Assamese actor Lima Das, Jim Ankan Deka, and Rupam Kalita joined forces to recreate an old Assamese masterpiece, 'Dingir Xaataexoree Paatae Mejaangkori,' for Music Malt Live Sessions. The song was originally composed by Late Mukul Barua with lyrics by Lila Gogoi and sung in 1966 by Mridula Das. The video for Music Malt is directed by Pragyan Bezbaruah.

In Lima Das' words, "The challenge of live recording lies in capturing the essence of a performance accurately while dealing with potential technical issues and the pressure of getting it right the first time. Despite these challenges, there’s a certain authenticity and honesty in live performances that harkens back to a time when technology didn’t play as big a role in music production. Our humble effort to recreate the essence of live recording while revisiting a song sung by my mother (Mridula Das) back in 1966 is a heartfelt tribute to the timeless beauty of soulstirring music of an era it represents."

Song: 'Dingir Xaataexoree Paatae Mejaangkori''
Lyrics by Dr. Lila Gogoi
Original music by Mukul Barua
Singer: Mridula Das
(You can listen to the recorded version of the song in her voice on YouTube    • MRIDULA DAS ...DINGIR SAATESORI PAATE...  )

Cover credits:
Vocals by Dr. Lima Das
Guitar and music reimagined by Jim Ankan Deka
Tabla by Rupam Kalita
DOP: Pragyan Bezbaruah
Special thanks to: Bahom Kaling Darang
Live Recording, Mixing & Mastering by Music Malt Studios
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Gears used:
Recorded on: iPad Air
Interface: Zoom U44
Camera: Insta 360 X3, Sony a7iii
Lens: Sigma 2470 2.8 Art
Mics: AKG P120, Shure PG 48
Guitar: Breedlove

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