Review: "The Call I Never Made" - Shivani
- Karlee Skipper
- Mar 31
- 2 min read
Following the powerful lead single, “You’re Not Coming,” Shivani followed up with her stunning sophomore ballad, “The Call I Never Made.” The new track is a whimsical journey through heartbreak, longing, and nostalgia. She takes the listener through her experience of missing that one person who once held the most special and sacred place in her heart. They once told her everything – their hopes and dreams, and how Shivani was weaved into their future. But now they don’t even talk, and the singer finds herself hoping for a phone call that will never come. Throughout the song, she expresses this unrelenting sorrow with powerful imagery that shows her strong emotions and skilled songwriting.
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“The Call I Never Made” by Shivani is an ethereal indie-pop ballad that beautifully blends the sounds of modern Western indie-pop with classical runs and Indian instruments. The soft piano, airy synth waves, and Shivani’s stunning vocals work together to make a flawless track that tugs on the listener’s heartstrings and transports them into her emotional mindset. While the music is wonderfully produced, my favorite aspect of Shivani’s unique genre-blending was the two lines in the second verse where the artist sings in her native tongue. In Hindi, she sings: “Pal vo mujhe sataye jinme Tum ghar na aaye,” which translates to “Those moments torment me when you don’t come home.” Her switching from English to Hindi is a wonderful moment of vulnerability, shielding herself in the comfort of her homeland. Furthermore, it also exemplifies that Shivani has perfected her captivating mix of sounds and genres, proving herself to be one of the best new indie artists in the industry.
Shivani Sen, also known as simply Shivani, is a multi-disciplinary artist, singer-songwriter, artist, and composer born and raised in New Delhi, India, now based in the UK. Her music is an effortless blend of genres, cultural identities, and emotions that makes her art uniquely hers. She aspires to break tradition-based boundaries and share her story in a way that is special to her. For twenty years, she has trained in Hindustani Classical music and currently focuses on vilambit khyal. She also studied piano at Trinity College London and has performed in New Delhi and London. Alongside her music, she is also a poet with her debut poetry book, To the Homes that We Are, sold internationally. Her poetry has been widely read at festivals and exhibitions, printed in magazines, and shared in universities in the UK. Her background in multiple areas of art has made her into the introspective and talented artist she is today. Follow her on Instagram to stay up to date with all new releases and announcements!
Written By Karlee Skipper
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