Harek Saas Sita (Acoustic)

This week I’m revisiting Harek Saas Sita, perhaps one of my favourite songs on my second album, “Ma Ek Sapana." Songs are strange; they’re like human layers, continuously changing, evolving in meaning with time. That’s perhaps why I love the art of songwriting so deeply. It has always been my way of time-stamping experiences, sealing moments into little capsules I can return to years later. Revisiting these songs lately has been therapy on its own, where I get to connect with a version of myself from a long time ago. 

Even though this version of me has moved on from the emotions experienced while writing this song, it definitely sits as a reminder in my body, where I find my younger self searching for a way to calm her nervous system down. How beautiful that songwriting became the medium through which I could hold, compartmentalize, and safely store emotions that felt overwhelming. A soul that once craved deep isolation is now slowly stepping back into the public eye, carrying new layers, a new identity, and a renewed sense of self.

Songwriting, as an art form, has been my closest companion my entire life, and today all I feel is gratitude that I get to do this… write songs and sing them for you. Full session on all streaming platforms.

Artist: Astha Tamang-Maskey
Album: Ma Ek Sapana
Song: Harek Saas Sita
Songwriter (Lyrics): Astha Tamang-Maskey
Songwriter (Music): Astha Tamang-Maskey

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Listen to the full session here:

Astha Tamang-Maskey

Born in Kathmandu, Nepal and now based in Toronto, Canada, Astha Tamang-Maskey is an indie alternative pop singer-songwriter. The charismatic singer comes to the stage with an organic sound backed by her acoustic guitar and carefully crafted minimalistic beats. Astha’s music is melodic, direct and emotional, with lyrics that attempt to explore the depths of the human psyche: spirit, mind and emotions. Her music echoes influences from various genres such as pop, folk and R&B. Astha—her name itself means “faith,” and her faith is in music.