Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate improvisation and fluid melodies, solidifying Shankar's role in popularizing Indian classical music.

What we noticed

  • Each track features extended improvisation, with melodies that evolve organically over time rather than adhering to a strict structure.
  • The album employs traditional Indian instruments, primarily the sitar and tabla, creating a rich tapestry of sound that highlights rhythmic complexity.
  • The first two tracks maintain a slow to moderate tempo, while the last two gradually introduce more intricate rhythms and faster passages.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Improvisations on the Theme Music From 'Panther Panchali' 7:07
  • 2 Fire Night 4:37
  • 3 Karnataki 6:43
  • 4 Raga Rageshri - Part 1 (Alap) 6:50
  • 5 Raga Rageshri - Part 2 (Jor) 11:01
  • 6 Raga Rageshri - Part 3 (Gat) 3:23

Reference: MusicBrainz