Symphony Novel - Progressive Band from India
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Topic: Symphony Novel - Progressive Band from India
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Subject: Symphony Novel - Progressive Band from India
Date Posted: November 05 2013 at 09:59
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Hi, 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. Band Logo :- https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=234589743346389&set=pb.234419846696712.-2207520000.1383666414.&type=3&theater" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=234589743346389&set=pb.234419846696712.-2207520000.1383666414.&type=3&theater Album Art :- http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=234527336685963&set=pb.234419846696712.-2207520000.1383666414.&type=3&theater" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=234527336685963&set=pb.234419846696712.-2207520000.1383666414.&type=3&theater 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.  .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/" rel="nofollow - 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. http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=15153" rel="nofollow - http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=15153 After a good response on the review we got an opportunity for a interview from Sea ofTranquility , New York . http://www.seaoftranquility.org/article.php?sid=2607%20" rel="nofollow - http://www.seaoftranquility.org/article.php?sid=2607 We have released the official music video of the track " Chant " . Pease visit our blog :- http://symphonynovel.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow - http://symphonynovel.blogspot.in/ Facebook :- https://www.facebook.com/SymphonyNovel" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/SymphonyNovel Thank You very much for your time. Please do help us with the appropriate sub - genre...!! Cheers Rachit Sachdeva ( Founder :- Symphony Novel ) ------------- Cheers.!!! |
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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: November 05 2013 at 11:39
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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 Iván ------------- 
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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: November 05 2013 at 11:45
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I'm sending a copy of this post to the Eclectic Team Iván -------------
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Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: November 06 2013 at 20:41
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Hi, Thanks for the interest Ivan.  Cheers Rachit
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Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: November 09 2013 at 14:46
Some snapshots we took while shooting the video for "CHANT"... http://imgur.com/a/TWG3Y" rel="nofollow - http://imgur.com/a/TWG3Y Cheers..!!
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Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: November 09 2013 at 14:57
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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 |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: November 09 2013 at 21:34
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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... ------------- Cheers.!!! |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: November 13 2013 at 06:42
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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..!! http://imgur.com/gallery/GKe4UdN" rel="nofollow - http://imgur.com/gallery/GKe4UdN 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..!! http://imgur.com/gallery/YNbZ5eu" rel="nofollow - http://imgur.com/gallery/YNbZ5eu ------------- Cheers.!!! |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: December 06 2013 at 22:02
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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..!! Cheers Rachit Sachdeva
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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: December 08 2013 at 14:03
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. Iván -------------
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aapatsos wrote:Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: December 24 2013 at 01:12
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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 https://www.facebook.com/bajaao" rel="nofollow - BAJAAO , https://www.facebook.com/BlankTV" rel="nofollow - BlankTV , https://www.facebook.com/IMVtv" rel="nofollow - Indie Music Videos TV , https://www.facebook.com/RadioRebel.net" rel="nofollow - Radio Rebel - Independent Music , https://www.facebook.com/SeaofTranquility.org" rel="nofollow - Sea of Tranquility , all the Redditors , https://www.facebook.com/grooveshark" rel="nofollow - Grooveshark , https://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=131549503542594" rel="nofollow - Jango , https://www.facebook.com/BEAT100" rel="nofollow - 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" rel="nofollow - http://www.bajaao.com/shop/ |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: January 05 2014 at 09:32
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.!!! |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: January 31 2014 at 13:32
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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 :- http://imgur.com/a/YsIcm#0" rel="nofollow - http://imgur.com/a/YsIcm#0 Cheers ..!! ------------- Cheers.!!! |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: February 15 2014 at 11:02
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Hello Everyone, Any updates on us being a part of Crossover Prog.  Cheers.. Rachit Sachdeva
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Posted By: Sagichim
Date Posted: February 15 2014 at 13:31
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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. Sorry |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: February 16 2014 at 14:50
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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 :- ------------- Cheers.!!! |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: March 04 2014 at 01:42
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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..!! ------------- Cheers.!!! |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: March 31 2014 at 22:19
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Another amazing review by Rich Dodgin from All About The Rock . Great Stuff... Cheers guys..!! http://allabouttherock.co.uk/symphony-novel-aria/" rel="nofollow - http://allabouttherock.co.uk/symphony-novel-aria/ ------------- Cheers.!!! |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: May 05 2014 at 05:36
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Great start to the week with another amazing review by Rock Street Journal , New Delhi , India. Do check it out. http://www.rsjonline.com/reviews/symphony-novel---aria.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.rsjonline.com/reviews/symphony-novel---aria.html Have a great week ahead..Cheers..!! Rachit Sachdeva
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Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: July 11 2014 at 02:10
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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, 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. http://imgur.com/a/owDgo#0" rel="nofollow - http://imgur.com/a/owDgo#0 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 Video Link :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hTMIoOI0m0" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hTMIoOI0m0 Wishberry Link for Contribution :- http://www.wishberry.in/campaign/symphony-novel/" rel="nofollow - http://www.wishberry.in/campaign/symphony-novel/ Thank you very much Regards Rachit Sachdeva [ Symphony Novel ] ------------- Cheers.!!! |
Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: September 29 2014 at 04:53
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Symphony Novel is proud to present the new single Ethereal Ash . It showcases the brilliance of :- Gino Banks - Drums Sheldon D'Silva - Bass Jake Charkey - Cello Gauri Aayeer :- Western Vocals Suvarna Tiwari :- Indian Vocals Rachit Sachdeva - Guitars / Composer / Lyrics Vivek Khati :- Lead Guitars Recorded at :- Double Shift Productions , India Mixed / Mastered :- Forrester Savell , Sing Sing Studios , Australia [ worked with Skyharbor , Animals As Leaders , Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus ] Video Credits :- Parth Daga Hope you guys like it :) Cheers !! Your comments will mean a lot to us .. Thank you ------------- Cheers.!!! |
Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: September 29 2014 at 14:37
Oh my God....!!!! I have just seen the separate post made today in this forum for the release of the new single: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99858" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99858 , and loved it!  However, I'm not going to comment on it there because this thread is still open, and you should really have just posted it here for us rather than creating a new one (maybe admins can merge the two threads...?  - I know Alex (harmonium.ro) used to be able to do that).Anyhow, I'm just looking into the history of the evaluation of the band on PA, and am quite astounded that they are not in the database as yet. Symphony Novel
So, rejected in Heavy Prog (to my ears this is mainly Heavy Prog/Prog Metal but certainly mixed with other influences - giving an Eastern feel to it in places), rejected in Eclectic (yes, I can understand that - there is too much of one style here (the Heavy/Prog Metal aspect) for it to be truly considered Eclectic Prog), handed over to Crossover (one 'yes' and two 'moves') from where it seems to have been moved to Post/Math Rock...which I just cannot get my head around at all - I don't personally hear a trace of anything that might make them fit in this sub  - and thus they were rejected again.  Surely this band belongs here somewhere...? Great review for 'Aria' on Sea of Tranquility: http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=15153" rel="nofollow - http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=15153 , more very positive comments elsewhere (as posted on All About The Rock when the crowdfunding campaign for the single was announced: http://allabouttherock.co.uk/symphony-novel-crowdfunding-new-single/" rel="nofollow - http://allabouttherock.co.uk/symphony-novel-crowdfunding-new-single/ ): Symphony Novel‘s debut album Aria was released in September 2013 and received rave reviews from webzines and critics in Germany, the UK, the USA, and India: “The sound is rich, deep and formidable from the beginning to the end on this unique and powerful debut album” – Sea of Tranquility, The Web Site for Progressive Music. “This is a 6 track album of progressive rock that masterfully blends together Indian and western influences to create something rather exceptional” – All About The Rock (UK) “What really stands out is the sense of dynamics that the guitars, drums, and bass showcase, with flickering rhythms and alternating sections of accenting adding a rhythmic playfulness behind the melodies” – Rock Street Journal (India) I really think we need to have another look at them, and Crossover seems to be the only option we have - so Kev, Scott, Diego, Thomas...what chance is there of you guys having another stab...?  |
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(kevrowland)Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: September 29 2014 at 15:11
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Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: September 29 2014 at 15:41
Yeah - 'the force' doesn't seem to be with them at all. I suppose I'm never going to get to grips with what actually constitutes 'progressive rock' as long as I live...and I'm in my 60th year now...but surely there is more to this than just alternative rock? I'm listening to 'Aria' again right now just to make sure I wasn't somewhere away with the fairies last time I heard it - and nothing's changed. Time to take my pension, I think - and move down to Eastbourne! 
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Posted By: Rachit Sachdeva
Date Posted: September 29 2014 at 15:46
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Its ok if we don't get selected in any of the groups .. But i hope you liked our new track Ethereal Ash \ ------------- Cheers.!!! |
Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: September 29 2014 at 16:52
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Yes indeed, Rachit - both the single and the 'Aria' EP are highly enjoyable...As one of our admins posted the other day in the most recent http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89481&PID=5054954#5054954" rel="nofollow - Katatonia thread "Fortunately we're still able to enjoy good music regardless of it being on PA or not" Amen to that!
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