Patio Unplugged: Second Sight's La Hermosa Tristeza instantly appeals to the senses

Second Sight is essentially an acoustic duo which was formed in 2015 when its members, Anusha Ramasubramoney and Pushkar Srivatsal, met at Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music (SAM). According to the band's website, Anusha's interests are soul, jazz, a capella and choral music and Indian classical, whereas Pushkar is inclined towards electronica, blues and progressive rock. It isn't really a surprise that Second Sight has an eclectic sound.La Hermosa Tristeza, which translates to 'beautiful sadness', features vocals that are primarily in Spanish and is steeped in jazz. From the smooth vocals and sparse guitars, to the prominent bassline and sharp, minimalistic drumming, 'La Hermosa Tristeza' instantly appeals to the senses. The song slides into its shape and form naturally and not so much as grabs your attention as it embraces it. Anusha takes the lead vocals in the song and Pushkar provides backup; the former navigates the tonal highs and the latter lends some weight with lows. The song is also very atmospheric and hangs in the air really well. 'La Hermosa Tristeza' is easily the most unique song featured on Patio Unplugged till now and probably the best one too.