AGNI: Darkening Light

Title: Darkening Light
Artist: AGNI
Album: Wind Dance With Fire
Genre: Rock

About AGNI Band:

The First coming of Agni:

Bass: Juggie
Rhythm: Bell
Lead: Dilip Sonawane
Drums: Ashish Manchanda
Vocals: Bharath

The Second Coming:

Bass: Juggie
Rhythm: Bell
Lead: Vasant Bhalwankar
Drums: Ashish Manchanda
Vocals: Bharath

Formed in 1985 by Pravin Bell, Bharath and Juggie, Agni has stood the test of time to become one of the most loved rock bands in the country. It grew up struggling with sub-standard instruments and disinterested recording labels, but always with the goal of carving an identity of their own. In 1992 Agni came out of its childhood with Rustom (Ross) Kayani and Kaustubh (Koko) Dhavale joining the band. And it translated all its restless energy and hunger for succour (very much a hall mark of Agni, the Firegod) into a creative force that could not be denied. And from Pune's best band they grew into one of the premier rock acts in India.

A record company, Virgo, took notice and their first album, Wind Dance With Fire, was released in 1993. In spite of poor production values on their first video, Darkening Light, their supporters were delighted with the air time on MTV and the album sold more than 60,000 copies all over the country. In fact, their appeal was such that 10,000 CDs were sold out within the first four days. The band toured all over the country, from the plushness of Delhi's Holiday Inn and the grimness of Tihar Jail to the rocky heights of the North East. The number, Kashmir, is chanted by crowds till this day whenever and wherever they take the stage.

All this was enough impetus for the band and they came up with the concept for their second album, Mrityunjaya - Victor Over Death. It was essentially Juggie's baby. But on the eve of going into the studios for recording, tragedy struck and what transpired in May 1995 is today rock folklore. The band, then on the pinnacle of its success, lost Juggie and manager, Mandy, in an automobile accident.

But the fire never died. It took the band three long and heart wrenching years of soul searching to get back on its feat. Vocalist Bharath could not cope with Juggie's death and was replaced with the prolific Uday Iyer. And the band rose from the ashes in a new avatar. Gone was the recklessness, the negative vibes, and the association with all that was dark and murky in rock 'n' roll. Agni returned in pristine white, pure in sound, Indian to the very core and burning brighter than ever before.

[AviZehol]

AGNI would have famed world wide but maybe due to lack of financial assistance . AGNI have disappeared like a smoke of cigarette . .. Thank you AGNI , for giving us good songs and music . One of INDIA'S greatest rock band . Still listening AGNI'S songs . Love from Nagaland .

[bopitokhala]

It's 2022 but this masterpiece never gets old. Thanks AGNI for giving us this song. One of the greatest rock band in Indian history.

[channelgoera]

Undoubtedly the most loved and most missed rock band of India. These songs always takes me back to 1993 era when their "Wind dance with fire" was released. From then on, till today, It's been 30 long years now and I always treasured these songs and I still have the cassette album with lyric booklet. AGNI you are the best and you will always be missed.

[wongtokiukips]

Agni songs are very popular in nagaland. 💕

[pynshaiwarjri]

i like this band during 1997 when am in study i appeciate agni my best ever indian band

[talk]

I can't forget the moment i saw their Cassette for the first time in 1996 and listened to it rightaway. Wind dance with fire. First indian rock band I heard and the best yet.

[kamilakrupiarz]

This song is dope. LOL just found it randomly. I feel Pink Floyd vibes

[Fusion-oy]

The best and greatest Indian rock band are AGNI and MOKSHA...

[pankajbhattacharyya]

Bharath and the rest then, I was one of the volunteers wearing the band tee and controlling crowds even while your show went off course due to power and generator issues in Guwahati....you don't remember but I do!....but we did kick off, and you guys rocked any impatience right off its frigging remember, KoKo wore Doc

[bijaydahal]

This is exactly the type of music we miss this days. I am in Love with vocal and music.

[letmangchangsan]

Goosebumps 💕🔥 blissful melody.Agni 4ever 🤟

[boneslesscreeper]

It's already 2023 c'mon bro come out something we all are waiting❤

[Das_Adventure]

This song and Kashmir should have billion views... Love from Shillong, Meghalaya. 🤘🤘

[sthungtichang]

Always remains of my dearest brother who is sleeping in eternal peace below.😢

[Jmudia]

"There a darkening spot in Everyman with a heart, Never known to be denied "
😭😭😭

[awangnamdaw]

Always enjoy your songs🎵 love from nagaland india🇮🇳.

[pankajbhattacharyya]

Won best vocalist in my university in 1996 singing this song
Assam....I am a doctor today, but can't forget this can my wife of today and girlfriend you rock

[anordinarybeingonearth]

I love all the songs from this album (wind dance with fire). I remember as a kid listening to their songs on cassette which my brother bought. This is a masterpiece. Agni 🔥🔥 the fire still burns.

[devdeepify]

Watched Agni live in 1996, Delhi. Bharath rocked!

[mekadedrilut]

Quarantine time make me to go back to old rock songs. Agni and Millennium best Indian rock band ever... ✊🤘🤘🤘