Sukoon (Catharsis)

Sukoon (Catharsis) is a collaborative Indian classical fusion track released in 2023. Purbayan Chatterjee, Gayatri Asokan, and Zakir Hussain perform on the recording. The composition blends Hindustani classical instrumentation with contemporary vocal and rhythmic elements.

Purbayan Chatterjee plays the sitar and provides the primary melodic structure. Gayatri Asokan contributes vocals, delivering the lyrical content in a semi-classical style. Zakir Hussain performs on the tabla, anchoring the rhythmic framework with traditional and improvisational patterns.

The track has a duration of 6 minutes and 14 seconds. It follows a raga-based progression, though the specific raga is not publicly documented. The composition incorporates alap, jor, and jhala sections characteristic of Hindustani classical music, alongside structured vocal passages.

The release format is a digital single. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for the recording is 59a3ffa0-0a61-4766-a502-56b295eddc0b. The label and release platform are not specified in available sources.

Notable features include the interplay between Chatterjee’s sitar and Hussain’s tabla, with Asokan’s vocals adding a meditative quality. The track does not adhere strictly to a traditional gat or bandish structure, instead favoring a fluid, improvisational approach.