Mitti

It is captivating, it is fascinating - it is the mitti that since ages stands as the most invigorating inspiration for music compositions across the world. Why not? Whether it is the enthralling whiff of soil in the rainy season, or its nostalgic colour in scorching heat or its celebrative mood in spring, the earth stands tall in all its beauty, grandeur and magnificence. The album 'Mitti' too is the outcome of this inspiration. With six compositions interwoven around a range of ragas “ yaman, maand, pahari, kirwani, simendra madhyam and bhairavi, it brings alive the mesmerizing interplay of classical and folk music. Whether it is the beautiful meera bhajan or kesariya balma or babul mora, all renditions weave a fine tapestry of love, yearning and celebration creating a soothing milieu for the listener only to be infused with serenity. But words are too shallow to let you experience the bliss this album emanates. Listening does...