Anomaly by Jasdeep Singh Degun

Submit to the beauty and sorrow, the poetry and power, of the sitar – that plucked string instrument with the long neck, pear-shaped gourd and origins in the courts of the Maharajahs of medieval India. Marvel at the astonishing prowess of Jasdeep Singh Degun, a sitarist who is steeped in the North Indian classical tradition — indeed, in the musical traditions of the Indian subcontinent — and proudly born, raised and based in Leeds, north of England.

In May 2022, Jasdeep Singh Degun releases his debut album Anomaly on Real World Records — a project showcasing an almost preternatural musicality, a way with technique, improvisation, composition and collaboration that will dazzle purists and newcomers alike. Its twelve tracks range from inspired sitar solos and duelling sitar and guitar to all stops out cinematic journeying. Music rooted in the ancient repertoire of raags, the frameworks used in the improvised performances of Indian classical music, and delivered with contemporary flair.

Tracklist

1.	Anomaly	4:28

2.	Veer	6:25

3.	Translucence	4:05

4.	In Search of Redemption	5:43

5.	Sajanava	4:24

6.	Enigma 7.5	6:29

7.	Undertow	3:59

8.	Rageshri	3:09

9.	Ulterior Motives	4:19

10.	Nadia	4:55

11.	Mahogany	21:30

12.	Redemption (reprise)	4:39

Credits

released May 6, 2022

Produced by Jasdeep Singh Degun and David McEwan
Recorded at The Sanctuary, London
Engineered by David McEwan *
With Kaviraj Singh ‘Anomaly’ and ‘Rageshri’
With Harry Timson ‘Translucence’
With James Turner ‘Enigma 7.5’
With Francois Kirmann ‘Undertow’
* Except Mahogany engineered by Ross Hillard and Kaviraj Singh

Mixed by David McEwan (Anomaly, In Search of Redemption, Undertow, Rageshri, Ulterior Motives, Nadia), James Turner (Veer, Translucence, Sajanava, Enigma 7.5, Ulterior Motives, Nadia, Redemption) and Kaviraj Singh (Mahogany)

Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering

A Real World Design by Marc Bessant and Dilrani Kaur
Photography by Robert Leslie

I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to the various individuals and organisations for their invaluable support throughout the whole project. First and foremost to my inspirational teachers: Ustad Dharambir Singh and Smt Gunwant Kaur for their unconditional love, guidance and unwavering support. To my wonderful co-producer David McEwan, whose expert skill not only provided a smooth and productive work environment, but also enhanced my vision to new cinematic heights. To the entire force of musicians and engineers who have made this record possible, and to Sky Academy for kickstarting the album. To the individuals who have made the process that much easier, achievable, and exhilarating: Josie Canham-Williams, Jason Singh, Nitin Sawhney, Talvin Singh, Giuliano Moderelli, Toby Hulbert, Guy Chambers, Ollie Howell, Vidya Patel, Anaya Vasudha, Saloni Saraf, Piali Ray, Adam Lyons, Francesca Hotchin, Ranjit Singh, Keran Virdee, Hardial Rai, Tom McConnell, Cam Blackwell, Saran Kohli, Gini Bhogal, and Dilrani Kaur. And to all the team at Real World Records for believing in me and the music.

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