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/2011/12/the-big-pik-of-the-month/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/12/the-big-pik-of-the-month/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:46:06 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=1601 Zee’s Umeed works, musically at least! Zee TV has closely collaborated with its creative agency Draft FCB Ulka to develop their new corporate brand TVC. Produced by Equinox, it captures the protagonist in the TVC—the girl-child—and her desire to succeed. Quoting them, “It’s a metaphor for the woman, echoing the emerging paradigms with fresh beliefs [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/12/the-big-pik-of-the-month/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/10/the-band-that-grew-up/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/10/the-band-that-grew-up/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:32:11 +0000 Admin http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=1397 Three decades later, 4 Tune Kookies makes a comeback with two new music videos. Back with a bang, their classic rock flavour is more mature; we catch up with frontman Ronnie Desai to find out what the band’s been up to. One of the biggest classic rock cover bands of the 70s has regrouped, albeit [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/10/the-band-that-grew-up/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 Off late a newer version of this all time classic dish has emerged and people seem to love the taste.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/2011/07/jamming-with-the-star/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/jamming-with-the-star/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:50:55 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1172 There are countless number of youngsters and adults alike who harbor dreams of making a career in music. Though more often than not, we stop short of converting these dreams to reality. Yet, there are some who cherish these dreams and are heard humming Pink Floyd tunes or tapping their feet while typing away on [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/07/jamming-with-the-star/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/the-big-m-meets-ehsaan-at-palm-expo-2011/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/the-big-m-meets-ehsaan-at-palm-expo-2011/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:39:40 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1095 Guess who we met at the Palm Expo 2011? Ehsaan features on The Big M’s latest issue & he personally dropped by to sign a few copies of The Big M for his fans! He was all praise for The Big M magazine and it was a pleasure to see him drop by. Did you [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/06/the-big-m-meets-ehsaan-at-palm-expo-2011/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/04/looking-for-marketing-professional/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/04/looking-for-marketing-professional/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:05:57 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1060 URGENT OPENING @ The Big M! Are you a marketing genius with a keen interest in music? send us you details at careers@thebigm.co.in Tweet]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/04/looking-for-marketing-professional/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/03/reviving-mumbais-bandstand-culture/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/03/reviving-mumbais-bandstand-culture/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:19:08 +0000 TheBigM http://www.thebigm.co.in/?p=1049 Music a symbol of peace and harmony and has always touched hearts and soul. The Century-old Bandstand culture was a unique feature in Mumbai. This fine tradition that has been revived by the Indiatourism and Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry – for continuation of the traditional and cultural legacy of the city. A great [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2011/03/reviving-mumbais-bandstand-culture/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/its-raining-rockers/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/its-raining-rockers/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:56:39 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/?p=909 With India being one of the most sort-after destinations for bands across the world, Shikher Chaudhary uncovers the versatile music scene that this year has seen so far… With only six months into it, 2010 has already been a somewhat tumultuous year for Indian rock. From Tehelka articles hoping to expose a ‘make-believe’ scene cultivated [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/its-raining-rockers/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/indian-metallurgy/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/indian-metallurgy/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:42:00 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/?p=826 Sahil ‘Demonstealer’ Makhija shares his views about the evolution of Metal in India and the torch bearers who’ve led it from the front. When I was asked this column I was pretty unsure about what I was going to write so I figured I’d trace the outline and the evolution of the Metal scene in [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/indian-metallurgy/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/nokia-app-out-now/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/nokia-app-out-now/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:35:35 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/?p=820 The Big M mobile app for Nokia is out now! You can download it for FREE from the Nokia Ovi store. Visit this link from your mobile browser to download: http://store.ovi.com/content/66757 Alternatively, you can just search for “The Big M” on the Nokia Ovi Store. Tweet]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/12/nokia-app-out-now/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/2010/05/here-comes-avima/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/05/here-comes-avima/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 09:04:24 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=574 There’s a new entry in the list of music awards recognizing talent internationally. However, there’s something that makes these Asian awards truly ‘indie’. Shikher Chaudhary finds out. “We’re not the Grammys, and not even close to the glamour of the MTV Asia Awards, but AVIMA (Asia Voice Independent Music Awards) is perhaps one of the [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/05/here-comes-avima/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/04/%e2%80%98metal%e2%80%99morphosis/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/04/%e2%80%98metal%e2%80%99morphosis/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:47:22 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=481 Vikrant Dev takes us deeper into the dark world of Metal, exploring its hitherto unexplored variants. Read on.. Globally, Metal today is doing pretty good for itself compared to its inception period when it was embroiled in all sorts of controversies, especially for promoting Satanic ideologies. Over the years, the rants may have died down, [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/04/%e2%80%98metal%e2%80%99morphosis/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/go-girls/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/go-girls/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:47:45 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=419 This Women’s Day, Vignesh Iyer unveils the power of some independent female musicians across the city, along with some in collaboration with the male species. The stage just got a facelift, a few men with unkempt hair and rugged looks playing instruments. Good stuff, just about normal really. What facelift? As the music flows, it echoes across [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/go-girls/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/time-for-some-baajaa-gaajaa/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/time-for-some-baajaa-gaajaa/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:38:16 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=344 A lovely winter weekend saw Pune witness the second edition of this musical extravaganza. It was that time of the year for Ishanya Mall, Pune when it welcomed the return of this mega event called Baajaa Gaajaa on 5th of Februrary ’10. Initiated by Indian vocalist Shubha Mudgal and Eminent percussionist Dr. Aneesh Pradhan, Directors [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/time-for-some-baajaa-gaajaa/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/a-much-needed-comeback/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/a-much-needed-comeback/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:33:45 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=410 A hundred and fifty years ago, the Britishers built ‘bandstands’ all over the city. As the term suggests, they were stands for bands; sheds in parks within which artists would perform. As time has passed places for open air performances in the city have dwindled in number. The Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry has [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/03/a-much-needed-comeback/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/redescovering-the-sufi-way/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/redescovering-the-sufi-way/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:23:39 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=317 Bollywood composers are churning out chartbusters by weaving sufi’s melodious flavour into their songs, but what makes it so heart stirring over other genres? Kirti Tarang finds out.. Last year many songs trekked into our I-pods, in the hopes of winning our hearts. Some won; and then, they lost their throne to the new arrivals. But [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/redescovering-the-sufi-way/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/when-silence-can-rock/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/when-silence-can-rock/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:40:22 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=297 And we thought that the 10 pm deadlines could only be pushed away by bribing the officials? Think again ! Law abiding music lovers find an intriguing concept to let the music play, finds out Kirti Tarang. Rocking music? Check. Grooving crowd? Check. Location?  Beach-side. Check. Blaring speakers? Missing!!! Welcome to the world of DJ [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/02/when-silence-can-rock/feed/ 0 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/01/remembering-asheem-bula-raha-hai-koi-mujhko/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/01/remembering-asheem-bula-raha-hai-koi-mujhko/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:34:54 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=126 Alternative was cool. At that time we didn’t know that alternative isn’t quite alternative. That alternative fed off the mainstream. That alternative existed because mainstream required it to. That was the time when I discovered Indian Ocean. They played live at the Ramjas College grounds, in 2001 if I remember correctly, at a concert sponsored [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/01/remembering-asheem-bula-raha-hai-koi-mujhko/feed/ 1 http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/01/what-you-didnt-know-about-bluefrog/ http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/01/what-you-didnt-know-about-bluefrog/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:12:56 +0000 TheBigM http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/?p=242 The first thing that comes to your mind When you hear of ‘Blue Frog’  is the lounge with offbeat live music, with a relaxed ambience equipped with great food and spirits to add to your experience. What most of us don’t know is that The Blue frog is not only a club located in a [...]]]> http://thebigm.co.in/wordpress/2010/01/what-you-didnt-know-about-bluefrog/feed/ 0