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Avial at Independence Rock

Avial is a band whose music I have recently fallen in love with, despite not understanding their lyrics. I wish I knew enough Malayalam to comprehend what Anand Raj Benjamin Paul is singing, but regretfully, I have to be content with listening to his amazing voice belt out songs such as ‘Nada Nada’, ‘Karakura’ and ‘Njaan Aara’ (which I know means ‘Who Am I’ and is probably a song about existential dilemmas, but sounds cooler because its in a different language).

I am currently listening to ‘Ettam Pattu’ which has a distinctive RHCP-ish feel to it, but then gets transformed into something else altogether as the song progresses.

I heard from my friend Prasad just a while ago that Anand Raj is not in the country, and hence their DJ / turntable Tony John will be at the helm of the vocals instead. Their myspace page also doesn’t mention Anand in it. Funny.

Edit: Turns out, Benjamin has left the band. So much for being up to date on the music scene. I think I should retire.

Well, nevertheless, Avial will be performing live at the Palace Grounds in Bangalore on 24th August 2008 as part of the Independence Rock’s Bangalore finale. I hope to be there, time and circumstances permitting.

If you think they’re your cup of tea (stew, rather), check them out. For more information, visit – http://www.independencerock.in

PS – Yours truly is in the process of writing a review for Avial’s music on Gigpad. Links will be provided, watch this space.

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2 Responses to “Avial at Independence Rock”

  1. purely_narcotic says:

    Got here from clicking on a lot of random links.

    This may sound cliched but Avial rocks. But you don’t mention Naresh and the awesosaucesome basslines? It has the familiar ring of blasphemy…wait till the offenderati kocks at your doors! Hmph.

  2. harithekid says:

    oh, my gigpad review does mention the bass lines of Mr.Kamath. Let’s just say I’ve not heard enough of it to want to blog / LJ about it just yet! But total agreement with the out-of-the-world bass part.

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