Bangalore blues
Updated On: 13 August, 2009 10:55 AM IST | | Peter Colaco
In the 1980s, there was a weekly musical evening in Cubbon Park.
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In the 1980s, there was a weekly musical evening in Cubbon Park. The (non-commercial) sponsors, organised petromaxes, a drum set and an amplifier. Anyone was welcome to perform. The audience sat around eating chaat and sipping booze, under the evening sky. Theu00a0 sickly, sweet smell of 'grass' wafted with the breeze.
The music was Popu00a0and Rock, some improvised on the spot. I wonder what songs they would sing today, ifu00a0 the music strip were still permitted by law. For example, perhaps, a musical revue about Bangalore, like this rough sketch.
Based on musicals of the past, with relevant and contemporary lyrics. It is provisionally called... BANGALORE BLUES.
The opening chorus 'Bangalore City', is based on the Ventures' 'Kansas City. Sung by a dude with a guitar. Blues style.
The music was Popu00a0and Rock, some improvised on the spot. I wonder what songs they would sing today, ifu00a0 the music strip were still permitted by law. For example, perhaps, a musical revue about Bangalore, like this rough sketch.
Based on musicals of the past, with relevant and contemporary lyrics. It is provisionally called... BANGALORE BLUES.
The opening chorus 'Bangalore City', is based on the Ventures' 'Kansas City. Sung by a dude with a guitar. Blues style.
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