What do you get when the acoustics king Uday Benegal gives his fusion to ‘Nimbooda Nimbooda’, Palash Sen and his band Euphoria re-versions‘Khaaike Paan Banaraswala’, Daler Mehendi’s son Gurdeep Mehendi gives a spin to hits like ‘Jugni’ and ‘Tu Tak Tu Tak Tutiya’, or the Indian Ocean drummer AmitKilam swirls some Bollywood classics like ‘Inhi Logo Ne’ and ‘Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi’? A great Indian jam session, that’s what.
FOX Life is back with the second season of Soundtrek. Enjoy the musical extravaganza as India’s popular artists give a hypnotic twist to some of Bollywood’s iconic classics starting 1st September 2014, every Monday and Tuesday night @ 10pm only on FOX Life.
Soundtrek captures the musical journey of geniuses like Palash Sen and his band Euphoria, Uday Benegal, the pioneer of Indian Rock band Indus Creed, Gurdeep Mehendi, popular Punjabi singer,Mikey McCleary, man behind the re-interpretations of songs like KhoyaKhoya Chand, Hawa Hawai, Hipnoribe, Mumbai based funk/jazz/rock band, Amit Kilam of Indian Ocean drummer, sufi singer Dhruv Sangari and many news bands like Nasya, Swarthma and Fossils asthey explore India’s most memorable songs in a city that connects best with it, collaborate with local artists and create magic.The artists trek through the country including places like Jaipur, Amritsar, Benaras, Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaisalmer and Kolkata to trace the stories and people who inspired the songs.
“With the all new season of Soundtrek, we are bringing together two completely different musical worlds– Bollywood classics and contemporary music producers. We have some great new beats in store for the viewers, as these celebrated artists give their signature style to some of the most iconic Bollywood songs. An exhilarating mix of music, cultures, personalitiesand best Indian destinations- Soundtrek 2 promises to be a visual and melodious treat for all.”
Talking about the show, Uday Benegal said, “Soundtrek 2 is a fun and engrossing show that gets to the core of some truly beautiful folk music performed by a bunch of fabulous musicians. I'm grateful to FOX Life for taking me on a very fulfilling and deeply enjoyable journey of musical exploration and reinvention through the remarkable landscape that is Rajasthan.”
Speaking about his experience, Euphoria lead, Palash Sen said, “It was a great feeling to re-visit the charming city of Benaras, from where our band started, through the show Soundtrek 2. The show gave us a chance to relive old days and create some beautiful new melodies.”
On Soundtrek Season 2, expect electrifying performances, surprise collaborations between artists and be part of their interpretation of Bollywood music.Join us and experience Soundtrek’s magical musical journey starting 1st September 2014 every Monday & Tuesday night @ 10 p.m.