That Summer

Electro Classical is a 2010 studio album by Indian tabla virtuoso and composer Bickram Ghosh. Released on June 15, 2010, under the Sony Music label, the album merges elements of Indian classical music with electronic textures and contemporary production techniques. The primary format of the release was compact disc (CD).

The album features Ghosh on tabla alongside synthesized arrangements and layered rhythmic patterns. Track 6, titled That Summer, spans 6 minutes and 52 seconds and exemplifies the album’s fusion of traditional raga-inspired phrasing with ambient electronic soundscapes. The composition retains core classical structures while incorporating modern studio effects and rhythmic experimentation.

Ghosh produced the album and collaborated with session musicians for additional instrumentation. The recording sessions took place in studios in Kolkata and Mumbai, though specific contributor details beyond Ghosh remain undocumented in widely available sources. Electro Classical received distribution across India and select international markets through Sony Music’s global network.

The album’s tracklist includes nine original compositions, with That Summer serving as a central piece in the second half of the sequence. The artwork and liner notes emphasize the convergence of acoustic and digital elements, reflecting Ghosh’s intent to bridge generational gaps in Indian music consumption. No official music videos or live performance recordings of the track have been confirmed in public archives.

Critical reception at the time noted the album’s role in expanding the boundaries of fusion music within the Indian classical tradition. Commercial performance data, including sales figures or chart positions, is not comprehensively documented. The release remains a reference point in discussions of 21st-century adaptations of classical Indian instrumentation.