Guess we all are gifted in some way or the other – but in this daunting journey of life, some continue to hold on to their craft close to their hearts while others lose their way & settle down by choosing the safe path.
What does it take to hold one to ones beliefs, ideals, dreams without compromising, bending or giving up?
Leaving Home: The Life & Music of Indian Ocean tells us a story of 4 guys with a common thread – deep rooted passion for music. Music that’s intricately woven with rustic sounds & honest intentions. The best part about the ‘band’ Indian Ocean is that they are unlike a rock band – they are probably travelers in time with a common destination – reaching out to as many with their soulful music. It’s hard to classify them in a particular genre as they keep reinventing their own language (a delightful surprise every time they give birth to a new track through their jamming sessions). Yet I can dare to call Indian Ocean as the only, truly free spirited Indian Rock Band, with a blend of earthy compositions & rustic melody. Their music often speaks of issues that surround the political & social milieu of our country through hard hitting lyrics & equally intense sound. Sushmit, Aseem, Rahul & Amit have been instrumental in scripting a golden period in Indian Music – standing tall through the various daunting challenges, test of time, losing friends & eventually discovering themselves through their unique & original music.
Jaideep Varma has created something special through this documentary – a beautiful essay, a passionate portrait, of struggle against all odds, friends who just wanted to make music straight from the heart and rooted to the soul. A warm & inspiring tale of a leaderless band & music that takes you on a journey of self discovery. A tribute of sorts, a milestone rockumentary & first of its kind!
As you come the end of the film, you feel ‘wish this rock show would never end’. With the untimely death of the versatile Aseem, I wonder if Indian Ocean will ever sound the same again… Yet believing that this band has crossed many adversities in the past & hoping that their music will find another Aseem in their journey. Hope they continue making music, redefining sounds, recreating magic & breaking boundaries with their soul-stirring rhythms.
If you are a music lover, please take time out from your daily grind, responsibilities, appointments, presentations, client meeting, boss pleasing sessions & come to Watch Leaving Home & you’ll take something special back with you. For me, the music of Indian Ocean can never fade – a new song begins every time one ends…
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call the music of Indian Ocean – Life transforming of sorts. The film has traveled across numerous film festivals with rave reviews. It was the Opening film (Indian Panorama) at IFFI & has just won the National Award. It gives us great joy in sharing Leaving Home with you along with an interactive session with director Jaideep Varma. Do join us to be a part of this inspirational music documentary.
Venue: Mocha Mojo, Classic Corner Building, Next to Holy Family Hospital, Hill Road, Bandra (west), Mumbai
Date: Wednesday, 27th July 2011, 7pm Onwards
Entry: Free on first-come-first-seated basis
