Haunting

Haunting is the seventh track from Trilok Gurtu’s studio album Spellbound. Released on April 19, 2013, under Moosicus Records, the album appeared in CD format. The composition spans 5 minutes and 15 seconds.

Gurtu composed and performed the track as part of a broader collection that blends Indian classical percussion with contemporary jazz and world music elements. The album features his signature use of traditional instruments like the tabla and konnakol alongside electronic textures. Spellbound marked Gurtu’s continued exploration of cross-genre fusion, building on his collaborations with artists across jazz, ambient, and global traditions.

The tracklist of Spellbound includes nine original works, with Haunting positioned as the mid-album piece. The recording sessions took place in studios across Europe, though specific production details remain undocumented in publicly available sources. Moosicus Records handled the distribution, targeting international audiences familiar with Gurtu’s prior work in both solo and ensemble settings.

Critical reception of Spellbound noted its atmospheric depth and rhythmic complexity, though detailed analyses of individual tracks like Haunting are limited. Gurtu’s discography frequently incorporates improvisational techniques, and this album aligns with his later-period output, emphasizing mood and texture over structured composition. No official music videos or live performances of the track have been confirmed in archival records.