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Austrian vocal ONLY band astonished with their genre crossing live performances in Mumbai India – at The Blue Frog.

It must have been a surprise to the audience the forst couple of times they performed there. No instruments, only voice.

But really talented people makes for good live performances, and now they released a limited edition CD with recordings

captured the six nights they played at “The Blue Frog” in Mumbai.

Here is what they write about the project – (courtesey MCON):

“NOTHING BUT HUMAN VOICE AND A MICROPHONE

Austrian vocal acrobats Bauchklang (”gut-tone”) have already received international accolades for their unique genre-crossing sound, created without using any instruments other than their voices.

Which makes Bauchklang the epitome of a live band, and an unforgettable experience for audiences after they overcame the initial surprise.

Their stunning mix of Electro, Dub, and Hip Hop earned Bauchklang two “Amadeus Awards” (the alpine version of a Grammy) at home, and travelled well abroad.

With just their microphones to bring, they became regulars at the most prestigious European music festivals, and now can boast fan communities in over 20 countries, including diverse places such as Canada and India.

Four years after their latest album release, the self-professed “vocal groove collective” now emerges tightened to five members, audibly ripened, and with two new releases ready. Which marks the launch of a new phase of Bauchklang going global, including a fresh web platform, new collaborations with artists around the world, and an international film project.

What started in January 2008 with the first Indian live appearance of an Austrian band completely unknown, and in a newly opened club in Mumbai, just a year later culminated in three sold out nights at what had become India’s premiere live-venue:

Bauchklang live at the Bluefrog club.

Bauchklang first ever live-album, “Live In Mumbai”, features a selection of songs performed on these six nights, including the new track “Signs” – a first taste of the like-titled upcoming studio album – and guest appearances of gifted young Indian singer Shilpa Rao and prolific Indian percussionist Vivek Rajgopalan.

The album “Live In Mumbai” is released as a limited edition collectors item including a bonus DVD with four live performances on video.”

Indeed a very special treat that I would love to experience live. Check them out here.

Tags: bauchklang, Chill Out, Downbeat, electro, Ganga, hiphop, mumbai

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