Outlived - Lyrics

Here's the lyrics of our first original bi-lingual (Hindi and English) single, Outlived. Do listen and sing along.

saawan aaye jo          

pal mein bataye 

teri zingadi  

ab badle 

Discotheque lights adorn 

as the valley moans like the wolves in drones 

The dancers in vain try a picturesque smile  

as they're hunted down by the morn

The peasants awake 

to see their fields all adorned 

with barren mannequin of their crops 

The  new born awakes 

and sees the source of his fodder 

waving in circles 

its light of the new world 

Yeah we need some healing 

Rise up, Rise up and contain me

Wake up, Wake up and heal me 

Lust in their eyes and no fear that they are blind 

Caught in this madness, resurrect the benign 

saawan aaye jo          

pal mein bataye 

teri zingadi  

ab badle

This is an original single from The Cocoknot Theori's debut music album. Track Details & Credits: Song Name: Outlived Type: Original Language: Bi-lingual (Hindi & English) Female Vocals: Soumya Radhakrishnan Male Vocals: Nithin Ramachandran Lyrics, Composition, Lead Guitars, Mixing & Arrangement: Nithin Ramachandran Composition, Harmony & Improvisation: Soumya Radhakrishnan Concept: Soumya Radhakrishnan Cinematography & Video Editing: Nithin Ramachandran Equipment used: Cannon t4i, cannon 50mm f1.8, flycam nano Royalty free layering videos from : videezy.com Special thanks to Kaveesh Manchanda Imagery/Story behind the song: thecocoknottheori.wordpress.com/2013/06/0...-minutes/ Lyrics: saawan aaye jo pal mein bataye teri zingadi ab badle Discotheque lights adorn as the valley moans like the wolves in drones The dancers in vain try a picturesque smile as they're hunted down by the morn The peasants awake to see their fields all adorned with barren mannequin of their crops The new born awakes and sees the source of his fodder waving in circles its light of the new world Yeah we need some healing Rise up, Rise up and contain me Wake up, Wake up and heal me Lust in their eyes and no fear that they are blind Caught in this madness, resurrect the benign saawan aaye jo pal mein bataye teri zingadi ab badle Subscribe to us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecocoknottheori Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Thecocoknottheori Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thecocoknot-theori Wordpress: http://thecocoknottheori.wordpress.com/

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An evening with Slayer

“Sometimes it's the venue that makes the music more special.”
- Random Metalhead at the Rave

It is when I got to the Rave for the first time that I truly understood what “Random Metalhead” saying. The Rave at Milwaukee is truly a testament to music venues. With multiple stages and 3 different levels, the venue can be quite overwhelming. I've been here numerous times wondering whether I should stick with the band I was watching or head up to watch an equally awesome band.

When we heard Slayer was coming to Milwaukee, the excitement was hard to contain. This was the band that had laid the foundation for many a metal band around the world. Finally, we would get to see them live - and what better place to see them than the RAVE.

It's customary always to arrive at the Rave quite early. More often than not, I manage to find a band that kicks off the evening and rocks the place entirely. We weren’t disappointed this time either - White Chapel was our find for the evening and they were amazing. I’m sure to draw the ire of a few White Chapel fans, but surprisingly I haven’t heard them yet. If you are one amongst the uninitiated like me, I suggest you start here.

Get exclusive Whitechapel merch here: http://smarturl.it/WHITECHAPEL_merch Whitechapel performing 'I, Dementia' live at Impericon Festival Leipzig 2015!

Right after White Chapel, We climbed the stairs to the Ballroom where Slayer was playing. 1 Tour T shirt, 3 shots, and 2 beers later, I found myself staring at the crowded ballroom. While I tried to ignore King Diamond ( “Yes I'm not a fan. So Sue Me “), I focused more on the right spot - far away from the mosh so that we could get pics, but where the mosh was accessible enough that one could jump right in! For those who are still wondering what that looks like - try the left corner of the stage ( where the bassist stands). In most small venues, there is a sweet spot you can find where you can be close to the band and not get killed.

Slayer came in with their usual setlist. Obviously we were waiting for Dead Skin Mask. The setlist was as below.

Obviously, there is no better way to experience the conference than to see and listen to it. Check out the video.

Slayer live in milwaukee on July 8, 2015 performing Chemical Warfare!

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An evening with Linkin Park

“Some music never leaves you.”

Most people can count their favorite evergreen music on their fingers. These are not just your usual favorites. These are those bands you have heard for almost a decade and still sound just as amazing as they did the first time.

Just like any other music fanatic, my bands are those I can count too. Opeth, Dreamtheater, Guns N Roses, Maiden and Linkin Park basically make the top of the list. If you are surprised with Linkin Park amongst those bands there, you’re not the only one.

Back in the India of the 90’s and early 2000’s, Linkin Park was the gateway drug for metal. The gateway drug parallel came when I heard an old college friend of mine initiating a fellow mate into metal by getting him to listen to Linkin Park and then “upgrading” him to Metallica. However, in spite of having heard and covered them all these years, I never had a chance to see Linkin Park live.

It feels like SummerFest organizers have my list of “bands to see”. They brought Iron Maiden (2012), Eagles(2013) and now Linkin Park. Needless to say, I paid the fortune to get a great seat.

The show was just incredible - a great mix of old hits, new material and even some material from Fort Minor. It was good to see a “live” gig with no lip syncing. It was legit Linkin Park. Here is a video from the concert.

Front row video I took of Linkin Park performing "One Step Closer" at Summerfest 2015 in Milwaukee! All rights to this song belong to Linkin Park!

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Background Score for 'Healthcare Reforms'

We are excited to share our background score for the Malayalam short film, Healthcare Reforms produced by Alternate Dimension. The movie was telecasted a few days ago in Kairali TV. Scoring music for a comedy/light-hearted movie is a challenge and this is an attempt. Do watch the movie and let us know your thoughts.

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Background Score: The Cocoknot Theori Script, Cinematography, Editing and Direction: Ramesh Kumar

Music & Life in St. Louis

St. Louis was our first home when we moved to the US. Not only did St. Louis gave us some great memories, but it also, gave us a few opportunities to play our music live. 
Here is a list of live gigs we played in St. Louis:
1. Umang Diwali 2012 at Wash U - Our first live gig in the US
2. STLMA Vishu 2013 - Gandhi Center
3. STLMA Christmas-NYE 2013-14 - Gandhi Center
This video is a compilation of some great moments we had in St. Louis. This also marks the first video in the Travel Diary series. 
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Glimpses from our days at St. Louis from Sept 2012 - May 2013.