Reviews of The Sound of the Soul
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“…lush vistas and multiple moods.” Relix Magazine
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“…highly disciplined virtuosity of Hindustani classical tradition with the adventurous spirit of a world music trailblazer.” Guitar World
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“…not just the speed but the control and emotion in his exuberant, inventive playing.” Songlines
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“…the fingers of Bhattacharya blur across the fretboard and demonstrate why John McLaughlin hails him as the best.” Muzik Fan
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“…equal parts passion and precision…stunningly beautiful…” Acoustic Guitar
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“If you want to find out just how far guitar can delve into the well of pure musicality, this is a fine place to start.” Guitarist
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“…they glide through movements and moods, from serene, nighttime soundscapes to thrilling, up-tempo melodic sprints.” Premier Guitar
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“deeply mesmerizing, tranquil moods to dazzling speed” World Music Central
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”…there's not much that manages to offer as transcendent an experience as Bhattacharya does.” Qantara
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“the feel of a timeless classic” Dusted Magazine
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”…anyone who appreciates the finer things in music should take a listen” The Quietus
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”strings flying everywhere but always in full control” The Financial Times
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“…dazzling facility in the service of feeling and mood…” Absolute Sound
Other Press
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“The sound that he creates is truly divine.” The AUReview.com
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“Debashish Bhattacharya demonstrated why he is considered one of the world’s greatest slide guitarists.” Artshub
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“Blissful performances grace Guru Purnima celebrations.” The Statesman
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“When we think of Indian music in its evolution as a performance, we think of gayaki — the nuance, the drama…” T2 Online Amsterdam
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“…a virtuoso whose flawless technique combines the traditions of Indian raga with contemporary elements to create something wholly new and exciting.” Relix Magazine
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“…undisputed master of the demanding technique and discipline of both Hindustani classical music and modern world fusion…” India Currents
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“Guitar International is very honored to meet and introduce our music enthusiasts to the highly respected artist-scholar-inventor-author and more…” Guitar International
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“…when luminaries gush like an atmospheric river, one must pay attention to what they say.” Guitar Player Magazine
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“Musically, if I can say it humbly, ‘The Sound of the Soul’ … is one of my best albums to date.” News India Times
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“The maestro enthralled a packed audience at the recently held Akashwani Radio Sangeet Sammelan in Delhi.” Asian Age
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“The sublime vocalism of slide-guitar maestro Debashish Bhattacharya was the crescendo of Malhar festival…” Malhar Festival
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“Amazing and inspiring performance” Asian Arts Agency
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“The Indian raga slide guitar genius talks Hawaii, Brighton, punk rock and more.” The Arts Desk
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“You bring elevation, depth and happiness to your audience...” Omkara Life
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“Bhattacharya's facility with a slide is absolutely astonishing: it really has to be seen to be believed.” All About Jazz