Author Archives: Gaurrav Tiwari
Swarathma is a talented group of musicians, just thinking about whom brings an explosion of colors in ones head – not just because of the colourful dresses they don, not even because of the showmanship, the on-stage gimmickry or the props. These colours are of traditional art assimilated in an arrangement of largely western instruments, and the flamboyance with which the band rebukes the dishonest, mocks the ludicrous, and alleviates suffering through their honest rendition of songs that describe the world as they see it. Their second album, Topiwalleh, is an experience where every word – spoken or sung, every pulse, beat, and measure, is a rush of colours of contrasting human emotions. Your senses are exposed…
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Opening acts are usually put in place to work-up the crowd and get things started before the headliners take to the stage. They are typically what people don’t buy tickets for, unless their schedules permit it. At smaller gigs, I’ve seen people skipping the “openers” and arriving only in time to watch the main act. However, ignoring them may sometimes be a regrettable blunder. Thankfully, on the 11th of February, before Frank’s Got the Funk (FGTF) started with their set at Kyra, I was at the venue right on time to watch Stuck In November (SIN). Most of Stuck In November’s compositions are typical of a post-Rock set-up: no vocals, extensive instrumental portions with contrasting…
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On their second coming to Bangalore, and after the much-acclaimed first and second albums, it was only expected that Goldspot were up for a super-gig this time around. And what happened was as uplifting as it was exciting. The incredible energy, top-notch performance, and astonishing fan-frenzy, added up to create a fantastic atmosphere. I had come across a description of Goldspot somewhere that said “This is where The Beatles meet the Golden Oldies of Bollywood” – and that is exactly what a lot of us got to witness that evening. Goldspot has been around since 2001, and has gathered a lot of international following and critical acclaim over the years. The band has produced two…
