RUDRA premieres groundbreaking music video

Acclaimed Singaporean metal band RUDRA premieres groundbreaking music video

Monday 7 December, 8pm
The Substation Theatre
Admission: Pay as you want (to thank Rudra fans for their years of support
Limited seats are available, to reserve seats email tickets@hosaywood.com

WITNESS A HEAVY METAL RE-IMAGINATION OF THE EPIC KURUKSHETRA WAR!

‘Hymns from the Blazing Chariot’ a music video directed by award-winning filmmaker Jacen Tan will premiere at The Substation.

Based on the song’s lyrics and concept, the explosive music video is a re-imagination of the ancient Sanskrit text ‘The Bhagavad Gita’, one of the most important philosophical classics of the world.

Shot entirely in front of a green screen, the video with high production values is set to break the boundaries of Singapore indie film productions. It interweaves brutal band performances with storyline battle scenes, created with visual effects compositing and computer animation.

“It is a dream come true to make this video, which is a great visual representation of Rudra’s music,” says Kathir, bassist and vocalist of Rudra.

Rudra is widely known as the founders of a metal genre called ‘Vedic Metal’. Their unique fusion of Indian traditional music and extreme metal has won them critical acclaim worldwide. ‘Hymns from the Blazing Chariot’ is a track taken from their fifth and latest album ‘Brahmavidya: Transcendental I’, which was released in April this year.

“It took us over a year to produce this video because of the intensive visual effects,” says director Jacen Tan. “We hope to elevate Singapore indie music and filmmaking further on the world stage”. The music video is slated for broadcast and release in Europe and Asia.

Jacen also roped in Indian performance arts groups Apsara Asia and Maya Dance Theatre to help with the stunt choreography and costume design. Props and weapons were also specially made for the epic battle scenes.

Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage will also be shown, and Rudra will perform a special set after the screening.

More details of the premiere are available at www.hosaywood.com

ABOUT THE BHAGAVAD GITA
The Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical dialogue between Prince Arjuna and his charioteer Krishna which takes place just before the start of the Kurukshetra War.

Prince Arjuna is reluctant to go into battle as he has to fight his relatives, beloved friends and revered teachers.  In desperation, he turns to Krishna for advice. Krishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies.

The Bhagavad Gita uses war as an allegory and is often seen as a practical, self-contained guide to life.

ABOUT RUDRA
Rudra, formed in 1992, is one of the leaders in the Asian Metal scene. Founders of ‘Vedic Metal’, their unique fusion of Indian traditional music, Vedic philosophy and extreme black/death metal has won them an underground following worldwide. Based in Singapore, their current line-up is Kathir (vocals & bass), Devan (guitars), Vinod (guitars) and Shiva (drums).

‘Hymns from the Blazing Chariot’ is taken from Rudra’s fifth and latest album “Brahmavidya: Transcendental I”, released in April 2009 by Vic Records (Netherlands) & Trinity Records (Hong Kong).
www.rudraonline.org
www.myspace.com/vedicmetal

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Jacen Tan was named by The Straits Times Life! as one of Singapore’s most exciting young filmmakers. In 2005, his debut short film ‘Tak Giu’ (Kick Ball) became a cult hit and received over 100,000 internet views. He hasn’t stopped making films since!

Jacen has also shot music videos for popular local bands Lunarin and Zero Sequence. Watch his films at www.hosaywood.com

VIDEO SPONSOR & COLLABORATOR
Apsara Asia & Maya Dance Theatre
Apsara Asia was established in 2003 as a performing arts and arts management company.  Apsara Asia has established itself as a formidable force in keeping traditional Asian arts alive through their unique blend of cross-cultural ethnic fusions and collaborations.
www.apsara-asia.com.sg
www.mayadancetheatre.org

VENUE SUPPORT
The Substation
45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936
www.substation.org