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Fusion? Why not!
Updated On: 08 September, 2009 09:11 AM IST | | Swathi Narayan
Swathi Narayan talks about how watching a fusion band perform on stage made her embrace this new genre of music with an open mind
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Swathi Narayan talks about how watching a fusion band perform on stage made her embrace this new genre of music with an open mind
I had heard a lot about this band called Advaita from a friend in Delhi. She was really crazy about them and made sure I listened to at least one of their songs on a website. I didn't really pay much attention to her or listen to the music as closely as I would have under different conditions. I told my friend they were really good just to keep her from badgering me.
That's how I learnt about Advaita. That was about two years ago. When I found out that they were going to perform in Bangalore, I just had to go and watch them. The concert in itself started only after 8 in the evening and to my pleasant surprise the place was packed.u00a0
That was when I left behind all my previous hesitation towards fusion music. What came next was nothing short of brilliance, according to me. Never have I heard something that soulful. I don't think I'm qualified in any way to dissect, criticise or appreciate music, but as someone who listens to different genres of music on a daily basis, I can say that the performance moved me.u00a0
u00a0What astonished me the most was the ease with which classical and popular music was woven together to bring out the essence of their name 'Advaita' or experiencing something as 'one.' It seemed to have had a similar effect on everyone present there because none of us could stop cheering and hooting at the end of every song. Suhail on the sarangi was a delight to watch and the sarangi - drums face off had me cheering pretty loud along with everyone present. Raag Durga, Hamsadhwani, Suspended and Just Enough were my favourites among the set and when the band did a rock style sing along of the line 'laakh jatan kar haari mein' from Raag Durga, I was a little apprehensive as I couldn't really understand the lyrics the first time.
I had heard a lot about this band called Advaita from a friend in Delhi. She was really crazy about them and made sure I listened to at least one of their songs on a website. I didn't really pay much attention to her or listen to the music as closely as I would have under different conditions. I told my friend they were really good just to keep her from badgering me.
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That's how I learnt about Advaita. That was about two years ago. When I found out that they were going to perform in Bangalore, I just had to go and watch them. The concert in itself started only after 8 in the evening and to my pleasant surprise the place was packed.u00a0
That was when I left behind all my previous hesitation towards fusion music. What came next was nothing short of brilliance, according to me. Never have I heard something that soulful. I don't think I'm qualified in any way to dissect, criticise or appreciate music, but as someone who listens to different genres of music on a daily basis, I can say that the performance moved me.u00a0
u00a0What astonished me the most was the ease with which classical and popular music was woven together to bring out the essence of their name 'Advaita' or experiencing something as 'one.' It seemed to have had a similar effect on everyone present there because none of us could stop cheering and hooting at the end of every song. Suhail on the sarangi was a delight to watch and the sarangi - drums face off had me cheering pretty loud along with everyone present. Raag Durga, Hamsadhwani, Suspended and Just Enough were my favourites among the set and when the band did a rock style sing along of the line 'laakh jatan kar haari mein' from Raag Durga, I was a little apprehensive as I couldn't really understand the lyrics the first time.
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Making music: Delhi's fusion band Advaita (from left: Anindo, Abhishek, Ujwal, Mohit, Chayan, Aman, Suhail and Gaurav) pics/Ramesh HS How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Trending StoriesLatest Photos |
