New Delhi-based, Raipur-raised singer-songwriter Swati Bhatt’s new tune “Night Queen” takes inspiration from the parijat flower which blooms at evening, providing a lush and pensive but highly effective sonic narrative.
The second tune off her three-track EP Embrace – the title track was out in February this 12 months – Bhatt groups up as soon as once more with New York guitarist-producer Bob Lanzetti from fusion stalwarts Snarky Puppy to create a journeying monitor coupled with colourful visuals filmed by filmmaker/photographer Mohit Tiwari.
The artist says in an announcement, “When I look at the moon and stars, I feel a deep connection, knowing I’m not alone and that others are facing their own battles. The Night Queen, the muse of my song, embodies this unity through our shared vulnerabilities while also empowering us. You’re not alone; we’re in this together.”
Inspired by the parijat, Bhatt focuses her lyrics on conjuring a “powerful mythical figure” as the titular persona in “Night Queen.” In a press launch, the artist describes this determine as one “who oversees, guides and comforts lost souls through a metaphorical darkness.” The launch provides, “She symbolizes resilience and whispers tales of self-discovery while navigating the complexities of human emotion.”
When it comes to setting the temper of the tune, Bhatt says she drew from the concept of nighttime being a interval of “vulnerability” in addition to “silence and stillness.” The artist provides in a press launch, “[It’s] when we usually reflect on our wins and losses. Knowing that millions of people around the world are doing the same provides a source of inspiration and strength, reminding us that we are not alone and that overcoming challenges is possible.”
In addition to Bhatt and Lanzetti – who performs guitar – on the tune, “Night Queen” options harpist Maeve Gilchrist, pianist and keyboardist Julian Pollack, drummer Suyash Gabriel, plus digital drum work by Jordan Perlson.
Bhatt has typically dived right into a cinematic sound for her releases, heard as early as 2019 with the single “Land Of Gold.” In 2020, she launched her debut EP Rebuild and adopted up with a collaboration with Arunachal singer-songwriter Takar Nabam on “Scarlet Skies” in 2022.
Watch the video for “Night Queen” beneath. Stream the tune here.
