Kalank
Pritam Chakraborty · 2019
49 min · 10 tracks
A lush tapestry of orchestral strings and contemporary rhythms intertwine with emotive vocals, evoking a sweeping cinematic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ghar More Pardesiya — This track showcases a fusion of classical Indian music elements with contemporary arrangements, beautifully reflecting the film’s emotional core and cultural backdrop.
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Tabaah Ho Gaye — With its haunting melodies and powerful vocal performances, this song encapsulates the themes of loss and despair central to the narrative of the film.
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Kalank (Title Track) — The title track serves as a poignant centerpiece for the album, featuring dramatic instrumentation that mirrors the film's intense emotional landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong arrangements and varied vocal performances, though it remains within familiar Bollywood soundscapes.
What we noticed
- Several tracks, such as 'Kalank' and 'Tabaah Ho Gaye', utilize multiple vocalists to create a rich tapestry of harmonies and textures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- cinematic moments for daydreaming
- lush orchestral arrangements to savor
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Kalank' was released in 2019, Pritam Chakraborty was already an established composer in Bollywood, known for his work on numerous successful soundtracks. This album followed his work on acclaimed films like 'Jagga Jasoos' (2017), marking a continued exploration of grand, theatrical compositions that blend traditional Indian music with modern sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Salim-Sulaiman· Arijit Singh· Neeti Mohan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ghar More Pardesiya 5:18
- 2 First Class 4:35
- 3 Kalank (Title Track) 5:11
- 4 Tabaah Ho Gaye 5:42
- 5 Aira Gaira (extended) 5:40
- 6 Rajvaadi Odhni 3:59
- 7 Kalank (duet) 5:10
- 8 Ghar More Pardesiya (radio edit) 4:17
- 9 Aira Gaira 4:47
- 10 Kalank (Bonus Track) 5:08
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