The Blue of the Sky

Last modified July 24, 2006

Two performances on the esraj by Sri Chinmoy. The second esraj performance is on an esraj named “Chinmoy Beena”; this was specially built to Sri Chinmoy’s specifications by his students (Harkara and Pramodan).

Notes on recording

Esraj performance

Chinmoy Beena

The esraj is noted for its soft, haunting and ethereal qualities. The Chinmoy Beena helps to maximise the soulfulness of this instrument.

1. Esraj (32:25)

Proem
Janani Mirar Sneha Bhara Ankhi
Sri Aurobindo Kandari Tumi
Gurudev Tumi Amar Lagiya
Bahubar Tumi Kariyachho Khama
Hiyar Duar Khulte Giye
Khunjite Chahigo Tomar Nayan
Hasite Giye Kende Mari

2. Chinmoy Beena (8:04)

Proem
Janani Mirar Sneha Bhara Ankhi
Sri Aurobindo Kandari Tumi
Gurudev Tumi Amar Lagiya
Bahubar Tumi Bharater Kabi
Bharat Dulal
Ami Jabo

Location of performance

Esraj Performance February 19th 2003 at PS 86, New York
Chinmoy Beena performance recorded March 11th 2003 at Fourth Universalist Church, New York

Artist: Sri Chinmoy
Name: ‘The Blue of the Sky’
Related tags: Esraj
Year of publication: 2003
Duration: 40:29
Publisher: AUM Music
Tracks uploaded and published: Kamalakanta Nieves.
Format: Advanced Audio Coding

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