Avial - Rock Band from Kerala

While i am not a great fan of hard rock, or even the not so hard rock band from the west and India. I have listened to songs and even been amazed at the lyrics that i have paid attention too. But i dont think i have followed any particular band or group, and cant quite recall any of the top of my head.
Anyway, I am quite amazed by most of the songs from this band. Maybe its the lyrics, maybe its something that resonates with me better. Also, i think, since i too am 'proud' mallu at the core, this will do a lot of good for the language and the culture. I'd be happy to support and encourage this band.
So here you go. Take a listen, and shake your head and body to my current fad.

This song is AanaKallan, meaning 'thief of thieves', sung for the Malayalam movie 'Salt 'N Pepper'.

God's own Country...

I have watched this song on and off on Asianet. I just assumed the tune and music was classical (ie meaning tuned long back). I found recently that the music was created by none other than ARR. But more than the tune, it is the lyrics by P Bhaskaran, that touch me.

I know there are other songs that describe kerala - devathinte swantham naadu.
But here is something to enjoy.

Shyama Sundara Kera Kedara Bhoomi
Jana jeevitha pala dhaanya sambana bhoomi
Ithu shyama Sundara Kera Kedara Bhoomi....

Manavaarku samatha nalkiya mavalithan bhoomi
Madhura mahitha
Lalitha kalakal
Viriyum malarvaadi
Shyama Sundara Kera Kedara Bhoomi.....

Thaalamela vaadya naadam saahidheyaam pokile geetham
Vividha jaathi Matha vamshaka sahajare polu onnai
Nava yugathin ponprathirukal vilayicheedum bhoomi

Shyama Sundara Kera Kedara Bhoomi