Watch Indian Ocean Turn Newscasters of Doom and Hope in Animated ‘Jaadu Maaya’ Video
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- 25 Apr 2023
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The fusion stalwarts from New Delhi will release their eighth album ‘Tu Hai’ in May
The fusion stalwarts from New Delhi will release their eighth album ‘Tu Hai’ in May
What’s a supervillain dinosaur doing hurling asteroids at the Earth? That question is answered in – of all the places – Indian Ocean’s somber new music video for their new song “Jaadu Maaya,” featuring lyrics and direction by Varun Grover and co-direction and animation by Ankit Kapoor.
Part of their upcoming eighth album Tu Hai, “Jaadu Maaya” sees Indian Ocean paint a bleak picture of the planet, pointing to apathy from those in power. But it also serves as a warning and reminder for people to take their own steps towards eco-preservation for the Earth’s sustainability.
With Indian Ocean teaming up with Grover, they’re presenting the follow-up to their 2020 single “Akhiyan Udeek Diyan” and the first album since 2014’s Tandanu. A description in the press release for “Jaadu Maaya” describes the lyrics to have “layered meanings, mingling despair and hope.” The statement adds, “The track’s themes are rooted in the band’s affinity for environmental consciousness. Despite the stark realities of climate change and environmental degradation, Jaadu Maaya reminds us that there is always a silver lining, and that it’s never too late to take meaningful action towards creating a more sustainable future.”
In the animated music video, Indian Ocean band members Rahul Ram, Amit Kilam, Himanshu Joshi, Nikhil Rao and Tuheen Chakravorty take on the guise of prime-time news hosts, each presenting their own segments as they sing the lyrics to “Jaadu Maaya.” The press statement adds, “The accompanying music video is a powerful and heart-rending portrayal of a world falling apart, while we argue about small issues there’s a larger threat that we need to be aware of, which is presented as an allegory.” Read More…
