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Swarathma created 'Rang Zinda Hain' in collaboration with students from NID, as part of their Open Electives 2013. The theme of the song was 'Bachpan after Pachpan' (childhood after 55), and about celebrating ageing as we celebrate youth. Download free!

Music by Swarathma / Lyrics by Puneet Sharma / Recorded at Pinewood Studios, Bangalore, additional recording at Studio 145, Bangalore / Mixed by Abhilash Lakra / Mastered by Ricky Kej

Rang Zinda Hain

Swarathma bassist Jishnu Dasgupta was on the bimonthly chat show INSPIRE airing on AIR's Rainbow FM, with RJ Rashmi Shetty. Listen to him speak of his life, music, challenges and inspirations.

Jishnu Dasgupta on AIR FM Rainbow 101.3FM

Lay It On Me is a single written by Swarathma and the Lebanese blues-rockers The Wanton Bishops. Shot and recorded in the by-lanes of Kolkata, is a reflection of the unique musical styles that unite the two distinctly vibrant cultures. The eclectic number combines elements of both traditional and modern sound – The Wanton Bishops’ signature blues is complemented by the Indian folk tunes of Swarathma. 

Swarathma and The Wanton Bishops - Lay it on Me

Swarathma and Lakhan Das Baul come together to re-version Tagore's iconic "Ekla Cholo Re". This was created for Season 2 of Sound Trek, aired on Fox Life India in Sep 2014

Ekla Cholo Re (feat. Lakhan Das Baul)

Aaj ki Taaza FIkar is the first single from the second album Topiwalleh. 

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Aaj ki Taaza Fikar

A song about the stigma and taboo around mental illness.  Created for the White Swan Foundation for Mental Health by Swarathma. Watch the music video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFRE0gDefgg

Moving Minds - White Swan Foundation

Main Unme Se Nahin Hoon

The Dewarists is a new original series. Part music documentary and part travelogue, the show features inspiring musicians collaborating to create original music while traveling to locations across India. Visit thedewarists.com for more information. 

In this episode pre-eminent classical singer Shubha Mudgal joins forces with folk-rock band Swarathma, one of the most exciting independent acts to emerge in the recent years. Duur Kinara is also a bonus track on Swarathma's second album Topiwalleh released in May 2012

Swarathma + Shubha Mudgal - Duur Kinara

There was a power failure in the Swarathma jam pad. But we didn't let that get us down and did this jam with a djembe, shakers, kanjira and assorted bells and whistles. Have a looK!

Swarathma Percussion Jam

'Pyaasi' is from Swarathma's debut album released on EMI Virgin India in Jan 2009. This version features the inimitable Shubha Mudgal, special guest on vocals. The song tells the story of a river, whose waters have been disputed for years. The song was featured in a music video by Global Water Challenge to highlight water woes that the world faces.

Written by Vasu Dixit/Hitesh Kewalya, Composed by Swarathma
Translated by Shreya Dasgupta

A river, a thirsty river, leave me be
Your thirst I quenched, now what of me?
Tied in twists, no longer running free
Tears are all that’s left of me
I was happy being water, why the insanity?
From whence do I come, whither do I go?
Of your language and your barriers, what do I know?
What being was it that poisoned your minds…
Erased human thoughts, left puppets behind?
Return O rain-cloud, from whence you came
Alas the mighty ocean shall never know my name
You still think I am holy? Dead souls I can save?
Begone with your ashes, give me the peace I crave
A river, a thirsty river, leave me be
I was happy being water, why your insanity?

Swarathma feat. Shubha Mudgal - Pyaasi

Topiwalleh is the title track of the new album from Swarathma. Download from facebook.com/swarathma

Swarathma - Topiwalleh

The Kooraane is an animal hunted by the menfolk of a tribe in Karnataka at the behest of the chieftain's pregnant wife. The hunt is as alive today, as we are all hunted by an establishment that baits us with discounts and offers, every day. 

Written by Puneet Sharma, Vasu Dixit / Composed by Swarathma / Recorded at Empire Studios, Mumbai by Chinmay Harshe / Mixed by Nitin Joshi / Mastered at The Final Sound, NM, USA by Ty Degroff 

Swarathma - Kooraane

A song about relationships and their complications. How it is only when you take steps towards each other that you can resolve your differences, and find harmony.

Written by Puneet Sharma / Composed by Swarathma / Recorded at Empire Studios, Mumbai by Chinmay Harshe / Mixed by Hriday Goswami / Mastered at The Final Sound, NM, USA by Ty Degroff 

Swarathma - Rishton ka Raasta

One of Swarathma's earliest compositions, and a great way to see where the positive vibes come from! A song about overcoming the obstacles in your life by saying the magic words Ali Baba did, "Open sesame!"

Written by Vasu Dixit / Composed by Swarathma / Produced by Loy Mendonsa and Swarathma/ Recorded at Empire Studios, Mumbai by Chinmay Harshe / Mixed by Hriday Goswami / Mastered at The Final Sound, NM, USA by Ty Degroff 

Swarathma-Khul Ja Re

Ghum is a song about Child Sexual Abuse. It is a nameless, shapeless horror that nobody seems to believe exists when it comes their own homes.
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Written by Vasu Dixit, Hitesh Kewalya, Puneet Sharma / Composed by Swarathma / Recorded at Empire Studios, Mumbai by Chinmay Harshe / Mixed by Nitin Joshi / Mastered at The Final Sound, NM, USA by Ty Degroff



Swarathma - Ghum

This is a song that celebrates youth, and the power of being young, in your heart and mind. The words "Naane Daari" are Kannada for "I am my way".

Translation:

In the dark cave that is my being, I find the light
And I shall scream of it, aloud, from the mountaintops

This earth, this sky, become one in my fist
My passion erupts from the ground below 

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Written by Vasu Dixit / Composed by Swarathma / Recorded at Empire Studios, Mumbai by Chinmay Harshe / Mixed by Hriday Goswami / Mastered at The Final Sound, NM, USA by Ty Degroff



Swarathma - Naane Daari

Swarathma - Mukhote

Yeshu, Allah aur Krishna was originally released as part of Soundpad, a British Council Initiative showcasing up and coming Indian bands. It is a view of the world today, seen through the eyes of 14th century mystic poet Kabir, who sang of religious harmony. His messages find resonance today, more than at any time in the past.

Written by Vasu Dixit, Hitesh Kewalya / Composed by Swarathma / Recorded at Empire Studios, Mumbai by Chinmay Harshe / Mixed by Hriday Goswami / Mastered at The Final Sound, NM, USA by Ty Degroff


Swarathma - Yeshu Allah aur Krishna

Bombay Bassment did a remix of the song Topiwalleh, the title track of Swarathma's second album, released May 2012. 

Topiwalleh (Bombay Bassment Mix)

Swarathma created this track for the BMW Guggenheim Lab, an initiative for the responsible development of cities. The Mumbai lab held in Jan 2013 had workshops, seminars and talks where urban planners, citizens, architects and others came together to envision tomorrow's Mumbai. Download free by signing up for the Swarathma mailing list at http://swarathma.fanbridge.com

Swarathma - Iss Sheher

Swarathma jammed with French act Vendeurs d'Enclumes at Zorba in New Delhi as part of the Bonjour India Festival 2013. This is a live recording!

Topiwalleh - Music by Swarathma / Written by Vasu Dixit and Imran Chowdhury, French lyrics by Valerian Renault / Recorded and Mixed by Rahul Samuel / Mastered at The Final Sound by Ty DeGroff

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