Two bands, Staccato and IndoSoul, would present their take on contemporary classical and carnatic/world music respectively as part of The Hindu November Fest at Ravindra Bharathi at 7.30 p.m. on November 24.
The ensemble include Gowtham Bharadwaj (vocals), Niranjana Ramanan (vocals), R.H. Vikram (keys), Shallu Varun (bass), Abhinandan (lead), Bala (percussion), Sandip Ramanan (drums), Manoj Kumar (violin), and Saurabh Joshi (Indian percussion).
Staccato, the Chennai-based band, in an attempt to reinterpret contemporary music and take it to another level, has traversed several paths seldom taken. Popular for its earthy and breezy compositions, the band is recognised for re-purposing classical music and breaking the lines between multiple genres to create music that is distinct and interesting. Staccato is equally at home with Raja or Rahman as it is with re-fashioning a Tyagaraja kriti from the Carnatic repertoire. Incidentally, it is the first Indian band to perform at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012.
Their performance, inspired by the idea of Svara, is an artful blend of vintage authenticity and modern romance. Packed with innovative own creations of their own as well as a host of crowd favourite commercial spin-offs, their performance would have something for everyone.
IndoSoul, also Chennai-based, represents a kind of music that blossoms in a fashion that is organic and honest. Over several immersive sessions in their studio, the musicians deliberate upon an idea and allow it to simmer, bloom and find for itself a sound that is full of distinctness, beauty and conviction.
Its team comprises a band of musicians who own their musical instruments and bring to the studio their diverse musical experiences and that sharing with a sense of openness and a spirit of experimentation, contributes to a creative process that is confident of its Indian classical roots, but very excited to make it accessible to an audience that prides itself of an eclectic playlist.
The band includes Karthick Iyer (violin and vocals), Vikram Vivekanand (guitar), Sumesh Narayanan (mridangam and percussion), Ramkumar Kanakarajan (drums), and Reshwin Nishith (bass). Their performace would start at 8.45 p.m.
IndoSoul’s act is a celebration of the band’s musical journey over six years that has resulted in three significant albums. Drawing upon their concert tours across India and abroad, and having gained insights into different kinds of audiences, their performance on November 24 would be a mixed bag that features a host of their independent, original music along with a handful of songs that they have re-purposed and re-fashioned and in a sense, made their own.
Tickets can be booked on www.thehindu.com/ticket2018 and www.bookmyshow.com . Season pass is priced at ₹1,200 and ₹700; daily tickets at ₹600, ₹350 and ₹200 (balcony); and reserved ones at ₹1,000, ₹600 and ₹400 (balcony) only on bookmyshow.com .
The event is powered by HDFC Bank with associate sponsors being Apollo Hospitals, Nippon Paint and Joy Alukkas. Concert sponsor is Double Edge- Indian Terrain; radio partner- Fever FM; fresh food partner - ID Food; and event manager being IAds and Events.
Details can be had on 9505695885 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or on social media — Facebook (novemberfest); Twitter (@THNovFest); Instagram (THNovFest); and thehindu.com/novemberfest.
