Amogh Symphony started as a project by Vishal J. Singh in 2004. The EP Ashwamedh was released in 2005 in the UK under Kollosal (now defunct) and was distributed in limited copies for reviews. The EP was recognized for influences in its unique progressive metal sound, ranging from eastern music to jazz, and gathered a positive reception from listeners and reviewers.

Abolishing the Obsolete System, their first full-length album, was released in April 2009. In this album, Vishal played all the instruments himself and recorded himself. Around 200 physical copies were printed which were sold in 2 months on orders via online.

The second studio album “The Quantum Hack Code” was released in 2010 with excellently talented and versatile American Drummer / Engineer Jim Richman from Virginia, United States of America. The Quantum Hack Code is a concept album set into futuristic world where strong AI(s) controls the planet and preserved humans in stasis. The album received positive attention from critics and non-professional listeners alike.

The third studio album “Vectorscan” was released in 2014 with Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer extraordinaire Andrey Sazonov from Russia. Vectorscan is again a concept album about cosmic war between forces of good and evil.

Studio Lineup for Vectorscan:

Andrey Sazonov – Keyboards, Piano, Synth, Guitar with Bow, Guqin Guitar Hybrid, Hangs, Saxophone, Harmonica, Violin, Accordion, Tribal vocals and Soundscape programming PLUS Lots of engineering.

Jim Richman – Drums, Percussion. PLUS Lots of engineering and Audio Mastering.

Vishal J. Singh – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Santoor-Guitar hybrid, Electric Bass, Guitar Synth, Orchestral String programming via Synth Guitar, Hawaiian and Slide guitar, Soundscape programming, Synth and Electric Piano. PLUS Lots of engineering.

Shankar Das – Microtonal Trumpet

Kasturi Singh (Vishal J Singh’s mother) – Vocals (Traditional Assamese, Opera and Classical).

Lyrics written by Vishal J. Singh‘s belated Grandma Songwriter/Pianist/Hawaiian Guitarist/Singer/Multi-Instrumentalist Late Labanya Prabha Nath in 1941 taken from her book of songs.

Youri Raymond – Baritone Vocals (Meditation chants). Recorded by Mathieu Marcotte (Augury, Humanoid).

Goregaon Detuned/Microtonal Brass Orchestra – Live recorded by Venkat Iyer. Arranged by Vishal J.Singh

Nikhil Nandakumar – Microtonal harmony Carnatic Violin (recorded by Ariel Samson of Paradigm Shift)

Cicada Chorus Rhythm section from the woods of Virginia – Recorded by Jim Richman. Engineered later to Soundscape and loop by Vishal J.Singh.

Additional FOLEY/ambience recorded by Andy Nesbitt.

Manas Chowdhary (Guest bass appearance on track #10) – Microtonal/Fretless Bass, Electric bass


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