Rock Machine's first made their mark by bucking the cover-band trend in India. They are considered one of the principal forces responsible for overcoming the bias against original music by bands in India. Based in Bombay (now known as Mumbai), Rock Machine was one of the first Indian rock bands to develop an extensive fan base across the country, a region they toured relentlessly.
In 1988, the band released "Rock 'n' Roll Renegade", India's first all-original rock album. The album was hugely successful among Indian rock fans and Rock Machine's touring made them very popular among college audiences. The band stood out for their slick, well-produced and highly dynamic live performances.
The early 1990s saw a major shift in the entertainment landscape in India. The arrival of MTV made new American and British music more accessible to Indian rock listeners. Rock Machine became a favorite on MTV when their first video "Top of the Rock" became a spectacular hit. Their Seeking to shed their college-band name and image, as well as mould their sound into a more mature and evolved one, the band decided to change their nameβa radical move considering that by this time Rock Machine was the first name on practically every Indian rock fan's lips.
Indus Creed came into existence in 1993. Gone were the 80s-style clothes and songs. The band adopted a name that signalled a more global and hip image. Their sound changed, with the band incorporating softer, more acoustic instruments, including a tabla player. Their third album, titled Indus Creed, was promoted extensively on MTV and Channel V, which gave heavy airplay to each of their artistically shot videos, including "Pretty Child", "Trapped" and "Sleep". "Pretty Child" created history by winning an Asia-wide MTV Video Music Award (Asian Viewer's Choice) in 1994. Indus Creed had truly arrived.
Other notable achievements of the pioneering band included touring the USSR, the UK and the Middle East; playing to over 50,000 people in Bombay when they opened for Bon Jovi; and being invited to jam onstage with GN'R guitar player Slash for MTV India's launch in Bangalore.
Mark Menezes left the band in 1992 and was replaced by Bobby Duggal, who left in 1995 and was replaced by Adrian Fernandes. Indus Creed disbanded in 1999, when Uday Benegal and Jayesh Gandhi moved to New York City with their new Indo-rock band Alms For Shanti. Alms For Shanti released two albumsβthe first one was self-titled; the follow-up, a Hindi-language version called "Kashmakash".
Uday Benegal moved back to Bombay in 2008. He regrouped with Mahesh Tinaikar and Zubin Balaporia in 2010 to relaunch Indus Creed along with two new recruitsβRushad Mistry (bass) and Jai Row Kavi (drums). The reunion was met by fans and the media with massive enthusiasm, which was quickly followed by a tour called "The Reboot Tour."
Indus Creed are currently working on a new album which they plan to release sometime in 2011.
Sleep
Indus Creed Lyrics
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when faces appeared in azure skies
hope was as real as the air
time was the color of her smile
But the night has come, it's time to sleep
and let the willows gently weep
a shelter away from other's eyes
a sanctuary in the ground
where a measure of love can be found
home is where you return to die
But night has come, it's time to rest
and try to recall happiness
Close your eyes, dam the tears
wallow in the comfort of your dreams
look again, nothing remains
and you rest upon your memories
to cease the pain
what a shame it's over now
The moment of truth has arrived
when you come to terms with your lies
the neon dreams have died away
and all that's left are shades of grey
the day is gone, here comes the night
and your moment has arrived
you know that it's all over now
Home, take me home
Home, take me home
Indus Creed's song Sleep is a reflection on the passage of time, the impermanence of life and the concept of home. The lyrics are filled with vivid descriptions of a colorful past filled with hope, contrasted with a present where everything feels gray and uncertain. The opening lines of the song set the nostalgic tone, with the singer describing a time when "faces appeared in azure skies" and "hope was as real as air". The lyrics then swiftly remind us that time has moved on and the present is much bleaker, with the singer alluding to the inevitability of death as they sing "home is where you return to die".
The song's chorus, "Home, take me home" adds another interpretation to the lyrics. It suggests that, beyond the literal concept of a physical home where we feel safe, we all long for a sense of belonging and comfort that we can only find in a place that we feel like we belong. As the song draws to a close, the lyrics become more introspective, with the singer realizing that they must confront the truth about their life and the choices they have made. The song ends on a poignant note, with the singer longing for a return to a more blissful time in their life, but also accepting that, ultimately, everything comes to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
Time was when everything was right
There was a time when everything in life seemed to be perfectly alright.
when faces appeared in azure skies
Those were the days when one could see beautiful, smiling faces even in the clear blue skies.
hope was real as the air
At that time, people had hope in their lives just as they breathe air.
time was the color of her smile
This period in life was the happiest where time was filled with the color of someone's smile.
But the night has come, it's time to sleep
It's now time to rest as the night falls.
and let the willows gently weep
It is the time to relax and let the soothing willows shed their tears.
Home is a place where you can hide
Home is the place where one can escape to hide from the outside world.
a shelter away from other's eyes
It is a safe haven where no one can see and judge you.
a sanctuary in the ground
It is a sanctuary that is buried deep where one can find peace.
where a measure of love can be found
There is always a level of love that one can find in a home.
home is where you return to die
In the end, one will return back home to die in their own bed.
But night has come, it's time to rest
Now, it's time to take a break and relax.
and try to recall happiness
It's time to reminisce about the happy times and try to rekindle that joy.
Close your eyes, dam the tears
Shut your eyes and try your best to hold back your tears.
wallow in the comfort of your dreams
Get comfortable in the cocoon of your dreams.
look again, nothing remains
When you wake up, everything is gone.
and you rest upon your memories
One has nothing else to do but cling onto their memories.
to cease the pain what a shame it's over now
Recalling memories can ease the pain, but feeling sad that it's all over now.
The moment of truth has arrived
The decisive moment has finally come.
when you come to terms with your lies
One has to confront their own lies, and come to terms with them.
the neon dreams have died away
Those glitzy, superficial dreams have faded away.
and all that's left are shades of grey
All that remains are life's uncertainties and ambiguities.
the day is gone, here comes the night
'The day' that was once happy is gone and night (gloom, sadness) is arriving.
and your moment has arrived, you know that it's all over now
Your moment (of reckoning) has arrived, and you know that it (life, happiness) is now over.
Home, take me home
The song ends with a longing for home, a place that offers the hope of safety and familiarity.
Contributed by Adalyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@evangelinesungoh2449
Uday your voice is excellent,no wonder Indus Creed is the best Rock Band in India ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ» Please release Still In Flight .....More power to the band.....ππ»ππ»ππ»
@Lalnunpuia.ralte.
Mahesh solo is so heartwarming.
@sanidhyadas7382
luv u Indus Creed
@hairvdothendup8610
With every breath,from left and right,the voice
@hemantsarawgi4893
Hard working pays off.. Congratulations π
@AartiGupta-rz9nm
Lovely song
@satishvasamsetti3870
Nice songπβ€οΈ
@bhagwandevsidarstudio
Very niceπππ
@newgameing
Nice π song π
@nicolaithesecond
Yeah Pinky Roy Chowdhury I will sleep but My Mondir in Asansole, Kolkatta, India you must make. Hail πππγ½οΈ Her Magestry The Queen π Of The India only.