#echoesofearth

[adotrip]

A musical ode to Mother Earth where, from the stage to decorations, everything is done using recycled items

Echoes of Earth is a fun music festival that encourages switching to sustainable ways of living and using the resources wisely.

[booyouimcrazy]

GARDEN CITY MOVEMENTED

I think towards the close of every year, almost everyone wonders the same thoughts, yeah, how'd my year go, what'd I do, was anything different, was it good/bad/ugly/best, basically December is the month you're either trying to catch up, or wallowing in your lack of having done things.

This year, December was probably my most broke month in life, and I'm not even in a place where I can tell my parents what's going on, but I can't be asking them for money either.

Basically, life backfired, nicely, and right in my face.

And my life changed on 8th Dec. 2019

One of my newfound friends had an extra Early Bird ticket to a Music Festival in Luru, Echoes of the Earth.

And I'm not sure I've ever had a music withdrawal like this one ever before in my life.

From the first day, I got to watch Natasha Diggs, who was a surprise entrance, that basically stole our limbs, and didn't let us move to anything but her beats. Then of course there was Fakear, who no Indian seems to want to pronounce Fake-Ear, but Faqeer instead, so I'm not sure what to pronounce his name as?

And we got to watch Acid Pauli, Prabh Deep, Khasi Bloodz, Stalvart John and Viken Arman X Acid Pauli.

On the second day, after having started off at the Tiger Stage with June Marieezy, who was so bare with her music, which blew my mind, cause she was a proper performer. She danced, and interpreted her music, and engaged the crowd, but was also completely emotionally bare, or seemed to be while she was giving us music, which was insane to witness.

Then we walked to the Hangul Stage to catch Lifafa, and even though I have watched the man perform multiple times, it was still Mykie, Rivks, Han, Mo, Nirmal and Aamir's first time watching him, and boy am I glad it was in the setting of echoes. Which was also hilarious, btw, cause at one point, in the middle of his set, Surya decided it was better to leave a bhajan on, take his drink, light a smoke and just take a stroll break off-stage, which compelled half his front audience to leave hahahahahahaha.

Only for him to return to the stage, just as Mykie had turned around to tell me that he wasn't going to return, to drop the best bass in all his songs of that set.

Hahahahahahahahahaha. what a guy.

And then immediately after he finished his set early, we got to Shigeto Live Ensemble killing it at the Tiger Stage, but halfway through that, I heard new tunes and knew GCM was on, and that I really wanted to watch them.

So I made everybody move from Shigeto to GCM, and as we entered the Hangul Stage from the far left, and began to hear the music, it was already making me move to the music, so I danced my way all along the right wing to the front row, and caught Roy Avital's eye.

My heavens, what a beautiful boy, what beautiful music.

I couldn't help myself but to jump and dance to their music, when he got into playing, "She's So Untouchable'" there was a distinct time he made eye contact with me, and that's all it took. Sometimes I guess that's all it takes with a musician, to fall in love.

And that changed into many glances exchanged through their whole performance.

One of those performances I hope I never forget, but I know will never be the same in my memory, because I will never remember every single minute of what happened.

But there was a time when Johnny asked for the lights to be put out and the flashlights to come on, as a birthday present to him, and then they played Move On, I want to say? (I could be wrong here)

Basically, the next time I see these babies, I'm going to get that set list autographed, and just become their friend somehow.

Note to remember: Johnny's birthday: 8th December.

The night GCM performed at Echoes and changed my understanding of what great live music sounds like, and in constant withdrawal of the fact that nothing will sound anything like listening to them that year at Echoes.

And as they ended, while I did attempt to mobilise 10 people to sing Happy Birthday to him, they had in-ears in and didn't hear us, and all I wanted at this point was hugs and a photograph, and so I was very eager at this point to meet them.

So, as we were walking away from their set, post Squarepusher closing, Hannah spotted them to the right fo the exit, and I went to them and GOT TO GIVE THEM HUGS and GET A PHOTO.

Sorry, manager bud, that I ignored you and didn't treat you like you deserved any love whatsoever, my greatest apologies.

And ofc after this we were going to smoke, so I asked them if 'They do any illegals' , causing them to hesitate, and then decline my offer, but I still did try.

Next time, my babies, next time. 😍🥰😍🥰

[adharshmalayil]

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[adharshmalayil]

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[adharshmalayil]

This year's gonna be more fun!! The Fourth edition of Echoes of Earth returns on 7 & 8 December 2019, with a stellar line-up of musicians from around the world. Experience surreal sounds at India's Greenest Music Festival, transcending genres and celebrating Earth. Early bird tickets are LIVE! Limited tickets available, book yours now : http://bit.ly/2ZXb84F Stay tuned for more. #echoesofearth #echoesofearth2019 #musicfestival #music #art #culture #indianmusicdiaries #event #india #bangalore#midnight #eoe #celebration #color #colors #colorful #people #gathering #life #living #explore #wanderlust #travel #nightlife #wanderer #beautifuldestinations #sparkle #reflection #bangalorediaries (at Bangalore, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ie9eTDjVe/?igshid=jubr07wnt6ki

[expressives]

Yaksha Stage @ Echoes of Earth festival, Bangalore; A snippet while Thaalavattam started performing. One of the nicest festival stages I've seen in a while! #EchoesOfEarth #Yaksha (at Embassy International Riding School)