, share so many things with our siblings, our school friends..then on to college...then on to professional colleagues..and after a break, when we look back, or chance upon meeting someone...we suddenly notice how we have changed..and accept it.
But then, Philosophy comes out of Sadness..isnt it?

jaayenge kahan, poochta nahi
chal pade magar rasta nahi
kya talash hai, kuch pata nahi
bun rahe hain din, khwaab dam ba dam..

Divine..Divine. Geeta Takes us away from this World. I can write an essay on this... Lol