Creation is the only answer to pathos, believes Amit Trivedi. The composer knows better than anyone the struggle of working to find the right voice in an industry that is largely conservative. His solo album, Jadu salona, released under his independent label, AT Azaad, marks a new turn for the composer. Released earlier this week, the album contains six singles that stitch a very filmy narrative. “It has been in my head for the last 15 years,” Trivedi reveals, adding, “I have always wanted to do this, and finally I got this opportunity. It was long overdue.”

With its mix of electro-pop and synth, the album captures some of the composer’s signature elements. It also brings to fore a touch of Bollywood to the composing style despite the attempts to forge a different path. The difference lies in the non-conformity of songs such as Nirmohi and Rahiyo na with their touch of poetic pathos. A dash of mischief and fun adds to the tempo of Jaan leke gayi and Shehnaiyan to diversify the sound.