Ganesha playlist revamped!

Shreya GhoshalGulraj Singhrsquos track for Ganesh Chaturthi Jaidev jaidev has been rendered by Shreya Ghoshal The number backed by Merchant Records releases today and is the latest addition to the list of devotional tracks sung by the singerGulraj SinghldquoI was asked to create an orchestral arrangement for this aarti There is a beautiful string segment from the Budapest orchestra This was a great opportunity to collaborate with Shreya We had wanted to create something of this order She has done a phenomenal jobrdquo says SinghJonita GandhiI was approached to lend my voice to the female version of Ganeshay dheemahi originally sung by Shankar Mahadevan The song is so powerful that even mentioning its name evokes strong feelingsrdquo says Jonita Gandhi who also recorded the Sanskrit verses of the track ldquoMetering the Sanskrit lines was tougher than acing the lyricsrdquoRevisiting a track that has found favour among listeners is no mean feat says the singer ldquoBut I try to make the song my own without robbing it of the elements that made it popular to begin with I find it easier to emote for devotional songs and this one will connect with listeners across all age groupsrdquoAn original rendition Nikhitaa Gandhirsquos Man aangana marks her first attempt at singing a spiritual song for a festival ldquoI usually render western tracks Only a few of my songs have been slow and soulful like this one When creating a song to make it suited for young listeners one essentially needs to focus on production We need to use fresh and relevant tonesrdquo says the singer who had previously released a rehashed version of another bhajan Barse badariya for the monsoon season ldquoThat did well because we made it in a contemporary manner But I believe that the more traditional a song is the more earthy it soundsrdquoSuresh WadkarSuresh and Padma Wadkar and Shreyas Puranikrsquos song Gajamukha has been crafted to suit the sensibilities of young listeners ldquoIt has been recorded with modern arrangements and has many dance moments That was essential since the young listener enjoys music that encourages him to groove The festival also calls for something that is celebratory This is a rhythmic take on bhakti geetrdquo says WadkarIn keeping with the desire to make it appealing for the young generation Wadkar says they penned lyrics that were easily comprehensible