Cheek Drum (Live)

Cheek Drum (Live) is a short improvisational track performed by Indian tabla virtuoso Bickram Ghosh. The composition appears as the eighth track on the album Out Of The Box (Live), released on October 25, 2019 in digital media format. The piece spans 48 seconds and showcases Ghosh’s rhythmic experimentation on the tabla, emphasizing percussive textures and dynamic phrasing.

The album Out Of The Box (Live) captures Ghosh’s live performances and studio improvisations, blending traditional Indian classical rhythms with contemporary influences. No label information is explicitly documented for this release. The tracklist and production details beyond the provided context remain unverified, as additional metadata about the recording sessions or accompanying artists is not available.

Ghosh, a disciple of the Farrukhabad gharana, frequently explores unconventional tabla techniques in his work. Cheek Drum (Live) exemplifies this approach through its concise yet intricate rhythmic patterns. The track’s brevity aligns with Ghosh’s broader practice of incorporating brief, high-energy segments into his live repertoire.

The release date positions the album within Ghosh’s later discography, following his established career as a soloist and collaborator in both classical and fusion projects. Further details about the recording venue, engineering team, or additional performers on the album are not confirmed in available sources.