Glass Beams

Mahal

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Glass Beams have announced their highly anticipated EP ‘Mahal’, out on March 22nd on their new label home Ninja Tune. Released alongside the news is the EP’s titular track “Mahal”.The genesis for the Melbourne-based trio, which formed around founding member Rajan Silva, was through the rekindling of childhood memories relating to his father, who emigrated to Melbourne from India in the late 1970's. Silva recalled watching a DVD on repeat with his father; ‘Concert for George’, a star-studded tribute to late Beatles member George Harrison performed at London's Royal Albert Hall in 2002, featuring legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar with daughter Anoushka, alongside Western icons Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and ELO’s Jeff Lynne. This intersection of musical styles was reflected in the record collection of Silva's father, where the sounds of iconic Bollywood vocalists Asha Bhosle and the Mangeshkar lineage sat alongside music from blues legends like B.B. King and Muddy Waters. In particular, Silva was drawn to the fusion of Western musical styles and traditional Indian music; a concept pioneered by Indian artists like R.D. Burman, Ananda Shankar, and fraternal duo Kalyanji-Anandji.This cross-pollination of East and West, of old and new, is a sentiment that the band have sought to capture in their self produced works. Across their output, Glass Beams presents a timeless fusion of cultures and sounds beamed through a prism of live instrumentation and DIY electronica, all wrapped up inside a mesmerizing and mystical visual world of their own making.Their debut EP ‘Mirage’, released in 2021 catapulted them into the collective consciousness of new followers who came to discover their serpentine, psychedelic-tinged tracks through social media, streaming services and word of mouth, with the vinyl copies selling-out as quickly as it could be pressed via grassroots record store support.In the wake of the unexpected success of their debut release and an abundance of festival invitations, Glass Beams were amplified around the globe performing hypnotic renditions of the 'Mirage' EP alongside an additional 20 minutes of unreleased music. Early clips of these “unreleased tracks” quickly began circulating online garnering millions of views and a fast-growing and ever-hungry following. As 2023 drew to a close and the dust settled after a whirlwind of touring, Glass Beams retreated to their home studio to record this much anticipated 20 minutes of music. They have named the record 'Mahal'.

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Because when you love something, it&#39;s of high value, it’s precious and priceless… (Mahal) originated in Arabic meaning “abode”, it got adopted in Persian and Indian languages and became the word for (Palace). Then in Southeast Asia it got adopted as the word for “expensive”. Lastly in the Philippines, (Mahal) took on several meanings… expensive, love, and also as a honorific for royals.(Mahal) pertaining to something expensive was adopted from Malay. (Mahal) pertaining to love is to express that someone is very precious to you.(Mahal and Kamahalan) in the context of being royal honorifics are similar to “your highness” when conversing with a rajah/ruler... again, to express that this person is precious. Lastly the original Tagalog word for (Love) is (Sinta), similar to (Cinta) in Indonesian.

Because when you love something, it's of high value, it’s precious and priceless… (Mahal) originated in Arabic meaning “abode”, it got adopted in Persian and Indian languages and became the word for (Palace). Then in Southeast Asia it got adopted as the word for “expensive”. Lastly in the Philippines, (Mahal) took on several meanings… expensive, love, and also as a honorific for royals.(Mahal) pertaining to something expensive was adopted from Malay. (Mahal) pertaining to love is to express that someone is very precious to you.(Mahal and Kamahalan) in the context of being royal honorifics are similar to “your highness” when conversing with a rajah/ruler... again, to express that this person is precious. Lastly the original Tagalog word for (Love) is (Sinta), similar to (Cinta) in Indonesian.

This sounds like a collab between Altin Gün and Khruangbin, and i LOVE it.

Surprised that in a business where almost anything already existed somehow people still find their own style !

cannot believe this is live. the sound engineer is a genius

Mahal will be my therapy for the next 6 month

Idk why YT showed me this - but I am so grateful they did. This is 10/10 music and visuals production. Keep it up guys.

Can we just appreciate their production team because everything from accessories, studio to their musical instruments everything goes so well.

I love how the In-ear monitors blend in with the jewellery. Great stuff!

To everyone listening, we are forever grateful 𓁿

Tis is what the Lisan al-gaib listens to while riding Shai hulud

These guys sound like a dreamy oasis in the middle of a desert

The better these tracks match your carpets, the cozier your flat is.

Aesthetic: Nailed it Music: Nailed it Vibe: Nailed it Launch: Nailed it Memorable AF: Nailed it Fantastic performance, looking forward to their future.

Aesthetic: Nailed it
Music: Nailed it
Vibe: Nailed it
Launch: Nailed it
Memorable AF: Nailed it

Fantastic performance, looking forward to their future.

Even a dull subway ride becomes an existential experience with Glass Beams in my headphones.

To everyone who made or did a single thing in this masterpiece, im forever greatful

Glass Beams and Khruangbin are perfect riding down the coast music.

Instrumental rock is waving again. Khruangbin (USA), Messer Chups (Russia), Glass Beams (Australia).

Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and Indian + Magic = Glass Beams ❤

no words. no faces. just music. gives me chills.

Why can’t I stop listening to this? Haven’t heard psychedelia like this in a very long time. Respect

As a drummer of over 20+ years, I really appreciate this drummers sense of time and his ability to phrase everything so tastefully. Excellent playing, I&#39;m obsessed already. Bravo.

As a drummer of over 20+ years, I really appreciate this drummers sense of time and his ability to phrase everything so tastefully. Excellent playing, I'm obsessed already. Bravo.

Okay so Khruangbin and now this. New Era is upon us!

Listening to Glass Beams tracks feels like you&#39;re in a majestic oasis in a vast desert chillin.

Listening to Glass Beams tracks feels like you're in a majestic oasis in a vast desert chillin.

Amazing bro.  I’m living New York and I’m working Uber driver so Whenever I turn on this music, passengers are enchanted. ❤❤❤

I have just found this band … Can’t stop listening … so mysterious, cool … love their outfit and sparkling face masks … a real art

This Is one of the sickest tracks I&#39;ve ever had the pleasure of listening to

This Is one of the sickest tracks I've ever had the pleasure of listening to

I clicked this randomly and just got stuck here. Amazing! Absolutely stunning, breath taking harmonies!

Taken from the forthcoming 'Mahal' EP, releasing 22 March 2024 on @ninjatune
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Glass Beams - 'Mahal' (Live)

Glass Beams perform all tracks from their 'Mahal' EP, out now on @ninjatune : https://glassbeams.lnk.to/mahalYo
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Tracklist
00:00 Horizon
00:54 Mahal
04:39 Orb
09:34 Interlude
10:32 Snake Oil
15:28 Black Sand

DOPs: Tim O'Keefe - Jesse Gohier-Fleet
Gaffer : Corey Clement
Colour : Sam McCarthy (Crayon)

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Glass Beams - 'Mahal EP' (Full Live Performance)

A performance of 'Mirage' live from the studio.

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Glass Beams performing "Rattlesnake" live from the studio.

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Glass Beams - Rattlesnake (Live)

Taken from the EP 'Mahal', released 22 March 2024 on @ninjatune

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Glass Beams - 'Mahal' (Official Audio)

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Glass Beams - Taurus (Live)

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'MAHAL' out February 20

'Mahal', out now on @ninjatune: https://glassbeams.lnk.to/mahalYo
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