Berklee Indian Ensemble ft Shreya Ghoshal - Mannipaaya (LIVE)

In 2017, the Berklee Indian Ensemble presented a landmark collaborative concert with its fifth Artist in Residence, Indian playback singer, Shreya Ghoshal. We are delighted to bring you a rearrangement of the A.R. Rahman Tamil classic, Mannipaaya from that Icon Series concert. Mannipaaya was especially meaningful for all of us as Shreya Ghoshal had not only agreed to perform the piece as a duet with one of our students, Shrivant Singh, (who was in his first semester at the time), she took time to personally work with him on the song. These kind of life-changing moments with direct mentorship with legends of Ms. Ghoshal’s stature are a vital part of what our Berklee Indian Ensemble Icon Series is all about.
About the Berklee Indian Ensemble:
The Berklee Indian Ensemble is one of the hippest new acts to have emerged from Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Founded by faculty member, Annette Philip, in a small classroom in 2011; today, the Ensemble is a global viral sensation with over 200 million views, bringing to fore a new Indian sound that melds classical, folk, Sufi, and contemporary Indian music, with influences ranging from hip-hop and jazz to Middle Eastern and African flavors.
From producing iconic live concerts with immersive technology, collaborations with Grammy-winning legends, to headlining international festivals, and hosting global music workshops, the Berklee Indian Ensemble has taken the world by storm. Up next: multi-album plans, Grammy aspirations, stadium concerts, and a world tour to celebrate the end of this pandemic!
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“Mannipaaya” written by A.R. Rahman
String Arrangement: Guy Bernfeld
Vocal Arrangement: Annette Philip
Additional Rearrangements: Shai Portugaly
Producer: Artistic Director, BIX, Annette Philip
Artist Relations: Senior Director, Global Engagement, Middle East & India, Clint Valladares
Assistant Manager, BIX: Rohith Jayaraman
Assistant, BIX: Lydia Renold
Berklee Indian Ensemble Performers
Vocal Soloist: Shrivant Singh (Noida, India)
Choir
Sahaj Biyani (New Delhi, India)
Shradha Ganesh (Mississauga, Canada)
Amira Gill (New Delhi, India)
Martin Guas (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Vasundhara Gupta (Kolkata, India)
Rohith Jayaraman (San Jose, CA)
Regina Crisosto Jequier (Santiago de Chile, Chile)
Harshitha Krishnan (Lagos, Nigeria & Chennai, India)
Aaria Manchanda (Seattle, WA)
Kiran Mani (Lexington, MA)
Gayathri Menon (Doha, Qatar)
Agney Mulay (New Delhi, India)
Paola Munda (Palermo, Italy)
Avanti Nagral (Bombay, India & Boston, MA)
Harini Iyer (Chennai, India)
Karan Pandav (Pune, India)
Lydia Renold (Schönenwerd, Switzerland)
Janani Sharma (Nashua, NH)
Swarathmika Swaminathan (Mumbai, India)
Piano/Voice: Annette Philip (Kerala, India)
Keyboard/Voice: Shai Portugaly (Rishon LeZion, Israel)
Electric Guitar: Aleif Hamdan (Jakarta, Indonesia)
Electric Guitar: Yoel Genin (Eilat, Israel)
Bass: Guy Bernfeld (Herzliya, Israel)
Drumset/Percussion: Yogev Gabay (Be’er Sheva, Israel)
Keyboard: Yotam Ishay (Afula, Israel)
Tabla/Percussion: Giridaran Subramaniam (Bengaluru, India)
Strings
Violin
Layth Sidiq (Amman, Jordan)
Bengisu Gokce (Istanbul, Turkey)
Tania Mesa (Lanzarote, Canary Islands)
Emily Gelineau (Perth, Western Australia)
Viola
Daniel Lay (Ridgewood, NJ)
Anna Stromer (Boston, MA)
Cello
Shao Chia Lee (Taoyuan, Taiwan)
Double Bass
Luis Celis (Maracaibo, Venezuela)
Recorded live at the Berklee Performance Center
Video Services: Reggie Lofton
Editing: Regina Crisosto Jequier
Recording Engineer: Alejandro Rodriguez, Professor, Music Production and Engineering, Berklee College of Music
Mixing Engineer: Kaushlesh “Garry” Purohit
Mastering: Jonathan Wyner

[@adiandniyu2078]

She can’t speak single sentence in Tamil but when comes to song...it is hard to believe...that’s shows her dedication and love towards her music and work

[@sivasaras12]

Even veteran singers can't sing without the song book. Here Ghoshal sings a Tamil song from her memory without any help as if Tamil is her mother tongue.

[@tirthakini]

Let's take a minute to appreciate the student Shrivant Singh singing here. Would take balls of steel to stand next to the legend on stage, let alone performing with her.

[@vinoraj4518]

Shreya doesn't know Tamil ♥️ Her love for music & dedication took her high 🎶 she is beyond perfect ✨🎉

[@ShreyaGhoshalFC]

Thank you for uploading this❤️ we've waited so long to witness this magic ❤️🙏

[@sabarishnarayanan4818]

Lyrics meaning :- Kadalil Meenaga Irundhaval Nan, Unakena Karaithandi Vandhaval Than, Thudithirundhen Tharayinile Thirumbivitten En Kadalidame, I was a fish in the sea. I crossed the shores for you. Trembling on the sands, I returned to the sea. Orunal Sirithen Marunal Veruthen, Unainan Kollamal Kondru Puthaithene, Mannipaya Mannipaya Mannipaya (x2), One day I smiled. The next day I was filled with hatred. I buried you alive! will you forgive me? Will you forgive me? Can you forgive me? Kanne Thadumari Nadanthen, Noolil Adum Mazhayagi Ponen, Unnal Than Kalaignai Anene, Dearest, I wandered like a raindrop hanging at the end of a string indecisively. It is because of you. I became a creator. Thozhai Thoorathil Velicham Nee, Unnainokiye Ennai Irrkiraiye, Melum Melum Urugi Urugi Unnai Enni, Engum Idhayathai Enna Seiven, Unnai Enni Engum Idhayathai Enna Seiven, You are the distant light. You are making me gravitate towards you. What do I do with my heart that yearns, aches, and thinks only of you? Odum Neeril Or Alaithan Nan, Ulle Ulla Eeram Neethan, Varam Kidaithum Nan Thavaraviten, Mannipaya Anbe, I am a small ripple in the water that runs. You are the moisture within. I let it go despite my wish being granted. Will you forgive me? My dearest! Katrile Adum Kagidham Nan, Neethan Ennai Kadidhamakinai, Anbil Thodanghi Anbil Mudikiren Enkalangarai Vilakame, I am just a bIank paper fIuttering in the breeze. You added words to make it meaningful. I started with love, and now my is love compIete. You are my beacon of light! Orunal Sirithen Marunal Veruthen, Unainan Kollamal Kondru Puthaithene, Mannipaya Mannipaya, Mannipaya Mannipaya Mannipaya, One day I smiled, the next day I was filled with hatred I buried you alive! will you forgive me? Will you forgive me? Can you forgive me? Anbirkum Unndounndo, Azhaikum Thazh, Anbirkum Unndoazhaikum Thazh, Arvala Pun Kaneer Pusal Tharum, Anbillar Ellam Thamakuriyar, Anbudayar Endrum Uriyar Pirrarku, Pulambhal Ena-Chendren, Pulliren Nenjam, Kalathal Uruvadhu Kandu, There is no lock for true love. Tears are the only expression of untold love. One who cannot love will ask for everything selfishly. One who can love will sacrifice it all! I went to fight with him instead, I hugged him because my heart had already hugged him! Yen En Vazhvil Vandhai Kanna Nee, Povayo Kanal Neer Pole Thondri, Why did you come into my life, my beloved? Are you an illusion that will vanish? Annaivarum Urangidum Iravinum Neram, Ennakadhu Thazhaiyannai Nanaithidum Neram, The night is when everyone is asleep, and that’s the time for tears on my pillow! Orunal Sirithen Marunal Veruthen, Unainan Kollamal Kondru Puthaithene, Mannipaya Mannipaya, Mannipaya, Mannipaya Mannipaya, One day I smiled, the next day I was fiIIedwith hatred I buried you alive! Will you forgive me? Will you forgive me? Can you forgive me? Kanne Thadumari Nadanthen, Noolil Adum Mazhayagi Ponen, Unnal Than Kalaignai Anene, Thozhai Thoorathil Velicham Nee, Unnainokiye Ennai Irrkiraiye, Dearest, I roamed like a raindrop hanging at the end of a string indecisively, It is because of you. I became a creator. You are the distant light. You are making me gravitate towards you. Melum Melum Urugi Urugi Unnai Enni, Engum Idhayathai Enna Seiven, Melum Melum Urugi Urugi Unnai Enni, Engum Idhayathai Enna Seiven Oh! Oh! Unnai Enni Engum Idhayathai Enna Seiven, what do I do with my heart that yearns, aches, and thinks only of you again and again? -lyricsraag.com

[@ritika6018]

No she can't be human😭😭.. Took my breath away in 2 seconds😭😭❤

[@ohmygod10101]

4:54 she hits more notes than a lot of singers do in a lifetime

[@rajeevrulz]

Perfect pronunciation from a person who cannot speak tamil. Shreya Goshal is absolutely the GOAT of indian playback

[@ragu5170]

OMG... She did sing live just like her original recording in studio... Difficult song with some tough Tamil words( coz I know as tamilian, it's not easy for non Tamil to pronounce). Perfect pronounciation... No words.. hatsoff. With ARR music, your voice a perfect combo

[@jijomi9560]

ഒന്നും പറയാനില്ല ❤️ കേൾക്കാൻ സാധിച്ചു അത് ഏറ്റവും ഭാഗ്യം 🙏

[@dangerousboy7889]

We indian so lucky to have you Shreya Ghoshal.. Never seen such a perfectionist like you! The only singer who can give tough competition to Beyonce and mariah carey. Can i say, she is the best singer in the world!? Her voice, her technique, her way of singing just top notch. Even her lower register so perfect i mean how!? 6:09-6:45! She can't be real! Thanks for making us proud in worldwide vocal GOAT Shreya Ghoshal.. If America has Beyonce then we've Shreya Ghoshal.

[@bivashsardar3273]

Language doesn't matter for her. She's nailed in every song.

[@LogeshwaranM]

Being a Non tamilian, she sang this without looking at Lyrics? I should appreciate the male singer here as well, he also memorized the lyrics! Shreya Ji We Love you thats it!

[@sayanmukherjee2445]

She is unmatchable. She is a queen. She is a gift to humanity.

[@sureshs8000]

Ooo my God!what a sweet Tamil language...goosebumps!!thanks shreya ghosal

[@subhamkumbhakar4769]

Her voice is like a nectar to our ears. Indeed she's the nightingale of this era.

[@sreekrishna9085]

She can sing any language with more perfection than a native singer ❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@devrajchakraborty3639]

It's live singing 😳❤️🔥 Shreya Perfectionist Ghoshal 🔥

[@thiruram5675]

When the ancient Tamil part kicks in, it's nothing other than wonderful, I literally saw the pure magic. And Sherya ji as always Cristal sharp. We Tamil Nadu adore you ❤️

[@srivallisistla7361]

0:02 she just took my breath away. She's a G.O.A.T. ❤

[@mohanmrk55]

What a pronounction even proper tamil singers can't pronounce like her mind blowing ❤️❤️❤️

[@ronilmac111]

Once Ustad ji said to Lata ji "Saali Kabhi besuri hi nahi hoti" it is for Shreya Also.️ The boy is immensely Talented & the orchestral music behind is a pure treat to all Music Lovers♥ Thank u Berklee on behalf of SG Family☺

[@francescoiadicicco1266]

It must be a true honor to sing on stage next to this Angel of Music. Much love from Italy, from the very deep of my heart.

[@Redwoodtree34567]

Even when Shreya Ghoshal breathes in between the lines, it sounds beautiful ❤️

[@haribehappy3487]

Ms. Shreya Ghoshal has fulfilled the vacuum Ms. S. Janaki's retirement created. When it comes to infusing emotions to songs, Shreya is in the league of her own.

[@achyutram1239]

Vintunnava , Mannipaaya .... The guy did so well with Shreya.... It is extremely difficult to fill in the boots. but he was amazing ! I listened to every word he sang and it was beautiful. flawless!

[@NarutoUzumaki-xd4db]

Berklee can make better remakes than whole bollywood industry I hope there will be more performances like it . If it is possible please upload quickly ☺️🙂

[@SGSpace]

Thank you Berklee on behalf of Shreya Ghoshal Family :) ❤️

[@abimanyu9411]

Missing ARR sir❤️. No one can compensate his voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️, but well done shrivant bro❤️ அன்பிற்குன்டோ அடைக்கும் தாழ் (தமிழ் வாழ்க)

[@felicesalvant5144]

Her voice is so crystal clear. I don't understand the language but i love listening to her.

[@kkvaruas5759]

cant get enough of the heavenly chorus @4:09

[@anila_nambiar]

You really made us wait for 84 years dear Berklee 😂❤ but it is all worth it! And look at Shreya Ghoshal, she's singing it better than the record. Probably one of fewest to outdo her own self everytime she performs. Such a star and undisputed 👸👑Queen👑 And male lead, the chorus and the orchestration.. Surreal. ❤

[@ElleD88]

Dear Shreya, I clicked on this video so fast that I didn't even realize when I did. Phenomenal as always. Thank you for the music.

[@sandhiyavairam2212]

வாவ் 😍மறந்தேன் மெய்மறந்தேன் என்ன அருமையான பாடல்.ஸ்ரேயா குரலில் என் தமிழ் தேனாய் இனித்தது...எத்தனை முறை கேட்டாலும் சலிக்காத பாடல்.😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@PickledDragon]

Blessed are those who attended this performance in person. 🤗

[@subirdebnath2519]

Proud Bengali...proud Indian... Shreya Ghoshal is ❤️❤️❤️

[@Yash-nw6nx]

So much of love to Shreya from Malaysia ! We love her so much and she’s the best singer in the whole world ! If she’s in Hollywood , I believe nobody can beat her ❤️❤️❤️ So much of quality in her voice and hope she sings more and more songs 😊😍😘

[@thalaivishreyaghoshal]

Yemmaa😍...... Thalaivi 💯❤️

[@shreyaghoshaluniverse]

Birthday treat for us on the occasion of Shreya Ghoshal’s birthday.

[@anto3664]

Singing a Tamil song with surgically precise pronunciation in a live performance can only be possible for Shreya Ghoshal!!

[@siloganchinappa9364]

Amazing Shreya and the male singer/student; he did extremely well even though he was in awe of her, nervous but rendered his portions professionally. The orchestra and harmony, unbelievable

[@aukhairyote]

I felt like magic happened in my ears the moment she started singing.

[@antupaul2599]

Shreya Ghoshal means pure music ❤️❤️

[@HamshaSOfficial]

Best gift for Shreya Didi’s birthday !!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@chandanlipunnayak5401]

Shreya is best singer in the world

[@anandparmar1699]

When there's shreyaa, every song is beautiful. I don't understand tamil but its too beautiful

[@Ashok-jt5ze]

The love story between the piano and Shreya's voice from 4:53

[@timirbaranmaiti4045]

Even not understanding meaning of single word ... it's so beautiful ...music has no boundaries . amazing listening 🎧. Simply love it 💕

[@sureshsuresh-iy1cj]

Thudithirunthen........ ❤❤❤❤❤oh """ shreya jiiii..❤

[@sharma-qv8zt]

No language to comment Shreya with her most talented sweet voice all the time in every South Indian languages tamil telugu kanadda malayalam etc etc,Govt of India should honour Shreya by BHARAT RATNA immediately as she already enlighten our mother country lndia.

[@madhushreya]

The best birthday gift for the queen(shreyaghoshal) and for us (SGians) thanks a lot for uploading this awesome live performance by queen on her spl day ❤❤

[@rahulrai6532]

Her breathing also sounds like an instrument 😊❤

[@joyeedatta3205]

Literally gives goosebumps. How can she sing so beautifully. The boy next to her deserves mention.

[@SurmaAktar]

Goosebumps! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@abhijithhari5643]

I was literally in Heaven for 7:17 minutes...

[@mathew-auxiliuminteriordes1797]

An almost perfect rendering in Tamil by a person who doesn't know the language. Beautiful, really talented

[@sumathyranganathan8627]

Whenever I listen to Shreya Ghoshal 's song....I'll just will get a smooth smile in my face...and its all because of her....tq so much Shreya akka...luv uuuu😳😳😳😳 Love from Malaysia😍😍

[@medicommg]

Even with a dozen people her voice sound unique ❤️ 6:25

[@SagarDwd]

She is beyond our expectations, we just can say, we love u shreya sister, that's it.

[@vigneshwaran3925]

Shreya + AR Rahman🔥🔥🔥

[@rajmore2114]

Dear Berklee, Thank you for uploading this video! The entire world is looking forward to other videos from that ensemble more eagerly! Heartfelt Thanks!❤️

[@waterlilly2978]

Everyone praising only shreya... The man stand with her also puts effort as much as he can🥺♥️

[@Deepakkumar-qr2os]

Goshal...What a mesmerising voice!!!

[@maryjyr1]

I don't understand a word but its on my playlist for as long as i can remember🙂🙂🙂

[@myyeschannel]

She's underrated that's it look at the talent 😭

[@gopinath1669]

Anaivarum urankidum iravenum neram enaku adhu thalaiyanai nanaididum neram... #mannippaya😘😘😘😘 #happybirthdayshreyaghoshal🥰🥰🥰 malesinger done a great job beautifully sung the tamizh words🙌🙌 thank you Berkeley and entire team 🙏🙏

[@stephenraj3273]

When it starts, Anbirkum undo - Heaven opens, pure bliss & divine. Chorus and Shreya ji turning into a masterpiece 😍😇

[@michaelyrdagne2651]

sherya sound feels like a wonderland

[@coolguy-zo5lp]

she looks so beautiful

[@reclusiveboy5155]

The Best Gift for SGians on Shreya Ghoshal birthday ❤️

[@hritikubale3019]

Everytime I watch this lady I fall in love with her all over again 😍 Btw the guy & the complete orchestra did a great job 👍

[@jayasreetp6273]

The fact that she sings in absolute perfection in all languages😇🥰🥰🥰

[@subbulakshmi919]

Both Shreya Ghoshal and Srivant sing. Excellent performance.

[@sagarmeena0210]

this is the beauty of India's diversity

[@susovan.m]

We are proud of you Shreya didi 😭🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kaustavnarayangoswami6347]

Thank you thank you and zillion times thank you to Berkley indian team for uploadig this on her birthday. . . Its the bestest rendition cover have heard of my favorite song Mannipaya. .. goosebumps guaranteed as I am still in awe how everyone has contributed so beautifully. Shreya mam. . Happy birthday!!! But special mention to the chorus team who were spectucular in the few lines before the second para starts. . . Too good. ❤❤❤❤

[@lakshmansrivatsav]

The existence of this video is a gift to humanity

[@thara.k3430]

No words..Only tears ..You are a Angel Shreya..Kudos to the whole team..This is so beautiful..

[@MissWorld-oe9zg]

I literally had tears rolling.. 😔😭 Just listen to this with your AirPods 🥺❤️ Shereya Goshel and the whole team was AMAZING 💗

[@meenaghoshal]

OMGGG😭😭❤️❤️❤️ AFTER SO MANY YEARS. THANK YOU UPLOADING IT ON HER 37th BIRTHDAY.🥺✨

[@anbumanim6315]

சிரித்துக் கொண்டே அழகாக ஸ்ரேயா குரல் இனிமை

[@aamirtajar4942]

This song was and is a dream for me to recreate . Listening to its orchestration live was also a dream . Thank you so much berklee for making this happen . Cannot count the number of times i cried into this .

[@iNaren_]

3:34 Anbil thodanghi anbil mudikiren.. En kalangarai vilakamae❤️

[@aanshg3807]

We all know Shreya always rocks...but hare male singer also match her..😍❣️😍😍...whole team 🔥🔥🔥🔥😍

[@saimogalla9786]

Yes.......! Whole team did magic.

[@eternaltann]

shreya goshal, shrivant singh, the choir and the orchestra all did wonderfully

[@dhanyadhanya8776]

Shreya mam voice creat a magic. I'm her fan ever and forever. I like her all songs. Many singers is there but she has a unique voice. I'm addict her voice. Especially munbe va en anbe va song was awesome

[@Jagadeesh-be4jw]

The tears from eyes when listening this......been a pleasure moment..... Left the world aside....❤️❤️❤️❤️ As she as a god sent child..... rulling the musical world....a voice with million of emotions and love...... thanks for the moment.❤️

[@karthikmurugan6698]

Shreya Flawless !!!!!!🥳

[@konicasoundchaser]

This song has completely changed my life.

[@reclusiveboy5155]

Finally u released the Song of Love birds in the voice of Singing bird😍😍😍Thank you so much🙏

[@shivomchakraborty9094]

QUEEN FOR A REASON! #HappyBirthdayShreyaGhoshal

[@bhupendrakushwaha5199]

What magic is this that Shreya does?!❤️❤️❤️😭

[@shreeramenasaroja2182]

A treat to ears. What a beautiful arrangements and coordination's.

[@aamirmirza8796]

I am not able to understand even a single word And I didn't know the song before as well but while listening to the song I feel like I know the song and I am able to understand a single bit as well

[@prasathvishnu]

wow, magic in the voice. even more magic in the music

[@nasifosmanshuvra8607]

Thank you so much for uploading this clip.... Melody Queen Shreya Ghoshal in all the languages!!

[@pratibhaias3629]

Yr what is she actually man ... The universal SHREYA GHOSHAL

[@musicdilsebyprabhu3138]

Always a pleasure to listen to Berklee's re-arrangement of Indian masterpieces and especially those of Rahman's! :) This is a super tough composition (with raag/mood/arrangement changes) to pull-off live with a large orchestra set and yet get it so perfect. Absolutely loved it! :)

[@bhaduridto]

Still listening..... Will continue listening..... Thanks Berkle for uploading after so many years.