Rise
Anoushka Shankar · 2005
61 min · 9 tracks · blues
A fusion of Indian classical and contemporary sounds, weaving intricate sitar melodies with modern rhythms and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Red Sun — This track features a delicate interplay between sitar and guitar, illustrating Shankar's ability to merge genres while maintaining deep emotional resonance.
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Mahadeva — An exploration of rhythmic complexity, this piece showcases Shankar's technical prowess and the spiritual undertones present throughout the album.
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Voice of the Moon — This lengthy composition encapsulates the album's essence with its ethereal soundscapes and meditative qualities, demonstrating Shankar's artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album skillfully blends traditional and modern sounds, showcasing Shankar's sitar mastery while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, meditative track that sets a reflective tone, followed by increasingly complex rhythms and melodies in subsequent tracks.
- Each piece features a prominent sitar melody that interacts with various instrumental backdrops, blending traditional Indian elements with contemporary styles.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal elements, but the sitar remains the central voice throughout, often leading the emotional narrative of the music.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- intricate melodies for deep focus
- evocative soundscapes for introspection
- patient unfolding of emotional depth
- immersive listening for contemplative moments
- spiritual themes with reflective pauses
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced entertainment
- prefer standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2005, Rise was Anoushka Shankar's third studio album, following her acclaimed 2003 release, Live at Carnegie Hall. At this point in her career, Shankar was solidifying her identity as a leading figure in contemporary Indian music, blending traditional elements with global influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ravi Shankar· Vishwa Mohan Bhatt· Zakir Hussain
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prayer in Passing 6:21
- 2 Red Sun 4:50
- 3 Mahadeva 5:41
- 4 Naked 4:16
- 5 Solea 7:25
- 6 Beloved 7:05
- 7 Sinister Grains 6:11
- 8 Voice of the Moon 8:55
- 9 Ancient Love 11:07
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