Anand Badamikar presents a loosely structured, relaxed, and informal performance on the tabla of the rhythm cycle tintal, as if he were playing for a group of close friends rather than a formal audience. It is through this kind of intimate recording that one is able to gain insights into the tabla aesthetic that are rarely available on other recordings. Anand Badamikar's performance demonstrates a singular aesthetic vision, yet also reflects the breadth of compositional influences to which his teacher, Taranath Rao, was exposed.