Man Patang, Mast Malang - Ehsaan & Loy feat. Mahalakshmi Iyer, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2.

The idea was to do a world music song, rooted in Assamese culture and music. This song is an ode to man's fearless spirit, perfectly captured through the poetic metaphor of a spunky kite in the open sky. It also showcases the free spirit, which refuses to settle and knows not any boundaries. The song also ultimately refers to the soul being freed. The song is an interplay between Mahalaxmi Iyer and Dominique Cerejo with Assamese folk singers Banjyotsna Borgohain & Sharodi Borah providing perfect context to the setting.
CREDITS:
Composed & Produced by: Ehsaan Noorani & Loy Mendonsa
Language: Hindi & Assamese
Lyrics: Manoj Yadav
Traditional Lyrics: Ibson Baruah
Vocals: Mahalakshmi Iyer, Dominique Cerejo, Banjyotsna Borgohain, Sharodee Borah
Flute: Rasika Chandrashekhar
Drums: Debashish Banerjee
Keys: Indrajit Sharma (Tubby)
Keys: Gulraj Singh
Keys: Loy Mendonsa
Percussion: Anupam Deghatak
Guitar: Ehsaan Noorani
Guitar: Warren Mendonsa
Bass: Ardeshir Mistry
Dholak: Deepak Bhatt
Backing Vocalist: Thomson Andrews
Backing Vocalist: Leon D'souza
Backing Vocalist: Gwen Dias
Backing Vocalist: Keshia Braganza
Backing Vocalist: Lynn D'Souza
Backing Vocalist: Srijoyee Ghosh
Recorded by: Steve Fitzmaurice, Ashish Manchanda, assisted by Thorsten Muller
Mixed & Mastered by Ashish Manchanda at Flying Carpet Productions, Mumbai
Song synopsis:
Siloni aai mur aagote pore,
aagoli kolapate lori sori baatori diye,
pokhiti ure, uribo khuje,
pokhiti uri uri uri uri deuka meli nilima sume
Mann patang mann patang udney chalaa,
Doriyon mein baandhne woh aasmaan,
Mann patang mann patang udney chalaa,
Naachtaa nidar sambhaale nannhi si jaan,
Kaagazi hai, parwaaz bhi hai, yeh roke se ruktaa kahan,
Laazmi hai awaaragi hai, kisiki ye paglaa hai suntaa kahan,
Mann malang mann malang mann ka bhalaa,
Ho duaa salaam toh hai miltaa wahaan,
Mann malang mann malang mann ka bhalaa,
Rabb ka saath miltaa ye rehtaa jahaan,
Paas bhi hai, talaash bhi hai, yeh dhoonde se milta kahan,
Raag bhi hai bairaag bhi hai, kahin bhi kisi mein ye dhaltaa kahan
Sau rang bhar ke hai udtaa, na kisi ka dar, chinta fikar, mann kahan kartaa ,
Baadal ki seedhi hai chadhtaa, sab toh idhar, iskaa hai ghar, isko hai dar kya ,
Sab toh yahan solaa aanaa kyun gareebi ka ronaa hai yun bewajaah,
Ho Dil balaa ya bhalaa hai, ye kya hai
Traasdi hai mazaak bhi hai, museebat hai hal banke miltaa kahaan
Siloni aai mur aagote pore,
aagoli kolapate lori sori baatori diye,
pokhiti ure, uribo khuje,
pokhiti uri uri uri uri deuka meli nilima sume
Mann patang mann patang udney chalaa,
Doriyon mein baandhne woh aasmaan,
Mann malang mann malang mann ka bhalaa,
Rabb ka saath miltaa ye rehtaa jahaan,
Kaagazi hai, parwaaz bhi hai, yeh roke se ruktaa kahan,
Raag bhi hai bairaag bhi hai, kahin bhi kisi mein ye dhaltaa kahan
Kyaa jaane kis se hai ladtaa, kabhi jaadugar, kabhi rahbar dil banaa firtaa
Khud raah apni hai chuntaa, dil ka safar, dil ke nagar, dil kiya kartaa,
Kisko yahan aazmaana kya hai khona kya paana, hai yun bewajah,
Dil khulaa toh mili main, mujhi mein,
Aap beeti toh baat seekhi ke bus mein kisi ke ye rehtaa kahan
Siloni aai mur aagote pore,
aagoli kolapate lori sori baatori diye,
pokhiti ure, uribo khuje,
pokhiti uri uri uri uri deuka meli nilima sume
Siloni aai mur aagote pore,
aagoli kolapate lori sori baatori diye,
pokhiti ure, uribo khuje,
pokhiti uri uri uri uri deuka meli nilima sume !
Meaning:
A bird has taken off, as the rustling leaves give this news. Its flying high, kissing the sky and
has began the search. The poet quotes a thought from an Assamese song in the initial lines,
to connect to the unstable, ever-in-motion nature of human mind. Mind that never rests is
always on a flight wanting to conquer the skies and everything there is to be conquered on
this earth.
Mind has its own wings and hence is in no one's control, but one's own. It has the capacity
to be wild, yet if it wants to be, it can be tamed. It can long for someone and yet, be in a state
of complete disconnect. It is its own guide, its own coach; it creates problems on its own, and
yet has solutions within...
It is always undergoing strife of some sort, sadly...while it is the closest to the god that
resides within us. It may be a wanderer but ultimately, its home is in the body it belongs
to...and hence one can't find satisfaction anywhere, but within.

[@rbrahmadathanful]

Mahalakshmi Iyer, blessed by Saraswati. 🙏🏻

[@navadeepbharali9476]

I was a little child of age 8/9 years... Now I'm 16 I listened to it almost 7/8 years ago... Still I love it.. now I've my own phone , I again came to listen it...love this song more than my soul 😍🥰

[@the_crooked_tripod]

Literally, the Assamese part gives me goosebumps, even when I'm listening this song the umpteenth time. Hats-off for the composition.

[@jananitheearth6664]

Siloni aai mur aagote porey......

[@surya_murmu]

Whenever I am listening the Assamese part... feeling like..I am flying over the sky. Don't know why?

[@Kncperseus]

They're talking about a kite flying in the sky... so your feeling's on point.

[@creativemevinod9545]

this is the best song I have ever heard in my entire life .. specially the two girls who sing asami and the flute .. just magical.. the entire song..

[@lolwele]

Assamese is one the most sweetest language of all.

[@thomasrozario]

This is my "go to happy song" daily dose of happiness. I always feel uplifted and refreshed. The vocals and the instrumentation all come together to make you feel like you are flying with the kites. Truly a joy, what a great composition.

[@neerajbhagat4252]

Same here too..

[@rubandass5794]

Hearing this song more than 50+ times. Wow Unbelievable ethnic music. Base, Lead, Flute and drums takes you into a different world. Don't miss it. Love your band.

[@jananitheearth6664]

"Siloni aai mur agote porey Aagoli kola paate lori sori batori diye" Its a line from a story where we used to listen in childhood from our grandma, and from our Maa too.... A tale of a beautiful lady who is grew up by a SILONI ( Siloni means eagle)

[@zinnia577]

Siloni means Falcon not Eagle.

[@himangshu00373]

@@zinnia577 kite

[@mahendramohandas6093]

Extraordinary song. The Assamese beats and Rasika's flute are just awesome. So are Mahalaxmi and Dominique's singing.

[@shekharramamoorthy2554]

i love mahalakshmi's and Dominique's velvety voice..... so soothing to the ear.... mahalakshmi ji the most melodious singer i have ever heard.

[@QaisarImtiazP]

I feel Dominique's name should also be in the title!! I have been coming back to this since its released. Love the song

[@Vishal.ranbhise]

awesome song.......assamese & flute combination did perfect.....l jst love this melody....

[@Shyamk768BhaktiKotha]

Siloni aai mur, agote pore....... wow. Nice Assamese mixing

[@AsishKumar-xe8rd]

Listening this in 2021... Some music never loose charm....

[@Nitumalladi]

I couldn't take my eyes off the flute girl !! the song and the music is super awesome !!

[@111dikshant]

lovely song mahalaxmi and dominique rocks

[@labhita1]

What a wonderful creation...loved the mood...playful, happy ans so soothing.. My deep gratitude to Ehsaan and Loy for incorporating the Assamese part... Also, thanks to all the singers for exact correct pronunciation of Assamese words... Great Job!!!

[@Kncperseus]

The singers are from Assam - correctly pronouncing the Assamese lyrics is their duty.

[@peteragarwal2809]

This is what is called Pitch perfect. All notes and vocals are 100% on Key. God bless you all.

[@14vinya]

one of d bst songs in d programme...... they sung d song soo full of happiness..... can b felt by listenin to d song...... cheers.....

[@dharmendraprajapat950]

one thing that i love abt this song is ,it is dominated by women , brilliant performance nd my fav song..

[@Prasanna1810]

Assamese part is awesome...nice combination....its going more interseted when the flute girl Rassika Chandrasekhar sing the Assamese part...hats offfffff ...

[@amitapammi683]

ya Very very.................. beautiful song specially the flute girl rashika chanrashekar

[@shreyasilky8654]

ya sis so nice

[@pradeepullal]

great to see mahalakshmi sing in her elements. she deserves a lot more opportunity. ehsan and loy great composition, but you guys seem to enjoy the music more than your playing.

[@pratimaekka1503]

One of the best song of my life... And the best part... flute 🎉❤👑🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ruthgree99]

really beautiful...great to see a female flutist too...we women can be instrumentalists as well as singers! Love the timbres and melody, great composition as always!

[@anmolmohsinbali6012]

Amazing especially Mahalakshmi ji's vocal😍😍👌👌

[@rahulbhorkade6975]

All artist great ... Maja aya

[@jaygolmei9404]

Clinton And Dominique Are Gems.... May God Bless The Two.. It Must Be Great To Be Such A Beautiful Musical Family ...

[@prasantakonar9490]

Wow... Entire composition of this song is really nice....my heart gets happiness while l'm hearing this song.❤

[@chintz85]

the smiles are infectious!!

[@shashibhengra6582]

What a composition. Lovely voice of all singers.. thanks to all musicians for this song...

[@AsishKumar-xe8rd]

2019 listeners Anyone !

[@soumenroy1523]

Yes I do... Almost everyday!!

[@Lamp-stand]

although i am listening today, does that count? 😅 it's 2020

[@renangsod]

Awesome...evry thing touches hearts

[@chetanmorzaria99]

One of the best from coke studio hits! Great work! Inspirational!

[@shekharramamoorthy2554]

LOVE THE SOULFUL Composition, the VELVETY VOCALS.... leaves a fresh feeling of positivity....

[@rbckhotmail]

Just look at all of them smiling awayyyyyy!!!! :))) It looks, feels and sounds just beautifulll :)) (cant stop smiling myself ;)

[@kananbaruah2855]

বহুত ভাল লাগিল

[@venkatyalamati3285]

lovely song...Excellent!! Perfect voice..

[@annilkumar30]

Beautiful song ...mahalaxmi mam best

[@cimmerianfable]

What an enchanting song, yaar 😙😘😚 In love with Mahalakshmi Iyer's voice 😍😍😍😍 Her voice is the pleasure of my ear 👂

[@vaishaf993]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@terrafabia]

the tune...the tone......the expressions...everything makes me feel so free..so light. Without doubt the best track of the episode!

[@bharatiboruah2971]

one of my favorite ...😘😍😍😘 assamese part is awesome 😘😘really very nice combo 👍👍😍

[@Neilinthedeep]

Clinton and Dominique Cerejo (Husband & Wife) both are rocking in this season of Coke Studio...Thumbs up if you agree...

[@gorkhabhaientertainment6035]

This song touches my heart💖 when i listen Assamese beat and music my heart it's fulfill with huge happiness 🤗🤗....

[@mayancs]

Easily the best creation of mtvindia cokestudio so far...the artists' n musicians' smiles say it all!!

[@suvendukumarpradhan6517]

One of the best composition in coke studio by Ehsan & loy......

[@sauravsarma86]

Awesome...Mother nature calling home..Asom!! Siloni aiye.. cjust cnt control the smile, evrytime i watch d video..

[@Katkitchen]

Most beautiful song... Still one of the my best songs playlist..soul ful voice 🎶🎶🎶

[@marutisuzukiassam]

such a nice composition from ehsaan and loy.....simply beautiful.....truely gives a feel that it is a song of the land the people............the best composition i have heard in the recent times.....keep it up.........

[@chandanadhyapak2761]

Rasika Chandrashekhar u rock keep it going .....

[@johnsonkunniparambil6595]

very soft music...brilliant...close the eyes & hear the flute..........suuuuuuuupeeeeeeeeerrrrb

[@neeharikagogoi8723]

Loved it! sending love from Assam :)

[@abdulshaheer8530]

Superb..! What a song..!

[@rachitjain85]

I think this is the best creation of an awesome season 2.

[@arpankusari]

Loved the flute and the woman playing it!

[@santoshbhagade5085]

Flute by Rasika is the soul of this song....

[@kartiksprajapati]

3:22 You won my heart at flute

[@SandhyaKanwar-qr8cd]

Ye song sunty hi dil jhumny ko karta hai

[@swez09]

This was one of the best compositions of the episode.

[@nishadkulkarni14]

such a cherish-able music..specially Assamese words..

[@surya_murmu]

My God! The Assamese mukhda in this "Universe Music Song" is so beautiful,awesome,soulful don't know what to say,no words.Banjyotsna ji & Sharodee ji you both are amazing with expressive vocals.Flute..killing..(i have no words thus I can write only "killing", again I don't know what to say). Is this the height of music or has no heights...! Rasika ji, you are..(again & again no words..thus again..) killing.. Mahalakhsmi ji & Dominique ji super KOOL.Got MAD. Love you all & this song - always :)

[@letmeknnow4902]

Rasika Sekhar 👌♥️

[@kaumudee]

Just beautiful work by Ehsaan & Loy and the team! This is my new favorite - flying around like a kite in my head :)

[@venkatyalamati3285]

Performance at peaks!!! awesome song

[@Rajib2209]

Thank you Coke-Studio - beautifully composed and executed. Feels good for such a recognition of Assamese Culture and Music! Wish you all the best and please come back with more of such fusion and please, include a bit of the Bihu beats. :)

[@jaaska82]

loved the flute and the Assamese section :)

[@JomyGeorgeMusic]

dats rasika shekhar from u.s .. amazin singer too,,,

[@gogoirituraj]

Very very soothing...loved it the very first time I heard it...

[@Saahib_K]

Amazing song....hats off..

[@arupasarma.4651]

Well done Sarodee and Manjyoshna Baa ❤, you have done Assamese people proud.

[@biplobacharjee5074]

One of the most underrated song!

[@rauldev]

So luvly.. feel like floating away into the clouds.. :)

[@neilkishancruise5017]

People who listen this song . Congratulations You have a good taste in music .

[@rJtRajatToshniwal]

Superb Lyrics.. and awesome job at flute by Rasika..

[@111dikshant]

maha laxami and dominique is awe some awsome work guys

[@MunshiTorikulIslam]

Very very Nice & Beautiful..

[@shekharrateria]

very good song, love to hear again and again

[@terrafabia]

everybody is sooooooo happy in this song! even watching the video is such a pleasure - i can't help but smile all along!!

[@TheAbhilash100]

Ita simply awesome.... I am speechless.

[@uttamcreation22]

সুন্দৰ। মজা 🎉❤❤

[@reaper2rup]

gal playing flute jst awsm--!!!!-

[@NECATR4D]

Superb. A great satisfaction of listening to a melodious and fast song as well. as, big appreciation to all girls singers and instrumentalists. Your smile adds flavor to the song

[@parthahazarika45]

Really nice song

[@rahulbose329]

really great music n song

[@rajkundraish]

Great Lovely Fantastic Nostalgic Awesome Beautiful Sweet Divine Folk WHAT A SONG ???????????????????????

[@icymish]

gr8 1.....very soulful... m luvin it! :)

[@DevenNegi]

Why this song feels like Rainbow? It has multiple beautiful things going on with it and you love listening it

[@debalinadey5877]

lovely song!!!good composition..!!!

[@jupitara2965]

Wow my fvrt

[@vlog-ks4ne]

Listening this song after 10 years now is still😍😍

[@sajithstephen9166]

mesmerizing..

[@banauli]

very beutiful....just awsome

[@AjitDas-fd4vl]

Really its a Man Malang Song......

[@disan7572]

Nice song💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@shobhashekhar7010]

Mast mast composition, one of the best world music composition I heard in the recent past.... Mahalakshmi n Dominique,Rasika and the Assamese singers + ehsaan n Loy n all musicians gr8 world we need more frm u

[@aryamanrao1]

yesterday, i heared dis song !! itz really nice ,,,,melodious, awesome.... especially dat flute,i luv dat..........

[@monsieurmalandain]

Beautiful.

[@rajivkumarsaha]

love the songs in the most romantic language ....

[@DipankarDas-xl3tg]

Beautiful song