About Solace
Solace is a studio album by Indian classical musician Alam Khan, released on July 31, 2020 in digital media format. The album features three instrumental compositions rooted in the North Indian classical tradition, performed on the sarod.
Alam Khan composed and performed all tracks on the album. The release includes Hindol Hem, a raga-based piece in the morning Hindol scale blended with elements of Hemant; Miyan Ki Malhar, a monsoon raga attributed to the senia gharana lineage of Miyan Tansen; and Pahari Jhinjhoti, a folk-inflected interpretation of the Jhinjhoti raga with regional Pahari melodic influences. Each track adheres to the alaap-jor-jhala structure characteristic of instrumental dhrupad and khyal styles, followed by rhythmic elaboration in teen tal.
The album was self-produced by Alam Khan and distributed independently through digital platforms. No physical media release accompanied the project. Recording details remain undisclosed, though the production emphasizes the acoustic resonance of the sarod with minimal post-processing. The cover art features a monochromatic design with abstract geometric patterns, avoiding figurative imagery.
Critical reception and commercial performance data for Solace are not publicly documented. The album extends Khan’s discography as a third-generation exponent of the Maihar gharana, founded by his grandfather Allauddin Khan. Prior releases by Khan include collaborations with Western classical and jazz artists, though Solace marks a return to solo classical presentation.
The total runtime of the album is approximately 68 minutes, with individual track durations ranging between 20 and 25 minutes. No accompanying artists or session musicians are credited. The label information is omitted, as the release lacks affiliation with a commercial record company.