http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress Fri, 18 May 2012 21:51:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2012/02/a-folk-you-tale/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2012/02/a-folk-you-tale/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:42:18 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=1754 It’s a Sunday afternoon and front man Ameeth Thomas has just woken up to my call. “No problems dude, I’m just a bit high that’s all” he says as he follows it up with trademark laughter. That’s how he is and has always been. Loves whiskey, hates cover bands, is adored by the Junkyard Groove [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2012/02/a-folk-you-tale/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2012/01/finally-here-coke-studio-mtv-2/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2012/01/finally-here-coke-studio-mtv-2/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:32:36 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=1612 They say music has no boundaries, and a big testament to this has been the popularity and fan following that Coke Studio Pakistan has been able to create here in India. Well, it’s now time that we have our own version of this brilliantly received concept. Akshata Bhat speaks to the people involved. Coca Cola [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2012/01/finally-here-coke-studio-mtv-2/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/10/on-the-menu-avial/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/10/on-the-menu-avial/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:25:26 +0000 Admin http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=1379 Carrot, Potato, Beans, White Pumpkin, Peas, Egg Plant, Coconut, Green Chillies, Red Chillies, Cumin Seeds, Tamarind Paste, Salt, Yoghurt and Curry Leaves combine to create this tangy dish relished by the people of Kerala. Off late a newer version of this all time classic dish has emerged and people seem to love the taste. This [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/10/on-the-menu-avial/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/09/finally-here-coke-studio-mtv/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/09/finally-here-coke-studio-mtv/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:52:38 +0000 Admin http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=1345 They say music has no boundaries, and a big testament to this has been the popularity and fan following that Coke Studio Pakistan has been able to create here in India. Well, it’s now time that we have our own version of this brilliantly received concept. Akshata Bhat speaks to the people involved. Coca Cola [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/09/finally-here-coke-studio-mtv/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/08/leveling-the-playing-field/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/08/leveling-the-playing-field/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:29:45 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1284 At the beginning of the year, we established that India had arrived as a global music destination. Now it’s obvious that our musicians too, are on par with some of the best in the world. Tracy deSouza asks Ehsaan Noorani how it feels to have his own signature line of Fender guitars. It isn’t surprising [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/08/leveling-the-playing-field/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/08/submerged/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/08/submerged/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:16:18 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1279 Equipped with a degree in architecture, he decided he would rather do something unconventional than find a regular job. As luck would have it, MTV India decided to launch a VJ HUNT which he won and then, life didn’t change overnight. We’ll just say that he embarked on a path which allowed him to make [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/08/submerged/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/08/bloodywood/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/08/bloodywood/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:20:08 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1263 Bloodywood represents the fourth chapter of a story which began seventeen years ago when Vishal Dadlani, Shiraz Bhattacharya, Randolph Correia and Papal Mane came together to complete the Pentagram line up. An alternative rock band during the early years since its inception, they decided to take the bold step of changing their style altogether after [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/08/bloodywood/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/exploding-to-fame/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/exploding-to-fame/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:36:18 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1239 Young, fresh and happy sounding kid band, The LightYears Explode, has begun making its mark on Mumbai’s scene; people have started to sit up and take notice. Tracy deSouza finds out what drives them to make phenomenal music and what sets them apart from the other new entrants. What did you do when you were [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/exploding-to-fame/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/electromagnetic-shaa%e2%80%99ir-and-func/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/electromagnetic-shaa%e2%80%99ir-and-func/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:48:49 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1225 The futuristic cutting edge sound one hears after pressing on the play button is enough to sit up and take notice. It isn’t anything like you’ve heard before. Right from the voice, the poetry, the synth filled grooves and the tap happy beats; each aspect of their music is uniquely refreshing. Shaa’ir and Func are [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/electromagnetic-shaa%e2%80%99ir-and-func/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/son-of-soil-%e2%80%93-raghu-dixit/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/son-of-soil-%e2%80%93-raghu-dixit/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:55:43 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1216 He is barefooted on stage every time he performs. Dressed in a simple Kurta and Lungi with his ankle bells chiming along to the earthy music, Raghu Dixit’s traditionalism isn’t restricted merely to his attire. It stems from having pursued the Bharatnatyam for seventeen years, from crafting out melodies for words borrowed from yesteryear literature, [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/son-of-soil-%e2%80%93-raghu-dixit/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/the-demons-are-here/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/the-demons-are-here/#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:51:41 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1161 Demonic Resurrection started out as a bunch of kids looking to give India a taste of extreme metal. This was an untouched genre back in 2000 but that did little to stop Sahil ‘The Demonstealer’ Makhija.Today they’re one of the biggest metal bands in the country with 10 years of experience and 3 albums to their credit - ‘Demonstealer’ and ‘A darkness Descends’ followed by the third album ‘Return to Darkness’ which was recorded in August 2009. They also released their first ever music video for ‘The Unrelenting Surge of Vengeance’ that you must’ve seen on VH1. The album release early this year was followed by a tour across the country termed as ‘The Resurrection Festival’ and their 10 year mark was celebrated with a performance at an international festival called ‘Inferno’ in Norway in April 2010.]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/the-demons-are-here/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/grand-reopening-%e2%80%93-indus-creed/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/grand-reopening-%e2%80%93-indus-creed/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:33:51 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1154 From 1981 to 1998 it lasted. A monumental journey that began with sneaking in original songs between playing covers to audiences, ended up with the band releasing three all original albums under two different names, Rock Machine and Indus Creed. They embraced the cover seeking crowd, gave them a proper taste of original music, toured the length and breadth of the country, attained mainstream media coverage and left their fans pining for more when they ultimately decided to stop twelve years ago. Now, the vacation has ended and they’re back to refresh memories, relive moments but most of all, to begin a new chapter; to continue the journey...]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/grand-reopening-%e2%80%93-indus-creed/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/a-sound-judgement/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/a-sound-judgement/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:30:35 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1145 Every time we hear a good song, be it live or on the stereo, we normally applaud the musician behind the music. People usually can make out whether the quality of the music they hear is good or bad. However, not all of us are trained to point out towards the quality of the sound we hear. We do know when things go bad though. When you can’t hear the lead guitar at a gig because of an issue with the sound or when we compare the mixing and mastering of a cutting edge CD against the good old cassette, we do realize that even if the song is the same there is a difference in the way it ‘sounds’. Vignesh Iyer takes a look at the people who work hard at bringing out that sound to us.]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/a-sound-judgement/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/master-class/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/master-class/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:35:05 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1138 ‘Pin Drop Silence!’ - A phrase that every one of us would have heard in school for sure. In a bustling classroom filled with mostly disinterested students, these golden words do the trick. Silence ensues and order is restored. However, there is that breed of teachers who want anything but silence. For whom ‘sound’ is a language, an expression and a way of life. They intend to teach their pupils how to perfect it, how to make it seem beautiful and express themselves fearlessly. Of course, we speak about music teachers..]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/master-class/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/rock-at-work/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/rock-at-work/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:01:46 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1116 If you thought that the Indian corporate community was only about suits, ties and really boring guys, you've clearly not being paying attention. In this exclusive feature The Big M brings to you bands, musicians and music communities that represent a vibrant sub culture prevailing in the country's work force. Aalok Padhye finds out.]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/rock-at-work/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/07/brains-behind-the-band/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/07/brains-behind-the-band/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:07:55 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/?p=859 Every good band has a job to do – practice hard, make music, play onstage, record, release an album; so on and so forth. These aspects are well known and have been well documented for ages now. However, their brilliant music, that infectious energy onstage, the awe inspiring CD covers and everything else we see [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/07/brains-behind-the-band/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/06/celebrating-motherjane/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/06/celebrating-motherjane/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:04:50 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/?p=814 With a presence of over 14 years in the scene and in the press, this article should not be construed as just another reminder of their musical prowess but rather a celebration of a band at its peak and a poignant reminder of the band’s impact expressed in the words of contemporaries, maniacs and international [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/06/celebrating-motherjane/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/04/hindi-hein-hum/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/04/hindi-hein-hum/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:43:16 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=463 For years now, English has been the language most preferred by Indian bands and audiences alike. Times though are changing now and the success of Hindi and other regional languages in the Indian indie music scene is testament to this fact. Vignesh Iyer speaks to the people behind this change. It’s a powerful song that [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/04/hindi-hein-hum/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/breaking-barriers-midival-punditz-karsh-kale/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/breaking-barriers-midival-punditz-karsh-kale/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:51:32 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=392 Midival Punditz Back in 1997 Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj were bored and tired of the Bollywood- Remix type music which was dominating the scene in India. As a reaction to this feeling they began producing original electronic music and sending out demo tracks to labels and other producers. Simultaneously, their monthly parties ‘Cyber Mehfil’ [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/breaking-barriers-midival-punditz-karsh-kale/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/indian-ocean/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/indian-ocean/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:21:08 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=276 A few phone calls, a delayed flight and after searching around the D.Y.Patil college grounds in Nerul, I finally spotted Amit Kilam (Drums) on stage. The Band had just arrived from Delhi for the performance, the sound check had been delayed, the scene was typical of any college fest – organized chaos. Looking slightly knackered [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/indian-ocean/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/01/something-relevant/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/01/something-relevant/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:40:49 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=261 Their first album ‘Feels good to be live’ has been released. In the run up to their upcoming tour around India, we reminisce about how ‘Something Relevant’ (STR) got together, their journey, the effort that went into putting out the album and the future.. Lets us rewind back to Rang Bhavan, Independence rock. Winds of [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/01/something-relevant/feed/ 1