Altar Coal – Shukriya (Alternate Version) Official Video

Our latest ‘Shukriya (Alternate Version)’ is out now on streaming platforms!
Stream here - https://song.link/5wfw7h9ddjrhn

After 15 years, I am humbled to re-release one of my most cherished songs, ‘SHUKRIYA’, originally created under my musical identity, ‘ALTAR COAL’, which has long embodied the essence of my artistic vision.

This song, once a stirring voice within the realm of Christian Hindi music, earned a place in worship songbooks across Hindi and Indian Vernacular Christian Churches worldwide, resonating with the heart of faith and devotion.

In response to many heartfelt requests for a version in a lower key, I am honoured to offer this re-imagined rendition. While the soul of the song remains untouched, its sound is enriched by the infusion of ethnic instruments, breathing new life into its timeless message.

‘SHUKRIYA’ is rooted deeply in Scripture, offering a profound reflection on the agony of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross—a love so vast that no words can fully capture it. This love brings salvation, hope, and eternal life to all.

May this song continue to resonate with your soul, as it has with mine, ever reminding us of the boundless love poured out for us on the Cross.
Your Brother in Christ,
Ranjit Abraham (Altar Coal)

Credits (Audio):
Lyrics & Music Composition: Ranjit Abraham
Published by: Alloy Productions
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Ranjit Abraham @ Alloy Productions, Bangalore
(www.alloyproductions.in)

Credits (Video):
Director/DOP, Edits & Color: Jerryn Joseph (Adroit AV Production, Bangalore)
Associate DOP: Arun Kumar, Anand Y
Title & Poster Designs: Jerryn Joseph

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Lyrics:
Shukriya (Alternate Version)
(Isaiah 53, Luke 7:11-17, Matthew 27: 27-43,)
Words & Music by Ranjit Abraham

Ik aisa balidaan jo duniya ne dekha
Ik aisa prem jo swarg chod aaya
Duniya ke paapon se ek aisi mukti
Kai hazaar sadiyon ne kabhi nahi thi dekhi

Thae hairan uske karm par
Jab usne murda jilaaya
Huve aazaad uske sparsh par
Aur prem ki nai bhasha woh sikhaya

Kaise kahun tera shukriya Yeshu is pyaar ka
Tere charanon ke neeche main aa rahan hoon Khuda
Mere is nirbal shareer main aa bas jaa Pavithra Aatma
Tere charanon ke neeche main aa rahan hoon Khuda

Shakthi de, saamarth de
Aur phir de mujh ko apni kshama
Is kaabil tu mujhe yogya banaa
Bhatakne na paaoon zaraa

Giri Gulguta par, us kroos ko lekar
Jaa raha Masiha, dukh dard thokar
Munh naa khuli uski jab use sataaya
Apnon ke liye bhi ban gaya woh paraaya

Huve hairaan uske bhaav se
Jab kaha ay pitha inhain maaf tu karna
Kuchala sar us shaitaan kaa
Aur kharida mujhe apne balidaan se


Artists (Studio)
Vocals & Guitars: Ranjit Abraham
Keyboards: Taz James
Drums: Joshua Gopal
Rhythm & Lead Guitars: Benjamin (Benjy) John
Bass: Jason Kishander
Violin: Subin Kumar
Tabla: Jacob William


Artists (Featured)
Vocals & Guitars: Ranjit Abraham
Keyboards: Taz James
Drums: Joshua Gopal
Rhythm & Lead Guitars: Benjamin (Benjy) John
Bass: Nithin Franklin
Tabla: Jacob William
Flute: Martin Raj
Violin: Magimai Jayraj

Management: Juevin Singh

Special Thanks:
Ms. Beena Ranjit, Ps. Shine Thomas (City Harvest AG Church, Bangalore), Ps. Simon Abraham (City Harvest AG Church), Gladson Raj (The BACKLINE), Prashanth Noel (SoundzGood, Chennai), Kumar (ProLytes, Bangalore), Sound Team (City Harvest AG Church), BTS Footages: Samji Stephanose & Jonathan Ashly Jacob, Hair & makeup: Bhavani Shripathi, Naresh Nathan, Trinity D’Souza, Siddhart Kamath, Libin Tom, Beril John, Nestor Laserado, Web Content: Christina Mary George, Costumes & Styling: Deborah Ranjit Abrahan & Beena Ranjit

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