The second covid wave foiled the tentative comeback in April and sent the country back to various kuncian countries, has silenced the Bengaluru Live music scene for most of 2021.
The place was full of people who did not cheer hard, sing and dance to the music had become Routine for Shalini Mohan’s bassist, which has become part of the Ginny & Bottled music band and the perfect stranger.
But came 2020, pandemic crashed, and the event was canceled immediately.
“It is the second wave that affects us more than the first.
We did not see it coming and we turned on our hopes back, but everything went to throw,” he recalled.
“It’s a difficult time.
It’s harder for some people.
I know people in the industry who must take odd jobs or work as shipping personnel,” he said.
“For me, it is an introspection period.
I keep myself, practice and write.
I took classes online and collaborated with several international bands such as the Afro Hiphop Zhane band,” he said.
“I also display webcerts directly on platforms such as zoom and virtual gigs companies,” he said.
Coronavirus crashes into culture and entertainment more severe than other parts of the economy.
This industry is probably the last line to return to normalcy after almost two years of unprecedented disorders, and for rock groups and music groups, stepping on stage like going home.
Femusica – Alloys of all women dedicated to music by female composers – do their first offline concert since December 2019 earlier this month.
A piece, inspired by poetry by Rabbi Ruth Sohn, described the journey of a young woman who found courage in the midst of uncertainty and fear.
Someone cannot find an analogy that is more suitable to represent our turbulent times.
Talking to Toi about the response to the concert, the global famous pianist concert Neecia Majolly, who pioneered Femusika, said: “The audience could not wait to actually attend a live concert, after the dry mantra was almost two years.
The enthusiasm only increased.” “Exercise for alloys Sounds start online in virtual choir applications, but there is only so much we can do.
What we can achieve the most is to make sure that every Choris knows its part, but we cannot unite it because of a pause problem.
Somehow, I managed to convince them to unite , and fortunately they agreed and that’s how the exercise continues until the concert, “he said.
The group was resting until 2022 because one of the choristers was very close to having his baby.
“After that, we will hunt more for repertoire by a woman’s composer,” he added.
Shubira D’Sa, a conductor, pianist, voice coach and founder of Poco-a-Poco said, “We continued offline practices about two weeks ago and were very excited to return to the stage for the offline concert to be held in Bengaluru February next year.
“Poco-a-Poco is a music ensemble consisting of the Motley crew from amateur vocalists and musicians with Shubira d’sa as directors who do all types of music.
“It is not difficult to get the same-minded person and everything happens organically.
We start with seven members and now we are a group of 35 members – both men and women.
We have all groups of musicians, singers, and everyone in the process of learning music,” he said.
The group performs songs in English and other Western languages.
“We have also presented Hindi songs and wanted to get into several South Indians.
We introduced Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar and Western instruments last year.
This year, we hope to enter Meridang,” Shubhira added.
Even though the music might have slowed during a pandemic, he had adapted and recroses himself to find his rhythm again.
(With input from Anagha Unnikrishnan)