Nitin attended Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School and studied law at Liverpool University for a short time. He then went to London, where he met Sanjeev Bhaskar. The pair became friends and created a comedy double act, The Secret Asians, together. The show sought to turn absurdly dated Asian stereotypes on their heads. It led to a contract with BBC radio and eventually grew into the award-winning BBC TV sketch show Goodness Gracious Me.
During that time he met up with an old school friend, acid jazz keyboards-player James Taylor. He joined Taylor for a 40-date tour in as part of The James Taylor Quartet. It introduced him to the jazz club scene and provoked him into forming his own band, The Jazztones. He moved on to join forces with tabla master Talvin Singh to form the Tihai Trio and, after that collaboration ended in 1993, released his debut album, Spirit Dance on his own label. Shortly afterwards, he signed with Outcaste Records.
Sawhney's music is intensely political, commonly approaching themes of multiculturalism, empowerment, identity, immigration, poverty, and spirituality. He is active as an artist in residence for five different performing arts organisations in Europe and Asia, and along with George Martin is a patron for the British Governments Access-to-Music Program which brings music education to the inner-city students.
Sawhney's skills include classical and jazz piano and flamenco guitar. He has released six studio albums, as well as countless remixes and collaborations. After releasing Beyond Skin on London's Outcaste Records in 1999, he was signed by V2 to do six albums. His first album with the Virgin subsidiary, the millennial/apocalyptical Prophesy, in 2001 won a MOBO Award and a BBC Radio 3 Music Award.
Sawhney's music is influenced by his roots in India, utilising and featuring Urdu and Hindi lyrics, Qawwali singing, tablas and other instruments from the subcontinent, and Raga phrasings in music which is often primarily meant for the dance floor.
Sawhney's work in production and arrangement has led to his working in film and television scores. He has scored television ads for Sephora and Nike, as well as more than 25 films from his London-based Spirit Dance Studios. He was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for Film and TV Composition in 2004 for his music on Channel Four's film, Second Generation. From there, he has begun to see acceptance from the "classical" community, and in 2004 he was commissioned by the city of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Britten Symphonia to compose new performance works. London's Royal National Theatre invited him to write, direct, and score a work to be opened in 2005.
For photographs and additional information visit Nitin's official site, www.NitinSawhney.com
Sunset
Nitin Sawhney Lyrics
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শেষ বিকেলের মতো অস্ত যেতাম
অসীম রাতের শেষে শয়নে
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
Keep moving
Keep changing
Oceans rise
Rivers rise
People rise in the sun
If I were never to leave you
If I were always alone
If I were never to see you
If I could set the sun
If I could set the sun
Tears falling
Rain falling
Leaves are falling with the sun
Lives drifting
Seas drifting
Worlds drifting with the sun
If I were never to leave you
If I were always alone
If I were never to see you
If I could set with the sun
If I could set with the sun
হঠাৎ যদি আমি থেমে যেতাম
শেষ বিকেলের মতো অস্ত যেতাম
অসীম রাতের শেষে শয়নে
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
If I were never to leave you
If I were always alone
If I were never to see you
If I could set with the sunset
Set, set, set
Never leave (if I)
Always alone (if I)
Oceans rise
River rise
People rise
With the sun
Oceans rise
River rise
People rise
With the sun
হঠাৎ যদি আমি থেমে যেতাম
শেষ বিকেলের মতো অস্ত যেতাম
অসীম রাতের শেষে শয়নে
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
The lyrics of Nitin Sawhney's "Sunset" featuring Nicki Wells and Ashwin Srinivasan speak of the serenity of a setting sun and a person's desire to live in harmony with nature. The first verse describes a desire to peacefully go to sleep at the end of an infinite night with the sun. The second verse talks about the changes that come with nature while also reminding that people will rise with the sun, metaphorically representing the hope that life has to offer.
The chorus repeats the desire to stay with the setting sun, and the verses and chorus are supported by a soothing melody of wind instruments and electronic beats. The last section of the song highlights the repetition of the verses, emphasizing the longing to stay in harmony with the sun and the natural world.
Overall, the lyrics articulate a peaceful and calming experience of the sunset and urge listeners to find serenity in nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep moving
Always keep progressing forward
Keep changing
Don't be afraid to adapt and evolve
Keep flowing in the sun
Remain in harmony with nature and keep moving forward
Oceans rise
The power and beauty of nature is constantly changing
Rivers rise
Life is constantly moving and changing, like a river flowing towards the sea
People rise in the sun
We are all part of this beautiful world, and we rise and fall with it
If I were never to leave you
Imagine if I never had to say goodbye to you
If I were always alone
What if I were destined to be alone forever?
If I were never to see you
What if I could never see your face again?
If I could set the sun
If I had the power to control the world, what would I do?
Tears falling
Life can bring tears, sorrow and heartbreak
Rain falling
Just like rain falls from the sky, sometimes life can be unpredictable
Leaves are falling with the sun
As the sun sets, the cycle of life and death continues
Lives drifting
Our lives often feel adrift and directionless
Seas drifting
The natural world is always in motion, drifting and changing
Worlds drifting with the sun
The beauty and mystery of the universe is constantly shifting before our eyes
If I could set with the sun
What if my destiny was linked with the setting sun?
Never leave (if I)
What if I could never part ways with you?
Always alone (if I)
What if I was fated to live a solitary existence?
Oceans rise
Whether we like it or not, the world around us is constantly changing
River rise
Life is like a never-ending river, always in motion and constantly changing
People rise
We are all part of this wonderful planet, and we must rise to meet the challenges it presents
With the sun
Our lives are inextricably linked with the natural world and the cycle of the sun
Set, set, set
The sun sets on another day, but tomorrow is always a new beginning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nitin Sawhney
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@bartpickford1836
I'm British and music from this island excites me and is the one thing which makes me unreservedly proud of our society.
Radiohead, Razorlight, Idlewild, Imogen heap, Chvrches, Rae Morris, Izzy bizu, Tom odell, bonobo..... I love it all.
Thanks for such a nice comment about where I come from.
BTW, Raye is our latest musical genius.... check out her Mercury music prize performance, recently
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@pauljurgen-romrig9616
The three best live gigs I’ve ever been to were Nitin Sawhney the first time, Nitin Sawhney the second time, and Nitin Sawhney the third time.
@lewisdaly5547
So true, I went to the Royal Albert Hall during the prophesy tour. Quite the profound experience.
@pauljurgen-romrig9616
@@lewisdaly5547 Profound is the perfect word to describe the experience.
@MrAnils21
Her voice could stop wars. Pure and beautiful. Simply stunning.
@jhonmenezes4120
Anil Sharma one of a kind . I he a it everyday and get enlightened .its a soul singing in the form of niki
@gabybeckers6125
Its all about frequency
@TheAudibleSun
Word!
@001prk
She should sing for Russia then to stop war against Ukraine.
@yllfare
Best comment
@petrholusa5855
I believe that UK is a place when great artist meet each other and make absolutely fantastic music. Every music I love comes from this country. Beatles, Portishead, Massive attack, man you name it.