The World Gifters band releases debut music video “Yeshu Masih Ki Jai” in praise of Christ

Music is a universal language. So what better than a song on the Lord which resonates with the universe. That’s the goal and mission behind the music band The World Gifters creating their debut song and music video, “Yeshu Masih Ki Jai,” in praise of Jesus Christ.

Released on YouTube as a Christmas bonanza, “Yeshu Masih Ki Jai” has The World Gifters band collaborating with award-winning Oscar, Grammy and Platinum artists to create a musical masterpiece with lilting music and a very hummable and peppy feel to the number.

Led by maverick music composer and lyricist Jedidiah John, The World Gifters band is ably supported by talented band members namely Charles, Roi and Inri. The band believes that music has the power to connect people from all walks of life and therefore is the perfect medium to honor the Lord as the song aims to celebrate Christ through music.

Explaining the purpose behind making this song and music video, lyricist-composer John says, “It’s always the Western countries which usually make the best Christmas songs. So as a proud Indian, I wanted to change that and make the greatest Christmas song for my Lord Jesus on His birthday.”

He adds, “When Jesus was born, the angels came down and gave the greatest musical performance (worship). I also wanted to do the same for my Lord and incorporated prestigious names in the music industry to make this number.”

Throughout the whole process, Oscar Award-winner Robert L Smith, who did the mastering of song, was gracious in guiding John, advising him at every turn. The music for “Yeshu Masih Ki Jai” has been fine-tuned by music producer Kevin Cho (Platinum and Billboard #1), string session by Joe Deninzon (Grammy Nominated), choir support from Epoch House Choir (Global Recognition / Heroes Nation International) and Choir Director Itunu Joe (a graduate in music from Northwestern College, US).

“It was a significant challenge in securing the participation of these influential stalwarts in the project, because they are well-established leaders in their fields,” says John, who is extremely happy they came on board for the song. Directed by Jonathan Edwards, the music video has been produced by Angels Melody Production House, shot by Venkat Gangadhari and choreographed by Vinod Wilson.

“The song is also a form of prayer, urging God to relieve all the listeners from their pain and grant them all the blessings of the world in this Christmas season,” concludes John. No doubt it has turned out to be lovable and holds a great potential to become a success with music lovers.

Sidharth Berry’s anti-war song catches steam on Instagram

While Russia’s Ukraine offensive rages on, American-Indian Sidharth Berry has released a piece of rap music which seems to be the perfect fit for the situation.

Aptly titled “Aankhein Kholiye,” it’s a short anti-war song filled with irony that accompanies the redundancy and strife which the business of war brings on to humanity. The video clip is shot with a unique concept with Sidharth singing blindfolded, only to remove the blindfold and figuratively open his “aankhein” towards the end.

For the uninitiated, Sidharth Berry is an up-and-coming hip hop artist who started his musical journey by creating some truly thought-provoking songs on YouTube and Instagram. And while “Aankhein Kholiye” is catching steam on the net, the piece reminds us of the music revolution which rap music once ushered in America, through its thought-provoking lyrics.

What’s more! Sidharth is an independent artist without a record label’s backing, so it does make sense to check him out and show him some love.

 

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“History has repeatedly shown old world leaders gamble with the lives of the young for a tomorrow that they will not be a part of. While we are fortunate to live in an age where it’s easy for us to globally share our thoughts and opinions, it’s also a time where we can easily be manipulated and divided at the behest of selfish old men,” says Sidharth.

Asked about what made him choose an anti-war topic for his song, the introspective dude remarks, “I wanted to musically paint a perspective from the side of the parents of a soldier. Because I believe it’s one that’s not often thought about enough.”

And does he believe that his song can make a difference? “I feel that music is a great medium to spread positivity in the world, as it’s much easier to absorb. If I was on a stage, giving a speech about this topic, I think only my family would be in the audience.”

For the record, a few months ago, Sidharth did a cover of the song “Tu Phir Se Aana” and it received so much traction that even the original artists Raftaar and Salim Merchant left positive messages for the newcomer.

Apart from his regular videos covering a wide range of topics, Sidharth hopes to continue creating meaningful content which helps improve the fabric of society. Undoubtedly, the guy knows what makes a good message and mission.

Multifaceted Gyan Sharma releases first ghazal single Reto Ke Ghar

UK-based Gyan Sharma is truly a multifaceted personality. An IT consultant by profession, he runs the famous event management company Chilly Events, is a well-known Astrologer and a Vastu consultant, founder of AstroListing, the director and global head of strategy in a media company called Governance Today, founder of a digital media company AcroGloria, an advisor on planetary gemstones, runs a cultural organization in UK called Sangam, is a poet, lyricist and composer.

And as if all this isn’t enough, the versatile busybee has now released his first ghazal single as a singer. Titled Reto Ke Ghar, the song is out on You Tube, as well as various online platforms including JioSaavn, Gaana, Raaga, Hungama, WynkMusic, Amazon Music, Itunes and Spotify. Whoa!

While the melodious and scintillating number is sung, written and composed by Gyan, another highlight is that the music for the song has been arranged by the popular ghazal maestro Talat Aziz. What’s more! The single has already managed to garner 1.5 lakh views on YouTube within a fortnight of its release.

“I try to compose Ghazals which are not very slow, have good meaning and nice melody… not boring ones,” says Gyan. He wants people to pay attention to the quality and depth of his ghazal Reto Ke Ghar and its meaning.

“I’ve heard Ghazals since childhood, in my Indian hometown Kanpur. My parents were fond of greats like Begum Akhtar and Mehdi Hassan. I personally like the depth of Mirza Ghalib’s ghazals,” he adds.

It can be noted here that Gyan Sharma hit fame earlier too, with his poem Gharo Ki Kahani which became quite popular and was narrated at various shows in UK. He has also written a Ghazal dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi explaining all of his welfare schemes in different shers (couplets) and it was very popular during 2019 elections, and also a poem about the abrogation of article 370 in Kashmir.