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The 'Metallic-ally' Volatile Guys of Music

Who doesn't dream of becoming a rock-star with a hanging guitar and uber cool looks when in school? 

Well for one Delhi based band,  the music run was inspiring enough in the early school days that today, these metallic men are recording an exclusive album that will soon be hitting the stalls. 
Soon after school Karan (rhythm guitars), Govind (vocalist) & Karsan (bass), desired of doing something better and more serious with music and just then they met Saksham (lead guitars) and Rijul (drummer) and formed- The Colossal Figures





Calling their genre of music as Challenging, jaw-dropping, brutal and just sheer brilliance, the young boys have made it big in a very short span of time. At their early stages, they never put in so much of thought into a song whereas now they claim that they have a reason for a riff to be in the song. It's the lyrics that matter the most to these musicians. Having performed multiple of times in Delhi itself, the boys ensure that they work hard everytime they write new songs. They aspire to achieve a sound for the album that will change their image in the eyes of their audience. 



Their lyrical content does revolve    around human sentiments & feelings. "It is quite challenging to sit & observe yourself or others, if required, and ink it down. Social commentary has pretty much to do too. In the end they are opinions & aid for introspection, to anyone who is sitting & reading the lyrics", says Govind, lead Vocalist.






Drawing influences from a wide range of genres, the maestros are huge fans of the mother term Music itself. Everyone in the band has their own set of music preference that in a way coagulates and turns into an amazing amalgamation of ideas and sound, mixed up together beautifully. They boast of Heavy bits, slow, pleasant bits and also cater to people of all genres, but only if they are willing to put down their,ignorant, guard against metal music for a bit!




Performing in Delhi is unlike any other city for them. They share, "The audience always has full power, yet the best part is these awesome people never get bored of us like every gig is a new gig for them with new songs." They feel that Delhi has had a major music uplift as there are more bands today that come out to play at good venues, that is making the organizers realize the value of  music and bands. 




When it comes to music from other cities, Scribe from Mumbai are their favorites followed by sky harbor. On being asked, one international artist  they would like to perform with, they are fast to quip, "ok…so….Textures?…Threat Signals…& is it too much to ask for Animals as Leaders(AAL) after the ones prior to AAL?"









Since social Media is what the world is on right now, they feel quite lucky to have their music coming out through social media sites and other platforms. Not that they support online music distribution over CD's, but spreading it around online is definitely a good way to spread it across the whole god damn world!









Behind the scenes, In Studio with The Colossal Figures


And yes to all the budding musicians they say- "Just be open to every kind of music, till whatever point you can bear any other genre & BUY OUR ALBUM!"

To know more about them check out their FB Page- The Colossal Figures




An EXCLUSIVE Jam- Launch of Coke Studio @ MTV Season-2



Lights Dim...Once the crowd settles down the Coke Studio @ MTV AV plays . As the AV gets over each producer gets invited on stage one by one...




Once all of them are on stage Ehsaan, one of the artists, asks for the mike and says ”Mr. Kent I did like to take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. If not for the platoform of Coke Studio, we would have not been here altogether celebrating pure Music.”

Picking up the level from a very successful season 1, which saw a record 13 million downloads, season 2 of Coke Studio is going to be everything and more with 12 mind- blowing music producers, 200+ fabulously talented artists and 2 youth icons – Coke and MTV all coming together with just one agenda – Celebrate Diversity. The platform - Coke Studio@MTV which is back, in a bigger and better format!



The stage looked perfect with 7 music wizards; Amit Trivedi, Ehsaan-Loy, Karsh Kale, Hitesh Sonik, Clinton Cerejo, Shantanu Moitra and Nitin Sawhney who come together to discuss one of the Nation’s biggest passion……Music.




According to Aditya Swamy, EVP & Business Head, MTV India, “What better way to express our diversity than through the language of music...264 musicians, 40 songs on one single stage. Bringing together genres as varied as classical, rock, folk and EDM, Coke Studio@MTV is an expression of the music of India."




A much elated Anusha was also the emcee for the evening. Looking drop dead gorgeous she introduced all the artists and highlighted that this year, there will be a different producer leading each episode of Coke Studio, with his entourage of artists and songs...!





Hitesh Sonik gushed, "Through Coke Studio@MTV, I have tried to bring out all the elements of our culture and heritage."






Ehsaan, the music meastro said,"Coke Studio@MTV is not only about our music, but it’s about every musician that will be seen in this season. Everyone had something different to offer and that’s the way we wanted it." While Loy added, "India’s diversity in terms of music is phenomenal! There’s much more beyond Bollywood and I think all this needs to come on to one platform such as Coke Studio@MTV."







Karsh Kale, was heard saying, "wanted the audience to see the diversity in the music and that was really my goal in this season’s Coke Studio@MTV."








All time favorite, Shantanu Moitra shared, "The first thought I had while composing music on Coke Studio@MTV was that India is a country which has a great music lineage. Secondly, India’s diversity in instruments, vocals, languages etc makes our music that much more varied and diverse."








Music composer, who clicked to fame with DEV D a.k.a Amit Trivedi was a favorite among the crowd. After giving hit music in films like Iahqzaade, Aisha, No one Killed Jessica, Wake up Sid and more, the young record producer said, "For Coke Studio@MTV I had one thing intentionally in mind, that each song should have its distinct identity. I just wanted my audience to feel great after the episode is over; that sigh saying ‘awesome’ has to come out naturally."












And now at Guiltybytes, I bring to you some behind-the-scene action-









Lets Say Cheese...! :D









Hope her lipstick's all-rite!









Karsh is talking, and ummm...what is it down there my dear boys? SERIOUSLY










And Of course this one is special...after all I get a picture with THE Amit Trivedi!











For anyone who likes to discover new sounds and experience unexpected combinations, this season will be a special treat...So gear up to venture into the brand new season of Coke Studio@MTV starting from 7th July, 7pm onwards..!
Gone too Soon: Michael Jackson, the King of pop



Before MJ came Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and the Beatles; after him has come absolutely no one..! The producer of all time hit 'All I wana say is that they don't really care about us' happens to be the same man who united the world by bidding adieu to all on 25th June 2009.

He was, quintessentially, one of those "pure products of America," even thou he failed to make news or give hits before his death, his not being anymore will make the fans yearn for those singles or that perfectly perfect moon-walk that perhaps no one can pioneer till date.

As a tribute to 'the' man, Various Cafe's in and around the city are dedicating June 25th as an MJ music day.



HARD ROCK CAFE, Saket

If you miss MJ and his music then you must head here to celebrate the day of music with a tribute to the king of pop. Known for his smashing hits- Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, the musician will be given a tribute by the band Neverick and Friends.
Timings: 10 pm on-wards
Entry: Rs. 500 (post 9 pm)



MANJASA, Hauz khas

The launchpad of music will host Delhi based artists who will play U2, MJ, Bob Marley, paul McCartney and more. The ensemble will be performed by Low Majaw, Jordan Johnson and Shantanu pandit.
Timings: 9 pm pn-wards
Entry: Rs. 200 (post 9 pm)



BLUES CAFE, CP

Blues cafe is going to pay a live tribute to the pop master. With special screenings of MJ's performance the cafe plans to take the crowd on a musical high. The in-house band will also perform some of the greatest hits while the in-house DJ spins music all night long.
Timings: 9 pm onwards
Entry: Free



TURQUOISE COTTAGE, Vasant vihar

The place plans to celebrate the world music day and pay tribute to MJ by celebrating timeless music of MJ. To witness a mix of new and timeless compositions, check in here!



INDIA GATE

Remembering Michael Jackson on his third death anniversary, this event is must for all his ardent fans. You ought to be here if you’ve ever loved the King of Pop! Get it rocking, the MJ way on 25th June.
timings: 1 pm -10 pm
Entry: Free

Photo Source- Google

Michael Jackson-- a superhero, legendary singer, dancer, supremely troubled dude-- made all a kind of music, that indeed is amazing.
R.I.P MJ
So who gets the biggest piece of cake??!!



Something today makes me want to write about 3 years i have lived in Delhi as a student, something inside my head wants me to write on the people i have been associated with for past 3 years, its maybe the feeling of wanting to re-live the past or just thinking how far we have come ever since we started...
So it all started 3 years back, almost, i knew we were all so nervous, excited and full of life wanting to start at a new something called- College. I was moving in from Chandigarh- the city of small dreams, yes it's small, Pun-jabicallly beautiful and so what if it isn't as big as Mumbai or Delhi, which are land of unlimited dreams, Chandigarh did give wings to my dreams of studying Journalism, okay maybe some people pushed me to it, but it all happened @ Chandigarh. So with all luggage, we came to a City, that i never felt i belonged to till i actually started living in here, (FYI now i consider myself to be a pseudo Dilli-ite, ok i am a desi version of the real Delhites but never-mind.) like i have put it, there were many others like me, some had pre-conceived notions about college life, some had overrated dreams about college while there were others who had fantasies, the ones u see in movies and TV about college...However there is one thing i would like you all to know, the ones with fantasies, had the best possible prediction of my college. Yes ASCO, as we put it, is a dream college, maybe not for all, because it was perhaps the batch, the craziest lot, that was a dream batch. We played Holi like no one else at the university, we are a huge-ass university by the way, you want a course, we make one even if you are the only student enrolled in that course, thankfully mine had a large population of species, that made everyday a new drama day. We fraught, we loved, we broke hearts, we attacked our H.O.D with eggs, no it wasn't any protest it was a fun filled way of saying-'Happy Holi', (that's how its put in the official statement. I met someone called Party Khan, there is a reason why i am starting with him, he is someone u cant believe he really is. ASCO adopted a new subject in the curriculum called- P-A-R-T-A-y, courtesy Party khan. He was a one man army, from everyone's entry to the venues, he has been managing it all, If he gets elected in the parliament, the entire country will be partying for sure. Ok, then i met the Dass, oh boy he underwent serious transition, from that chubby little bwoy(don't kill em for this please) to current project manager at Leo Burnette Worldwide, this once upon time Pond's goggly woggly wush brand ambassador is making it big in his career, good thing! and then there were some breeding models who would eat sleep and dink mac foundation, diplomatically being correct they were good on he college ramp. If you think Amir Khan is too much of an overrated filmmaker, well wait till you meet the budding directors and editors in my batch. They were good at their work but good, and so good that we barely saw any films from these guys, well i do remember the one in which Saumitra- the rockstar (that's how his FB Display name read, i have got nothing to do with it, really) delivered the best of SRK acting skills, but i have to admit he designed my sister's best bachelorette party invitation ever...oh and i just remembered we had a guy called Eby who could mouth deejay songs, yeah he could sing bollywod mashups, and he danced, danced and danced that we eventually had to believe he was a dancer. There were hidden loverbirds, i don't know if i am allowed to name them on my blog, but all those in BJMC 3A exactly know who i am talking about, after all the loverbirds came from a different world, They sat like they were in Taj hotel's lobby and they argued with all teachers, but hey Rahul did make sense at times and it helped us all to do away with a boring lecture...for this we will always be grateful to him adn shhh..every class has bunkers, they never came, came just to get the attendances on track- the likes of this group were inclusive of Rishabs, chopras, (well college ended with his new bangs, behls, kapils,gogias and Rawats, But when they made it to the class, they were show stealers. WE had the best footballers like you see on the TV, Siddhart Chauhan can tell u better about this, so what if we didn't win a single university tournament, we still had the biggest support and the loudest cheering from the Department always. MUSIC, it ran in the alcohol induced blood of many, We had the best singers, best guitarist, and the best performers, Marodia, a dynamite, i still remember he surprised us all with that power packed performance at Big picture with his band when seeing him perform made us all go like...'w--hh--aaatt--t--fu-c-laa-p-ss! And you knew there was a girl called Sadhvi, she grabbed the maximum eye+balls for her obvious hotness and the stance. There was someoen called as Kavisha, She was a gothic dream for many guys,And before i get into the details of everyone i possible met at college, i want to end by saying, that Kabeeeras and shokeeenas are rare breeds u see, they stick to u like a leech and ensure that u'll never be able to get rid of them,for this i have endless reasons to thank them however, tandon and verma and smalleys like Swarn are forever going to be special maybe cause the college picture looks complete with these guys being in it.....oh and yes, that reminds me, what actually made me want to write this post today was the Class Picture posted on a friends page on facebook where none of us are actually interested,well thats hpw BJMC 3A has been most of the times (the uninterested part),anyway god bless Mark Zukerberg and his team....and the cake well it belongs to each one of us, who made memories all these years, all those who have been part of my college universe, all i can say is good luck you guys!!!