When you’re working with the voice of a famend legend like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan like New Delhi duo Rusha & Blizza did for his or her tackle “Sanson Ki Mala,” there’s understandably nerves and pleasure alike.
The duo says in an electronic mail interview after the discharge of their new music, “We are overwhelmed and grateful for the positive reception. It’s fulfilling to see how the song resonates with people on a spiritual and emotional level, which was our primary goal.”
Calling it “both an honor and a responsibility” to interpret Khan’s vocals for a reimagined tackle his efficiency of “Sanson Ki Mala,” Rusha & Blizza say their start line was approaching the rendition “with deep respect and understanding.” The duo provides in a joint response, “We began by immersing ourselves in Nusrat saab‘s music, studying his vocal nuances and the emotional depth of his performances. From there, we crafted a musical arrangement that complements and enhances his vocals without overshadowing them. Our aim was to create a harmonious blend that respects the legacy of Nusrat saab while bringing our own unique touch to the piece.”
The music arrives on the again of Rusha & Blizza’s discography being bought by Universal Music India earlier this 12 months. The duo hails the deal as a “significant milestone” when it comes to now having extra assets and a wider platform to achieve new audiences. They add, “This partnership allows us to focus more on our creative process, knowing that we have strong support for distribution and promotion. It also opens up opportunities for collaborations with other artists within Universal’s network. Overall, this move enhances our ability to innovate and expand our musical horizons.”
To that finish, Rusha & Blizza have “several new projects” within the pipeline. One of them is Vision One, a “dance theater music video series” that may also be compiled and launched as a full-length album that follows 2023 EPs Sutra, Mudra, Mudra 2 and Better Future Frequencies. The duo says about Vision One, “This ambitious project will push the boundaries of our music and visual storytelling. We also have a few collaborations in the pipeline, although we can’t reveal all the details just yet. However, we can share that we are working with some incredibly talented artists from diverse musical backgrounds, and we can’t wait to share the results with our fans.”
Listen to “Sanson Ki Mala (RxB Edit)” under.
