Marasim : A Must Have Gazal Album

When legends come together they make another legend. That's what is "Marasim" in my opinion. Marasim means relationship, rista, bonding. This Album is the combination of beautiful lyrics and soothing melodies sung by the great-great singer Jagjit. Music is very well composed/recorded by Daman Shood. This is one of the greatest album by Jagjit Singh. As I already said, beauty lies in the "words". And words are from none other than the great Gulzar. In between the songs there are small speeches given by him, are excellent. They are so touchy. Listen these songs in the evening after a tired and hectic day. It is so relaxing and soul touching that you will feel to listen it again and again .

The greatness of the Gulzar is that he uses very simple words which are easily understood by the common man. Understand the meaning of the words in the Gazal is very important to enjoy it, but If you want to enjoy the Gazals from Mirza Galib you got to have good knowldege of urdu. I do a lot of research on the words used by him.

Just see this one which expresses Gulzars feeling on the relationship between 2 countries who are close neighbour and close enemy too (Yes you are right ... Its about India and Pakistan)

"Subah subah ek khwab ki dastak par darwaza khola, dekha, sarhad ke us par se kuch mehmna aaye hain. Ankho se manoosh the sare, chehre sare sune sunaye. Paav dhoye hnath dulahaye, aangan mne aashan lagwaye, aur tandoor pe makki ke kuch mote mote rote pakaye. Potli mne mehman mere pichhale salo ki fashalo ka gud laye the. .......... Aankh khuli to dekha ghar mne koi nahi tha. haath laga kar dekha to tandoor abhi tak bhuja nahi tha.Aur hnotho par meethe gud ka zayka ab tak chipak raha tha. ............. Khwab that shayd!! Khwab hi hoga. Sarhad par kal raat suna tha chali thi goli. Sarhad par kal raat suna hai kuch khwnabo ka khoon hua hai"


All the "Gazals" are well sung as well as well written. I am listing here as per my choice from top to bottom along with the best stanza in that Gazal.

1) Aankhon Mein Jal Raha Hai Kyun :

Anakho se aansuo ke marasim purane hain,
Mehmna ye ghar mhe aaye to chubhta nahi dhuva.

2) Din Kuch Aise Gujarta Hai :

Aaina dekh kar tasalli hui,
Hum ko is ghar mne janta hai koi.

3) Zindagi Yun Hui Basar Tanha :

Apne saye se chownk jaet hain,
Umra gujri hai ish kadar tanha.

4) Haath Chute Bhi to Riste Nahi Chhoda Karte:

Lag ke saahil se jo behta hai use bahne do,
Aisi dariya ka rukh nahi moda karte.

5) Shaam Se Aankh Mein :

Dafn kar do hamne ke snas mile,
Nabz kuch der se thami si hai.

6) Ek Purana Mausam Lauta :

Yadno ki bouchharo se jab palke bheegane lagti hai.
Kitni snodhi lagti hai tab maanjhi ki rushvayee bhi,

7) Ek Parvaz Dikhayi Di Hai :

Jiski aankho mne kati thi sadiyna,
Usne sadiyo ki judai di hai..

8) Woh Khat Ke Purze Udaa Raha Tha:

Ushi ka imman badal gaya hai,
Kabhi jo mera khuda raha tha.

One word about Maraism its "Excellent". This is must have by any one who is having even a little bit of inclination towards beautiful poetry, that need not be Gazals.

The CD is from Sony Entertainment (India) Pvt Ltd. Its know for its quality. MRP on the CD (which I have) is Rs. 175 (However this depends upon when the CD was being printed. The Album was release in 1999. However the print which I have is being released in 2003.

So Enjoy!!

Narender