Threads of Unity

{slow dynamic building, deep rich double-reed shehnai melody,

soft ambient drone, rolling tanpura,

crescendo of low-pitched bayan drum strikes,

sweeping cinematic vastness} (aaahhh) {tempo pick up,

table drops in}

From the valleys to the southern shore

One heartbeat, a million dreams or more

(mmm-hmmm) {syncopated crisp tabla bols,

bright bansuri flute accents,

warm acoustic guitar strumming}

Rising together, side by side With every step,

we march with pride This land of hope,

this endless sky (hummmm)

{full orchestral lift, energetic sitar runs,

heavy double-hand tabla driving the rhythm} We build the path,

we cross the sea A modern force of history!

{double-time energetic

percussion build, complex tabla tihaai,

soaring female vocal belt,

sweeping orchestra}

Our future shines bright!

{triumphant final hit, decaying tanpura hum,

single deep shehnai swell,

vast

ringing soundscape}