Silk Route (band)
| Company type | Musical ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Defunct | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Delhi , India |
| Products | Music albums, film compositions |
Silk Route was a musical ensemble originating from Delhi, India, featuring members Mohit Chauhan (lead vocals, rhythm guitars, lyricist), Atul Mittal (lead guitar, clarinet, backing vocals), Kem Trivedi (keyboardist), and Kenny Puri (drums and percussion). The group achieved widespread acclaim with their 1998 debut album Boondein, particularly due to the popular track Dooba Dooba. Following this breakthrough, they contributed compositions and performances for films including Kalpana Lajmi's "Kyon", "Lets Enjoy", and "Urf Professor". Drawing inspiration from musicians like Sting, Simon & Garfunkel, and Dire Straits, Silk Route carved a niche with their use of acoustic guitar arrangements, talking drums, harmonica, and especially the Recorder played by Kem Trivedi. The band was active between 1996 and 2002 before disbanding.
During a 2015 conversation with The Express Tribune, Mohit Chauhan shared insights about his tenure with the band:
Discography
- Presaden (1996)
- Ersaman (1997)
- Boondein (1998)
| Year | Album/Single | Track | Composer(s) | Lyricist(s) | Featured Vocalist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Boondein | "Dooba Dooba" | Mohit Chauhan | Mohit Chauhan | |
| "Hamsafar" | Prasoon Joshi | ||||
| "Jaadugar" | Prasoon Joshi | ||||
| "Boondein" | Prasoon Joshi | ||||
| "Ganga Nahale" | Mohit Chauhan | ||||
| "Paheli" | Prasoon Joshi | ||||
| "Thanda Paani" | Mohit Chauhan | ||||
| "Saujha" | Prasoon Joshi | ||||
| "Mermaid" | Mohit Chauhan | ||||
| "Koi Pooche" | Prasoon Joshi |
- Pehchaan (2000)
| Year | Album/Single | Track | Composer(s) | Lyricist(s) | Featured Vocalist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pehchaan | "Chakkar Ghor" | Mohit Chauhan | Prasoon Joshi | |
| "Dastak" | Prasoon Joshi | ||||
| "Door Chala Aaya" | Prasoon Joshi | ||||
| "Jadu Tona" | Prasoon Joshi | ||||
| "Lullaby" | Mohit Chauhan | ||||
| "Morni" | Traditional Folk Song | ||||
| "Sapnay (Ek Pal)" | Prasoon Joshi | ||||
| "Tu Wo Nahi" | Prasoon Joshi |
External links
- Silk Route on Lastfm
- Silk Route at Radio City
- Silk Route available on iTunes