Mumbai, Nov 1 (NationPress) The talented music composer-singer duo Clinton Cerejo and Bianca Gomes, known as Shor Police, are intricately exploring the soundscape of the forthcoming streaming film ‘Baramulla’.

This supernatural drama, featuring Manav Kaul, skillfully integrates traditional and folk elements into its auditory experience.

Discussing this, Clinton remarked to IANS, “I’m not typically drawn to horror films, but crafting the score allowed me to dictate the elements of fear! It was exhilarating to create tension through sound rather than succumb to it. We incorporated various unexpected percussive textures and abrupt silences to engage the audience’s senses, with those sudden transitions serving as our musical cues. The folk influences, especially the incorporation of traditional instruments like the rabab, truly anchored the score within the film’s context.”

The album comprises three original tracks, each unique in its mood and intention. ‘Neend Ke Shikare’, sung by Shilpa Rao, transforms the traditional Kashmiri folk classic Hokhus Bokhus into a heartfelt lullaby overflowing with warmth and empathy. Built upon gentle strings, soft percussion, and haunting harmonies, the song poignantly portrays a mother’s efforts to soothe her child amidst the chaos of a troubled land, stirring both intimacy and sadness. Its intricate composition, both tender and disquieting, encapsulates the emotional essence of Baramulla, where love and fear are intertwined.

Bianca shared with IANS, “Upon viewing the film for the first time, I realized the music had to reflect the beautiful yet unsettling landscape of Kashmir. The visuals, silences, and surprising jump cuts influenced our sound choices. The task was to make the fear feel natural, not forced, so that the audience could sense the chill even in still moments. We aimed to honor the region’s sound, seamlessly integrating Kashmiri folk elements into both the songs and the score. There’s a hauntingly poetic quality to their melodies that aligns perfectly with the film’s emotional narrative.”

The second track, ‘Phirse Dikhe’, performed by Krishna Beuraa, draws inspiration from the folk song Arni Rang Gome and provides a lighter, more celebratory contrast within the film’s emotional journey. Driven by acoustic guitars and earthy rhythms, the song celebrates transient moments of hope and human connection. It serves as a counterpoint to the film’s darker tones, illustrating how even in despair, the spirit seeks joy and togetherness.

Completing the album is the title track ‘Baramulla’, performed by Clinton Cerejo and Bianca Gomes, a vibrant electronic anthem built around a mesmerizing rabab motif. It stands out with its bold, modern, and infectious tone while echoing the film’s core themes of mystery and duality, leaving the listener both intrigued and moved.

Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale and produced by Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar, ‘Baramulla’ is set against the stunning yet eerie backdrop of Kashmir and is set to premiere on November 7 on Netflix.