10 August,2010 10:04 AM IST | | Prachi Sibal
Parikrama and Malayali folk rock band Avial share stage for a high energy performance, some hope and patriotism
Most big bands in the country have made their debut on a college stage. It's evident they love playing at college fests for the sheer energy, excitement and the love of music they are surrounded with.
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Get set for some head banging this Independence Day weekend as two popular Indian bands Parikrama and Avial belt out original composition along with hits at the Muse Rock fest.
Talking about the show planned in the city, Subir Malik spills the beans on what to expect with his two new originals, a lot of old, popular numbers and a few covers.
When asked about patriotic dedications on the eve of Independence Day, Malik thanked MiD DAY for suggesting the idea and said, "We haven't thought about it yet but now that we have the idea we will probably dedicate our song 'But It Rained' which is a tribute to the Indian Armed Forces".
Explaining why college shows still hold a place in their hearts, Mallik, the keyboard player of Delhi-based band Parikrama says, "Our first ever gig was at St John's in Bangalore, over 15 years ago. And every time we come here it feels different from the previous times."
At present the band, which has a forthcoming concert lined-up at the Trinity Centre in USA in March 2011 features Nitin Malik on the vocals, Sonam Sherpa and Saurabh Choudhary on the guitars, Subir Malik on the keyboards, Chintan Kalra on the bass guitar and Srijan Mahajan on the drums.
Confessing that the desire of expressing themselves in English and playing the kind of music that will be pleasant to their own ears led to the formation of Parikrama, Malik says, "We decided back in 91 that Parikrama was not our way to make a living. We all have professions besides the band that we pursue when we are not performing."
Avial, the alternative Malayali folk rock band named after a Keralite dish by the same name will open the act for Parikrama. "They will be playing one unreleased original and a lot of old numbers in a new style. It is going to be a high energy performance," says Aditya Jha, Manager.
On why the band is named after a popular Keralite dish, guitarist Rex, who came up with the name, says, "In Kerala, if you find yourself mixed up in something, it's called an Avial situation."
The band that debuted in the year 2003 draws inspiration from Malayalam folk and English rock music.
The bands are playing to aid the identification and inclusion of disabilities from rural India.
At St John's Medical College Lawn, Koramangala
On August 14, 6 pm onwards
Call 99869 84878
