Rock Music has come a long way in India, especially local rock bands getting recognition. There was a time once when the bands in local concerts played hit songs of other western rock bands like Floyd and Deep Purple to draw crowd. If they played original compositions no one really cared. It just wasn't rocky enough. I remember being at June Rock Out in Chennai about 7 years back when the lead from Moksha complained about this attitude of the crowd. How things have changed since then! With the onset of youtube and easy distribution of music on the net, Indian rock bands are beginning to gain popularity (atleast within India). Here are videos of some of the notable ones.
1) Band: Avial (a dish from kerala featuring coconut, ham and other veggies) - Song: Nada Nada
This rock band is not even English! Its a mallu rock band singing in malayalam. I am not really sure what the song means but the music is really rocking and the music video is pretty neat as well. Visit Avial's myspace page at http://myspace.com/avialmusic
2) Band: MotherJane Album: Maktub Song: Chasing the sun
Motherjane is one of the oldest local rock bands that I have heard. I have seen them playing covers for touring western bands and they sound pretty decent. Lyrics in English. Visit motherjane at their website
3) Agnee (Agni) - Mrityunjaya - Tandav
Called Indian Vedic Rock, the music is heavily influenced by Indian classical music with religious influence. Has lyrics in English and Sanskrit.
4) Brahmavidya: Primordial I by Rudra
This would also come under Indian vedic rock with religious influence. There is no music video but the song deserves credit. Lyrics in English and Sanskrit.
Find a big list of Indian Rock Bands here.
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Good article. I never knew so many Indian bands had sprung up. some of these music bands are really cool.