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Get inspired by compositions from SwarShala/SwarPlug/SwarTrax users around the world and submit your own! Best songs will be posted regularly in this Café, and most prolific composers will be offered their specific section!
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29.04.08 |
Volume 4 Demo (Instrumental) |
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With the release of Volume 4, we are presenting here a medley of some of the instruments included, on a journey through various regions of India. |
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Algozay, Mandolin, Tutari, Khuang, Nishan, Khol, Ektara, Bihu Dhol |
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24.02.08 |
Life in Denial (Trance) |
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Rooted in South Asian chaos, murm blends classical elements with overtures of electronica that goes beyond the usual trance, lounge or house. |
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Dholak, Pakhawaj, Gunghroo, Tabla |
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27.01.08 |
Daivasahaayam (Jingle) |
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Abdul Musavvir UC |
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Jingle for a jewelery ad, to be broadcasted on local channels in Kerala, India. The entire song is sequenced and sampled using FLStudio. |
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Sitar, Veena, Mridangam, Manjeera, Tanpura |
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22.07.07 |
Aye Sanam Ab Humain (Filmi) |
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A love song with the theme of a lover singing in the valleys of Manali awaiting his beloved, with whom he had a romantic past. |
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Santoor, Sarod, Bansuri, Ghatam, Gunghroo & Dholak |
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26.06.07 |
Sony Playstation Singstar jingle (Bhangra) |
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Menu title theme of the upcoming Singstar : Bollywood Edition game for the Sony Playstation console. |
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Tumbi, Harmonium, Dhol, Dholak, Dollu, Kanjeera |
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05.04.07 |
Saari Shrishti Ke Maalik (Devotional song) |
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Ivon Jolly |
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Devotional song (Bhajan) in praise of God, the Creator of the Universe (Saari Shrishti Ke Maalik). |
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Santoor, Tabla, Chimta |
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05.03.07 |
Honge Kamyab (Patriotic song) |
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Nand Kishore Jasnani (original by G. K. Mathur) |
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Meaning "We shall overcome", a song of comfort for those who have been shattered by the adversities of life. Special lyrics and arrangements by N. K. |
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Duff, Gunghroo, Ghatam |
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02.09.06 |
Mitwa (Bollywood hit) |
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Shankar Ehsaan Loy (copyright Sony BMG Crescendo) |
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Short clip from the latest Bollywood film from Karan Johar, "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna". A very nice Sarod solo, with some Santoor strokes in the background. |
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Sarod, Santoor |
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02.09.06 |
Des Chodke (Traditional) |
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Sujay Govindaraj |
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Title song from Sujay's latest album, composed almost exclusively with Swar Systems instruments! Based on an ancient story. |
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Only Swar instruments plus a bass guitar |
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06.06.06 |
Push It To The Limit (Boombay Remix) |
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Remixed version of the original score for the Mercedes Benz B-class commercial, performed by Urzula Amen. Complete track available at BILLIBABERECORDS.COM. |
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Naal, Manjeera, Ghatam, Tambourines, Nadaswaram |
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02.01.06 |
Pancha Bhutatmakam (Carnatic) |
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Srinivasa Kishore Bharadwaj |
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Extracts from a new Bharatnatyam ballet, Neeharika, all composed using SwarShala. This part of the ballet describes the creation of the 5 elements. |
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Veena, Bansuri, Sarod, Sitar, Mridangam, Ghatam, ... |
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22.11.05 |
N*e*r*d - Rock Star Poser Remix (Hip Hop) |
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Krupesh Kotecha |
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This is an unofficial remix of a famous Pharrel Williams song, fusing hip hop and Indian sounds. |
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Sitar, Bols and Harmonium |
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22.11.05 |
Tabla & Mridangam duet (Percussions) |
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Sujay Govindaraj |
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Jugalbandhi (duet) between the 2 main percussion instruments of India: Tabla for North and Mridangam for South. |
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Tabla, Mridangam |
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22.11.05 |
Tirthguru ke Dwar (Bhajan) |
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Composed and sung by Nand Kishore in his first religious album "Tirthguru ke Dwar-Pushkarraj". Lyrics by Sajid Ajmeri. |
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Dholak, Manjeera, Banjo, Sarangi, Sitar, Santoor, Gunghroo |
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25.09.05 |
Elliruve Nee (Carnatic) |
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Sujay Govindaraj |
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This is a song that describes the situation of a devotee who is in search of Lord Krishna. Song was completely composed in SwarShala Pro. |
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Mridangam, Veena, Ghatam, Morsing |
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06.09.05 |
Bharatnatyam Jathi (Carnatic) |
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Babu Parameswaran |
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Bharat Natyam is one of the many classical dance traditions from South India. Here is a typical accompaniment, with intricate rhythmic patterns. |
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Mridangam, Ghatam, Tabla, Morsing, Veena, Sargam |
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06.09.05 |
Aman Ke Shehzade Se (Nazm) |
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A new composition from Jan Diwana. Lyrics are from Dr. Stephen Gill, who was awarded many peace prizes. |
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Santoor, Tabla, Naal, Dhol, Israj |
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12.06.05 |
Swarajati (Carnatic) |
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Srinivasa Kishore Bharadwaj |
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Classical accompaniment for a Bharat Natyam ballet called Seetha Charitham. The whole score of this program has been composed with Swar products. |
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Veena, Mridangam, Ghatam |
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16.02.05 |
Classic Hip Hop Pakhawaj (Fusion) |
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KasperTrax & Tuomas Kantelinen |
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Classical piece composed by T. Kantelinen and performed by a symphonic orchestra. Drums programming by KasperTrax on Reason 2.5. |
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Pakhawaj |
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30.01.05 |
Ghananghananghan Song (from movie Lagaan) |
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Srinivasa Kishore Bharadwaj (Original song from A.R.R.) |
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Live recording from a cultural show of the Indian association of Tallahassee, FL. Musical tracks have been created with SwarShala. |
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Sitar, Duff, Morsing, Sarod, Gunghroo |
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30.01.05 |
Lai ke Masih Da Nan Sajna (Punjabi Bhajan) |
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This is a Punjabi Bhajan written, composed and sung by Jan Diwana.
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Tabla, Dhol, Israj |
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30.01.05 |
Symphony Studio Demo (Jingle) |
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Jingle of N.K.'s new studio, to be broadcasted on a local channel. Apart from Swar instruments, he has used Triton & Steinberg's Hypersonic VSTi.
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Tabla, Sitar, Gunghroo |
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01.12.04 |
Coloured Soil (Remixed Bengali Song) |
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Thomas Mahler (Vocals : Manjhima Roy) |
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This track is a bengali folk song with the original title "ranga mati" meaning "coloured soil". The jolly folk song is interpreted in dancefloor/reggae style. Manjhima's voice is pure bliss... |
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Harmonium, Manjeera and Dholak |
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05.11.04 |
My Melody (Ghazal) |
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Prem Anand |
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This is a nice, ghazal-like, instrumental song composed by a new talented contributor. It starts by a sweet introduction on Israj, and then develops into pakhawaj/tabla rhythm. |
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Israj, Guitar, Bansuri, Gunghroo, Sitar, Pakhawaj and Tabla |
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12.10.04 |
Volume South 1 Demo (Fusion) |
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Welcome South! This composition features most of the instruments in the South 1 Volume released today. A beautiful fusion between South Indian instruments and a few western ones.. |
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Mridangam, Ghatam, Kanjeera, Morsing, Chende, Dollu, Udukke, Tavil, Ghat Singhari, Veena and Nadaswaram |
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12.10.04 |
Sri Gananatha (Pillari Geetham) |
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Srinivas Kishore Bharadwaj |
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And in a more traditional way, a classical composition created exclusively with the upcoming SwarShala Carnatic Edition. This is a song in praise of Shri Ganesh, Lord of Wisdom and Innocence. |
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Nadaswaram, Veena, Mridangam, Ghatam, Tavil, Kanjeera, Bansuri, Tanpura |
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05.10.04 |
Tuza Tasach Godava (Ghazal) |
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Vivek Kajarekar |
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Beautiful ghazal written in Marathi by renowned poet Shri Suresh Bhat. Music was composed by Vivek Kajarekar and rendered by the melodious voice of his son, Vaibhav Kajarekar. |
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Tabla, Sitar |
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10.09.04 |
Karyarambhi (Bhajan) |
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Vivek & Vaibhav Kajarekar, along with Mrs. Jayashree Ambaskar. Lyrics by Mrs. Chhaya Athavale. |
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This is a devotional song in praise of Shri Ganesha, the elephant-headed God, son of Shri Shiva, who is always asked for blessings before important actions. Hence the title ("before beginning work"). |
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Tabla, Pakhawaj, Tanpura, Manjeera, Gunghroo, Sitar & Sarod |
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06.09.04 |
Aaram (Techno) |
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DJ Curry |
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Preview from DJ Curry's upcoming album: "Tabla Storm - Sentinel Invasion", inspired by Talvin Singh's creations. The song was composed on Reason, using SwarShala exported loops. |
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22.04.04 |
Chunavi Chaat (Folk) |
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This small clip was initially created for a humorous TV show broadcasted in India last February for the elections (Chunav means elections). |
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Harmonium 2, Tudd, Duff, Gunghroo |
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28.02.04 |
Ghoomar (Folk) |
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| Notes | Traditional dance from both Haryana and Rajasthan, performed generally by young women for auspicious occasions like Holi, Teer, etc.., their multi-hued skirts swirling gracefully to the tune. |
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| Instruments used | Tudd, Gunghroo, Sarangi, Harmonium, Shehnai, Banjo, Sitar, Sarod, Duff |
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06.02.04 |
Leader for Amsterdam TV news station (Fusion) |
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Andreas Van Engelen |
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Four layered patterns of chimta were processed and transformed to create the somehow electronic backbone pattern. The tabla rhythms were then mixed with Western classical orchestral percussion. |
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Tabla |
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22.01.04 |
Indian Rhythm Ensemble (Folk) |
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Babu Parameswaran |
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When North Indian drums meet South Indian ones, then you get an explosion of rhythm, perfectly depicted here by Babu. A great introduction to our next volume of instruments : South 1! |
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Duff, Nagara, Tabla |
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07.01.04 |
Punjabi Masti (Bhangra) |
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Let's start the new year 2004 in a festive mood! This Bhangra remix should get you moving! Raise your arms, open your hands and shake your shoulders up and down : yes, just like a real Punjabi! |
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Tumbi, Dhol, Tudd |
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18.12.03 |
Padharo Mare Des (Mand) |
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Mand is a very famous musical form from Rajasthan, very much appreciated for its melodious nature. Ranjan's beautiful voice adds to the enchantment of this remix. |
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Duggis, Duff, Tambourines, Gunghroo, Tabla, Sitar, Bansuri, Sarangi, Santoor |
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25.11.03 |
Volume North 2 Demo (Fusion) |
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This composition features a large array of the instruments included in the new Volume North 2 that was just released today. We hope these will open new horizons for your creativity! |
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Duggis, Tambourines, Dimdi, Tumbak Nari, Duff, Harmonium, Gunghroo, Bansuri |
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11.11.03 |
Mundian To Bach Ke (Bhangra) |
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And here, friends, a glimpse of our coming new volume of instruments! Let's groove to the Bhangra beat with Punjabi MC's world famous hit Mundian to Bach Ke. |
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Tumbi, Dhol |
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06.10.03 |
Mumbai Dawn (Fusion) |
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Early morning in India's business capital. Sitar and sarangi express the calmness of dawning sky, while tabla depicts the turbulent croud of workers on their way to their jobs. |
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Sitar, Sarangi, Tabla |
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11.09.03 |
Jad Da Wasia Mein Pardes (Punjabi Nazam) |
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A sad song about a punjabi farmer travelling abroad just to find out that he has become a foreigner in both places. "Most of my relations have been eaten up by time and travel...". Lyrics from Inderjit Paul. |
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Sitar, Guitar, Sarangi, Sarod, Harmonium, Tabla, Dholak |
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07.08.03 |
Complications (Techno) |
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DJ Curry |
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Preview from DJ Curry's upcoming album: "Tabla Storm - Sentinel Invasion", inspired by Talvin Singh's creations. The song was composed on Reason, using SwarShala exported loops. |
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01.08.03 |
Indian Summer (R&B) |
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Peebs Baird (Loud Minority) |
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"The first section is someone crossing a valley in the mid-day summer sun. When they come out of the valley, they come across a western city where everyone is layed out soaking up the summer. Everyone looks up and welcomes them." |
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Tabla, Tanpura, Bansuri |
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24.07.03 |
Perler (Norwegian Ghazal!) |
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A Ghazal with Norwegian words? John Ditta has composed and sung it for you! Words are from Norwegian poet Erling Kittelsen: "I miss pearls and moons, I do not need anything else..." |
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Harmonium, Bansuri |
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15.07.03 |
Ye Raat Bheegi Bheegi |
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S. Janjira |
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This popular old film song is arranged and played on the Triton Studio. Santoor track has been created with an unusual harmony and unusual chords, giving it a unique flavour. |
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Sarangi, Santoor, Sarod |
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10.07.03 |
Bhupali |
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| Author | Vinayak Raghuvamshi |
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| Notes | After many fusion pieces, we come back to the roots with a classical piece on Raga Bhupali played on the bansuri (flute) and accompanied on tabla with a 16 beats rhythmic cycle called Tintal. |
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| Instruments used | Bansuri, Tabla, Tanpura |
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03.07.03 |
The Remembrance |
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Inspired by a song from "Tumheen Se Pyar Hai", an album that has a light color of sadness that brings past memories to the listener. Nandkishore has tried to retain this melancholic mood. |
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Tabla, Sitar, Sarod, Bansuri |
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20.06.03 |
Inspiration |
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S. Janjira |
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In this original composition, S. Janjira has creatively combined SwarTrax patches with Triton sounds. The whole song was composed on a Triton Studio Sampler keyboard. |
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Sarangi, Bansuri, Santoor, Sarod, Sitar |
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02.06.03 |
Hojamalo (Sindhi marriage song) |
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This is a traditional marriage song (Ladha) sung in Sindhi weddings by the womenfolk as they play a special Garba rhythm on the dholak. Hojamalo stands for Hurray! |
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Dholak, Bansuri, Shehnai, Sitar |
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25.05.03 |
VST Days Demo |
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This new fusion composition has been created using both SwarPlug plugins and voices from a Karma keyboard mixed in Nuendo. It will be used as a demo of our plugins at the German VST days. |
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Sarod, Sitar, Sarangi, Pakhawaj |
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25.05.03 |
The Competition |
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| Notes | In this composition, Nandkishore has tried to feature a playful competition between Western and Indian music. Both styles first play separately and then blend together into a rhythmic conclusion. |