Melodious Mermaid ARUNITA KANJILAL 🧜‍♀️ FANCLUB #11 - Page 93

Originally posted by: AK_Fan

Thank You! 👍🏼 I felt she was fantastic in these 2 renditions - wondering if any of the folks who have listened to the originals felt the same?

I am aware of one 1st hand record only. Even though Ghatal is possible to do from Kolkata, the Covid surge at that time kept many would be intrepid city fans away. So most of the crowd was from neighboring areas and they are usually hard to track down in IG/YT. Some are on FB but most are on Whatsapp. Most of those who comment on the main Live upload are nowhere near Ghatal!

What I know is that Arunita was a star that night and owned the stage. I understand that Hrid Majaharey was the song that struck the biggest chord with the crowd.

Originally posted by: Realityshow

I am aware of one 1st hand record only. Even though Ghatal is possible to do from Kolkata, the Covid surge at that time kept many would be intrepid city fans away. So most of the crowd was from neighboring areas and they are usually hard to track down in IG/YT. Some are on FB but most are on Whatsapp. Most of those who comment on the main Live upload are nowhere near Ghatal!

What I know is that Arunita was a star that night and owned the stage. I understand that Hrid Majaharey was the song that struck the biggest chord with the crowd.

Sorry it seems I was not clear on the "orignials". I was referring to the original singers of these songs and how did Aru's rendition compare.

Still was great to hear the crowd perspective on Ghatal performance. Thanks!

Originally posted by: AK_Fan

Sorry it seems I was not clear on the "orignials". I was referring to the original singers of these songs and how did Aru's rendition compare.

Still was great to hear the crowd perspective on Ghatal performance. Thanks!

I did think that is what you asked, but double guessed! 😃

Kichu Kichu Kotha is a cult song by Arijit Singh and Kaushiki Chakraborty. These two are great singers. Arijit sings it fairly often at his concerts in Bengal. Hard to compare Aru's version because the main lines are male - Arjit's. But to me, this is a song which needs feelings of a different kind, and the mood at Ghatal did not suit this song at that moment. My personal opinion only. So, it would not have been special for ghatal.

Tomay Hrid Majhare Rakhibo is a Baul Folk song from early 20th century written by Dwijobhushan.

Many folk singers have executed this song in their own grammar over the decades
The male version of the song is often much slower in its beat.
Here is an example: https://youtu.be/DXx9gMpj9k0

So, Aru's version was different, spot on with the mood and must have gone down as a winner!

Originally posted by: Realityshow

I did think that is what you asked, but double guessed! 😃

Kichu Kichu Kotha is a cult song by Arijit Singh and Kaushiki Chakraborty. These two are great singers. Arijit sings it fairly often at his concerts in Bengal. Hard to compare Aru's version because the main lines are male - Arjit's. But to me, this is a song which needs feelings of a different kind, and the mood at Ghatal did not suit this song at that moment. My personal opinion only. So, it would not have been special for ghatal.

Tomay Hrid Majhare Rakhibo is a Baul Folk song from early 20th century written by Dwijobhushan.

Many folk singers have executed this song in their own grammar over the decades
The male version of the song is often much slower in its beat.
Here is an example: https://youtu.be/DXx9gMpj9k0

So, Aru's version was different, spot on with the mood and must have gone down as a winner!

Thanks for sharing the info.

Exactly! Aru's version more suited to the concert. Her song closely matches the one sung by Aditi Munshi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56yvuGCNRj4

Kalikaprasad babu was an stalwart in Bengali Folk Arena. You have correctly noted mostly the male versions has slower tempo and a more 'rustic' approach to the song.

Babul completes 2M views 🥳

Took it's time but expected as such given it's a new channel. Seems it is also getting more momentum.

With Babul, the amazing fan base of Arunita is on full display.

It's like a family for 20+days rallying behind this song and egging each other and showering their love for Aru🤗. Heartwarming!

Also I have graduated 🥳

Thank you All! for accepting me and to Realityshow for the final push 😃

Originally posted by: AK_Fan

Babul completes 2M views 🥳

Took it's time but expected as such given it's a new channel. Seems it is also getting more momentum.

With Babul, the amazing fan base of Arunita is on full display.

It's like a family for 20+days rallying behind this song and egging each other and showering their love for Aru🤗. Heartwarming!

You stole my words!

I would have said almost the same! 😃🤗

She poured her heart out in this song, but lack of her own visuals, plus this being a sad song from a small label meant that it would be a hit or miss song. So fan support made all the difference.
I hope this song finds more general support in time. It deserves broader appreciation.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/05cqPdzstJ4Nyd8hQ5L808cVA#Long_Beach_Convention_&_Entertainment_Center

Saiyaan by Aru sung @ LA: video link above

First time doing this. So let me know if issues, also if video quality is not good with the upload

Originally posted by: AK_Fan

https://share.icloud.com/photos/05cqPdzstJ4Nyd8hQ5L808cVA#Long_Beach_Convention_&_Entertainment_Center

Saiyaan by Aru sung @ LA: video link above

First time doing this. So let me know if issues, also if video quality is not good with the upload

This is awesome!
WANT MORE!!!!!!

Quality is good!

BTW, can I share the link with friends and fans of Arunita?

Originally posted by: Realityshow

This is awesome!
WANT MORE!!!!!!

Quality is good!

BTW, can I share the link with friends and fans of Arunita?

Thrilled that link works and that quality is good. I believe I removed any personal info in the link. So if you don’t see any personal info, please go ahead and share!

I am going to hit the sack, will upload more tomorrow.