Mangaluru: There is always something or there other happening at Forum Fiza Mall in the city in terms of music and this weekend too it was no different- Sunday, 19 July 2015, a evening after India’s music icon Kunal Ganjawala rocked the stage inside the mall on Saturday-following close on its heels, Aurko, India’s leading Hindi Folk Rock music band from Bengaluru took the stage a day after Eid-ul-Fitr, and enthralled the packed crowd that had thronged to see them perform live for the first time in Mangaluru.
Aurko performed as part of the Alive India in Concert which is India’s longest music festival. It brings together India’s music icons, upcoming singers, musicians, bands, music lovers in one platform for a whole new live experience. The objective of the organizers is to revive open air live music shows and unite various parts of India through music. The ‘Aurko’ live concert brought on stage both renowned musicians as well as budding talents.
Aurko, has been in Bangalore’s music scene for a while now having started at a time when they faced criticism for forming the band in an already crowded Bangalore. But, that did not dither the band and they achieved success nonetheless. They are a Hindi music band which has a dash of folk music too. They have had a lot of live performances and have wowed audiences in India and abroad too.
Aurko, India’s Leading Hindi Folk Rock Band, has broken all generation barriers owing to its Versatility, and has consistently created new paths, with its intense Cause-driven Initiatives. They have pioneered a whole new Movement around LIVE Music – “Alive India In Concert” India’s first Open Air Pure Music Destination, collaborating with India’s Leading Musicians.
Sunday’s performance was a mix of Indi-Rock Originals capturing the wildness and the energy of today’s youth, stitched with Unforgettable Classics “Reprised”, Indi-Pop chart-busters, as well as a dash of Indian Regional Folk-Rock. ‘Aurko’s rendition of music was a perfect blend of “Southern Spice” with “Eastern Greenery” “Northern Flavors” tossed with “Western Hot Chilly Pepper”- the band simply brought in different Cultural influences, to create absolute Power-packed live show on stage. Aurko’s Power Packed Set List kept the crowd engaged, and left them craving for more!
Even as some top bands take time off from making music, proving the adage right that bands that make music also drift apart because of musical differences. This is the story of every second music bands that have existed ever since bands started to exist. The biggest international giants of music have been unable to stick together to make music and dismantled themselves because of creative differences. While this is true everywhere else, our Indian bands tell a different story. And showing their solidarity for years are some of the oldest and the biggest names who have managed to go past all differences, through changing band members, and have still continued their musical journeys together. And here is one such Indi Folk Rock Band-” Aurko”!
Sources reveal that – the band which was formed in the year 2000, A repertoire of 421 Successful Live Concerts in 21 Indian Cities, besides International Concert Tours, 3 Music Albums with Times Music, 5 Prestigious Channel Nominations, marks the 14-year long eventful career of Aurko. Having consistently delivered electrifying performances on stage has garnered the band with numerous Press Write-Ups and Impressive Media Reviews. With adrenaline fulled Vocals, Pulsating Rhythms, and Soul Stirring Compositions, Aurko has carved a niche for itself in India and beyond — Sweeping music lovers off their feet, where-ever they have performed till date.
The guitars chugged, the synth whistled, the drums got rolling and the dholak rose to engulf the sounds of mall shopping crowd and Aurko band members got into their act- the band members comprised of Supratik Gosh- Lead vocals; Jeet- Lead Guitar/ 12 string guitar and backing vocals; Avik- Bass guitar and backing vocals; Chris Powell (former drummer of Euphoria band)- Drums and backing vocals; and Joy Keyboards and backing vocals. Unabashedly populist and passionately Desi, the band with their high voltage live and electrifying performance, adrenalin fuelled vocals, pulsating rhythm, refreshing melody enthralled and rocked the crowd, who called for encores when the band played their last number. The concert was professionally compered by Ujji from Bengaluru, who entertained the crowd with his superb punchlines.
Speaking to mangalorean.com, Mrs.Lalpi-manager of the Band said that the five musicians from different parts of India & their musician friends perhaps by a certain divine mechanism happen to meet each other in the beautiful city of Bengaluru, and together with their undying passion, love and dedication have been actively regenerating the ‘obsession to Indian Rock’. The five band members come from diverse backgrounds, music , advertisement, software, automobile, united by their undying passion music. Sharing one common goal, Live life beyond obvious. To touch a million hearts with their music. They believe in living all the 24 hours of the day. Swearing by their passion – Music. Always position themselves as ‘no tantrum’ real guys which thankfully is natural and not a put on. That is what perhaps acts as their USP being preferred by most event organizers and media.
“Their world revolves around penning interesting Lyrics, composing fresh tunes, producing music albums, videos, jingles, corporate theme songs and delivering great entertainment on stage. The repertoire of over 421 live concerts in 21 cities till date. 3 music albums, 5 channel nominations, Channel V, MTV, B4U music, Sangeet Bangla and SS Music, 25 original, recorded and released songs from Times Music-they have been consistently working on what they truly believe in creating good music and rocking live on stage. A dash of rock, a pinch of folk, lots of passion and energy on stage that’s what has been Aurko’s Forte. They love playing back to back non stop. From packed arenas to college amphitheatres, Banquet halls to elite clubs, shopping malls, Music stores, Auditoriums, Stadiums, Pooja Pandals, even in moving trams with NGO support kids. They rock wherever music has taken them so far” added Lalpi.
Lalpi further said, ” Aurko’s live Concert tours across the country have inspired them to dream. There will be a single heart beat resonating across the Globe … Someday. The countdown have just begun. They are the first “Hindi Music Band” from Southern India to be signed by India’s premier record label ‘Times Music’ as their Exclusive Artiste. Mc Dowel’s No 1 . Levis Signature . Metlife . Stori . Café Day ; Tata Indicom . Central . Landmark & Gibson have been associated with Aurko’s music Albums . Aurko is supported by Fox Mandal Little Team and DTDC in their mission to reach Out. Aurko have joined hands with Shaan to raise funds for Hemophilia patients. Played before Legendary Boney M for the Cause of Global Warming… They treasure human values, love and long term relationships above all else”.
Chakrafonics Band Members
Prior to ‘Aurko’ coming on to the stage, yet another band from Bengaluru performed- Chakrafonics” a band of experienced artists with a vision of crossing the borders of traditions with bridges of world music. Ajay Warriar (Singer) Varijashree V (Singer / Flautist) Praveen D Rao (Multi Instrumentalist) Pramath Kiran (Multi Instrumentalist) The versatile artists of the band have trained themselves to cater to a wide spectrum of genres. At today’s performance the band mixed traditional Indian classical music, Kannada Light music (poetry) and devotional music with best-loved film hits (old & new) and Ghazals of legendary singers including Ghulam Ali and Jagjit Singh.
Chakrafonics offers a wide spectrum of genres including: Indian Traditional Classical ( Vocal and Instrumental ); Classical Fusion ( Vocal / Instrumental ); Kannada Light music ( Poetry ); Devotional Music (Bhajans and Saint poetry in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. ); Film hits / Film Fusion ( Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam (Old & New); Ghazals (Ghazals of Legendary singers Ghulam Ali, Jagjit Singh, Hariharan, Madhu Rani etc); Workshops (Appreciation of Indian Music, Classical Vocal, Classical Flute, Tabla, Afro Latin Percussions, Morching etc.); Viveka Sangeetha ( A musical feature on Swami Vivekananda specially created on the occasion of the 150th Birth anniversary celebration which includes songs written, composed, sung and liked by Swamiji)
AURKO – A quick Snapshot:
– Times Music Artist with 3 Music Albums, 3 Music Videos
– A Seasoned Band with over 421 LIVE Concerts in the last 14 Years across India and abroad
– International Concert Tour – China
– Collaborated with India’s Leading Singers and Musicians to create India’s first Open Air Pure Music Destination – “ALIVE – India In Concert” – 2 Successful Seasons already
– Featured in: MTV, Channel[V], B4U, SS Music, Star Plus, Zoom, Sangeet Bangla, MH1 and innumerable Radio Shows across India
– Featured in Amul Music Ka Maha Muqabla for Tata Docomo Ringtone
As advised, AURKO Credentials are attached for your ready reference.
“Ek Ajnabee, Hasina Se” Reprised – performed at the 25th Anniversary ofDTDC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=
One ought to keep in mind though, that: none of these links can truly capture the Mood, the Sounds, the Atmosphere, the sheer Energy and Craze, that is experienced when one is present at these Venues LIVE!
