Rock Ethos

Logo of Rock Ethos 09

A one-of-its-kind, annual rock music festival launched in 2008 at Bangalore, where top Indian Rock acts converge on a common platform to present their original compositions. The festival aims to promote original music in India; to promote anti-piracy; to let rock bands decide on their requirements; to build a platform for rock bands to be recognized; and to create an international rock festival experience. The international caliber rock festival made a statement that rock bands in India no longer need rely on covers to sell popularity. Rock Ethos celebrates the spirit of rock music in the city which has grown to be one of the most happening cities in the international rock map. Raj Hansoge of Buenos, an integrated marketing solutions provider of M. Raj Hansoge Group and Vishnu Pandit of V&P Sound, the most renowned sound effects company of Bangalore, were instrumental in endowing a new perspective to Rock music in India through Rock Ethos. The highly popular event showcased the immense talent and potential that rock and metal bands native to the city possess, and elicited a passionate response from rock fans across India. From posts on social networking sites and blogs that give a rock-style bow to the concept of keeping it restricted to original compositions to frustrated comments about outstation bands being left out, the concert has been the talk of the town. With a magnificent stage setting which incorporated pyrotechnics for the first time, high quality sound and an overall carnival atmosphere that aims at recreating an international rock festival experience, Rock Ethos promises to be a rock music fan's dream come true. The fest, construed on the lines of international rock concerts, has leading rock bands performing for 45 minutes each, unlike the regular 20-30 minutes allotted time. Pyrotechnics, Bungee jumping, Paintball Contests, Food & Refreshment Zones are a part of this unique rock carnival. Rock Ethos 2009 is planned on a much larger scale and will be held for two days on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday March 15th at Palace Grounds, Bangalore. Twice the number of bands, much more lavish stage effects and a host of adventure sport activities promise a wholesome treat for all rock lovers.

Objectives

• To promote original music in India
• To promote anti-piracy
• To let rock bands decide on their requirements
• To build a platform for rock bands to be recognized
• To create an international rock festival experience

Vision

Rock Ethos is on a quest to make a permanent mark in the hearts of rock music lovers across the country. While trying to recreate an international feel, this rock music festival will bring in a nostalgia of sorts at the mention of its name, even in the years to come.

Rock Ethos 2008

Venue: Palace Grounds, Bangalore
Date: Sunday, 10th February, 2008
Time: 11am to 10pm
The day-long, entry-free rock carnival had India’s 13 biggest rock bands performing back-to-back for 45 minutes each. The three-dimensional stage had two huge 14 feet guitars and two kick drums with a diameter of eight feet as stage backdrop. The bands did their tuning in the green room from where they could directly step up to the main stage and start playing instead of doing the tuning on the main stage and annoying the audience. There were well-established old metal heads such as Mother Jane to the relatively new, nevertheless talented bands, including Inviktus. Dispelling all myths about low-energy levels in original Indian Metal compositions, college bands such as Illuminati displayed remarkable screen presence and technical expertise. While Bhoomi lived up to all expectations with old-school metal numbers “Uncultured” and “Dead Time Stories”; Mother Jane, the closing act, delivered a tight performance with some fantastic classical stunts woven into the lead guitar pieces, thereby performing the perfect swan song to a memorable evening. Almost all performers lauded the fact that Rock Ethos was the first to ever encourage them to play their original compositions.

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  Rock Ethos 2008
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  Rock Ethos 2008
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  Bungee Jumping at Rock Ethos 2008
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  Stage at Rock Ethos 2008
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  Crowd at Rock Ethos 2008

Performing Bands

• Bhoomi[1]
• Motherjane[2]
• Myndsnare[3]
• Kryptos[4]
• Threinody[5]
• Extinct Reflections[6]
• Inviktus[7]
• Spitfire[8]
• Illuminati[9]
• Galeej Gurus[10]
• Slain[11]
• Whitenoiz[12]
• Inner Sanctum[13]

External Links

Official Website:
http://www.rockethos.com
Blogs/Websites :
http://temporarytantrums.blogspot.com/2008/02/rock-ethos10-2-08.html
http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/view/65-arts-and-culture-music-city-fest-to-showcase-immense-talent-rock-ethos-2008
http://mirrorsquad.wordpress.com/2008/02/10/coming-up-a-rockin'-good-show/
http://kingfisherblog.wordpress.com/2008/02/07/rock-ethos-bangalore-in-association-with-kingfisher/
http://wayfaerers-musings.blogspot.com/2008/01/rock-ethos-08.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vinayv/sets/72157603898845481/
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/425778/

References

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/feb152008/metro2008021452287.asp

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2008021160850300.htm&date=2008/02

http://harishenoy.com/blog/category/articles/

http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/11/stories/2008021160850300.htm