About Feelings
Feelings is a studio album by Indian classical musician Shivkumar Sharma. The album was released on January 1, 1985. It consists of two tracks, both titled "Feelings."
Shivkumar Sharma performs on the santoor, a traditional Indian string instrument. The album features instrumental compositions without vocal accompaniment. The label and production details for this release remain unconfirmed in available sources.
The two tracks share the same title but may differ in musical structure or improvisation. The compositions reflect Sharma’s signature style, blending classical raga frameworks with emotive melodic expressions. The album does not include liner notes or additional contextual information about the pieces.
Shivkumar Sharma, born in 1938 in Jammu, is a leading exponent of the santoor in Indian classical music. He began his training under his father, Uma Dutt Sharma, and later developed the santoor as a solo concert instrument. His contributions to Indian classical music include collaborations with artists such as Hariprasad Chaurasia and Brij Bhushan Kabra.
The release date of Feelings places it within Sharma’s mid-career period, during which he expanded the santoor’s repertoire and performance techniques. The album’s minimal tracklist and repetitive titling suggest a focus on extended improvisation or thematic exploration rather than a conventional multi-composition format.