Anupam Shobhakar's new album titled "Liquid Reality" is out on AGS recordings: https://agsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/liquid-reality Website: https://www.shobhakar.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/anupam_shobhakar_official/ Shobhakar decided to tackle Shakti’s looming influence head-on with “La Danse Du Bonheur,” composed by McLaughlin and violinist L. Shankar for the group’s 1976 Handful of Beauty. More than simple cover, though, the version on Liquid Reality provides a link between the original masters of the form and the new generation. “Swami and I are very good friends, and always nerd out to Shakti,” the guitarist says, and quickly points out that Swaminathan Selvaganesh is the third generation of his family to play this music: his father, percussionist and vocalist V. Selvaganesh, has been performing with Shakti since the ensemble reformed in the late ’90s as Remember Shakti, taking on the role played by his father, percussionist Vikku Vinayakram, in the original ensemble. “He was literally born to play this music,” says Shobhakar. Rather than re-hash what has already been done, Shobhakar explains, “We didn’t just want to do a carbon copy.” Joined by Brooklyn-based Indian pianist Utsav Lal, who the guitarist points out is also adept at straddling musical worlds along with vocalist Ben Parag and New York based Drummer Satoshi Takeishi, Shobhakar was able to add chords to the original, borrowing outside harmony to help make it his own arrangement. As a final touch, he added his own original composition in the middle of the track along with some classic Maihar Gharana repertoire, delivering new twists and turns to the notably athletic tune. In this blazing take on his most formative influence, Shobhakar makes the Shakti classic his own and pushes it to even more extreme heights.

Anupam Shobhakar & Liquid Reality perform "Hey Ghalib" at Joe's Pub NYC. Please check out Anupam Shobhakar's new album titled "Liquid Reality" on AGS recordings: https://agsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/liquid-reality Anupam Shobhakar socials: https://www.instagram.com/anupam_shobhakar_official/ Website: https://www.shobhakar.com/ The Liquid Reality band features: Anupam Shobhakar : Double-Neck Guitars & Compositions. Swaminathan Selvaganesh : Kanjeera, Mridangam ,Konnokol. Utsav Lal : Piano. Ben Parag: Vocals. Satoshi Takeishi : Drumset & Percussions. "Hey Ghalib" composed by Anupam Shobhakar is a track dedicated to the Old Delhi Poet Mirza Ghalib and has Shobhakar lending a jazz perspective to ghazal, with complex harmony and interesting rhythm cycles with original and traditional lyrics. Pics: Sachyn Mittal anupam@shobhakar.com

“Formless” was conceived as a duo with Swaminathan Selvaganesh on kanjeera. Its expertly executed serpentine form -- “a weird mix of ideas between West and East with a lot of mathematical juggling going on” -- offers a joyous, energetic, and personal musical conversation between the two artists. Anupam Shobhakar's new album titled "Liquid Reality" will release on March 14th on AGS recordings Worldwide. Anupam Shobhakar :- Double-Neck Guitars & Compositions. Swaminathan Selvaganesh- Kanjeera, Mridangam ,Konnokol. Recorded at the Observatory Studios NYC, Vikku's studio Chennai, India. Editing and mixing- Phil Duke. Mastering-Dan Walker. Video shot and edited by- Aleksei Postnikov ( @that_russian_guy_production) All rights belong to Anupam Shobhakar (ASCAP)

Experience the mesmerizing blend of traditional and contemporary music with Anupam Shobhakar's captivating performance of “Raga Jhinjhoti in Drut Teentala" on the Kiesel Osiris (Double Neck) guitar. Accompanied by the skilled tabla player Shank Lahiri, this live concert took place at the enchanting Unitarian Universal Church in St. Pete, Florida. Raga Jhinjhoti, a delightful and soulful night raga, will transport you to a world of bittersweet memories and evoke a sense of positive nostalgia. With its fast-paced 16-beat rhythm cycle, Drut Teentala, this performance will leave you spellbound. Join Anupam Shobhakar and Shank Lahiri on this musical journey as they showcase their virtuosity and deep understanding of Indian classical music. Don't miss this unforgettable performance that beautifully combines tradition and innovation. Subscribe to our channel for more captivating musical experiences and stay tuned for upcoming performances by Anupam Shobhakar and other renowned artists. #AnupamShobhakar #ShankhLahiri #RagaJhinjhoti #IndianClassicalMusic #Tabla #Guitar #LivePerformance #MusicConcert

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Anupam Shobhakar -Kiesel Osiris Double-neck Guitar fretted and fretless. Shank Lahiri-Tabla. Raga Jhinjhoti In Vilambit teentaal (16 beat rhythm cycle) A Live performance at the beautiful Unitarian Universal Church in St. Pete, Florida. Raga Jhinjhoti is a charming and tender night raga. For me it evokes bitter sweet memories, evocative of positive nostalgia. @anupamshobhakar

IRON AXXIS performs 'WAY of the WARRIOR'' live at the WHISKY a GO GO in Hollywood, CA on the Sunset Strip - August 16th, 2024, supporting LA Sunset Strip legends 'Hurricane' and 'London". Iron Axxis's debut album '2286' is available & streaming on all major platforms. Iron Axxis is Anupam Shobhakar on Guitar & Phil Duke on Bass Guitar, with special guest Zaki Ali on Drums.

IRON AXXIS performs 'HOMEBOY SALMON' live at Main Drag Music in Brooklyn, NYC - March 28th, 2024, supporting Alex Skolnick Trio (of Testament), for the release show of '2286' - Iron Axxis's debut album - available & streaming on all major platforms. Iron Axxis is Anupam Shobhakar on Guitar & Phil Duke on Bass Guitar, with special guest Emmet Ceglia on Drums.

Iron Axxis -is an instrumental/progressive metal outfit, formed in Brooklyn, NY 2022. Our brand of metal features 7 and 8-string ‘fretted and fretless’ double-neck guitars, and the bass laying the musical foundation but also unifying into the guitar’s trajectory. Further Inspiration for ‘2286’ also derives from the deep impact of Eddie Van Halen’s guitar wizardry and technical contributions to sound and music globally are still impactful to modern metal today. EVH was a ‘guitar samurai’… ‘Way of the Warrior’ was filmed off the Pacific coast in Malibu, CA where Eddie’s ashes were scattered. - Follow us on Social Media: instagram.com/ironaxxis Official Website: IronAxxis.live Available to Listen on all platforms: IronAxxis.live/listen - Music by Iron Axxis Guitar - Anupam Shobhakar Bass/Engineer - Phil Duke Mastering - Dan Walker Video Credits Director/Cinematographer - Avii Shovakar Additional Videography- Aleksei Postnikov Editor - Eddie LeBron