Kumar Bishwajit (centre), Naquib Khan and others with the young singers of ‘Channel i Khudey Gaan Raaj’ at the album launch.

On this Eid, Gaanchil is here with a range of new offerings. On September 13, the music company released seven albums -- "Brishtir Raat" featuring Naquib Khan; "Premer Manush Ghumailey Chaiyya Thakey," a solo video CD of Kumar Biswajit; "Hawar Gari," a folk album by Rinku; "Bondhu Ailana" by 2006 'Close Up 1' winner Salma; "Ontohin" duet by Elita and Mahadi; "Ki Jala," Hridoy Khan's latest album featuring Panna and "Ilshey Gurir Gaan" featuring the young singers from 'Channel i Khudey Gaan Raaj'.
"Brishtir Raat" is the second solo album by Naquib Khan. The album comes after a long hiatus of nearly 20 years. Naquib's first solo "Swapno Jorano" was released in 1989. Naquib has been actively involved in the music scenario throughout this time. So why such a long interval between the two solos?
Naquib's response: “Going solo is something which never actually crossed my mind. I've always been loyal to my band and focused on releasing albums with my compadres. Because of constant requests from my family, friends and fans I decided to bring out another solo album.”
Naquib's elder brother Ziloo Khan launched the album. “My brother is my music guru. It was him who introduced me to music,” says Naquib. Lyrics for the album have been written by Asif Iqbal, Liton Adhikari Rintu, Zulfiqar Russell and others. The third track of the album “Amar mon-e holo” was written by the late Abdullah Al Mamun. The song also contains recitation by Asaduzzaman Noor.
The duet album "Ontohin" features Elita, vocalist of the band Raaga and Mahadi. The music arrangement has been done by upcoming composer Adit. The album contains 11 tracks -- "Hridoy," "Aaj ei akashey," "Nijhum raat," "Neon-er alo," "Bhorer Shisir," "Harano Akash," the title song "Antoheen" and so on.
“All the numbers in the album are soft and mellow except for the first track, "Hridoy" which has a light touch of rock,” says Adit.
“The music in the album is totally acoustic based,” asserts Adit. Asaduzzaman Noor and Sara Zaker's effervescent recitation is an added attraction in the album.