Elation

Ashwin Batish
Sona Rupa released Elation in 2009, blending Indian classical instruments like bansuri and santoor with ambient textures for meditative fusion.

About Elation

\"Elation\" is the fifth track from the album Divinity (Divine Music for Meditation), released on CD in 2009 by Sona Rupa. The composition features a collaborative ensemble of Indian classical musicians, including Rakesh Chaurasia on bansuri, Rupak Kulkarni on bansuri, Sunil Das on sitar, Pandit Ulhas Bapat on santoor, Madhu Dhumal and Shambhaji Dhumal on vocals, Pradeep Barot on tabla, Pt. Bhavani Shankar on pakhawaj, and Ashit Desai on keyboard and synthesisizers.

The album Divinity presents a fusion of traditional Indian classical instruments with ambient and meditative arrangements. \"Elation\" exemplifies this blend through layered melodic phrases, rhythmic cycles, and textural harmonies designed for contemplative listening. The track duration falls within the album’s average range of 75 to 100 words per composition, though precise timing remains undocumented in available sources.

The label Sona Rupa produced the album as part of its catalog focusing on spiritual and devotional music. The release date of 2009 positions it within a period of growing global interest in Indian classical fusion and wellness-oriented audio productions. No additional details about the recording sessions, lyrical content, or specific raga structures for \"Elation\" are publicly verified.