Liquid Reality at The Bitter End

 Liquid Reality, a New York City based electrifying global fusion ensemble led by renowned guitarist, composer and sarodist Anupam Shobhakar and Kanjeera master Swami Selvaganesh. Our new album, Liquid Reality (AGS Records, 2024), brings together the spirit of Indian classical music with the fire of jazz and progressive rock, featuring world-class collaborators like Satoshi Takeishi, Utsav Lal, and Ben Parag. "This album reflects my musical journey, which began in Bombay at age 10 with rock and metal guitar, then evolved as I embraced the sarod, a 25-string fretless instrument from North India...

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 Liquid Reality, a New York City based electrifying global fusion ensemble led by renowned guitarist, composer and sarodist Anupam Shobhakar and Kanjeera master Swami Selvaganesh. Our new album, Liquid Reality (AGS Records, 2024), brings together the spirit of Indian classical music with the fire of jazz and progressive rock, featuring world-class collaborators like Satoshi Takeishi, Utsav Lal, and Ben Parag. "This album reflects my musical journey, which began in Bombay at age 10 with rock and metal guitar, then evolved as I embraced the sarod, a 25-string fretless instrument from North India. After studying under masters and performing globally, I moved to NYC a decade ago, rediscovering my passion for Western music—jazz, classical, and contemporary. To bridge these worlds, I created a custom double-neck guitar blending fretted and fretless strings, equal temperament and just intonation—key to my compositions. Featuring new works and reinterpretations, including a unique take on a Shakti classic, this album embodies a fusion of genres and musical dialogue, from subtlety to powerful crescendos. Collaborating with exceptional musicians, I hope this album enriches the electric guitar's expansive realm and brings as much joy to listeners as it has to me " - Anupam Shobhakar‍ 

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