Bolan Laagi and Piyarwa More De

Bolan Laagi and Piyarwa More De is a khayal performance recorded by Hindustani classical vocalist Sanjeev Abhyankar as the opening track of the album Soaring Heights, Vol. 2. Released on 1993 under the Saregama label, the composition spans 28 minutes and 43 seconds and appears as Track 1 on the CD format.

The performance showcases Abhyankar’s interpretation of two bandish compositions, Bolan Laagi and Piyarwa More De, set in a traditional khayal structure. The album belongs to the Soaring Heights series, which features extended classical renditions by prominent artists of the era. The recording captures Abhyankar’s vocal technique, including taans, alap, and bol-banao, within the framework of a single continuous track. Accompaniment details, including tabla or harmonium artists, remain undocumented in available sources.

Soaring Heights, Vol. 2 forms part of Saregama’s classical music catalog from the 1990s, a period marked by commercial CD releases of Indian classical performances. The album’s production aligns with the label’s efforts to distribute lengthy, unedited classical recordings for connoisseurs and students. No additional tracks or session specifics for this volume are publicly verified beyond the primary composition.