Anupam Shobhakar’s “Liquid Reality” is an album that pushes the boundaries of global fusion, bringing together Indian classical tradition, jazz-rock, and world music in a seamless blend. Following his groundbreaking 2023 release “Raga Jhinjhoti” on Fretless Guitar, Anupam returns with a collection that showcases his inventive double-neck guitar, merging fretted and fretless tones to unlock a vast range of expression. Rooted in the Senia Maihar Gharana and shaped by years of performance across the globe, he channels his vision into a project that features master musicians like Utsav Lal, Santiago Liebson, Swami Selva Ganesh, Ona Kirei, and more. The result is a work that feels both rooted and boundaryless, rich with cultural textures yet driven by a modern edge.
The album opens with “Anjaneya”, a high-energy rock-fusion piece inspired by the Hindu deity Hanuman. Its driving riffs and intricate rhythms create an atmosphere of strength and motion. “Ladders to the Sky” follows with a sense of uplift and exploration, its melodic lines intertwining gracefully over dynamic percussion. “Hey Ghalib” brings a touch of poetic soul, blending the emotional depth of a ghazal with contemporary arrangements. “Formless” shifts the tone into a more meditative space, a minimalist conversation between guitar and kanjeera where silence becomes part of the music. Each piece flows into the next, carrying the listener through changing moods and landscapes.
“La Danse du Bonheur” stands out as a joyful tribute to the Shakti classic, balancing technical brilliance with warmth and spontaneity. “Fallen Leaves” introduces a reflective and almost cinematic quality, as if capturing fleeting moments in sound. The album closes with “Home”, a track that feels like a return to roots while still carrying the influences gathered along the journey. Across all these songs, ‘Liquid Reality’ is more than a display of skill—it’s a statement about the limitless possibilities of musical conversation between cultures. Anupam Shobhakar has crafted an album that invites repeated listening, each time revealing new details and emotions.
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