Avial

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Avial (അവിയല്‍ ) is a Malayali Rock Band formed in 2003. Its members are professional musicians who have played in various bands in India and have done tours around the world independently. The name of the band is taken from a South Indian dish Aviyal, which is traditionally a part of the Sadya, and made with a mixture of contrasting vegetables. The band has mixed to perfection folk music from Kerala and alternative rock, making the band name very suitable. While it’s true that the lyrics of many songs featured in the band’s debut album 'AVIAL' reflects on a deep sense of eternal timeless awareness, there is a good chance that the global listener relates to the album simply because its musically sound. With elements of Indie rock and folk, embedded in each of the eight songs featured in the first album, Avial has managed to mix to perfection and share with its listeners an altogether unique sound, what the band members calls "alternative Malayali rock". Rex Vijayan (Lead guitar and Synthesizer) Tony John (Vocals, Turntables and Synthesizer) Mithun Puthenveetil (Drums) Binny Isaac (Bass) PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Anand Raj Benjamin Paul (Lead Vocals) Naresh Kamat (Bass Guitar) Rex Vijayan Rex Vijayan is an Ernakulam-based guitarist who began his musical career by mastering cover versions. He has some renowned performances in India and abroad to his name. He was part of a popular band Motherjane in the early ‘90s. He was also part of a novice German hip-hop band "Intensive Erfrisc

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Second Show (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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22 Female Kottayam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

22 Female Kottayam

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Avial (2007)

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India Rocks

Second Show

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Matinee & Second Show (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Sound Check

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Matinee & Second Show

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Salt n Pepper

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Aanakkallan Dj Remix (From "Salt N' Pepper")

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