Couple of weeks back I started a new tag:
#mondaymixtape
Previous posts:
MONDAY MIXTAPE #1
MONDAY MIXTAPE #2
People are slowly noticing the tag and I am glad more and more people are participating.
I hope this trend continues! š¤
Thank you to everyone using the tag and making such great posts which helps everyone discover new music and get rid of the Monday Blues. āØš¶
Quick rules for anyone who wants to participate in the #MondayMixtape tag:
- Make a post with #mondaymixtape as your first tag
- Post links to 5 songs you like
- Tell us why you like them. Point out features that surprised you, stuff you learnt from the song, etc etc.
I shall do my best to Upvote all #mondaymixtape posts š
I think this can be a great way for everyone to discover new music!
And who knows, this might turn into a contest if there is enough interest (and some sponsorship!) š
So without further ado, my 5 picks for this week:
1. Saathi Salaam - Clinton Cerejo feat Sawan Khan Manganiyar, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2
This one has been on my list this week since I met the singer - Sawan Khan - last week and recorded a collaboration with him on one of our songs.
What a raw and powerful voice he has! This is pure Folk singing.
He is from Rajasthan and an impeccable folk and Sufi artist.
And this particular song, the producer Clinton Cerejo has done such a brilliant job of interpreting this traditional Manganiyar song, fusing modern rock songs making it into one powerful song.
And do not miss Sawan Khan's vocal solo towards the end backed by heavy metal riffs. Fucking awesome it is. Fills you with power!
Here is my pic with Sawan Khan from last week:
2. Parvaaz - Khufiya Dastaan
This is my drive jam! Parvaaz is an Indian alternative band and writes primarily in Urdu and Kashmiri. They have a very dreamy Pink Floyd inspired sound.
They also happen to be good friends since my band Alif also writes in Urdu and Kashmiri and we have played together in a number of music festivals and venues.
What is interesting about this track for me is the simplicity of the arrangement and how it still keeps you engaged and your head bobbing right from the start. And Khaled has done such a kickass job on the vocals.
And Kashif is one of the guitarists in the Indian Indie scene I admire a lot. He knows exactly what to play when, and what not to play - which is something very few people get right.
3. Camila Cabello - Havana ft. Young Thug
I am sure most of you have heard this on by now. But it is on my list since I am making a cover/parody of this song for my academy 
So have been listening to this one quite a bit. Of course, the chord structure is very similar to Santana's Smooth, but it's superbly produced. I love the piano sound. And I love the trumpet towards the end.
Though I hate the rap in the song. Maybe it's just me. š
4. When Will The Bass Drop? (ft. Lil Jon)
hahahahhahahhahhahahhahah....
Now since that is out of the way, time to have some fun this Monday. Have you heard of Lonely Island?
If you haven't, go click that link and you will binge watch all their videos. The most hillarious stuff I've seen!
When Will The Bass Drop is probably my favourite .. and also Spell It Out and I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon)... hahahahahhahaha. š
5. Ragas in Minor Scale - Ravi Shankar & Philip Glass
My band's producer suggested I listen to this song and in fact the entire album. This is two musical geniuses doing what they do best. You cannot critique this thing. All you can do is just close your eyes and listen, and let the music take over.
So much to learn from this - the fusion, the tension and release, the orchestral arrangement, taking you into another world and then bringing you back the full circle to the main motif.
What brilliance!
So what is your #mondaymixtape.
You can even post in the comments and let me know.
Or make a post and drop the link the comments!
