Niraj Chag

Will you be doing any show in the New York area in the future?

There arent any plans for NY shows this year. I will keep you posted on my blog should that change though.

I would like to translate the lyrics to "Baarvari" into English - where can I get this?

Here is an English translation of the Baavaria lyrics for you.

Baavaria
Chorus
On the river bank, like a crazy girl (infatuated)
I long for you/seek your path O my dear one
My heart beats restlessly, and worries O darling

Verse 1
I sing away happily, and jangle (melodies with) my anklets
O my lover, while I wait for you

Verse 2
Why do you cause me so much distress, I don’t like anything without you
I cant figure out your riddles

Mid 8
O my dear one, in your eyes my love, Ive seen so many dreams, my darling
Why do you taunt me, why do you make me cry and why do you play such tricks on my heart?

Hi Niraj!
Why Vaani is no more available on your youtube channel? It is my fav song...

Thanks,
Julia

Hi Julia,
Im really pleased that you like Vaani. Ive checked and it was never on my youTube channel. I think it was auto-generated by YouTube but then they took all the auto-generated content down when Google launched their music streaming service.

Hope that helps.

Warm wishes,

Niraj

Hi Niraj

I recently started looking for music for my wedding video and absolutely love 'Mori Atariya' and 'Sawan' but can't for the life of me find english translations to understand the lyrics....

Please could you be so kind as to post the meanings? For me and all fans out there?

Advaitha

Hi Advaitha,
I must say i really love your name - it has a wonderful meaning!

Here is a very short synopsis of what the two songs are about. I hope that helps...

Mori Atariya:
There is a saying in Indian culture that when a crow sings near your house it is a sign of good fortune. In this love song she sees it as a sign that her lover is returning home

Saawan:
This is a song about the romantic monsoon season and how she longs for her lover.

Hello Mr. Chang, I know you have been asked before about the "Simon Schama's Power of Art" soundtrack but there was no update about it. I was wondering if it would still be possible to buy or access the music on the certain soundtrack. I appreciate it and good luck! (love your music)

Hi Robert,
Thank you for your message. Im sorry for not updating you regarding the music.
Ive not yet managed to find the time to release the music. I do hope to one day put together an album of the music featured in the series but it does take time to organise the session files from such a long time ago.
I will make a note to message you if i do manage to get it released.

Best wishes,

Niraj

HI I would really love to know the meaning of your song 'sawaan'. It is so organic and pretty, exactly what I'm looking for for my bridal entrance but I fear that the meaning is not appropriate?

Hi Nalini,
Sawaan is a song about longing for ones lover and the pain of separation felt by her whilst he is away.
I hope that is helpful and congratulations on your wedding :)
Best wishes,

Niraj

Hello Niraj

Firstly I'd like to compliment your work having watched the BBC program "World's Busiest Railway". The soundtrack at the start really captured my imagination and attention; helping to make the program even more exciting.

Does the intro soundtrack to the documentary have a name and is it available to listen to in full please?

Many thanks,

Andrew

Hi Andrew,
The piece at the start is actually the pre-title music. It is an overview of the programme. The music hasnt been made available publicly but i do have one of the pieces on my souncloud. See link below:

https://soundcloud.com/nirajchag/india-t...

Is it possible to purchase a copy of sheet music for your composition for the music to Simon Schama's Turner program on his Power of Art DVD?

Hi Christine,
Thanks for your question. Sheet music was never commissioned for the POA series so sadly isnt available to purchase. Ill keep you updated should that ever change though.

Best wishes,

Niraj

"Bangles" has been one of my favorite songs ever since I first heard it in '07, and I only just recently found a transliterated version of the lyrics (despite much searching; hope they're correct: https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Niraj-Chag/Bangles). Before then, I had to try and do up a phonemic approximation (if that's what you'd call it)... and I know NOTHING about Punjabi phonology.

Long story short, I was wondering if you have a version written in Gurumukhī? Just to complete the set.

Hi Sedge,
Unfortunately a Gurumukhi version was never written.
Gurumukhi is a beautiful language and your idea is very interesting though!

Niraj

Hi Niraj, I absolutely love your music! I was wondering if there was sheet music available for It's Life? Thanks!

Hi,
Thank you for your email! Im really pleased that you enjoy my music.
Unfortunately we have never printed sheet music for any of my albums.

If that ever does change and we do a print run then you will be the first to know! :)

Warm wishes,

Niraj