10 October 2011

ना उमर की सिमा हो ना जन्म का हो बंधन ...

होटो से छुलो तुम मेरा गीत अमर करदो....

The simplicity of his compositions, richness of his lyrics and the soulful voice is why the nation was singing along with this man who created what we call ageless music...I had the privilege of listening to Jagjit Singh live in concert years ago on my birthday and today brought back many wonderful memories from that evening when he sang one after another beautiful Gazals and songs from films.

I would have probably not explored the world of Gazals had it not been for your Gazals which brought out the curiosity in me to discover this whole wonderful genre of rich Urdu and Hindi poetry. Your music never failed to touch my soul. Your music has been a constant companion of mine traveling around the world with me. Your music has been part of my happiness, sadness and loneliness. Thank you for giving us so many beautiful gazals. An experience listening to your albums especially when I am traveling is priceless; and your soothing voice takes away stresses of day to day life....

I am really saddened that you are no more but I know you will live through your music and that is eternal.....RIP Jagjit Singh

A sad day for all us music lovers.

B.