“Liquid Reality” is Anupam Shobhakar’s newest album. It’s not trying to show off how different it is, it just happens to be. From intricate Indian rhythms to electric jazz rock grit, every piece sounds like it belongs, even when it shifts gears completely. His double neck guitar, part fretless and part fretted, isn’t just a novelty, it’s part of how this sound works.
Tracks like “Anjaneya” hit hard with drive and detail, while “La Danse de Bonheur” takes a well-known tune and rebuilds it with fresh urgency. “Formless” is more stripped down but just as focused, with the guitar and kanjeera locked in like they’ve been talking for years. Nothing drags. Nothing feels like filler. The performances are sharp, but the record never loses its ease. You can tell everyone involved knows their craft and enjoys the ride. It’s complex without being complicated.
If this sounds like your kind of thing, or even if it doesn’t, you should follow Anupam Shobhakar on Facebook because he’s clearly not done shaking things up, and his next move will be worth paying attention to.
