Khiyo (album)

Khiyo
Studio album by Khiyo
Released 28 August 2015 (2015-08-28)
Recorded 2007 – 2014
Genre Classical, rock, jazz, blues, Nazrul Sangeet, Rabindra Sangeet, Bengali folk, Indian classical
Length 57:06
Language Bengali
Label ARC Music

Khiyo (Bengali: ক্ষ) is the debut studio album by English fusion band Khiyo, released on 28 August 2015 by ARC Music.

Background and release

The album was recorded over seven years.[1] It was launched at the Forge in Camden Town, London in August 2014, and released by ARC Music on 28 August 2015.[2][3]

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Akashta Kanpchhilo Kyan?"   5:04
2. "Doyal Tomaro Lagiya"   4:09
3. "Rum Jhum Rumu Jhumu"   5:20
4. "Nishi Raat"   2:40
5. "Amar Protibaader Bhasha"   1:46
6. "Murshidi (Kachhe Nao Na Dekha Dao Na)"   4:07
7. "Koi Jao Rey"   4:51
8. "O Ke Udashi Benu Bajayey"   4:42
9. "Purbo Digontey"   3:21
10. "Hai Rey Amar Mon Matano Desh"   3:57
11. "Amaro Deshero Matiro Gondhe"   3:57
12. "Ek Shagori Rokter Binimoyey"   3:29
13. "Kotobaaro Bhebechhinu"   3:31
14. "Bareer Kachhe Arshinogor"   6:21
Total length:
 57:06

Critical response

Amardeep Dhillon in Songlines said, "An album of covers, Khiyo's self-titled debut is nevertheless a refreshing, original collection and is a fitting testament of Bengali identity."[4] Tim Chipping in fRoots said, "What's striking about Khiyo is the way each seemingly disparate element is played with the same conviction. They are as much a viceral rock band as they are intrepid interpreters of traditional Bengali songs."[5]

Adam Barnett of Newham Recorder and East London Advertiser said, "Khiyo's eclectic first album marries a grungy rhythm-section and dreamy acoustic guitars to classic Bangladeshi melodies in a way that feels natural and fresh."[2][3] Nabeela M of Dhaka Tribune said, "Khiyo...revamps sepia-toned classics."[6]

The Daily Ittefaq described it as an "Exceptional presentation and intelligent musical arrangement."[7] RemoteGoat called it "Something different and altogether more interesting."[8]

Sangeeta Datta of Pulse Connects described it as "lucid and evocative".[8] Arman R. Khan of The Daily Star said, "Very potent, and can give you goosebumps."[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "New album exclusive: Khiyo". BBC Asian Network. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  2. 1 2 Barnett, Adam (5 August 2014). "British-Bengali band Khiyo bring their eclectic sound to the East End". Newham: Newham Recorder. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 Barnett, Adam (5 August 2014). "British-Bengali band Khiyo bring their eclectic sound to the East End". London: East London Advertiser. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Amardeep, Dhillon (October 2015). "Introducing... Ngawang Lodup & Khiyo" (111). Songlines. p. 26. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Chipping, Tim (May 2015). "Khiyo" (388). fRoots. p. 23. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  6. ↑ M, Nabeela (6 August 2013). "Tones of Sepia". Dhaka: Dhaka Tribune. p. 12. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  7. ↑ "বর্ণে নয় গানে পরিচয় 'ক্ষ'". Bangladesh: The Daily Ittefaq. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  8. 1 2 "Khiyo Debut Album UK Launch 'A lovely fusion of sound'". RemoteGoat. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  9. ↑ Khan, Arman R. (15 April 2013). "Classics Reimagined". Bangladesh: The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 July 2015.

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