Roz-Roz 4.0, The Annual Cultural Magazine of IIT G 2024

In the Octaves room, a symphony
of harmonious melodies
and cheerful tunes creates
a multisensory epiphany.
Beyond a mere club, Octaves is
a heaven for music aficionados,
embracing genres from jazz and
fusion to classical. Boasting a
diverse range of musical instruments,
from guitars, keyboards,
and drums to flute, dholak, tabla,
and harmonium, Octaves transcends
conventional boundaries.
This community of musicians
supports each other, blending diverse
musical backgrounds, from
hardcore carnatic to classical fusion
and progressive metal. Octaves
thrives on open jamming
sessions, pop-up events, and
auditorium performances. The
club’s strong intra-club bonding
is evident in special themed
events, such as last year’s ‘Nueva
Era’ for freshers, involving meticulous
planning, including song
selection, music store visits, city
tours, and more.
Octaves hosts ‘Sopranos,’ a
classical and western vocal competition,
along with extensive
guitar workshops. Their Independence
Day performance featured
a patriotic setlist, while ‘Zenith,’
“ A wide variety of
personalities coalesce
into a singular
consciousness on stage ”
the club’s showcase event, showcased
extraordinary songs across
genres. ‘Echoes,’ symbolizing the
growth of senior members, and
participation in ‘Rock O Phoenix’
at Alcheringa, demonstrate Octaves’
versatility.
In Inter IIT competitions, Octaves
clinched gold in solo singing,
bronze in pairs on stage, and
6th position in classical solo and
band competitions. Through jampacked
practice sessions, music
store trips, and collaborative song
selection, Octaves offers a haven
for music enthusiasts.
The club secretary Darsan
Sunoj defines rule of thumb for
the Octaves for deciding whether
a song can be performed live as:
Focus on one instrument,
let’s say, the guitars, then imagine
the song without it; With the
guitars removed, focus on the
bass, imagine the song without
that too; Then focus on the keyboards,
imagine the song without
it; If there’s still something left
once all the physical instruments
are out, the song cannot be performed
live.
Additionally, if the song is too
easy and can be prepared rather
quickly, we don’t pursue it since
it doesn’t really help us grow as
musicians.
If you want to sharpen your
music skills, compose your own
song and live your passion for
music, Octaves is the place to be!
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