When we went location scouting last Fall

Last year during Fall, we went in search of colors inside several parks and nature centers nearby. Unfortunately, we couldn't spot many. One good thing that came out this pursuit was we got to find some great places within Milwaukee that's scenic and quiet enough to capture on film. We can't wait to shoot our next music video in one these discovered beauties. Meanwhile, enjoy this compilation of our location scouting process. 

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When you reach a plateau, try something different.

A few weeks ago, we felt something similar to what is equivalent to a ‘writers’ block’. Yes, our levels of creativity had reached a plateau then. That’s when we decided to try something different to draw inspiration from. It wasn’t something that we were passionate about but, it was something that excited us and that made us wonder. And, it was good enough to get our creative juices flowing again. Sometimes, a little challenge would bring things to perspective and help you think in a different way. 

If you’re wondering what we did, check this video out. 

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Notes from Yanni's world without borders live concert

We had a chance to witness the legendary pianist, Yanni live in Riverside Theater in Milwaukee in September. Here are some notes from the concert that we found interesting:

1. One of Yanni’s compositions is named after his late mother, Felitsa. 

2. His composition named Nightingale had one of the female singers singing like a Nightingale, literally and figuratively.

3. According to Yanni, his orchestra team is like mini United Nations as every person in the team is from a different country. 

4. One of his compositions, Nostalgia sounded somewhat similar to Darbari Kaanada raga in Indian Classical Music.

5. Yanni talked about the over usage of the word, ‘love’ in English. ‘I love coffee’ and ‘I love that dress’ sounds like ‘I love you’, even though the depth of the meaning associated with these statements are different. Because of this, the word ‘love’ loses its value. For the same reason, in Greek language there are 12 different words for love. Interesting, isn’t it? 

6. Most of Yanni’s compositions are based on positive emotions.

Here’s a glimpse of the awesomeness we experienced in Milwaukee.

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When East met West in Wisconsin

Last year we happened to take part in a music fest in Madison, WI that had an interesting concept. The festival honored two pioneers of Eastern and Western classical music worlds, OVK and Bach. The event included local talents’ recital of the some of the compositions in the two styles and a panel discussion exploring the different facets of the two legends. 

This year's Melharmony concept was Thyagaraja-Mozart fest. Due to certain unavoidable circumstances, we couldn’t attend it this time. We are already looking forward to the Melharmony theme for next year at the Mid-West’s Indian Classical Hub, Madison. 

Here are two of the related links that you might want to check out. 

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A Velvet Dream - by The Cocoknot Theori

Here's a track we did with our friend, Murali (on the flute) when we had no good studio, equipments or softwares. Its a fusion/lounge track this time. Enjoy. 

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