A mix of two traditional south Indian snake-charming pieces. This heavily-orchestrated reinvention, with Andrew’s sinuous and sensuous English lyrics, takes this Autorickshaw in a whole new direction.
Lyrics: I am known as the Great Snake Charmer
With my voice I control; with my song I will entice you
Feel my melody hypnotize you
You are powerless to resist
With my melody I delight you
Feel the sway of the great snake charmer
Will you rise and dance, snake?
I am the Great Snake Charmer
I can make you writhe in a state of pain or pleasure
Rise for the great snake charmer
‘Til I’m satisfied, you will do your dance for me
I am the Great Snake Charmer
I will tantalize you far beyond all measure
Rise for the Great Snake Charmer
‘Til I’m satisfied, you will do your dance for me
Will you rise and dance, snake? Villai aadu pambe Will you come out to play? Villai
From The Humours of Autorickshaw, released 10 November 2013
Traditional; additional English lyrics by Andrew Craig and Suba Sankaran
Suba Sankaran: lead and background vocals
Ed Hanley: tabla
Rich Brown: electric bass
Andrew Craig: synth and orchestral programming Adrian Eccleston: guitars
Patrick Graham: riqq, sabar, gamelan, gong, concert bass drum, assorted sprinkles Larnell Lewis: drum kit
From: https://ethnocloud.com/Autorickshaw/?song=3694&b=2669
