Axl Hazarika

Axl Hazarika
Origin Assam, India
Genres Indie rock, industrial rock, avant-garde, electronic, heavy metal, new-age, experimental, psychedelic rock, world
Occupation(s) Composer, singer, songwriter, musician, lyricist, producer, film-maker
Instruments Vocals, laptop, keyboards, guitar, drums
Years active 2006–present
Labels Elektrokore Music
Associated acts Elektrokore, Xaitaan Kaun, WoodNotes, DeadCall
Website http://axlhazarika.com/

Axl Hazarika, a new-age music composer, musician, producer, film-maker hailing from Guwahati, Assam, is the first industrial/avant-garde artist from Northeast India.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

Axl Hazarika made his official VEVO debut on 27 June ’13 with the exclusive release of the music video of his hit Indian song ‘Hum Badal Gaye’.[18][19][20][21][22]

Biography

Axl Hazarika released his album ELEKTROKORE, in 2008 which comprised the first Assamese metal song ever-Joi Aai Axom .

He was the first to compose and release metal songs in his regional language - Assamese. The song Joi Aai Axom is a voice against terrorism that has occurred in Assam. Matribhoomi, another single was released following the 2008 Assam bombings, dedicated to those who died. Jay Shiv Shankara and Maha Kali are a fusion of Sanskrit shlokas, metal and electronic music whereas B-deshi is a song against illegal immigrants in Assam. Another significant song that he composed is Buddham Charranam Gacchami which blends Buddhist mantras with Persian, electronica and Indian classical elements.[23] [24]

Career

In 2008, Axl Hazarika formed an electronic project called ELEKTROKORE. He released several songs in the name of ELEKTROKORE. [25] [26]

On 1 January 2012, Axl Hazarika released an animation film titled Hum Badal Gaye, directed by Ryan Hazarika, which is also the first animation film from Northeast India. The storyline of the film focuses on the relationship between a boy and his pet. The soundtrack (OST) of the film was released on 14 February 2012.

On 26 January 2012, Axl Hazarika released his solo album titled Elektrokore 1, which is the first industrial music album from northeast India. [27] [28] [29] [30]

Discography

Song Name Time
1. Hum Badal Gaye 3:01
2. A Tribute 1:20
3. Life 3:07
4. Was I Waiting 4 U – i 3:07
5. Anger 2:23
6. Don't 3:09
7. Was I Waiting 4 U – ii 2:22
8. Re-Lease 3:38
9. Prisoner in Me 2:19

References

  1. ↑ "Biography". reverbnation. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  3. ↑ news on sevendiary.com
  4. ↑ news on Sbwire
  5. ↑ news on naijapals
  6. ↑ news on beforeitnews
  7. ↑ news on PRBUZZ
  8. ↑ featured on no.1 music video site, VEVO.COM
  9. ↑ featured in tech2india
  10. ↑ news on leading website from northeast India necalling.com
  11. ↑ on MTV.COM
  12. ↑ News on Dy365
  13. ↑ News on The Assam Tribune
  14. ↑ News on The Eastern Chronicles
  15. ↑ News on The Shillong Times
  16. ↑ News on The Dainik Asam
  17. ↑ News on The NorthEast Today
  18. ↑ news on leading website from northeast India necalling.com
  19. ↑ Official VEVO page, VEVO.COM
  20. ↑ news on PRBUZZ
  21. ↑ news on Sbwire
  22. ↑ news on sevendiary.com
  23. ↑ "Interview with Axl Hazarika". IMR. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  24. ↑ "Guwahati based Axl Hazarika releases debut album 'Eletrokore 1′". metalindiamagazine. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  25. ↑ "ELEKTROKORE EP". IRMP3. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  26. ↑ "ELEKTROKORE EP Album Review". IMR. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  27. ↑ "Assam's first Industrial Music Album is out of the closet". Assam times. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  28. ↑ "Axl Hazarika Releases New Album Elektrokore 1 Today". IMR. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  29. ↑ "Duo brings out first animation film from North-East". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  30. ↑ "New music artiste on the block". The Sentinel, Assam. Retrieved 20 February 2012.

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