Fifth Note - Here We Are

[Stefan]

 

 

From Frontiers:

Fifth Note is a new signing from the Frontiers label and is another band which is based in the Northeast region of India based in Kohima, the capital state of Nagaland. The group was started in the middle of 2019 evolving from the original foundations of a Christian themed band, though now they draw most of their musical influences from the secular Progressive Metal and classic old school Hard Rock genres of music. While Progressive Music can run the risk of being self-indulgent, Fifth Note manage to offer a sort of primal urge in their music still offering very catchy melodies and a very polished sound.

Like many other bands of the genre,  Fifth Note started out performing cover songs over the years (also including songs from label mates such as Stryper and Circus Maximus among others). Nevertheless, with the growing interest in original music and demand from the fans, the band released their original 'Misfortune' and ' Here We Are' singles in the year 2021. With those original songs released the band gain prominence amongst the music lovers and give them inspiration to pursue further and has taken the band to conquer and climb up the higher stage with supports from around the state and beyond. The band has performed live at numerous events and programs, also winning several awards, thus gaining a considerable following in their country.

Their original music picked the interest from the Frontiers label which works hard to scout the most exciting musical talents around the glove and there resulti s “Here We Are”: the band’s debut full length album. The record also includes Fifth Note debut singles and a superbly crafted set of Hard Rock songs with a Progressive Metal edge, not too far from what their compadres About Us have proposed in the past few months on their acclaimed debut album. The band is active in promoting good time music with no use of drugs, alcohol or things of that sort.

Tracklisting:
1. RIDER
2. ALWAYS LOVE YOU
3. DREAMER
4. FANTASY
5. I WON'’T GIVE UP
6. HERE WE ARE
7. MISFORTUNE
8. FALLING APART
9. CONFUSED TRAUMA
10. GRIFTED
11. END TIME’S

Line-up:
SAMUEL THAPA: vocals
KHRIEKETHOZO SEKHOSE: guitar
JUBITO SWU: bass
RÜÜVOLIE KIRE: drums
SHEDUTO KEZO: keyboards

 

 

 

 

Edited March 22 by Stefan

[Captain Howdy]

Funnily enough just listening to this on YouTube and came here to see if there was any mention of them.

They come from the same region of India as About Us, and seemingly have a very similar sound.

According to Amazon it is out 8th December (but in true Amazon/Frontiers style, their customers will get it four days later).

 

[Stefan]

Reaction videos for 'Here We Are' and 'Misfortune'.

 

 

 

 

Edited October 9, 2023 by Stefan

[Stefan]

Video for 'Here We Are'.

 

 

[Stefan]

 

More songs from the new album:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Captain Howdy]

Been listening to the album since I got it and to me they sit somewhere between About Us and Girish and the Chronicles.

At times very much like About Us in the more melodic songs, but then having that heavier vibe that GATC has.

For instance opening track Rider is more GATC followed by the second track Always for you, which is straight out of the About Us book of songs.

Don't think it's as instant as either of those but I do like what I hear and think this album will grow on repeated listens.