Water

Shivkumar Sharma released The Elements – Water in 1995, a santoor-driven album blending Hindustani raga with aquatic themes, featuring Ganga/Sangam inspired by the Ganges-Yamuna confluence.

Water is a 1995 studio album by Indian classical musician Shivkumar Sharma. The release forms part of his five-part series The Elements, each dedicated to a natural element. Sharma composed and performed all tracks on the santoor, accompanied by supporting instrumentalists whose identities remain undocumented in widely available sources.

The album was issued on January 1, 1995 under the primary title The Elements – Water. The label information is not specified in accessible records. The recording features five original compositions that evoke aquatic themes through raga-based structures. Notable tracks include Ganga/Sangam, a dual-movement piece referencing the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, and Samudra Manthan, a rhythmic exploration inspired by the mythological churning of the ocean. Other compositions such as Stillness of the Lake, Dewdrops, and Walking in the Rain employ melodic patterns and tempo variations to depict water in different forms.

Sharma’s arrangement integrates traditional Hindustani classical techniques with ambient textures, though specific production details or collaborating artists are not confirmed in public documentation. The album’s reception and commercial performance are not quantified in archived reviews or sales databases. Later reissues or digital remasters, if any, lack verified release dates or additional metadata.

The work is categorized under the world fusion and Indian classical genres, with an emphasis on instrumental storytelling. No live performances or alternate versions of the tracks are recorded in available historical accounts.