Motherjane’s 1st song since the release of Maktub was released on March 1st. The song Tribes of Babel was written for Amnesty International’s PEACE and is streaming on the our main site, the download was delayed to April12th by the PEACE organizers , see our press releasefor details.
I encourage you to check Suraj’s lyrics and commentson the song and in the blog below watch him discuss Tribes of Babel in the Rosebowl Interview. We love reading the feedback we are receiving on all the sites, if you haven’t left a comment on the song yet please post a scrap .
Baiju’s Birthday is this Sunday March 7th would love you to stop by and Sign the Birthday Card. There is also now an Official Baiju Official Fan Page on facebook managed by Abhijit the band’s tour manager and former student of Baiju’s.
Thank you to all the Janiacs that support us facebook, we soon will be at 6,000 members , loving the power of Janaics united in sharing the band with their friends!
Hello it is just me once again trying to capture all the recent updates in one place …I been reading the reviews from last night’s show at Opus on facebook, click just fans link also , it was quite a surprise to be tweeted and emailed the band mentioned me and dedicated a song to me at the show such sweethearts they are
*** Update ****Delhi has Two Shows the 1st is Sept 20th at 9 PM at Turquoise Cottage at Gurgaon which is open to the public the also playing will be Undying Inc. and The Circus this show is FREE , the show on Sept 22nd Pulse 2009 (AIIMS) is open to Students Only with valid ID, word, the link to the Event page for both on Facebook. Promo Video from Pulse 09, do join the event page on facebook so I can connect with both before and after the show, I want to post the pictures and reviews
Then motherjane will be back in Bangalore at the Hard Rock on Sept. 24th and everyone that saw last night show at the Opus , said they would definatly will come again, please dont’ take for granted people just know about the show, help spread the word not only about the event but about the band, each one of you just telling one person about the band makes an incredible difference !!!
There are many more shows upcoming and I know many of you hear news of upcoming shows and ask why they are not posted , it is because they are not 100% confirmed and would hate to pull events down , trust me as soon as the are official they will posted , no promises all the places requested will get shows but that is up to the fans and venues keep requesting motherjane at your colleges and venues , only together we can create this buzz about the band not only in India but the world ,… it is already happening …I see it everyday …Remember…
Motherjane’s Success is India’s Success !
News
Motherjane is the Featured Artist at Opus Radiofor next month , mark Calendar Wednesday Sept. 23 from 3 PM to 6 PM India Std. Time , exclusive interview with the band, will try to see if Opus will post the audio files for those around the globe who can’t tune in at that time, will send reminders on twitter and facebook too .
Interviews
Something very different an Interview done with John and Clyde for Myband, check it out. This interview was done for Jade Magazineright before Indonesia Show.
Behind the Song
I like to Post the behind the song blogs every now , I know I really enjoy them so hope you enjoy reading Suraj thoughts too , this was a recent blog about the song Maya.
New Motherjane goodies for saleon the main site , working on ways to make main site more interactive soon so you can upload your pixs in motherjane t-shirts , fan artwork and pixs with you and the band and more have patience but it is coming
Lots of news and updates I know and yes lots of smiley faces because I am just really happy today No promises about Monday Morning though
Swept by throngs swelling around me
Peopled with king and commoner
Reined in by invisible yokes of reason
and the warm tyranny of the familiar
Opened my eyes again
To hear a man call my name
As I reached for him I found a prayer
Seems to me we walked on water
Did I dream up the stranger?
I’m no longer sure I understand
The crossing deepens with every truth I discover
Sometimes I need a helping hand
I’ve stood outside the banks of heaven
Wondering if I’ll ever want to belong
Too inured by what sometimes surrounded me
To reach for that which, lay beyond
I’ve seen faith and action shorn of each other
Watched whole armies pick either bow or arrow
I’ve mocked warriors like that, been one myself
For thus I was led, but I no longer follow
I hold the thought and walk off my pier
with hands outstretched to grasp the other
and I’m on feet that are yearning to rediscover
The feel of karmic steps carved on water
There was one
who gave dignity to the dying
who brought hope to the living
There was one
who gave to a different degree
who proved with certainty
That before one million comes one.
There was one
who gave a handful and a smile
who brought rest for just a while
There was one
who did what was possible
who took small sacrifices & built a miracle
There was one,
now there are a million
There was one,
now there are a million
Coz when the horizon of a desert speaks of an ocean
A rain cloud is god sent, a raindrop is ecstasy
before one million comes one,
each similar to a different degree.
