Purple In Green
I never had India down as a place that would produce a lot of metal, but since setting up Loud-Stuff I’ve been surprised at just how far afield the world of metal extends to. As such, when we were contacted by Purple In Green, an ambient/experimental metal unit from New Delhi, I was looking forward to seeing what they had on offer. Formed in 2010 with the intention of being just a studio project, the guys have sorted out a full line up, set their mission, and gotten their names out there so their music could be heard. I figured that as such, it was only right we check out some of their music to see what was on offer.
Ferrous was the first track we came across on the bands Soundcloud page, opening with an orchestral approach which lures you in and asks you to listen harder to what’s going on. Seeming to grow around you as it begins we’re soon launched into a guitar driven mix of hammering riffs, pounding drums and roving bass rhythms. The mix here is massive, chunky and powerful, the sort of thing which is sure to ignite pits the venue over and leave crowds quivering from the sheer distortion they’re witnessing. Alternating the speed throughout the track seems to go from strength to strength, showing that this is a band with a technical edge as well as some serious song writing expertise. Movement after movement takes over the lead, showing off the bands experimental and progressive edge and at no point allowing the track to sit still or become dull. There’s no lyrics to the track but to be quite honest, I don’t think they’re needed, the music on offer does all of the talking that’s needed and leaves you wondering how this is happening in India and we’re not hearing about it…well….we are now!
Perry is the other track on the bands page, once again opening soft and showing off the progressive roots of the band. Soothing sounds seem to ooze out of the speakers as the track gets going, building the sound gradually and not rushing in, allowing you to be pulled in and for the song to build naturally around you. This is one which is testament to the atmospheric side of the band as well, the sort of sound which is calming, reflective and yet powerful and moving at the same time. This track is less about the power and more about the music, focusing more on how they can combine melody with intricate hooks to craft a sound which is unlike anything else out there, showing that they’re a band who understand what they want to achieve, and are setting out to do it. Sure there’s power towards the end, but the main focus of the track for me is the soft opening moments, a fitting combination suited to a band with such a wide outlook on things.
I really didn’t know what to think of a band called Purple In Green, especially given their picture – but listening to their music I almost see the cloud scene as a visual representation of their music, showing off the calm nature of the music but also how it has the potential to turn into something powerful, dark and destructive when the moment requires it. I’ll be looking to hear more from these guys in the future, definitely one I would advise you to check out.
To find out more about Purple In Green, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Ferrous was the first track we came across on the bands Soundcloud page, opening with an orchestral approach which lures you in and asks you to listen harder to what’s going on. Seeming to grow around you as it begins we’re soon launched into a guitar driven mix of hammering riffs, pounding drums and roving bass rhythms. The mix here is massive, chunky and powerful, the sort of thing which is sure to ignite pits the venue over and leave crowds quivering from the sheer distortion they’re witnessing. Alternating the speed throughout the track seems to go from strength to strength, showing that this is a band with a technical edge as well as some serious song writing expertise. Movement after movement takes over the lead, showing off the bands experimental and progressive edge and at no point allowing the track to sit still or become dull. There’s no lyrics to the track but to be quite honest, I don’t think they’re needed, the music on offer does all of the talking that’s needed and leaves you wondering how this is happening in India and we’re not hearing about it…well….we are now!
Perry is the other track on the bands page, once again opening soft and showing off the progressive roots of the band. Soothing sounds seem to ooze out of the speakers as the track gets going, building the sound gradually and not rushing in, allowing you to be pulled in and for the song to build naturally around you. This is one which is testament to the atmospheric side of the band as well, the sort of sound which is calming, reflective and yet powerful and moving at the same time. This track is less about the power and more about the music, focusing more on how they can combine melody with intricate hooks to craft a sound which is unlike anything else out there, showing that they’re a band who understand what they want to achieve, and are setting out to do it. Sure there’s power towards the end, but the main focus of the track for me is the soft opening moments, a fitting combination suited to a band with such a wide outlook on things.
I really didn’t know what to think of a band called Purple In Green, especially given their picture – but listening to their music I almost see the cloud scene as a visual representation of their music, showing off the calm nature of the music but also how it has the potential to turn into something powerful, dark and destructive when the moment requires it. I’ll be looking to hear more from these guys in the future, definitely one I would advise you to check out.
To find out more about Purple In Green, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
