--- title: "Original Sitar Compositions by Mehtab Ali Niazi" description: "Discover original sitar compositions by Mehtab Ali Niazi. From the fusion album European Spring to soul-stirring tributes, experience the melody behind my strings." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mehtabaliniazi/world-music-fusion-concerts/original-music-albums last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Original Sitar Compositions & Albums Tribe Verified · Over 100k views on YouTube originals. By [Mehtab Ali Niazi](https://mytribe.in/mehtabaliniazi) · Available for concerts across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and pan-India · ₹1.8L Per Performance (60-90 Mins) (estimate) Part of [World Music & Fusion Concerts](https://mytribe.in/mehtabaliniazi/world-music-fusion-concerts). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mehtabaliniazi/world-music-fusion-concerts/gallery) I write music to capture moments that words cannot hold. From the travel-inspired sounds of Europe to heartfelt tributes, discover the stories behind my original sitar compositions. ## Photos and videos - ![The official cover for my album "European Spring." This collection of music was born from my travels across Europe, with each track capturing the mood and memory of a specific place, from Amsterdam to Vienna.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/509af4c5-9f95-4fdf-aed8-fb7a774b94c9) - [Video: A preview of "Tilak Kamod Under Leiden Skies," a track from my "European Spring" album. This piece features a traditional raga performed with a sense of place, inspired by the beautiful city of Leiden.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e11ab8f6-c306-4967-9dc1-8ef198efb15c) - [Video: This is "Amsterdam Afterglow - Bihag," another track from the "European Spring" album. It captures the feeling of a peaceful evening in Amsterdam, blending the romantic mood of Raag Bihag with the city's serene atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/efe162ca-d3ea-4c3a-ad6b-a4f88bd60301) - [Video: "Anar Anar Echoes from Kabul" is a piece that connects different cultures through music. Featured on my "European Spring" album, it reinterprets a traditional Afghan melody on the sitar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb3bd557-d121-4ba8-9f58-00228d05b04f) - [Video: This clip is from "Rotterdam Shadows - Malkauns," a more intense and meditative track from the album. It explores the deep, introspective mood of Raag Malkauns, inspired by the city of Rotterdam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55fdf326-91e0-4899-8c3a-fe9b409e75d2) - [Video: "Gawati in Vienna" is another original piece from my European collection. It reflects the grandeur and artistic spirit of Vienna, translated through the strings of my sitar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ff304b9-965e-4ac2-a899-f7d2596a8dcb) - ![The promotional cover for my single "Roshan." This track is a heartfelt tribute to my late uncle, Roshan Ali Niazi, who was a guiding light in my musical journey. The music embodies his spirit and influence on me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47ebdb4e-08c7-4c18-8b69-c9404442f309) - ![This image explains the "Why" behind my track "Roshan." From childhood, I was deeply influenced by my uncle and wanted to follow in his footsteps. This track is my way of honoring his memory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8feb69d-8095-437d-8e39-28eb59bab7db) - [Video: A short, atmospheric teaser for my single "Roshan." The visuals and music aim to create a feeling of light and illumination, reflecting the meaning of the name and the spirit of my tribute.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58ddc57c-56e0-4d64-9ee7-4255d137be98) - ![Celebrating 100k views for "Roshan" on YouTube. I am so grateful for the love you have all shown for this instrumental track, which holds such a deep personal meaning for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef7845a1-74f8-4b10-8a8e-f11f0fc427f1) - ![The cover art for "Prasama," my collaboration with the talented Rohan Mistry on handpan. This project was about creating a meditative soundscape, blending the metallic resonance of the handpan with the melodic sitar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14f3e97c-87c0-4edb-8112-daa2a91caad1) - [Video: Behind the scenes in the studio recording "Prasama." You can see the focus and synergy between me on the sitar and Rahul Bakshi on the tabla, building the rhythmic foundation for the track.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48d7dd18-7a20-42cf-a245-d9d54383f913) - ![The announcement for "Strings of Serenity," my single with sarod player Pratik Shrivastava. This poster captures the mood of our collaboration, a groovy and relaxing musical conversation between sitar and sarod.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a18eeed-1b9f-4d48-84fe-7010ebf862a3) - ![On the rocks by the sea with Pratik Shrivastava for our "Strings of Serenity" photoshoot. The setting reflects the music: a calm, expansive, and natural dialogue between our two string instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78c0cebe-ffcb-4400-b4ba-f3ca122d8e4d) - [Video: A video teaser for "Strings of Serenity." This sneak peek shows the visual aesthetic of our collaboration, setting the scene for a serene yet groovy instrumental track.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57474faf-f34b-4355-9c01-afe9c9245d16) - ![Behind the scenes during the shoot for "Chakra," an album by my band Araj. This image shows the intimate and focused setting where we record our neo-classical instrumental pieces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dff6e2b3-48be-4c90-b9cd-b281de2ed788) - ![The pre-release announcement for "Roshan." This moody, black-and-white portrait was designed to build anticipation for a track that is very close to my heart.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/469031e4-13fd-4e2b-9594-7ad4a185173d) - ![A graphic celebrating the upcoming release of "Roshan" on vinyl. It's a dream to have my music, especially a tribute piece like this, immortalized in such a classic format.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1786f25f-d040-4047-b705-c105ecb6649d) - ![Acknowledging the amazing team that helped bring "Roshan" to life. Music is always a collaborative effort, and I'm grateful for every person who contributed their talent to this project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7687bdf2-a56e-46e1-b8e5-2bf3351a40f8) - ![Sharing the personal story behind "Roshan." This track is more than just a song; it's a tribute to my late uncle and his profound influence on my musical path.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05b303eb-8498-4c31-b36a-2861fa226c5f) - ![A blurry, artistic shot from the "Strings of Serenity" photoshoot. The motion in the photo reflects the fluid, flowing nature of the music I created with Pratik Shrivastava.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a8f8490-dd2f-4090-aa48-9490e9f6a3c4) - ![Looking up towards the sky during the "Strings of Serenity" shoot. This photo captures a moment of inspiration, reflecting the expansive and uplifting feel of the sitar and sarod duet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/afaec062-409d-4f39-a6b3-d8454b6d1225) - ![A dynamic shot of me and Pratik Shrivastava with our instruments by the sea. It showcases the contrast and harmony between the sitar and sarod, the two lead voices in "Strings of Serenity."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba92a3d2-a919-4414-9c17-9a81a19664f0) - ![A stylish portrait with Pratik Shrivastava for our single "Strings of Serenity." We wanted the visuals to match the music: cool, classic, and full of character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dcc3bdb1-a953-4c0f-b6bd-4d3e6f9614b1) - ![A close-up of me playing during the "Chakra" album recording. This shot captures the intensity and emotion I put into every note, especially when collaborating with my band, Araj.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5703b134-4bea-41e2-ae71-d43cb4364376) - ![Lost in the music while recording for the album "Chakra." These are the moments of pure connection with the instrument and the melody.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7e51cee-0c23-4c3b-b47c-0013422c4412) - ![The full Araj band during a recording session for our album "Chakra." You can see the variety of instruments we use, including flute, sarangi, and tabla, to create our unique neo-classical sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cab3e88f-4dc5-4d7e-b7c7-31dcec026946) - ![A behind-the-scenes look at the video production for our album "Chakra." It shows the multiple cameras and crew involved in capturing our performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44507d59-b467-4813-882a-69c54a1f9f60) ## About Original Music & Albums My original compositions are rarely just about the notes. They are musical diaries, like 'European Spring' which captures the quiet atmosphere of Amsterdam and Vienna, or 'Roshan', a tribute that channels the warmth and memory of my late uncle. Each track is a personal conversation between my sitar and the listener. When I am not performing live, I am in the studio chasing a specific feeling. My album 'European Spring' was born on the road. Tracks like 'Tilak Kamod Under Leiden Skies' and 'Rotterdam Shadows' are not just ragas; they are my attempt to map the moods of these cities onto the strings. Creating these pieces felt like painting with sound, trying to translate the chill of a European morning into the language of the sitar. Collaborating is another way I find new textures. With 'Prasama', I wanted to see how the metallic resonance of the handpan would dance with my sitar. It became a meditative experiment that taught me a lot about patience in music. Then there is 'Strings of Serenity', a project with sarod player Pratik Shrivastava that was all about finding peace amidst the daily rush. We recorded that by the sea, and you can hear the expanse in the music. Every original piece I release is part of a larger, ongoing search for a modern sound that respects my classical roots. I do not just want to play; I want to tell you where I have been and what I have felt while getting there. If you enjoy these compositions and want to hear more or talk about a performance, I am always happy to connect. ## About Mehtab Ali Niazi I believe every note I play should feel like a prayer. My music bridges the gap between old-school classical ragas and the rhythms of the world, whether I am playing for a small gathering or a festival stage. 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