Joler gaan has been one of the most popular names in the country's music scene in the past few year, and for good reasons too. Is it the lyrics--- simple, folsky, yet so contemporary? Is it the sound-- standing out with hand-carved instruments? Is it the group's stage presence.. inimitable and unconditionally happy? It's a combination of all that and may be a few more things. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the new album, and the ensemble did not disappoint."Patalpurer gaan"Came out on June 1, and features numbers that fans of the band have already heard live, plus a few surprise numbers..
The album opens with "Geetol Chithi" Instant messaging and social media in everyone's pocket has left his generation oblivious of handwritten letters to friends, family and most commonly, significant others. The intimate, romantic songs sets the album to a brilliant start, aptly rendered by kanak aditya and enhanced by Rahul Anand's silky flute..
If "Getol Chithi" is for late night contemplation " Ek Cup Cha" is the perfect morning song. Rahul Anand weaves a picture of a serene winter morning in a village where life is easy. his theatrical voice just right for this. the staple instrument in this one is the melodica, just light enough for the mode. The use of ambient sounds with spoons stirring teacups and friends sitting around a mati'r chula, having a few laugh-- is cleaver. Jarnal's wackey elaborate percussion setup gets a good spot too..
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