Raga: Hem Bihag (Vilambit & Drut Teental)

Strings of the Soul Vol. 1 is a studio album of Indian classical instrumental music released on April 7, 2010, under the Aimrec label. The album features collaborations between sitarist Barun Kumar Pal and tabla player Enayet Hossain. The primary format of the release is compact disc.

The second track of the album presents a rendition of Raga Hem Bihag in both vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) sections set to Teental, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. The composition spans 21 minutes and 28 seconds. Barun Kumar Pal performs the sitar melody, while Enayet Hossain provides tabla accompaniment. The track adheres to the traditional alat (slow elaboration) and jor (rhythmic development) structures characteristic of North Indian classical music.

The album title suggests a thematic focus on expressive instrumental performances, though specific conceptual or historical context for the recording remains undocumented in available sources. The label Aimrec has released other Indian classical music albums, but details about the production process, recording location, or additional contributing artists for this release are not publicly confirmed.