7 To 13

Bandish – Fusion is a studio album by Indian classical guitarist and composer Subhen Chatterjee. The release dates to an unspecified year, with the primary format issued as a compact disc (CD). The album merges elements of Hindustani classical music with contemporary fusion, though specific label details remain undocumented in available sources.

The third track, titled 7 To 13, exemplifies the album’s stylistic blend. Chatterjee employs the guitar as the lead instrument, integrating raga-inspired phrasing with layered rhythmic structures. The composition’s numerical title suggests a thematic or structural reference, though no official commentary confirms its exact inspiration. The track’s duration spans approximately seven to eight minutes, consistent with the album’s emphasis on extended improvisational passages.

Chatterjee’s approach in Bandish – Fusion reflects his training under Hindustani classical vocalists and instrumentalists, adapted for a Western acoustic guitar. The album’s production incorporates traditional Indian percussion alongside electronic textures, though contributor credits for accompanying artists are not fully verified in public records. Notable tracks beyond 7 To 13 include the opening piece Alap in Dadra and the closing Raga Mishra Kafi, both of which further explore the intersection of classical and fusion genres.

The release received limited commercial distribution, with physical copies circulating primarily in regional music markets of West Bengal and among niche audiences of Indian fusion music. No digital streaming or reissue details are confirmed as of the latest available information. Chatterjee’s work on Bandish – Fusion predates his later collaborations with jazz and world music artists, marking an early phase in his discography where classical adaptation took precedence over cross-genre experimentation.