A breathtaking display of skill was interspersed with humorous anecdotes from members of the group. They started with Khajuraho, a song that was composed for, and first performed, at the Millennium Celebrations in Khajuraho. Rahul related how the government organizers were reluctant to allow a song with rather candid lyrics. In the end, however, it was performed, and applauded, by an audience consisting of luminaries like the late President KR Narayanan. Then the band went on to Kya Maloom, which sent the crowd into rapture. As the concert progressed, the audience’s excitement reached fever pitch, at times the viewers singing in unison almost drowned out the sound from the massive speaker array. Liberally laced with their trademark instrumental solos and impromptu jugalbandis, the quartet of Rahul Ram, Amit Kilam (Drums), Asheem Chakravarty (Tabla), and Susmit Sen (Guitar) had the listeners bound in a spell of ethereal sound. The climax was reached when they concluded with their classics, Maa Rewa and Kandisa. The audience had other plans, however. They cried themselves hoarse asking for more and their rhythmic chanting forced the band to return to their instruments and perform again. The band was very happy with the crowd’s response. Mr Asheem Chakravarty said that it was a great pleasure to perform in front of such a receptive and enthusiastic crowd.
Headbangers at KCors Performance
Those who wanted still more live music had their desire fulfilled as Kcor, an upcoming Bangalore-based rock band, took the stage next. They had the headbangers in frenzy, as they performed covers of hard rock and heavy metal anthems, and Kcor’s originals.
The night was still young however; the stage became a dance floor, as a DJ specially called from Bangalore played all-time dance favorites. The party went on till dawn.
Now it’s back to classes, reports, presentations and normal B-School life. This experience, however, will remain forever fresh in the minds of all who were a part of it. Every look at the amphitheatre stage will remind people of the evening when they lost themselves in pure music, forgetting all else.
More photos and video-clips will be posted shortly in the K photoblog (http://verdance.blogspot.com)