Thaikkudam Bridge

Thaikkudam Bridge is a Kerala-based multi-genre music band, founded and formed in 2013 by Govind Vasantha and Siddharth Menon.[1] The band first became famous through the musical show Music Mojo, which used to telecast on Kappa TV and with their own composition "Fish Rock", which became popular through social networking sites like YouTube and Facebook.

Thaikkudam Bridge
Thaikkudam Bridge in 2019
Thaikkudam Bridge in 2019
Background information
OriginKochi, Kerala, India
Genres
Years active2013–present
Labels
MembersFull list
Past members
Websitethaikkudambridge.com

According to sources within the band, the band had its inception near Thaikkudam Bridge at Thaikkudam, Kochi, in early 2013. Since then, the band has gone on to win numerous awards, and has performed at over 400 venues and released their own album.

Band Members

The Band consists of musicians from all over India who contribute their own style and influences to the ensemble.

Musicians
  • Peethambaran Menon - Vocalist[2]
  • Govind Vasantha - Vocalist, Violinist, Music Producer & Founder[3][4]
  • Mithun Raju - Lead Guitarist[5]
  • Anish TN - Drummer
  • Ashok Betty Nelson - Rhythm Guitarist
  • Vian Fernandes - Bass, Vocals
  • Ruthin Thej - Keyboard
  • Anish Krishna - Vocalist
  • Krishna Bongane - Vocalist
  • Nila Madhav Mohapatra - Vocalist
  • Vipin Lal - Vocalist
  • Christin Jose - Vocalist

Sound Engineers
  • Amith Bal Kenath
  • Rajan K.S
  • Hemanth K

Management

Thaikkudam Bridge is exclusively managed by Cochin-based creative entity, Wonderwall Media Pvt. Ltd.[6]

Managers
  • Sujith Unnithan[7]
  • Vipin Vishnu Nair Badlapur[8]

Discography
Album Year No. Of Tracks
Navarasam 2015 9
Namah 2019 10

Original songs
  • "Fish Rock"[9]
  • "Shiva - Navarasam"[10]
  • "One - Navarasam"[11]
  • "Aarachar - Navarasam"
  • "Chathe - Navarasam"
  • "Urumbu - Navarasam"
  • "Viduthalai - Navarasm"[12]
  • "Jai Hanuman - Navarasam"
  • "Sultan - Navarasam"
  • "Khwaab - Navarasam"
  • "Navarasam - Navarasam"

Music Mojo performances
  • "Nostalgia"
  • "Nostalgia 2"
  • "Malayalam Medley"
  • "Ilayaraja Medley"
  • "Haq Allah"(Music Mojo Season 3)
  • "Jam"
  • "Aisa Koi"
  • "Rahman Medley"
  • "Beat it"
  • "Aerials"
  • "Thekkum Kooradiyathil"- remixed version of song from Ashwamedham
  • "Chekele"
  • "Appozhum"
  • "Godfather & Co"
  • "Neeraduvan"- remixed version of song from Nakhashathangal
  • "Nothing Else Matters"
  • "Khwaja"
  • "Inteha Roadhouse blues"
  • "Livin' La Vida Loca"
  • "Taarangal"
  • "Thenpandi cheemaiyile"
  • "Tribute for Johnson"
  • "Khel Mandala"

Concerts

Controversy

The 2022 Kannada movie Kantara has a track named Varaha Roopam, which garnered a lot of publicity and popularity for its compelling music, visuals, and folk fusion. Social media users started noticing and pointing out this track had a resemblance to the 2017 track Navarasam.

Critics have referred to the musical and thematic similarities of the two tracks. Members of the band took notice as well, to quote one of the band members:
"Initially, we were okay with it as some songs do have similarities at times. However, the comments, messages and calls didn’t stop. In fact, thousands of comments were deleted on Varaha Roopam’s video. We still gave it time, listened to it a number of times and made sure of the similarities."[17]

The indie band went to court against the creators of Kantara, Hombale Films, causing a temporary take-down of the music video in question. However, there has not been any further action by either parties after the matter.

References
  1. M, Athira (18 August 2017). "Saluting the best". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  2. "Peethambaran".
  3. "Bio". thaikkudambridge.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  4. "Govind P Menon".
  5. "Bio". thaikkudambridge.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  6. M, Athira (18 April 2019). "Thaikkudam Bridge to perform at Summerfest in the US". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  7. "SUjith Unnithan". Thaikkudam Bridge. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  8. Vishnu Nair Badlapur/ "Vipin Vishnu Nair Badlapur". Thaikkudam Bridge. Retrieved 15 May 2020. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  9. "Fish Rock". thaikkudambridge.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  10. "Shiva". thaikkudambridge.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  11. One - Navarasam - Thaikkudam Bridge - Official HD Music Video - Kappa TV. YouTube. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  12. "Viduthalai - Navarasam"
  13. "Autumn Muse 2014". festpav.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  14. "Thaikkudam Bridge Live Concert in USA". Thaikkudam Bridge Live in Connecticut. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  15. "Takshashila '23 - A Cinematic Voyage on Instagram: "We are super thrilled to announce that we have the famous Indian band Thaikkudam Bridge all the way from God's own country for Takshashila 2023.Their electrifying performances are sure to make this year's cultural event unforgettable. So mark your calendars and get ready to rock with Thaikkudam bridge on 31st March 2023. This is an exclusive opportunity that you won't want to miss. We can't wait to see you all there! . . . . . . #takshashila #cittakshashila#chennaiinstituteoftechnology #takshashila23#acinematicvoyage #collegelife #event #celebration#cinema #thaikudambridge #musicband #musicalnight"". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  16. "Takshashila '23 - A Cinematic Voyage on Instagram: "The makers of Fish rock, the Malayalam rock band that is taking over India by storm, here's Thaikkudam Bridge sharing some words about Takshashila. Prepare yourself for an amazing musical adventure where the lively sounds of the electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals blend to produce an enchanting musical experience on March 31st, 2023. . . . . . . #takshashila #cittakshashila#chennaiinstituteoftechnology #takshashila23#acinematicvoyage#collegelife#event #thaikudambridge #musical #band #proshow #musicalperformance"". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  17. https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/kantara-song-row-thaikkudam-bridge-frontman-speaks-up-101667203020289.html
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