The musical performance at Oxford Bookstore, Statesman House,Barakhamba Road on the 17th of November was nice andwarm. The gathering had a wonderful time listening to the band "Kalpvriksh". The sound of Kalpvriksh relates to fusion music that not only brings together the diverse musical elements of the east and the west but also presents an infusion of various sub-genres, like house, electronic, Blues, R&B, Indian classical & Sufi music.
"KALPVRIKSH" melody is based on the guitars that add the sound of the ever popular nylon string Spanish flamenco and classical guitar. The flourishing of rhythm as found in flamenco as well the sounds of the Ud and exotic mid-eastern music played on the guitar expands the generic boundaries and makes the world a smaller place.
Blues and neoclassical guitar have an important role in making this band a very versatile outfit for a wide variety of audience. The flute plays a very important part in the band's melodic ventures. One can hear the influences of Indian classical and light music, Chinese as well as Irish tradition. The vocals truly represent the flavor of old Delhi and cover the classical song rendition in Delhi Gharana style. They also help in bringing elements of music from across the borders.
Kalpvriksh uses percussion instruments from different parts of the country and abroad. One can hear African, Arabic, Iranian influences well merged with the Tabla that represents the Delhi Gharana.
The computer and synthesizer form the backbone of the sound of Kalpvriksh. In short, the sound of Kalpvriksh is not that of the different sounds of different regions, instruments or cultures. Kalpvriksh diffuses all boundaries and represents /provides the sound of free music.
The band was appreciated by one and all.
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