A. R. Rahman Meets Berklee - Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera (2 of 16)

Each song from the 2014 concert A. R. Rahman Meets Berklee featuring the Berklee Indian Ensemble will be released on a bi-weekly basis. "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" from Swades is the second of sixteen.
Grammy and Academy award winning composer, A. R. Rahman performed with, and was paid tribute to, by Berklee College of Music at Symphony Hall, Boston, on October 24, 2014. The repertoire for the concert spanned Mr. Rahman's illustrious discography of over 25 years. We are delighted to release all 16 pieces presented at the concert featuring 109 performers from 32 countries representing The Berklee Indian Ensemble, The Berklee World String Ensemble, and Boston University's Indian dance troupe, BU Bhangra.
This concert was produced by Annette Philip, Artistic Director of Berklee India Exchange.
Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera
A. R. Rahman
arr. Annette Philip
string arr. Matthew Nicholl
Soloists: Shilpa Ananth, Dhruv Goel, Yazhi Guo, Harini Srinivasa Raghavan, Rohith Jayaraman
Performers:
Berklee Indian Ensemble
Annette Philip: director
Shilpa Ananth: vocals
Sanjeeta Bhattacharya: vocals
Dhruv Goel: vocals
Vasundhara Gupta: vocals
Rohith Jayaraman: vocals
Harshitha Krishnan: vocals
Nalini Krishnan: vocals
Joakim Molander: vocals
Armeen Musa: vocals
Kanika Patawari: vocals
Purvaa Sampath: vocals
Ishita Sinha: vocals
Harini Srinivasa Raghavan: vocals
Aseem Suri: vocals
Adriel Tjokrosaputro: vocals
Sanchitha Wickremesooriya: vocals
Trinayan Baruah: vocals
Salil Bhayani: vocals
Malavika Das: vocals
Ava Dudani: vocals
Nicolas Emden: vocals
Christopher Kazarian: vocals
Annalisa Lombardo: vocals
Malwina Masternak: vocals
Wambura Mitaru: vocals
Zoya Mohan: vocals
Paola Munda: vocals
Lydia Renold: vocals
Gretchen Schadebrodt: vocals
Ashwin Shenoy: vocals
Sahana Simha: vocals
Pankhuri Singhal: vocals
Chantal Tribble: vocals
McKain Webb-Lakey: vocals
Yazhi Guo: flute, suona, dizi
Layth Al Rubaye: violin
Harini Srinivasa Raghavan: violin
Sashank Navaladi: sarod
Fares Btoush: oud
Jacy Anderson: guitar
Aleif Hamdan: guitar
Shubh Saran: guitar
David Milazzo: alto saxophone
Edmar Colon: tenor saxophone
Samuel Morrison: baritone saxophone
Josh Shpak: trumpet
Michael Wang: trombone
Annette Philip: piano
Cheng Lu: keyboard
Achal Murthy: bass
Daniel Gonzalez: electronic drum sound
Kaushlesh Purohit: tabla, percussion
Ranajoy Das: drums
Joe Galeota Jr.: percussion
Patrick Simard: drums, percussion
M.T. Aditya Srinivasan: tabla, kanjira
Vignesh Venkataraman: mridangam
Berklee World Strings Ensemble
Eugene Friesen: conductor
Na Young Baik: first violin
Sarah Hubbard: first violin
Sumaia Martins: first violin
Stefano Melillo Melendez: first violin
Kathleen Parks: first violin
Tim Reynolds: first violin
Carlos Silva: first violin
Yeji Yoon: first violin
Ludovica Burtone: second violin
Elise Boeur: second violin
Adrianna Ciccone: second violin
Sadie E. Currey: second violin
Carolyn Kendrick: second violin
Rosy Timms: second violin
Tsung-Yuan Lee: second violin
Choeun Kim: viola
Brendan Klippel: viola
Gerson Eguiguren Martinez: viola
Dan Lay: viola
John Smith: viola
Max Wolpert: viola
Steph Dye: cello
Marta Roma: cello
Keizo Yoshioka: cello
Adrian Zemor: cello
Nathaniel Sabat: bass
Matthew Witler: mandolin
Mairi Chaimbeul: harp
Allegra Cramer: harp
Ganavya Doraiswamy: dancer
Special appearance by Boston University student dancers of BU Bhangra
Arrangements
Matthew Nicholl, string arrangements, and orchestral parts preparation
Recorded live at Boston’s Symphony Hall
Rob Rose: executive producer
Tom Riley: executive producer
Annette Philip: artistic director/producer
Clint Valladares: artist relations/co producer
Mirek Vana: co producer
Dave Wentling: production manager
Steve Colby: sound engineer
Kaushlesh Purohit: audio mixing
Jonathan Wyner: audio mastering
Reggie Lofton: video producer
Thistle Communications: video production
Nicole Egidio: editor
For more information on Berklee India Exchange, please visit berklee.edu/india #berklee #berkleecollegeofmusic

[@idlebrain4073]

Honestly this is the song for which Rahman deserves Oscars. Unfortunately the world didn't understood the meaning of the lyrics till date, hence this song remains un recognized.

[@punithtv3591]

Warning : don't listen this song if your busy....because you will end up booking tickets for home ...which I did

[@andreisokolov8458]

I believe this is the best one of them all. Regards from Russia.

[@17bantawa]

that dude in shehnai is the rockstar in this song

[@vednga]

Krishna Raj Rai That's Suona - Chinese instrument. But sounds pretty much like Shehnai

[@vishnuvpillai5454]

My only question to the Indians who are signing this......how did you hold your tears? Take a bow Berkeley.... Amazing

[@vms_indian_with_adhd]

Goosebumps+ tears + Homesick feeling = This song. My reaction to the song was call parents and cry like a baby. Ye vo Bandhan hai jo kabhi toot nahi sakta.....\m/ You can take the Indian out of India, but can never take India out of the Indian!!!!

[@utkarshparmar2003]

If there's an Indian in the group who left his home to study in that college.. I don't know how he/she composed him/herself.... I would burst out into tears on the stage itself

[@ajinkyagadgil2747]

I'm going to tell my grandchildren, that I saw this country developing #proud

[@DeepakSharma-wi4wu]

Why am I getting all nostalgic about home when am at home already

[@adasp23]

Only a genius like Rahman would think of keeping a shehnai as the core of the song. GENIUS!

[@htuah1]

Outstanding. What a beautiful sound. Music is a language of peace that transcends and borders and cultures and nationalities. I hope more people will listen to and appreciate music like this.

[@mahdinalnafi4054]

5:18 take a moment and appreciate this amazing Chinese guy with Suona.

[@muzzamil4721]

Hits harder when you are miles away from your homeland. Crying like a baby in Canada missing Pakistan. Lots of love to everyone listening. 🇮🇳 🇵🇰 🇨🇦

[@sergioalcides]

This is very addictive music. I just can't stop listening it over and over again.

[@tapankumarbanerjee303]

My life would have been worthwhile if I could be even a janitor or a watchman in this great college, let alone be a student or faculty. I would have never wanted to graduate from such a college. I would have happily failed each year so that I could stay there all my life

[@nsaruns]

The shehnai guy is unbelievable. ARR deserves an Oscar for this composition. It’s nationalistic and universal at the same time

[@vishal1644]

This song is the reason I will never be able to leave Bhaarat.

[@prisha2004]

Air India - Play this song when flight leaves for India from any foreign land, right after leaving the gate and before hitting the runway. Then play one more time just before landing. There will be people canceling their return tickets and hugging the flight attendants.

[@nadimtahasildar5468]

Hit like when remember that "Paani Lelo Paani Lelo " wala scene ||| #RahmanForeva

[@sneharajan2842]

Realised how much i regret being a banker instead of doing something like this! My only wish is to atleast see them performing live sometime in future

[@dolandutroomp]

Something about this track...those high note clarinets in the back. They just pierce through your heart. Such a masterpiece.

[@bilalkhanx25]

I am in my country but still feeling homesickness after listening to this song. ❤️

[@PraveenNelsonv6]

I would dedicate this song to my sister and her family, she is living in canada for past 3 years hasn't visited back to my/her home place :( Mitti Ki Hai Jo Khushboo, Tu Kaise Bhulayega Tu Chahe Kahin Jayeh, Tu Laut Ke Aayega

[@michaelflory9519]

Song came from a fantastic Bollywood movie called, "Swades". It's a heartwarming movie about this guy from India who works as a space scientist for NASA. He longs to go back for a 2 week visit of his homeland in India. When there, he meets up with a lady he stayed in the same house with her when they were kids. When he comes back to the States, he realises how much he misses India. The lady he grew up with, finally marries him.

[@vancedaccount7951]

The smile at 5:24 .... When you know you did your job in best possible way.

[@meowd2506]

when im disappointed with Indian crimes, it is the music,food,culture and home of legends like AR Rahman and Shreya Ghoshal which remind me to be proud of my nation

[@var309]

That Chinese Suona (which people are calling shehnai) is absolute magic. The arrangement has been done by a maestro.

[@Versatilad]

Well I was in London, England. When my aunt a Pakistani recommended swades. I am an Indian and I said what would be so special about it. She looked at me like I was ignorant. Than I watched and tears fell from eyes and I came back to India for good. Literally left everything. It's been 16 years and I don't regret it. India is my beautiful HOME😢

[@anirbanricky]

Divine unity among varied diversity, only RAHMAN can create such a Magic

[@ChinmayLive]

anirban dutta choudhury 110% agree with you..

[@BobHop77]

I'm not even remotely Indian, never been there but this tune could make me nostalgic of it. 💔 A. R. Rahman's magic! 🙂

[@thepinkcodon]

I'm to leave my India in a few months to study abroad. And I'm almost in tears listening to this.

[@arkynarky]

Wondering when Hans Zimmer meets A.R.Rahman..🎼

[@saimadisetty5805]

17 years. Pretty long time. I miss India. God bless India.Mera Bharat mahaan.Jai hind.❤

[@amanrawat95]

मिटी की है जो खुश्बू तू कैसे भुलाएगा😭💛

[@harrisrahim8280]

takes me back to days i was abroad ...would have tears rolling down listening to this driving to work. happy to be home.

[@profkg6613]

The brilliance in lyrics of Javed Akhtar is much under appreciated..

[@lalitmulay2851]

Shenai in this song just hits the heart... out of the world music . ARR is great..

[@TheVocalGenie]

I just love this. Beautiful spirit, highest quality musicianship by Berklee students, faculty and alumni, and of course superstar A.R. Rahman. You inspire me, Annette Philips, your leadership is stellar. Much love.

[@mamtabandgar9578]

The artist playing shehnai has nailed it!!❤️🙌

[@EclecticTV]

OMG 1:57 goosebumps everywhere, feeling connected! Thank you

[@mohamedazam8987]

2:30 - 3:31 Awesome.... what a voice dhruv (Y)

[@kishore1978]

My dear beautiful sisters and handsome brothers , your song touched my heart ..i am suffering from headache..I started listening to your songs, after two hours my headache gone. Your team is filled with amazing healers..musical healers..May goddess Saraswati bless you all with good health and wealth..in fact you are already blessed. - Yours.lovingly _ Your brother from India.

[@prateekgrewal4717]

The moment when that Shennai hits its first note. Goosebumps❤🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@raginidevi9500]

Feeling homesick Later realizing that I am at home.🙃 One of the best from A R Rehman

[@remy.rd7]

I started missing India after hearing this but then I realized I'm already in India. Such a powerful and touching song. Javed Sir & Rahman sir are fabulous.

[@razzaquiansari7394]

Yun to saare sukh hain barse, par door tu hai apne ghar se..INDIA is not a country ..INDIA is feeling..living in FINLAND but still miss INDIA

[@tarotwithsushmita]

Javed Akhtar's words are pure gold. Made me cry

[@rohitjain2910]

3:20 That little improvisation was mind-blowing!

[@lonewolfride6104]

You guys have no idea u have also created history after A. R. Rahman.. God bless u all..

[@MrCelloholic]

My favourite song from Swades. Thanks for the upload!

[@priyashmukherjee]

*AN INDIAN CAN GO OUTSIDE INDIA BUT INDIA WILL NEVER OUT OF AN INDIAN. WHY AM I CRYING. LOVE MY 🇮🇳*

[@Joshanpandey]

No matter which country you belong to, you really miss your Home , feeling this beautiful song--❤❤

[@keyurpadhiyar3270]

Shehnai... Hits in the heart ❤️ Flashback brings back to 2004

[@monsoonclouds]

I want to live in this college :)

[@TheJaajoo]

Berklee ... u guys are outstanding.. listening to ur performance is like meditation for me.. kudos .. thanks a lot for giving us such melodies rhythm.. all credits goes to Rehman Sahab first .. tu lout k aayega.... 🚶🏻

[@MsBurnitup]

Bharat ki Shaan, AR Rahman.

[@mukundmalpani5847]

TBH, even 100 people can't fill the void of AR Rahman ❤️

[@smilinggeek6841]

The song just brings out the patriotic side of us hidden somewhere in our hearts 💕...shehnai was extremely beautiful 😍

[@SmrithiSagarShanbhag]

This is my most favorite song..... Proud to be Indian 🇮🇳

[@apurvaacharya6938]

The guy on Shehnai is the star of the song!

[@choudhuryindrani13]

Heck, I am not even abroad and shedding tears...tears of joy I suppose, marveling at the creator's composition.

[@muskaantatawat7692]

I actually think its better than original. Love you rehman sir❤

[@pavansharma3731]

this song really creates the sensation for nation

[@MsBurnitup]

The guy playing the shehnai😍

[@michelerichards233]

This song is heart opener. Brava & Bravo dear young ones what an experience that must have been to do this concert. You're amazing, you're wonderful, thank YOU!

[@deepakgola1]

2:29 awesomeness, goosebumps

[@noy679]

This song makes me remember the India in the late 2000's. The country was moving in the right direction. I live in India but I can't relate to this country anymore. Things have changed alot. Hopefully will see India as one again before I die.

[@mrinalvashisth]

3 AM... this is all I need in life right now. мне очень нравится)

[@rmurtinty]

There could not have been a better tribute than this one. There is oneness in every rendition of song !! . Awesome Job by Berklee school of music !!

[@anantharamanv1803]

Just happen to see this video!...No words! you have taken up Rahman sir into different level!... Mixed emotions! after long time (10 years after) hearing his songs in different color...Hats of Belklee Team!!...Praying GOD to give more health each one of you ...No words!

[@AyanMukhi]

I got so much addicted that i have already heard this song more that 40 times within a month and the remaining 15 songs, hats off to every member of the team from singers, to musicians and also the whole design and environment just superb

[@swesudhar]

Such a divine music..!!! Blessed souls performing out there..!! Very proud to see multinationals in Indian outfit adding such grace to the Legend's song..!! Love u ARR..Love u..!!

[@SrihariYamanoor]

Pure magic at around 3:22. What a voice!

[@Nimesh.]

And that's one of those reason we are proud Indian.. music 😍😍

[@pulakkabir2276]

outstanding.....simply sensational n heart touching. Take a bow A R Rahman and Berklee team. I'm not an INDIAN, but every time I listen to this tune and lyrics, I end up in tears. ❤️

[@anishmanchali7083]

Wish all you guys have a great musical career after passing out of this amazing college.. 🎉❤

[@koushiksharmadhikari3631]

Out of 535K views I alone have viewed these videos 35K times.,😁😁😘😘

[@AnoopV0128]

what a shehanai.. what a chorus, what vocals.. what an amazing arrangement.. Berklee ❤️ marvelous.. and one name.. the one and ONLY.. A R Rahman..!!!

[@sourabhroga]

Couldn’t hold my tears 🇮🇳

[@anjandey9814]

❤Mitti ki h jo khushbu Tu kaise bhulayega Tu chahe kahi jaaye Tu laut k aayega❤ I bet When you hear this line You miss your motherland very badly

[@nivaraniborgohain5375]

much love and respect..this is how I see my India...from assam...Jai hind

[@sandipanpanigrahi9071]

absolutely master piece ... 👏🙌👌 l love my India 🇮🇳🧡🤍💚....জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় হে জয় জয় জয় জয় হে 🧡🤍💚

[@rachit_joshi]

Happy Independence Day INDIA !!!!!!!! Ye jo des hai mera, swades hai mera !!!!!!!

[@basudebhaldar8871]

Best publicity of Indian music, Indian culture. Thank you all. Loved a lot.

[@mansimidha3979]

They all seem so happy

[@SanghitaChoudhury]

All my love for this rendition. Goosebumps. Tears. What not!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mitchdibs9060]

Every time your hear this song... you end up being with wet eyes -- Listening in Jan 2021

[@ak-vz4rv]

This is beautiful, but there is something in Rehman sir's voice..that takes you to another world❤

[@miguelangelespinosasilva9177]

Esto es hermoso. This is beautiful. Bravissimo.

[@dailytechQ]

I'm listening to this at my home and don't know why I am missing my home while I'm here

[@ashishsingh-jm2eb]

The richness of the music is at its peak. Thank you team and who else than AR rehman. ❤️❤️✨

[@droneagiri]

Living in Foreign Land i can say - i will come back for sure , either in ashes to be submerged in Ganga or to spend my last days .

[@sunilkumbhar6364]

If there anything exists Beyond excellence, then here it is.

[@pulakkabir2276]

Not an Indian,.....dislike that country for many reasons....but every time I listen to this song...I get melted

[@ashishkulkarni2005]

Going back to india after listening this songs. Tear in eye's..😢😢😢

[@vikrant5770]

Berklee The college of music is never gonna disappoint us...what a team work.....woah...n A R Rahman the living legend of whole music world 😌❤️

[@anandmagar4960]

This got goosebumps from start to end. So amazing.....

[@anon-kl8tm]

Firstly, just can't hold back from the very obvious and often spoken of, a fantastic composition by ar rahman! His music so pure that it just touches and celebrates the nuances of emotions and feelings without any distortion; the sound, music and the melody of his tunes are just so freshly different and deep. No wonder that he s a rare gem of Indian music( with another such magician being RD Burman from the past,that too from an era of "masala" content where commercial quality music and films ruled). And ultimately, fantastic performance by this choir from Berklee, performed well enough to do perfect justice for a great composition.

[@prashanthmohan1063]

Waiting for all 16.. Please upload soon!!!!

[@manoharmining9802]

Goosebumps, tears pelting out of eyes while listening to the music mayazal... Salute A.R Rahman sir and Berklee music band ...