INDIA METAL - Konnakkol

If Meshuggah were from India.

V Shivapriya and BR Somashekar Jois perform rhythmic phrases set to Mishrachaapu Tala. Remixed by Andre Antunes

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[jonathanjackgoodman]

They are speaking in drum beats. That's how Indian hand drummers learn those incredible rhythms.

[theimacman]

There are 1, 562, 755 triplets in this song. I counted.

[joergenlang]

For those wondering: Konnakol is a notation, syllable language (for rhythms) and teaching method all in one. By breaking down a rhythm into syllables like Ta, Ke, Ti, Na and variations it becomes very easy to quickly learn highly complex rhythmical patterns. IMHO, Konnakol should be part of "western" music education.

[TheScrewdriver]

These Cadences are freakishly complex, and if you aren't familiar with this music you would never understand it, let alone appreciate the complexity. I am from South India where this music is from, brought up on a steady diet of Indian music mixed with Western rock and roll, Metal, and EDM. This music has been sidelined and its popularity has been on a decline, sounds ancient. Someone told me that this was virtuoso-level music but I was like what's a great deal, it sounds unpalatable to my ears. But you were able to see the magic in this and convert the rhythm into a Metal Riff, IT COMES ALIVE and I'm able to appreciate each and every beat, the progression, the true beauty of the music, and the talent of these singers, Andre You revealed the beauty of Indian music to Indians.

[metabolixx]

It's like a south Indian Dream Theatre concert. Absolutely beautiful.

[askarjuna]

That's my friend's daughter. Amazing prog metal fusion

[HeisenbergFam]

Indian metal is on a whole new level, hits different

[samhilton]

How they move their tongues that fast is nuts.
I've seen literally thousands of beatboxers and alternative vocalists and none have this technique.
Also, the strange time signatures... and they are always in perfect time.... wow

[RogerioDec]

Many people do not realize the ABSURD rhythmic COMPLEXITY of these Indian performances; more complex than a Stravinsky; And they do it without any sheet music...

[saunakgupta]

Indian classical music always had these odd and mixed time signatures throughout the entire history of music. It was progressive much before the genre of progressive music was termed. Proud to be an Indian and as usual Andre you blew us away. When best of both worlds come together, magic is created. ❤

[slv]

I nearly fell off my chair watching this - the music of my people 😍😍😍

My older son (in middle school) just passed his junior level exam in this genre with a perfect score for the performance section. This is the music we listen to ❤❤❤

Much love and appreciation from this 40 something mom of 2 from Southern India
(The genre is Konnakol which is the vocal percussion part of South Indian Classical or Carnatic Music)

[matthewhallman]

The ability of this man to write such high calibre music to complement absolutely anything is truly godlike. Genius

[calebkucera]

I watch this video multiple times almost every day and I'm still discovering delightful new details. That's some high-value, inspirational content right there.

[xXxjayceexXx]

You've struck GOLD with this Indian/ Metal fusion

[jeffolsen-ct]

Man, I'm addicted to your mixes with the Nooran Sisters. As a white Canadian lad who never had any proclivity to ethnic music, you are opening a whole new world to me. Cheers. Digging this too

[offom]

Andre, if you keep writing songs like this, you will really make Indian Metal exist and as a by-product influence a lot of Indian people!

[jamescroy]

This is dipping right into what Meshuggah touched on with 'Phantoms'. Another feather in your Indian Fusion Metal cap, Andre. You're doing God's work ❤

[ArnieBriedis]

I had to listen to this one a few times. To my "western" ears this was rhythmically so confronting, but as I listened I first marvelled at how Andre was able to create this piece. So creative, such a skillful musician/arranger/songwriter. But to me, the real gift here is that he has put this wonderful Indian musical piece into a context where I can start to comprehend how good it is. The rhythmic ideas are extremely creative, but the variations that are then added are stunningly good.

My highlights are:
* The subtle F chord into the arpeggios at 0:20 - sublime
* The variations and slowdown (into triplets? ... nfi) at 0:50 - goosebumps
* The rhythmic idea at 1:25 followed by insanely good variations - cheering at this point!

I agree with the others ... where has this been all my life? Love it, congrats!

[Zxcvbnmq]

There is so much potential in this indian classical and metal/rock music.
Would love to see a Shiva tandava stotram in metal version.

[sawriosmusiclab]

I am an Indian musician, trained in Hindustani Classical music (classical music which was predominantly developed in the northern part of my country). But I have very limited knowledge of Karnatik Classical music (classical music which was predominantly developed in the southern part of my country). If I am not wrong, Konnakal is a Karnatik norm, and I love it. You blended high gain metal riffs with Konakkal in such a manner, that it almost seems very organic. Loved it ❤.