FIRST TIME HEARING - Coke Studio - Chaap Tilak  

Many people don't know it was rehearsal before the final recording , the rehearsal was so perfect they put it this way , only happen in coke studio Pakistan , massive respect , love and support , looking forward for more...🤘🏻❤️

Interesting fact is this Masterpiece was written about 700 year ago 😇❣

These two are Pakistani legends loved by everyone in the subcontinent ❤...from India

chhaap is mark on forehead of muslims because of touching their forehead on the floor during Namaz/ prayer 5 times a day. Tilak is mark Hindus make on their foreheads. This is a sufi song. It means when someone faces the ONE GOD all these identities just vanish. We are same. Welcome! Love from India!!

Don’t know how many times I have heard this over the years and still get goosebumps every time

I am from India and i can assure you that they are some of the best singers produced by the soil of Pakistan .This song can stir your soul .

Avida Parveen is legendary. Rahat is the nephew of legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan who I was fortunate to see live 30 years ago before he passed away.

Wow, just wow! This is so enchanting! So pure! This kind of music is not new for me, but it’s so beautiful! The voices touch the deepest part of me! I don’t understand the lyrics, but I don’t mind, I just close my eyes, to let the music in. Thanks for sharing this! Music is so powerful. I think this is even more powerful than western music, which I love as well. And I want to thank you for educating us as well. You do it so well! You know so much in my opinion.

Caution ! Rosalie beware you have just entered in a different era of music.... You have just listened the starter more on the way.... Love your reaction... 😍🇵🇰❤️

This lady is an accomplished musician. She knows her stuff. Amazing. My deepest respects. ✊

That was a journey! Really loving the Coke and Nescafé productions you’ve done. Eye opening in the best possible way. Thanks Rosalie

Your reaction was SPOT ON. Please do more coke studio.....love from America 🇺🇸 yes it stirs up emotions.

*Chhaap, tilak sub chheen li re mu sey naina milae ke* This means " you stole my identity, myself when your eyes met mine" These are not the literary meanings but these are somehow as such if you explain the poetic stanzas

You have heard vocal purity.....you will be coming back to this masterpiece again and again....just shut your eyes and experience Abida Parveen's voice.....I have no words......I have not seen a vocal coach who hasn't cried listening to her.....indeed a global asset.....a true Ultra Legend.....only real competition was Ustad Nusrat Fateah Ali Khan. We can see Rahat going overboard to showcase his skills......but damn Abida Jee is invaluable.....she tears soul apart 😭😭😭😭

Absolutely amazing !! this art of singing is passed through generations, and there is tremendous amount of discipline and recitals undergone to reach this level, now imagine this , huge palaces lit with lamps and acoustic rooms specially made to reverberate throughout..this used be the passion of the kings and the emperors in Indian subcontinent and Mughal empire

Perfect notes ! Abida Parveen sahiba on lower octaves and ustaad rahat fateh Ali khan on higher octave has mesmerising effects. Perfect combination of Amit khusro's lyrics and beautiful composition and rendition by two of contemporary masters just took it to another level. Listening to this gives you divine connection .

This is my single all time favourite song.... its 800 years old written poetry

while singing they are not in this world, they are in alternate space. they are legends.

Best reaction video I’ve seen, genuine detailed analysis from a very knowledgeable woman.

Two great music legends of Pakistan . 500 years old poetry it is. Its actually spiritual .

You just experienced two greatest legends of Subcontinental music that has ever produced. They cross all the boundaries of human ability to control vocal chords. Epitome of some of the finest music!

In Indian Classical music, there is a concept of the Naad, which means sound. There are two types of Naad - ahat (which can be heard), and anahat (that which cannot be heard). It is believed that anahat naad is divine, it is a sound produced by the cosmos. It can only be heard through meditation. There is so much to uncover about Indian music. We've only scratched the surface. Loved the reaction, and glad Rosalie did not interrupt the performance with her comments.

Thank you so much for this reaction - it was wonderful to see - I really loved your passion and analysis. I was born in Pakistan, but have lived in the UK for 61 years, so am a hybrid of east and west. Also I have worked as both a professional western and eastern musician, so would like to share my perspective. Chaap Tilak literally refers to things used to adorn the forehead area - i.e. represent your beauty - you, a literal translation would be something like: "you have taken away my looks and identity by joining your eyes with my eyes" which after cultural translation becomes: "I have lost myself in you with just once glance of your enchanting eyes" The writer is Amir Khusro (born 1253 AD) who is an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. Amir Khusro was a sufi mystic, and sufi's see God as all things and all existence and as being a source of pure unconditional love, rather than a God to be feared. Sufi's typically represent these concepts in coded language, represented as romantic love between a lover and beloved The song is saying that you can't get close to God by acting out devotional rituals - the only way to be truly close to God is to experience God - and only through spiritual teachers can you be shown how to achieve that state - in the song it mentions both the writer (Amir Khusro) and his spiritual teacher (Nizamuddin Auliya) in exactly such a relationship. It also talks about the game of love (between the lover - you, and the beloved - God) and how in that game you can't lose, because - God is eternal and will be with you whether you win (get a response) or lose (don't get a response).

Fun fact. This song isn't in Urdu. It's Brajbhasha, a dialect of Hindi spoken in a small region in North India.

When you can’t explain your sadness in words in real life, only they know how to describe through music. 🙏

Thanks for this reaction, Rosalie. Always fun to share great music with everyone and see the energy you always bring.

Rosallie you are such an amazing soul and your reactions are how I experienced these songs first time ever.....but since this is my native language I was all tears when Abida Parveen started....you are an audiophile.....very nice psyclogical analogy of devotion 👌

They are truly unattainable. We just sit and watch in awe.

Dear sister it is pleasant to know there are persons like you in West who are having noble idea's like you. Stay blessed always.

O Abida g what a gift you are......May you live 100 years more.....what a legend

I love this just wow I like these coke studio sessions never heard it before but I like it alot thanks for the ride it was good as always your ride or die forever EyyyyOooo

This track is using EXACT words used by Amir Khusro, while was in Devine presence after reciting Quran. That's why it has a deep effect even on someone who doesn't understand the language. You can check, this happened to MAJORTY of people who did reaction on it.

Pakistani music is the best. 1st discovered it listening to WPKN decades ago. Great reaction video !.

Great reaction (explanation)!!! You’re awesome!!🌸🌸🌸 Thank you!!!

I'd recommend Tu Jhoom and aik alif from coke studio next when you wish to visit Pakistan again 😊🇵🇰

The greatest ever created. My favourite and it makes me cry every time. This is not just a song, but "Pure Devotion". My utmost respect to Abida Ji 🙏🙏🙏🙏

I've heard this several times and I was already in tears when you first stopped the song. This music, in particular these two singers, are able to use the power of their voices to transmit a deep reverence for the divine that goes beyond all religions. If this song doesn't rip open your heart, I doubt if anything will. No translation is needed to feel the rapture that this song imparts to one's soul, it's truly of another world.

Wow, that is amazing what you just did! I am very impressed being a Pakistani that the knowledge you have in our cultural music is astounding. Just subscribed.....

Our Both Legends on 1 stage.. Amazing Coke studio Pakistan 💕🇵🇰💕

Now you're talking ...! :) Wonderful choice, and what a great immersion/reaction into the song! There is a great deal in Amir Khusrau's poetry, it uncovers in layers, from material to sublime. I'll do my best and send you an interpretation (as best as I can). Thank you !

Best reaction video so far on chaap tilak. You can really connect with music. Its soulful

Awesome reaction Rosalie done by you . Any song from coke studio Pakistan creates goosebumps . Thank you Rosalie for showing such a beautiful creation of Coke studio Pakistan. Lots of love from Karachi Pakistan.

Loved to see your reaction. That's exactly how I feel whenever I listen to sufi music. God, it makes me feel as If I am losing my physical body and I can see my soul moving with rhythm

Thanks for sharing, your passion, attention and explanation is just wonderful 🌟 I enjoy & learn a lot, spiritually, wisdom. I really appreciate your efforts. I hope you can do this fulltime. Stay blessed ☮️ Danke 🌟 Gracias

Do you know it was the rehearsal and it was so perfect they finalize it ❤️ two legends in one frame , one of the finest and fascinating about Pakistan coke studio , Nusrat fateh ali sahab jii, Rahat fateh ali khan Sahab jiiii, abida parveen jii , aatif Aslam 🫶🏻❤️ their voice ufffff touch to direct soul 🥺 ,loved your reaction lots of love from India ( Mumbai) 🫶🏻🙌

Chhap Tilak might be the most widely sung composition. I am sure, not less than 50 different performers have delivered this iconic composition in their very own voices.

This master piece was written before 700 yrs ago..❤❤ its just wow.. everytime i listen ..

The person who truly understands music and vocals will get in tears while listening it...best reaction ever seen

u were able to hold your tears but i cried it was really touching and a powerhouse performance ❤ from🇵🇰

Subscribed. Girl you are good. You are a good speaker, with depth and understanding. Enjoyed listening to you. ❤ These songs/poetry have been there for ages in different styles and versions but these two masters did a great job.

To briefly add: On one level, this is a love song - on a temporal plane. The spiritual meaning is that it is between the worshiper and the Beloved (who is Allah) The worshiper is the lover, who wins in the 'game of Love' regardless of the outcome: The lover gains regardless of response, because he/she submits. Because the only truth in Love is Submission.

Chaap = Stamp Tilak = Mark Cheenli = Snatched PS: Literally speaking. My "interpretation" in this context is "Identity", as in losing ones "Identity" as in oneself.

Goosebumps and uncontrolled tears.... I could feel the song in you....

You know what you are the first one to react from the core of your Heart ❤️ i can feel it in your eyes 🥺

Ohhh my wooooooooow amazing they've left no stone unturned and the feel awesome. Your evaluation ❤

Hi I am from Pakistan and mostly I listen abida Parveen Sufi songs (the singer) close my eyes and take a deep breath tere is deep wording a other world that we don't know and also I surprised that u r knows about this.may it iss by ur hard-working r u good soul good work sty blessed

This is my second vision to this reaction......your tears are the optimum token of appreciation of this Artistary by these Legends.....Loved to see your wet eyes...If Abida Jee is singing and listener ain't crying, then listener is either dead, deaf or dumb 😭 I am in tears.....the vocal purity of Abida Parveen 👌

ROSE ,I LUV THE WAY u summed up the vibe of the rendition ,The performance is truly spiritual, artistic of a high order. AK

Thanks for react..keep it watching coke studio Pakistan

welcome to coke studio, you are about to get huge viewership

This song always gives me goosebumps 🔥 Rahat n abida 💎💎

You're an incredible orator. Good on ya. 👍

your reaction is priceless girl. Love it

Loved ur reaction stay blessed and happy🎉

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

You are amazing. Its a honour and pleasure to listen to you. Humble and very educational for audiences. Hope people reflect on what your message is all about. Keep it up.

So Awesome, 2 Legends

What a masterpiece created by these two legends, thanks for the amazing reaction 👍 In sufi music the soul is often ref to as the feminine energy and the songs are mostly about its ultimate journey towards its goal of becoming one with the divine, the day it's ego dissolves , it losses its identity (Chap tilak, markings on forehead used as status symbol ) and becomes one with God. This song and ref to selfless love and devotion are a metaphor used to describe this encounter and soul becoming one with the divine...

I can say that Indian subcontinent music is unbeatable and west never understands this

oh my dear i am from pakistan. i am amzed to see yours face expressions just love your reaction

Always love this song. What a treat 😍

everyone relates to music, so beautiful. thank you for sharing

I have heard many reviews of this song but yours is the best. ❤️. Love from Pakistan.

Masterpiece.. Two heavenly & soulful voices.. moving the souls of millions ❤

The language of this song is called "Brij Bhasha". Its an eastern Hindi dialect from the city of Mathura - a religious Hindi site devoted to Lord Krishna. Brij is also another name for Krishna. A lot of Hindu devotional songs are in this language. Now Mathura happens to be in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest Muslim population in India and over the centuries many converted to Islam under Muslim / Mughal rule. Various sites in the State were an offshoot of the Delhi sultanate for its proximity - for eg Agre. So, the devotional poetry that was done for Hinduism in this language was then also done for Islam. Now "chaap" here is the black mark that Muslim men have on their forehead as a sign of devotion, and "Tilak" is the red mark Hindus apply for the same reason. This is a Sufi song - which means - the writer is talking about the higher supreme power essentially, not necessarily Allah or the Hindu gods. He's talking about giving up the identify one has as a Hindu or Muslim, once they embrace the higher supreme spiritual power in the universe. This is a beautiful amalgamation of original Indian culture and ways of devotion, with that of Islam using certain references. This song is centuries old and written in Delhi.

Just beautiful to share with you. Thank you.

U are the best and i love to see you again and again, 100 th time i watched your reaction on Pakistani music, i think i am fall in love with you.

The article 'Chhap' actually means an identifying mark and 'Tilak' is the mark hindus pit on their foreheads. But what is important is the context in which these words are used. The lines encompass all marks of individualism and bear no weight on any religious inference

I just went through all your reactions to Pakistani music, thank you for taking out the time to give these genuine, heart felt reactions to music from my homeland. I'd love to see you dive into coke Studio Pakistan season 14,trust me when I say all the song, like literally each one from season 14 is perfection. From the lyrics to the sound, melody, sets everything. You'd love them. You should start from Tu Jhoom, ye duniya, Go, mehram (you'd love this one), muaziz sarif.. And season 15 has started and the song2 AM is a banger. Would love to see more reactions from you. ❤ love from Pakistan.

So nice g I'm form Pakistan Islamabad

I could see u really felt that first lines of Nusrat !!!💞💕💕💕

In a nutshell: If you wish to attain your sweetheart (your God whoever it may be) you have to lose your whole identity and jump in with every ounce of devotion you have.

Feels like u r truth seeker N very sensitive n sensite always prove to b very strong emotionaly

Lots of love to Rahat ji and Abida ji from India Pakistani people are really masters in the field of music 🎵

First time seeing your reaction video. Loved your reaction. So honest and pure reaction. ❤️😍 Much love from Pakistan 💚🇵🇰❤️

Greeting from England

All boundaries erase after listening to this soul fulfiling divine song

And your reaction was amazing👍

Finally a vocal coach who is breaking the song down and not just reacting and pretending to know stuff.

YES!!! Thank you!

You have such a beautiful soul ❤

This is a song,so beautiful right.. Now it's a poem by a poet,imagine the beauty in his mind,the purity of his soul who wrote it,,.. this world is magical. 😍..

Abida Parveen is an absolute legend ! ! ! Im sure in a few years, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan would also be known as a legend.

The Master which songs talk about is goal of life for spritual seekers. India is a motherland of such masters. Now a days very rare to find someone so pure so revered but still only in India you can find someone who can take away your ego, your trace in one glance with unconditional love...This song is having a very deep meaning...

Love from Pakistan ❤️

The video running in the background is of that famous block print fabric... Chaap.

If you take literal meaning of “Chhaap tilak sab chheen li re mo se nainan milai ke” is “snatched my ring and my tilak (red mark on the forehead) by just having an eye contact with me” the crux of the verse is that “I was so memorized by him that I lost everything to him”. It is a classic poetry by Amir Khosro in 13th century when Urdu language was just starting to develop. Remember that Urdu language is the combination of Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian and Turkish languages, word urdu was derived from Turkish which means “army” (those days Indian army had soldiers from above mentioned regions trying to communicate in their own language and eventually creating new language called URDU).

Whenever i listen Chap Tilak , it makes me cry 😢

Wonderful analysis, meticulously put.

This performance should be marked as one the greatest ever musical performance ever ever ever anywhere here on this planet