Saviour

Saviour is a devotional track composed and performed by Indian violinist Shankar (born L. Shankar). The song appears as the thirteenth and final track on the compilation album Christmas from India, released on October 15, 2021. The album features interpretations of Christmas carols and original compositions by Indian classical and fusion artists, distributed under the Cleopatra Records label in digital media format.

The track runs for three minutes and thirty-six seconds. Shankar employs his signature double violin technique, blending Carnatic classical elements with Western harmonic structures. The composition incorporates traditional Christmas themes while integrating raga-inspired melodic phrasing. Instrumental arrangements dominate the piece, with layered violin passages and minimal percussive accompaniment. The album does not specify lyrical content for the track, suggesting an instrumental focus.

Christmas from India serves as a cross-cultural exploration of holiday music, with Shankar’s contribution reflecting his long-standing work in fusion genres. The release date precedes the Christmas season, aligning with Cleopatra Records’ strategy for thematic compilations. No additional production credits or collaborating artists are documented for this track in available sources. The album is primarily accessible through digital platforms, with no confirmed physical media release.

Shankar’s discography includes collaborations with Western and Indian musicians, but Christmas from India marks one of his few explicit engagements with Christmas-themed material. The track’s placement as the closing piece underscores its role as a reflective or culminative work within the album’s sequence. Further details on recording locations, session musicians, or alternate versions remain undocumented in public records.