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    Posted: November 05 2013 at 09:59
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I would like to submit by band Symphony Novel for submission to Prog Archives. We are a five piece progressive . post rock , experimental , instrumental band from Mumbai , India. I started this project in 2012. Our songs have a unique combination of stylistic Indian classical and western vocals.

The band logo is usually a stylized version of the band name itself. In other cases, as with Symphony Novel, a motif is included.This motif provides a distinct identity which compliments the simple but eloquent serif font. In keeping with the sound and lyrical content,the motif has an edgy yet mystical persona.It is designed from the mathematical symbol of infinity or rather half of the whole. As it is fashioned from the infinity symbol, the final form is that of a photograph capturing the ever evolving, mutating nature of events.



The current line up is:-

Gauri Aayeer - Vocals
Rachit Sachdeva - Guitars 
Vivek Khati - Guitars
Jerson Anthony - Bass
Virendra Kaith - Drums

We released our debut album "ARIA" digitally worldwide via CDbaby on the 5th September 2013. It is a six track album and we have left no stone unturned in creating a strong debut album.Smile.

Track list :-

1) - Chant                         05:33
2) - The Lake                   04:51
3) - Disorder                    04:01
4) - Infirmity                      03:32
5) - Tranquilize                04:10
6) - Smokin Sap              04:02

The entire album can be streamed at :-http://symphonynovel.bandcamp.com/

We received a stunning review from Mark Johnson from Sea of Tranquility - The Web Destination for Progressive Music , New York. Please take a look at it.


After a good response on the review we got an opportunity for a interview from Sea ofTranquility , New York .


We have released the official music video of the track " Chant " . 



Pease visit our blog :- http://symphonynovel.blogspot.in/

Thank You very much for your time. Please do help us with the appropriate sub - genre...!!

Cheers

Rachit Sachdeva

( Founder :- Symphony Novel )
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Points: 19535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 05 2013 at 11:39
I just heard the album because the Symphonic tag.

I LOVED IT

But I believe it has Folk, Rock, Metal, etc etc

Would be a good candidate for Eclectic or Xover IMHO

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Points: 19535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 05 2013 at 11:45
I'm sending a copy of this post to the Eclectic Team

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Points: 31 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 06 2013 at 20:41
Hi,

Thanks for the interest Ivan.Smile

Cheers

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Points: 31 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 09 2013 at 14:46
Some snapshots we took while shooting the video for "CHANT"...Big smile


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Rejected for Heavy Prog (was suggested to us before this post) but if other teams are willing to evaluate again no problem.

More alternative heavy rock than prog in my opinion.

Is this a full album Rachit or an EP? I mean the length is 26 mins
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Points: 31 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 09 2013 at 21:34
Its an album...yea it has 26 min ..but i never thought of calling it an EP..because EP sounds more like close to a demo...
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SYMPHONY  NOVEL LOGO AND ALBUM ART - COURTESY - CYRIAC VARGHESE.


1) Symphony Novel Logo :- The logo for our band Symphony Novel is designed from the mathematical symbol of infinity or rather half of the whole. Initially it was was a complete infinity symbol but then was changed into this..!!..As it is fashioned from the infinity symbol the final form is that of a photograph capturing the ever evolving , mutating nature of events..!!




2) Album Art for our album " ARIA" :- The album art is made by my very good friend and an amazing sketching artist Cyriac Varghese..!!!.
 
Its a piece showing a man bowing down atop an alter of rock and is comprised of simple strokes placed closely together to create a sense of intricacy and tension to personify principles of surrender and grace..!!


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Symphony Novel has its Official Album launch gig night at Bluefrog , Mumbai , India on  28th January 2014.
Everyone is welcome...!!!..We need all your support...its going to be crazy..!!

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Originally posted by aapatsos aapatsos wrote:

Rejected for Heavy Prog (was suggested to us before this post) but if other teams are willing to evaluate again no problem.

More alternative heavy rock than prog in my opinion.

Is this a full album Rachit or an EP? I mean the length is 26 mins

Symphonic said no, they are not Symphonic except by the name.

I believed Eclectic would say yes, but they have their own parameters which I fully respect.

I believe their only chance is Crossover.

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Hello everyone....... This brilliant year is about to end and we just can't wait for the new year to start...Good things are coming, and we are too excited to share them with you all. We would like to thank BAJAAO, BlankTV ,Indie Music Videos TV , Radio Rebel - Independent Music,Sea of Tranquility , all the Redditors , Grooveshark , Jango ,Beat100 all our friends and family for loving and sharing our music..It really feels awesome when you get a mail / message saying that your music is very different and amazing... Thank you to all our fans from all over the world on Radio Airplay and Bandcamp for sending in personal messages and feedbacks on our album. Thank you very much for your support ... Love ya all and see you in 2014..

Check out these links to buy our music..!!
BAJAAO:- 
http://www.bajaao.com/shop/172-albums/19839-symphony-novel-aria.html

ITUNES :- 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/aria-ep/id701109290?uo=4

CDbaby :- 
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/symphonynovel

BANDCAMP :- 
http://symphonynovel.bandcamp.com/
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We are extremely excited to inform everyone that Symphony Novel is performing on the 28th January 2014 at Blue Frog , Mumbai ,India alongside our very good friends from Paratra and Agnya.
Cheers.!!!

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It was a brilliant gig @ Blue Frog on the 28th January 2014 along with our friends from PARATRA and AGNYA.
The sound was amazing.. the crowd was connected..superb show...!!!

Some pictures taken :- 



Cheers ..!!Big smile
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Hello Everyone,

Any updates on us being a part of Crossover Prog.Confused

Cheers..

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You guys have been rejected by the eclectic team, maybe you'll be moved to a different team, I'm not sure yet.
I hope it won't take long.

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Stoked to share the promo video of out live show at Blue Frog , Mumbai on the 28th January 2014.

My very good friend Parth Daga from Parth Daga Videography has done a brilliant job on this one...too good..can't thank him enough for all the hard work he has put in...!!.. Cheers..!!..Enjoy..!!


Here it is :- 
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What a brilliant day to start with..!!. Got a mail from VEVO that we are officially live on the VEVO Channel..
Thanks a lot to my friends Parth Daga and Preet Rajput for shooting this brilliant video..!!
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Another amazing review by Rich Dodgin from All About The Rock . Great Stuff...

Cheers guys..!!
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Great start to the week with another amazing review by Rock Street Journal , New Delhi , India.
Do check it out.



Have a great week ahead..Cheers..!!

Rachit Sachdeva
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Symphony Novel is all set to come up with a new single ETHEREAL ASH.

A short description on the theme...

"The life force, the pulse of our planet has been thumping from it's conception.Through the turmoil of natural floods,iceages,earthquakes,forestfires so on and so forth, we also stand to marvel at it's marvelous and tremendous beauty,but the way things are,the assault on the natural equilibrium..the pulse, might be no more."

The lyrics are done ..!!!..Drums , Bass , Heavy Rhythm Guitars , Clean Guitars , Indian Classical Vocals and also the Cello has been recorded. We have introduced the Cello for the first time in our song..!!!..Its going to be amazing.. !!!..Only the Western Vocals are left..!!..Then we will start with the mixing and mastering and music video..!!..

We would love to share the pictures taken during the recording sessions at Gino Banks Studio , Mumbai.

Also we have started a Crowd Funding campaign on www.wishberry.in . The budget for this single is a bit high and hence we decided to start the crowd funding campaign so that the people get involved with us on this journey..Its really amazing that we are getting great support from India and overseas. 

Do Check this Symphony Novel Wishberry Campaign Video and everyone who feels that what we are doing is really different and would like to contribute , please do and receive exciting rewards. Remember , this is not a donation..!!!... :- 


Wishberry Link for Contribution :- http://www.wishberry.in/campaign/symphony-novel/

Thank you very much

Regards

Rachit Sachdeva [ Symphony Novel ]



Edited by Rachit Sachdeva - July 11 2014 at 02:14
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