Since Eric is on a New Vrndavan nostalgia trip, here is a recording of Mother Bhavisya singing "Within Vrndavan's Woods and Groves", an english rendition of "Jaya Radha Madhava". Mother Bhavisya's singing is accompanied by beautiful instrumentation, I believe the work of NV Musical Director Hrishikesh das (Henry Doktorski).
Hrishikesh prabhu wrote some great papers about New Vrndavan and the musical tradition there. Some are available online, but I can't find them right now. Maybe Chopper Dave knows where to get them?
You can get copies of the music to the song and others, as well as recording of the NV Choir singing them, from Henry Doktorski's online store at ebay.
- Download Vrndavan's Woods (.mp3)
Within Vrndavan's woods and groves
Lord Krishna and Radha unite
To taste the joy of spiritual love
All glories to this holy sight
Lord Krishna's beauty thrills the soul
Defeating even Cupid's dart
The boy who lifted Govardhan
Has won away the gopis' hearts
Yasoda mata's darling son
Jamuna river's pride and joy
The treasure of all devotees
All glories to this cowherd boy
Lyrics by H.H Umapati Swami.
jaya!
Thanks so much for posting this! Hrishikesha's work looks really great. He had a bunch of the book online, but I think he took it down. I remember reading it for hours. He's also selling CDs of the Krishna Coral music. Bunch of other stuff too. I wish there were a museum.
Thanks for the mention. I'm on a New Vrndavana nostalgiathon. There will be more.
Haribol!!