Rahul And Sarah's Shikayatein Portrays Lost Love With Minimalist Charm -

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Familiar with that noxious feeling after it finally dawns upon you that you have lost your love or loved one and you are left with jeremiads of memory decay. That is “Shikayatein” for you, scraping onto the wounds of a forcefully dampened ardour.

The morose piano introducing us to Rahul and Sarah’s voice has more of a character than what meets the eye. It fills the cracks within the vocal gravity and falls perfectly in tune with the irredeemable sorrow that reflects through each word.

The song “Shikayatein” is a delicate, ethereal composition that gently mellows inside the hearts of its listeners. Though my usual preferences lean towards grandiose orchestral arrangements that embellish well-conceived compositions, slowly I find myself increasingly drawn to the brevity and subtlety in music, much as I am in life. “Shikayatein” encapsulates this minimalist charm perfectly.

Sarahship Chandler’s vocals are nothing short of sublime. Her voice provides a comforting shade on a scorching summer day, reminiscent of the emotional depth we experienced with “Piya.” She understands her strengths impeccably and consistently leaves her audience in awe.

And well about Rahul. While we could highlight his formal training at AR Rahman’s KM College of Music and Technology or his accolades from the Columbia Film Festival, it’s more fitting to appreciate his artistic vision on its own merits. Rahul’s experimental approach to music, reminiscent of Rahman’s versatility, showcases his ability to navigate diverse genres, however without Rahman’s instrumental grandeur but nevermind. His creativity anyhow elevates him above many contemporaries.

Despite his extensive repertoire, personally, I would love to hear “Shikayatein” again on a gloomy day, reminiscing about the time I felt love and Rahul could take credit for me tearing up.

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