Cosmos Records present Prince Rama of Ayodha launching their debut work on the label
Cosmos Big Cheese Andy Kelly Says...
"Taraka and Nimai Larson grew up in the tangled woods of the Texas hill country amidst incense and incantations of ancient Sanskrit chants. The first story ever read to them was the Hindu mythological epic, the Ramayana, and they grew up reenacting the pastimes of Prince Rama of Ayodhya long before they knew these childhood imprints would make a lasting impression on their journey through sound. Once the family moved to a farm commune in rural Florida, they met Michael Collins, and together they realized their destiny was to make music together.
Prince Rama of Ayodhya (pronounced Prince RAHM of eye-OH-dee-yah) was spawned during the summer of 2007, growing with fomenting rapidity from the vernal heat of the Florida swamps, weaving melodies from the patterns of pine orchards and pre-Columbian artifacts, and tapping rhythms out of ancient trance techniques and chants. Their engaging and often unpredictable live shows also draw from this eclectic pool of mysticism; amidst swirling incense and Sanskrit invocations, they have been known to distribute hand drums, conch shells, bells, gongs, and other various percussion to members of the audience to create the ultimate communal ritual experience.
Fueled by Taraka’s chameleon-like songwriting, then expounded by Nimai’s tribal drumming and Michael’s sci-fi synth lines, each song mystically transforms into a sonic safari taking listeners through the celestial residue and archaeological constellations of a timeless civilization pining for self realization, while still remaining faithful to anthemic melodies that could haunt the hearts of kings.
With Influences from Jefferson Airplane to the Incredible String Band, a dash of Comus, White Magic, maybe a little Kate Bush? A dabble of Beta Band or Animal Collective, get lost in their hypnotic psychedelia!"
Doors are open from 7pm. Cover charge £5.