Paluke Bangaramayena

Unnikrishnan
6:08
Uthara Unnikrishnan and Unnikrishnan released the Carnatic fusion track Paluke Bangaramayena on May 15, 2024, blending raga Anandabhairavi with electronic and acoustic instruments.
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About Paluke Bangaramayena

\"Paluke Bangaramayena\" is a Carnatic fusion track performed by playback singer Uthara Unnikrishnan and her father, vocalist Unnikrishnan. The song appears as the sixth track on the compilation album Best of Carnatic Fusion, released on May 15, 2024 under the label Strumm Entertainment. The album adopts a digital media format and features reinterpretations of classical Carnatic compositions with contemporary arrangements.

The track runs for 6 minutes and 8 seconds. The composition retains the core melodic structure of the original kriti in the raga Anandabhairavi, traditionally attributed to composer Syama Sastri, while incorporating modern instrumental layers and production techniques. The album credits do not specify the arranger or additional contributing artists for this track.

Uthara Unnikrishnan handles the lead vocals, showcasing a blend of classical phrasing and youthful tonal delivery. Unnikrishnan provides supporting vocals, emphasizing the traditional neraval and swara segments. The track’s instrumentation includes electronic textures alongside acoustic elements like the veena and mridangam, though the album liner notes omit detailed session musician attributions.

Best of Carnatic Fusion marks a commercial release targeting audiences familiar with both classical and contemporary Indian music. The compilation does not indicate whether \"Paluke Bangaramayena\" is a live recording or a studio production. Strumm Entertainment distributed the album across major digital platforms without a physical media counterpart.