RlungTa

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RlungTa
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Studio album by
Released12 April 2014 [1]
RecordedJune 2013 – January 2014
Genre Fusion, electronica
Label Universal Music India
Producer Ritvik Joe, KK

RlungTa is the first studio album by Mumbai-based Fusion band Samved. [2] The album was released on 12 April 2014 [1] signed under Universal Music Group. [3] RlungTa is a blend of Hindustani Classical and electronica textured with the soulful sound of the Sarangi. [4] The album is produced by electronic artists/music producers Ritvik Joe and KK, the founding members of the band. [5] The Album was well received in the Indian Subcontinent and in Europe. [6] The debut album got nominated and won the band Best Folk/Fusion Artist of the Year for 2014 at Radio City Freedom Awards [7] along with The Best Produced Album in the band category at the prestigious IIRA awards in 2015. [8]

Contents

Personnel

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Samved Band
Production
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Samved at a Photo shoot for RlungTa
Art work
Lyrics

Track listing

All tracks are written and performed by Samved.
  1. "Kama Unit
  2. "Love Science
  3. "Anamudi Access
  4. "Eastern Clouds
  5. "Maal Kausa
  6. "Wind Horse Flight
  7. "7 Brick Walls
  8. "Infinite Days" featuring Christie Bourcq
  9. "Gyratin’ Solang" featuring Christie Bourcq

Awards and recognitions

YearNominated workAwardResult
2014 Samved – "Kama Unit" Radio City Freedom Awards: Best Folk Fusion Artist of the year 2014 [7] Won
2015 Samved - RlungTa IIRA: Best Produced Album (Band) [10] Won

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