And putting an end to your curiosity, here is all about remaining key and musical aspects of the album
Starting with song which will definitely give you goosebumps if you have spent a night in dessert. It actually creates dunes in your imagination giving you a feel of that clueless nights and loneliness amidst sand and stars. The use of Sarangi along with Strings is impeccable. And the following song is unique in its own way. What people label as a FUSION.
Again Ustad Sultan Khan Sahabs’ vocals are pretty well woven with 16 Beats Drum pattern with Guitar Riffs and Electronic piano accompanying it to auxiliary elements. This song is called Without You. Lyrics conveys grief but in a groovy style. Line of difference between sadness and darkness was taken care off, There is a Sadness but not darkness. Thats the Magic of Taufiq Qureshi.
Now the Twist in ALBUM is the Next song, named RANTHAMBORE - The Tiger Hunts, masterpiece of Taufiq Qureshi. Ranthambore is one of the best national parks in the country for spotting a tiger. The majestic predator can be spotted ambling or basking under the sun. A jungle with Sounds has been created so well that it leaves you with an imagination of tiger going for a hunt, hidden & has keen observation over his prey. The large drum sounds are used to depicts its presence, tabla sounds for his mental preparation to attack. Tempo of the song unfolds each and every action. From slow Tempo of Flute and Strings with Warm Pads in Background to high tempo Duff Patterns along with Brass Creates a Unique visual scene. And the Chase between the Tiger and the Prey is depicted using various instruments from Tabla, Frame Drums, Darbuka and Duff as Jugalbandi amongst each other.
Next song is Campfire. The music is just light and easy going in its own way. Campfire is in way opportunity in Rajasthan, where visitors and locals come together, locals perform their folk music with their group and the visitors may join in or can just enjoy the Music. Its a Jamming kind of scenario. This song is driven by Ravanhatha..with Triangle and Duff for the Groove.
The Next Song that follows is an Integral Part of the Rajasthani Culture and its Named MELA. Literally means FAIR. Where people from Different lifestyle comes at one place.The Song Starts with a very interesting Shenai kind of instrument with rhythms of Dholak and Dhol. This are the instruments actually used at Mela. The Fast tempo gives listener a few of various movements going around in mela and suddenly there is a Drop. All these hustle fades out and enters yet another mellifluous vocals by Ustad Sultan Khan Sahab. The song actually takes the listener to Tranquility. Taufiq ji has done utmost justice to the song by not adding more Instruments to it. Just a Simple Groove with Shaker a little Piano and Bass Guitar to let Khansahabs’ voice float over. The lyrics sounds Traditional and Spiritual. The last song is A Meera Bhajan. Undoubtedly we can't forget about Meerabai specifically when it's something and everything about Rajasthan from Sand Dunes to Mela and Campfire to Ranthambore. Meera was a poetess and Devotee of Lord Krishna.
In the last song Geetikaji did the justice to the Bhajan. As if its her forte. The song is backed up by Strings, pads, Electric Piano and Morchang. Morchang again is a Traditional Instrument from Rajasthan. Its a Wind Percussion Instrument. In this Song Morchang is used for the Groove giving that Traditional Rajasthani Feel to the Bhajan.
So to sum it up, this Album is must listen forfor the ones who are interested in exploring World Music or Fusion Music. This Album will surely make you relive Rajasthan Memeories if have already visited and if Not, it will lure you to atleast visit once. Great Listen which can't be sum uped in expression of words!
Must Listen for all MUSIC LOVERS!!
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Nadeem Parmar
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