Kavita Baliga, a name that might be new to some, is not new to the music scene.
A classically trained soprano, she has lent her voice to Bollywood soundtracks and has been a choir conductor. Now, she steps into a new arena with her latest single, “Lost in the Dark.”
The track is a bold and refreshing revival of the 1980s power ballad, a genre that many of us hold dear.
But this is not just a throwback; it’s a contemporary re-imagination of a sound that defined a generation.
When the song starts, there is a dreamy part with Baliga’s voice flowing over a bed of acoustic sounds. Slowly building up, it has a soft start that pulls you in.
The lyrics, penned by Baliga herself, speak of chasing a flame, of feeling a pull at the heart, of change. It’s a sentiment that resonates in today’s world, a world that often feels heavy and unjust.
As Baliga says, “In today’s turbulent unjust world, it’s a reminder that music can make us feel joyful, empowered, and alive.”
And that’s exactly what “Lost in the Dark” does. It’s a song that makes you want to close your eyes and just feel.
Baliga and 33-time Grammy-winning and -nominated producer/engineer Craig Bauer worked together on the music, which is perfect.
The famous Michael Thompson plays guitar on the track. Thompson has been on a lot of 80s hits.
When you put his powerful chords next to Baliga’s smooth singing, you get an electric dynamic conflict. She says it is a “full circle” moment that one of the people who created that sound is adding his magic to her track.
The song’s theme of nostalgia is palpable. Baliga mentions that the song started as a late-night noodling on her keyboard, a subconscious longing for the simplicity of childhood.
This sense of looking back, of yearning for a time before responsibilities, is something that many of us can relate to. But the song is not just about nostalgia; it’s also about stepping into the new.
Baliga, an Indian-American woman, is breaking new ground by writing music that was made famous by leather-clad hair bands decades ago. It’s a brave and exciting move, and one that pays off handsomely.
The track is a cinematic experience. It’s easy to imagine it playing in a movie, during a pivotal scene.
The lush harmonies, the soaring vocals, the powerful guitars – it all comes together to create a sound that is both grand and intimate.
The song is a reminder of the power of music to transport us, to make us feel, to connect us to something larger than ourselves.
“Lost in the Dark” is a song that will stay with you long after you’ve heard it. It’s a song that is both of its time and for all time. It’s a song that is, quite simply, a triumph.
Kavita Baliga has created something special here, a song that is a love letter to the power ballads of the past and a beacon of hope for the future.
It’s a song that reminds us that even when we’re lost in the dark, there’s always a flame to chase, a song to be found.
