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Jayjaykar!
Shruthi Rajasekar
A triumphant celebration from the perspective of Christianity practiced in South Asia.
SATB, with percussion
Referencing the choral tradition of India and the musical forms of Hindu bhajan groups and Sufi Islam Qawwali worship, Rajasekar brings together multiple styles of communing with the Divine in Jayjaykar! Using text with permission from Pastor Anil Kant of India, Jayjaykar! is a triumphant celebration of the glory of Jesus Christ from the perspective of Christianity practiced in South Asia.
An audio guide that helps with pronunciation of the Hindi is included in your purchase.
Composer’s Notes
Percussionist: The dholak is a two-headed drum used in folk traditions across South Asia. If the artist is familiar with traditional dholak, dhol, tabla, pakhawaj, or mridangam accompaniment, they are welcome to deviate from the score or improvise something new. If necessary, this part can be played on other percussion instruments.
Slides: All of the slides should be brief, contained, and maintain fidelity to the rhythmic pulse of the piece. Slides over longer durations of notes should only occur after the initial note or chord is established.
Please see the included audio guide available for download for notes on pronunciation.
For performance: Feel free to invite the audience to participate in the claps from mm. 82-94!
-Shruthi Rajasekar
Text
Hindi:
जयजयकार
यीशु तेरी जयजयकार.
अति करुणामय दाता है
भला वो सबका चाहता है
सबसे करता है प्यार
गिरते हुओं को उठाता है
बोझ सबका हटाता है
महिमा तेरी अपार
-Pr. Anil Kant
Transliteration:
Jayjaykaar!
Yeeshu teri jayjaykaar!
Ati karuṇaamayi daataa hai,
Bhalaa woh sabkaa chaahataa hai,
Sabse kartaa hai pyaar!
Girte huon ko uṭhaataa hai
Bojh sabkaa haṭaataa hai
Mahimaa teri apaar
Translation:
Victory to the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Praise be to You, Jesus Christ
He provides utmost kindness
He wants only the best for everyone
He loves everyone
He lifts up those who have fallen
He removes all of our burdens
Your greatness is boundless
-Trans. Nirmala Rajasekar
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