Sleeping World

Sleeping World is a composition performed by Pakistani classical vocalist Shafqat Ali Khan. The track appears as the seventh entry on his self-titled studio album, released on April 11, 2000. The album arrived under the Hearts of Space Records label in CD format.

The piece spans 9 minutes and 50 seconds, showcasing Khan’s training in the Patiala gharana tradition of Hindustani classical music. The recording blends raga-based improvisation with ambient textures, a hallmark of the label’s ethereal production style. Instrumentation details remain undocumented, but the track emphasizes Khan’s vocal phrasing against minimalist accompaniment.

The 2000 release marked Khan’s debut on Hearts of Space Records, a label known for curating meditative and world music. The album received distribution in North American and European markets, targeting audiences for contemplative and fusion-oriented classical works. No chart performance or commercial sales figures are publicly available.

Beyond this album, Khan contributed to film soundtracks, including the 2007 Oscar-winning score for Elizabeth: The Golden Age, where he performed the song Ibis Red. His collaboration with composer A.R. Rahman on the track Urban Asiatic (2003) further extended his reach in global fusion projects. The 2000 album remains a standalone entry in his discography under this label.