About Strings Of The Soul Vol. 2
Strings Of The Soul Vol. 2 is a studio album in the Hindustani classical tradition released on July 4, 2010. The recording features sitarist Barun Kumar Pal and tabla player Enayet Hossain as primary artists. The label Aimrec issued the album in CD format.
The album comprises three tracks centered on raga explorations. The opening piece presents Raga Jog in a three-part alap structure, progressing through aalap, jor, and jhala. The second track expands on Raga Jog with compositions in vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) teental, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. The final track interprets Raga Bhairavi, a morning raga often associated with devotional and emotive expressions.
The release date coincided with a launch event on July 4, 2010, though specific venue or promotional details remain undocumented. The album represents a collaboration between Pal’s sitar and Hossain’s tabla, emphasizing improvisational dialogue within the gayaki ang (vocal-style) approach to instrumental performance. No additional session musicians or production personnel are credited in available sources.
The work aligns with the dhrupad-influenced khayal tradition, with Pal’s sitar phrasing reflecting the Etawah gharana lineage. The recording captures live takes without overdubs, preserving the spontaneity of the performance. Further contextual details about the recording location, engineering team, or alternate editions are not publicly verified.