
Hypnotic Bollywood funk reimagined through a gritty Brooklyn lens. Heavy analog drums and ethereal Hindi vocals create a hazy, cinematic fever dream.
July 13, 2020 · Big Crown Records
Dhuaan is a sonic time capsule that feels like discovering a lost master tape in a humid basement in 1970s Mumbai. It is a masterclass in atmosphere, blending the gritty, street-level soul of El Michels Affair with the lush, psychedelic melodies of vintage Bollywood. The track is anchored by a drum break that feels heavy and lived-in, providing a solid foundation for the swirling, reverb-soaked textures that dance above it. Piya Malik's vocals are the centerpiece, delivered with a breathy, ethereal quality that feels both intimate and distant, as if she is singing through a thick veil of incense smoke.
How does Dhuaan sound next to the rest of El Michels Affair's catalogue?
The vocals lean far further into ethereal than the rest of the catalogue.
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