It's rare for me to do posts such as these, but then, what would a blog be, if it did not reveal the very sources from which I draw inspiration in my daily life? The band Euphoria, is among the greatest reasons behind my love for music! Started in the 1990s, this group gave birth to the phenomenon of "Hind-Rock". The beauty of their music lies in the sheer hybrid of instruments they play. Their songs feature guitars,keyboards, tablas, sarods, harmoniums, congos, drums and a number of "desi" instruments, all blended in perfect harmony! Yet, of all the instruments, none is more dominant than the tabla, which is, arguably, my personal favourite. The lyrics are generally outstanding, and what draws me is the use of not only Hindi, but the sprinkles of Brij, Punjabi, and other dialects that add to the lyrical beauty! Their music speaks clearly of the folk background from which the band derives its own inspiration !
Lead singer, Palash Sen, is a living hero to me ! Not only is he one of the most versatile and talented vocalists I've ever heard ( whose range is truly beyond compare ) , but he's also a practising doctor ...... in essence, proving that the ultimate dream of fulfilling both your personal and professional fantasies is attainable! His voice has incredible tone, softness, and what I would describe in Hindi as "madhurta", and his range peaks at unfathomable levels ! He may have formed Euphoria with the all-too-believable motive of impressing girls during his college years, but Euphoria has travelled miles along the road to music legend ever since!
Confession : "As an 8-yr-old kid, I would dream of one day joining Euphoria, or perhaps even forming my own to follow their example, and (however childish it may appear) the dream lives on, and will most likely live on till I reach the ripe old age of 72. "
Pick of the Lot : "Mehfuz", "Maeri", "Dhoom Pichak Dhoom", "Phir Dhoom", "Soneya","Tu Bewafaa","Mantra", and "Aana Tu Meri Gully".
Sampling any one of these songs should give you the true essence of Euphoria and their music. You will not find another song that speaks of love, loss and moving on, with as much sincerity and honesty, as "Mehfuz" ! Palash Sen is my God, and EUPHORIA is my one true love, irreplaceable, and truly immaculate!
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