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Agam (transl. Inner soul) is an Indian Carnatic progressive rock band based in Bangalore, Karnataka, formed in the year 2003. The band is renowned for its unique fusion of Carnatic music with progressive rock elements. Agam gained significant commercial recognition with the release of Malhar Jam, which was featured on MTV's Coke Studio and included in their debut album, The Inner Self Awakens (2012).
Over the years, the band's subsequent career has included extensive touring, collaborations with notable artists within the Indian music scene, and contributions to film music compositions.
History
Agam was formed in Bengaluru by a group of musicians who shared a deep passion for progressive rock and Indian classical music. The band started as "Studio F6" when Harish Sivaramakrishnan and Ganesh Ram Nagarajan, two of its founding members, began jamming together during their college years.
The band later derived its name from the Tamil word 'Agam', meaning 'inner self', reflecting their introspective and experimental musical approach. In their early days, Agam focused on blending Carnatic ragas with Western progressive rock, creating a unique sound that became a defining element of the band's identity.
In 2007, the band had their first major breakthrough after winning Ooh La La La, a music reality show hosted by Sun TV and judged by A. R. Rahman. Their performances introduced them to a national audience, and the exposure led to widespread recognition in India.
Career
= 2012–2013: The Inner Self Awakens (debut album), and awards
=Following the band's breakthrough from the reality show, Agam released their debut album, The Inner Self Awakens, in October 2012. It showcased a seamless fusion of Carnatic classical music and progressive rock. The album was defined by its intricate ragas, heavy guitar work, layered vocal harmonies, and violin solos, all structured around unconventional time signatures and rhythmic patterns. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative combination of two distinct musical traditions.
In 2012, the band received two awards from Bite My Music Global Awards. They won Best Collaboration for their song "Live Again" featuring Shreya Ghoshal and Best Instrumental for the track "Brahma's Dance". The band gained a growing fan base and established its presence in the indie music scene. Their unique fusion style and energetic live performances made them a standout act.
In 2013, Agam received the MTV Indies Push Artist of the Year award, recognising their rising influence in the alternative music scene. They were known for their high-energy live performances and innovative compositions that fuse Carnatic elements with progressive rock, contributing to their growing reputation in the contemporary music scene.
= 2014: MTV Coke Studio (Season 2) Feature
=In 2014, Agam was featured on MTV Coke Studio (Season 2), where they performed their original composition "Malhar Jam". The performance highlighted the band's ability to perform traditional Carnatic music with contemporary rock elements. The track garnered widespread acclaim, amassing millions of streams across various platforms. The performance also featured collaborations with prominent traditional percussionists Arshad Khan (Khartal) and Annada Prasanna Pattanaik (pakhawaj), enriching the sound with authentic Indian percussion textures.
= 2017: A Dream to Remember (studio album)
=In November 2017, the band released their second studio album titled A Dream to Remember. The album comprises nine tracks that interweave reimagined classical compositions with original works. Notably, it showcases revamped pieces such as "Subrahmanyena Rakshitoham" by Muthuswamy Dikshitar, presented as "Onwards and Upwards", alongside fresh compositions like "Koothu Over Coffee".
The album's production spanned two years and featured contributions from over 80 musicians, highlighting its ambitious scale. Particularly, the track "Kooth Over Kaapi" stands out for its romantic and metaphorical lyrics, incorporating a full orchestra and choir, reflecting the band's collaborative and experimental approach.
Among the tracks featured on the album are "Rangapura Vihara", a reimagined rendition of Muthuswamy Dikshitar's composition, and "Mist of Capricorn", an adaptation of Saint Thyagaraja's "Manavyalakincharadate". These tracks exemplify Agam's unique fusion of Carnatic classical music with progressive rock elements.
= 2017– present: debut in film music, and US tour
=That same year, Agam made its debut in film music composition with the bilingual Tamil-Malayalam film Solo, directed by Bejoy Nambiar. The band composed two songs for the film: "Oru Vanchi Pattu", a reimagined version of their earlier track "The Boat Song", and "Thaalolam", a folk-influenced melody featuring Carnatic-progressive elements, sung by Shashaa Tirupati.
In 2020, filmmaker Vinu Janardanan directed a 23-minute documentary titled The Agam Story, chronicling the band's journey and musical evolution. The documentary was released on YouTube, offering fans an in-depth look into the band's history and creative process.
Agam has toured extensively across the United States, with multi-city tours in both 2019 and 2023. Their performances in cities such as Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Phoenix, including dates in California and Illinois, were frequently sold out shows. These shows showcased the band's distinctive Carnatic music and progressive rock style, primarily appealing to the Indian audience. The band aims to broaden their audience, introducing the traditions of Indian classical music to a global listenership.
Awards and recognition
MTV Push Artist of the Year (2013)
Bite My Music Global Awards (2012)
Ooh La La La (2007)
Band members
= Current members
=Harish Sivaramakrishnan - Lead Vocals
Praveen Kumar Thiyagarajan - Lead Guitars
Swaminathan Seetharaman - Keyboards, Lyricist
Sivakumar Nagarajan - Indian Percussions
Yadunandan Nagarajan - Drums
Jagdeesh Natarajan - Rhythm Guitars
Aditya Kasyap - Bass Guitars
= Former members
=Ganesh Ram Nagarajan – Drums
Vignesh Lakshminarayanan – Bass Guitars
Suraj Satheesh – Rhythm Guitars
See also
Indian rock
Kryptos (band)
Bhayanak Maut
Nicotine (band)
Inner Sanctum (band)
Demonic Resurrection
Harish Sivaramakrishnan
References
External links
Official website
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