Military and music bands present another rich and diverse tradition of music in India. This film is an exploration of their musical diversity and acoustical aesthetics. The music of the military bands of India is different from various classical music traditions, folk songs and contemporary rock and pop music. Bands have been a very common part of the Indian music tradition, with each part of India displaying a separate style of music. They are an integral part of weddings and social and cultural gatherings that evoke a sense of common past and national pride.
