Gratitude Joy 3
Also available in ATMOS format 😊
Siddhant Bhatia – Indian classical singer, audio & film producer, mixing and mastering engineer, Siddhant has been working in the commercial audio visual industry for over 17 years. Having recorded and worked with a plethora of global artists, Siddhant infuses fresh ideas and helps deliver phenomenal content.
Keerthy Narayanan – a 2-time Grammy® acknowledged producer and Engineer. He decided early in his life that music was going to be his way of life and took drastic steps to move towards it. Keerthy has been a part of the recording industry and worked on albums, advertisements and films for over three decades now.
This album, a meditative reflection set against a backdrop of global discord, offers a sanctuary for the soul. In its chords and chants lies a path to the center, a journey inward, where the turmoil of the world fades into a harmonious oneness. It stands as a testament to the power of music to transcend, transform, and transport us to a realm where the cycle of gratitude and joy replenishes the spirit, offering solace in the midst of chaos.
Gratitude or Joy, if you manifest one, the other will follow. 🙏
Siddhant Bhatia, Keerthy Narayanan and Multi-Grammy® winner Paul Avgerinos presents a 14-song album full of heartfelt devotional bliss featuring over 100 musicians and singers!
In the profound dance of existence, Gratitude Joy 3 emerges as a symphony of cyclical emotions, echoing eternal recurrence. Here, gratitude and joy, those most human sentiments, revolve in a ceaseless ballet, each giving rise to the other. In this audial odyssey, gratitude is not just the progenitor of joy, nor joy merely the offspring of gratitude; they are intertwined in an infinite loop, mirroring life’s perpetual flux.
Gratitude Joy 3 is shaped under the enlightened vision of Paul Avgerinos. Co-produced with the unique spiritual and creative energies of Siddhant Bhatia and Keerthy Narayanan, this album stands as a testament to the transformative power of music. Central to its distinctive sound is Siddhant Bhatia’s groundbreaking work with Binaural Beats, masterfully leading listeners into a heightened theta brainwave state for profound rest and meditation.
The creation of this album unfolds through the spiritual edge of Soul Diviners and the sophisticated production capabilities at SoulTrax Studios, embodying the essence of exceptionally skilled teamwork. Its musical arrangement, a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, provides the perfect canvas for virtuoso performances by artists like flute maestro Pravin Godkhindi, sitar maestro Adnan Khan, tabla maestro Zuheb Ahmed Khan, kanjeera maestro Swaminathan Selvaganesh, and violin maestro Danish Ali Khan.
Jaya Ganapati Om, the inaugural track of Gratitude Joy 3, is an auditory invocation to Lord Ganesha. In its melody resonates the essence of new beginnings and the removal of obstacles. This chant is not merely heard, but felt, guiding listeners into a meditative embrace with the divine, allowing them to reflect on the profound wisdom and benevolence of Ganesha.
Narayana Hari Om echoes the eternal call to the Divine Preserver. In its harmonies, the track embodies Narayana’s role as the sustainer of the universe, enveloping listeners in a sense of cosmic protection and enduring grace. This chant transcends mere sound, becoming a vessel for the soul’s journey towards divine safeguarding and universal balance.
Om Namah Shivaya reflects the profound dance of Shiva, the cosmic play of creation and destruction. This track symbolizes the intricate balance maintained by Shiva, complemented by the nurturing presence of Devi. Together, they orchestrate the universe’s rhythm, where each end is a beginning, and destruction paves the way for creation. It’s a melody that captures the eternal cycle of life and the harmonious balance of cosmic forces.
In Devi Om, we are embraced by the Divine Mother, who, as hara-netra-aagni, extinguishes the fiery passions of lust, attachment, and greed. This chant venerates Devi’s power as the destroyer of these blinding flames and her nurturing grace as the creator of spiritual clarity. Her dual essence – fierce eradicator of evil and benevolent mother – envelops listeners, offering refuge from worldly desires and a sense of profound maternal love.
The visual and digital aspects, crafted by Mallika Thakkar, Vikas Jha, Sakshi Gurnani, Saubhagya Prasad, and Rishabh Verma, create an immersive blend of art and technology, enriching the auditory experience. Blessed by revered saints Ma Amritanandamayi and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Gratitude Joy 3 is a heartfelt dedication to world peace, inviting listeners on a transformative journey that transcends the ordinary and uplifts the spirit.
Produced by: Paul Avgerinos, Siddhant Bhatia, Keerthy Narayanan
Vocals: Siddhant Bhatia, Nirvaan Kelly Rai, Paul Avgerinos
Flute: Pravin Godkhindi
Kanjeera: Swaminathan Selvaganesh
Violin: Danish Ali Khan
Sitar: Adnan Khan
Tabla: Zuheb Ahmed Khan
Guitars: Chirag Todi
Keys: Keerthy Narayanan, Paul Avgerinos
Pads: Rishabh Banerjee, Paul Avgerinos
Composition: Siddhant Bhatia, Paul Avgerinos
Lyrics: Siddhant Bhatia, Paul Avgerinos
Choir: Mallika Bhatia, Sakshi Gurnani, Nirvaan Kelly Rai, Tapas Kalai, Vishal Sharma, Vikas Jha, Rishabh Banerjee, Saubhagya Prasad, Manya Mograi, Rhea Anthony, Shrut Kirti, Tanmayee Mishra, Yash Chhabra, Archana Sharma, Jannis Joe, Ritu Khurana, Mrinalini Shrivastava, Amita Kapoor, Akansha Devi, Siddhartha Bhalla, Krisha Jain, Naira Arora, Nidhi Dewani, Paul Avgerinos
Music Arrangement: Audio Team @ SoulTrax Studios – Tapas Kalai, Nirvaan Kelly Rai, Rishabh Banerjee, Vishal Sharma, Keerthy Narayanan
Mixing and Mastering: Siddhant Bhatia
Recording: Audio team @ SoulTrax Studios -Tapas Kalai, Nirvaan Kelly Rai, Rishabh Banerjee, Vishal Sharma, Keerthy Narayanan
Video and Art:
SoulTrax Studios Producers: Mallika Thakkar, Vikas Jha, Sakshi Gurnani, Madhu Bhatia
Edit & VFX: Rishabh Verma
Art and Video Production: Saubhagya and Siddharth Solanki
Production Support: Coco, Urmila, and Satbir