HAMSA

The Album

Beginning
In the beginning, the process was just about documenting various sonic textures and inspirations. As a creative step at the Svaram sound studio, I would invite artists for a recording session, and we would explore until we hit a moment of musical flow and would then go a little further catching a song line or an inspiring melody. About 2 years ago, I would not have been able to see the unfolding golden thread that was magically weaving it all.
Process
Each of the songs has a unique seed and this further inspires a momentum of its own until we were satisfied with it.
Inspiration / Expression
It took as little as a sound sample lasting a few seconds to then inform and let the rest of the song unfold around it.
Collaborators / Artists Involved
None of the artists were curated for a specific song. It is the momentary connection and sheer will of all of us to create something special which invited us to offer to the unknown space that was unfolding ahead of us.
What did the collaboration contribute to the music?
A unique idea, a fresh perspective, a grounding element for each of the songs, diversity.
Time-line
This project has been in the process since January 2019. In November 2019, I collaborated with a producer and artist from Sikkim, who helped me weave it together. We then had the good fortune of listening to the album with a top producer from Woodstock, Julie Last, who has worked with Joni Mitchel, Michael Jackson and John Lennon to name a few. Her discerning ears took us a step further in fine tuning this musical puzzle. It was finally completed in December 2020.
Journey
Making this album has been an adventure so far. The collaborative nature of it, is what brings in the mysterious element to it, as one can never predict where it is headed. The ever unfolding puzzle is constantly planting seeds and ideas, waiting to unfold and bear fruits.
USP
Each song has the potential and inspiration to unfold in a new and unique way. Essential building blocks of produced music have been covered and further exploration can open bridges to music education, music for wellness, alternate music production perspectives, live performances, art installations, dance, collaborations, voice classes, online training sessions and so on.
Niche
The organic nature of the found sound and the minimal yet supportive nature of the synthesized sounds, create a space for the listener to travel with the music and go on an inner journey full of colours and visuals, if one chooses to listen with closed eyes.
Overview
Working on this project is always enriching and exciting as it holds a key to a new approach to my field of work. It helps me think out of the box in terms of how one can harvest and make the best out of a commodity such as music which can so easily drown out in the band-width of up and coming music. It is an exploration of how one can sustain through the release of new music.