''Canvas of Silence'' is the debut

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by Indian

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band Rainburn, released on 31 October 2014. The band went through three line-up changes during the EP recording sessions: founding member and keyboardist Avik Chakravarty quit and was replaced by Ashwin Ethiraj, who quickly left too. The remaining members then decided to hire a second guitarist instead, Abhishek Prakash, who was also a very brief addition until he was replaced by Toshimoa Jamir. Also, they even ran out of money during the recording process. Regarding the EP's music, drummer Praveen Kumar said the band "deliberately ventured on an experimental side", while vocalist Vats Iyengar saw some "subtle Indian elements". After the EP's release, they intended to tour in order to promote it and were also looking for a label via which they could release their debut full-length album.

Reception

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'' described the EP as "a brilliant blend of opposing Indo-progressive tonalities that throb together in eclectic energy, exuding the band's vibrant take on music that is rooted and yet atmospheric." ''

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'' ranked it as the 4th best progressive rock album of 2015.

Track listing

Personnel

* Vats Iyengar – lead vocals, guitars * Toshimoa Jamir – guitars * Shishir Gupta – bass, backing vocals * Praveen Kumar – drums

References

{{reflist 2014 debut EPs Rainburn albums EPs by Indian artists Progressive rock EPs