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A one hit wonder they are not, as Polar Lights churned out another brilliant single on June 1. With excellent guitar work and soothing vocals, the band from Dimapur added another online hit to their rapidly growing credentials. If an underground music scene did exist in Nagaland, the band would have been the newbies taking the scene by storm. However, in the absence of this romantic concept of musical camaraderie in Nagaland, the band has had to rely on online portals to reach out.
And it worked as online reception to the second single has been overwhelming. Their second single titled ‘An Empty Hallway and a Candlelight’ registered 1004 downloads in 12 hours on Reverbnation. A production quality that by far beats any release so far in the state compliments their brilliant compositional prowess. Temjen Jamir, who has now joined the band on the guitars, is also responsible for the bands crisp and quality production.
Polar Light’s first single titled ‘Murder Machine’ which was released on April 23 drew massive praise from various artists and musicians in the country. The band has thus far lived up to the hype by producing a commendable follow up. The second single was released through Facebook, Reverbnation and Youtube.
Their debut single provided some much needed relief from the monotony of the music scene that makes most roll their eyes and utter phrases of boredom and irritance. Their second offering proved that the band continues to be different from the production line tones that dominate our scene. Being different is what many bands have tried to do. However, most endeavors fall flat and bands succumb to a downward spiral towards the terrifyingly and sometimes idiotically complicated world of progressive music.
Polar Lights have managed to survive the horrifying abyss of present trends to overcomplicate. No doubt, their two offerings depict their Indie influences, but the band succeeds to offer a ‘good song’ that transcends the pseudo intellectual orientations of Indie music. As far as the fans are concerned, all that matters is good music that brings out any kind of emotion. And Polar Lights have succeeded in doing this. Here’s hoping that the band carries on producing good music and succeeds in not falling into the monotony that overcomes most bands today.
And it worked as online reception to the second single has been overwhelming. Their second single titled ‘An Empty Hallway and a Candlelight’ registered 1004 downloads in 12 hours on Reverbnation. A production quality that by far beats any release so far in the state compliments their brilliant compositional prowess. Temjen Jamir, who has now joined the band on the guitars, is also responsible for the bands crisp and quality production.
Polar Light’s first single titled ‘Murder Machine’ which was released on April 23 drew massive praise from various artists and musicians in the country. The band has thus far lived up to the hype by producing a commendable follow up. The second single was released through Facebook, Reverbnation and Youtube.
Their debut single provided some much needed relief from the monotony of the music scene that makes most roll their eyes and utter phrases of boredom and irritance. Their second offering proved that the band continues to be different from the production line tones that dominate our scene. Being different is what many bands have tried to do. However, most endeavors fall flat and bands succumb to a downward spiral towards the terrifyingly and sometimes idiotically complicated world of progressive music.
Polar Lights have managed to survive the horrifying abyss of present trends to overcomplicate. No doubt, their two offerings depict their Indie influences, but the band succeeds to offer a ‘good song’ that transcends the pseudo intellectual orientations of Indie music. As far as the fans are concerned, all that matters is good music that brings out any kind of emotion. And Polar Lights have succeeded in doing this. Here’s hoping that the band carries on producing good music and succeeds in not falling into the monotony that overcomes most bands today.
Polar Lights make a bright start
morungexpress
Album art courtesy Alem Jamir
A rehashed package of music is what the majority of the local music scene delivers today. Granted that in a state where the music scene is eking out a meager existence, any original composition should be lauded and appreciated. However, there comes a point in every listener’s ears when the monotony of overdone notes results in spite, irritance and a massive palm to ones face.
That is not the case however with newbie band Polar Lights from Dimapur and their debut single ‘Murder Machine.’ The track provides a refreshing change from what most local bands and artists have to offer at the moment. Without having to try very hard, the band manages to sound different but not weird. With excellent vocals and a complimentary musical arrangement, ‘Murder Machine’ sounds soothing yet powerful. ‘Murder Machine’ was released on April 23 through Facebook, Reverbnation, Myspace and Youtube. It has now reached the number one spot nationally in the Indie charts of Reverbnation. With over a thousand downloads recorded in a matter of a few days, Polar Lights have made a bright start. Mar Jamir, the throat behind the song revealed to the Morung Express that another single is on the pipeline to be released by mid June. The second single is titled ‘An Empty Hallway and a Candlelight.’ A production quality that surpasses any recording house in the region further compliments the originality of the composition. It’s not easy being a band playing Indie Rock, never mind which geographical location you hail from. And Nagaland would seem to be a strange place for any Indie artist to emerge from. For a fan of Motorhead and Judas Priest, Indie songs would always make me puke and spew hatred but Polar Lights have opened up a door for me to respect and appreciate the genre a little more. The fact that a local band made me do something which no other international band could, speaks volumes about the potential these guys have. Here’s hoping that they carry on in the same vein and produce more good music. The clichéd illustration of flaying hair may be missing from their shows but I suppose a jig of the hips and a smile on the face is good enough. Link: http://www.morungexpress.com/entertainment/94605.html |
ON REVERBNATION06/05/2013
Here's to our fans. We hit No 13 on the reverbnation Global indie charts Our Second Single entitled," EMPTY HALLWAY AND A CANDLE LIGHT".
is scheduled to be released very soon. ON REVERBNATION03/05/2013
Here's to our fans. We hit no 17 on the ReverbNation Global Indie charts. link: http://www.reverbnation.com/control_room/artist/3298866/dashboard Album art courtesy Alem Jamir.
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