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After about 3 years of musical adventures, Nikhil and I finally decided to convert our dream into a reality and in September of 2009, Iktara was born. After we noticed how our music and lyrics were reaching and touching the hearts of many across the world through the wonderful channel of social-websites, we realized that the time had come to officially launch ourselves in whatever humble way we can to spread the music around.
In February 2011, we finally launched our first digital release Skyas - which is our first step towards taking our music and words to the people. A preview of some of our songs may be seen at Iktara's website.
This is my 3rd Tribute Video to Late Jagjit Singh and his legacy after the last recording “Jeete Rehne Ki Saza De“. One of his most popular Ghazals that was penned by his life-long friend and a great Poet Sudarshan Faaqir. I tried to do it some justice although please raise the volume as it [...]
I first heard this song in 2007 and had never heard it since until I ran into it couple days ago. I decided to give it a try this evening. The song was written and performed by Ben Gibbard. I dedicate this to all my friends. Words: Love of mine some day you will die [...]
I discovered this song by Jim Reeves (better known as Gentleman Jim) just yesterday night and it appealed to me very much. This is My humble tribute to Jim’s Baritone Voice. I thought twice about daring to record a Jim Reeves song but went ahead with the baritone challenge.. taking a break from Ghazals). Words: [...]
Continuing my celebration of Jagjit Singh‘s life and music, I decided to record this Ghazal that I first heard in 10th grade back in High School, when it was first released in 1996. Hope you enjoy this humble Tribute. Corrections/Comments welcome. Volume is a bit low, so raise it up please. Jeete rehne ki saza [...]
Tried to figure out a few of Jagjit Singh’s Ghazals late last night on Guitar..especially this rendition of Asadullah Khan Mirza Ghalib‘s Aah Ko Chahiye by Jagjit Singh. Here’s the first draft in B minor scale. My humble tribute to the Legendary Late Jagjit (Ghazaljeet) Singh. Volume is a bit low, so raise it up [...]
Here is the first Video Preview of Jalpari, a song composed and performed by Iktara. The video was shot entirely in Yosemite National Park, California in Spring of 2011. Be sure to check out the First Release, Skyas on our website. We’re currently working on our second album, which will be a compilation of original [...]
My brother and I used to listen to Pat Boone quite a bit in high school esp. this song. I tried to put it on Guitar after listening to it after many many years. Hopefully the Baritone voice won’t scare you away First published in 1931, this is Pat Boone’s rendition that made top of [...]
Wanted to record something for my brother, Yogesh and Sister-in-law, Surbhi’s wedding anniversary that was on 16th March. So here’s a song I recorded that me and bro grew up listening to, a soothing travelling song by Cliff Richard. Hope you mates like it. This is the second cover I’ve done of Cliff Richard, after [...]
Attempted to record this weekend this 80s Disco Dancer Song by Bappi Lahiri in an Acoustic mellowed-down way. Did this in A not A#..was running out of breath in the original scale.
Recorded a medley of Koi Ye Kaise Bataye and Tere Khat nazms during my trip to Virginia in Dec-Jan few weeks ago. With the capo on 3rd fret on Guitar, this melody becomes truly haunting. Hopefully I was able to do some justice to the great composition. Enjoy.
Iktara's 2nd Album is now LIVE!