Colourblind: Colourblind

Remember Colourblind? The duo of Ram Sampath (vocals, keyboards, percussion and programming) and Siddharth Achrekar (guitars and bass) seemed to come out of nowhere and blew away the cynical and generally narrow-minded Indian rock fans with their sound and vision — and sadly after just one album, they were done.

The eponymously titled song begins with a keyboard intro that immediately draws you in and then come the drums and a guitar riff that makes you headbang and showcase your air guitar skills. Ram Sampath delivers lines like “We can make it to the final round / We can take a step or two / Just remember that the colour they see in your eyes / It ain�t whats inside of you” with immense power and conviction to give the crunch needed to ride along with that unmistakable riff.

Of particular note is the production and sound quality that surpassed anything being done by other Indian rock bands at that time. What is even more striking is the video featuring the sexy Laila Rouass that got even non-rockers talking. See for yourself.

Watch the video for “Colourblind” at this location.

Download the song for free here.

1. September 23, 2006, 6:46 pm Deepak Nair

   ColourBlind were few of the Indian Rock acts of International standard…though now vanished into oblivion….to me this album is only second to Indus Creeds self titled album.
2. November 28, 2006, 5:58 pm Anirudh

   Deepak, very true. Indus Creed and Colourblind- man! Have you heard Zero, by the way?
3. November 28, 2006, 11:16 pm priya

   guys i want the lyrics of this song colourblind….i loved this song
4. November 30, 2006, 12:39 am Anirudh

   I am trying to figure out the lyrics too. Once I have, I can send them to you. Just drop me a mail at anirudhk@gmail.com
5. December 18, 2006, 5:29 pm DJ Cow Tse Tung

   Yo dude, thanks a zillion for sharing this album. I’ve been looking for it for years. This was the best Indian rock band, EVER>>>
6. January 16, 2007, 12:36 am Arpan Peter

   Hmmm.Well i just happened to come across this album at this particular store.I had free coupons to pick up music.Back then i was not in the Indian Scene like most of the others.
   I gave Colorblind a chance and trust me to date it is one of my most priced possessions.It’s an awesome album.
   Go get it if it is still available.
7. February 6, 2007, 7:50 am Sap

   Best indian band ever. This rocks, thanks a lot for hosting this vedio here.
8. March 30, 2007, 7:16 pm DEEPAK DHIMAN

   best indian band ,
   really of international standard
9. April 17, 2007, 5:49 pm kastur chakraborty

   best indian band!
10. May 8, 2007, 12:36 pm Happy Wolf

    I just downlaoded all the songs of CB.. The best rock band ever in India.. I wish they could come back and give more songs !
11. June 19, 2007, 11:04 am emuzikman

    I wish i could hear them again! Theyshould come back and kick off all these bullshits like indian idol and this kinds of fun stuff. Rock music is serious man! Indian Rock is so unwealthy and very unfortunate. The bands like ColourBlind, Indeescreed are very essential for Indian music. I sometimes wonder that the music style of Creed was very much influenced by Colourblind. That means todays alternative rock is very connected to Colourblind. ColourBlind, IndusCreed, you guys have to start again! Wish ya best of luck.
12. July 8, 2007, 12:39 pm sam

    any chance of getting back and create more magic ………..?? you guys rocked’!!
13. July 20, 2007, 12:15 am DOINITBIG

    emuzikman, where are you from, you make a goog point, can I email you offline about this .
14. July 30, 2007, 7:49 pm Pranay

    Now come on band members and give us a new gr8 album. I loved Ur album. Im in US now and can vouch for ur classy songs. COME BACK. I coulndt find audio cd, wish I could have your songs in my ipod. Can any one help me download the songs.
15. August 13, 2007, 12:25 pm Apoorva

    Hi This is really really cool song …..man this Indian Rock !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    this is just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!……..
    i am listening to this song over over and over and over and over ……
    Loving it !!!!

    I really wish i could hear more from them again! yeah this is serious man rock!!!!
16. August 13, 2007, 12:28 pm Apoorva

    Also please please please please tell me where I can find the CD.I know only one album was released.I wanna know how were the other songs.
    Can i find it in Planet M or Rhythm House Mumbai Fort??
    I not there then I doubt I can get it in Mumbai :( :(
17. September 13, 2007, 2:56 pm Kushan Chakraborty

    this song rocks to the core. the oozing bass, the great voxx, the lyrics… everything. hard to put down, comes across as a refreshing tribute to indian rock.
    \m/
18. September 23, 2007, 11:31 am Samuel

    Sweeeeeeeeet. Came here googling for colorblind. Thanks!!
19. November 17, 2007, 6:24 pm Shreya

    Just checked out the song. Awesome!
20. December 27, 2007, 1:14 pm LegitFreak

    They’ve put up the entire album for download. Awesome!!

    http://www.massdeletion.com/music.html#
21. February 15, 2008, 9:14 pm Akshay Watts

    This song “colour blind” has ben one of my favorites for about 10 years now …. I feel its a blend of excellent poetry and head banging guiter rifs … to be honest I think this was the greatest band formed on the indian soil
22. February 16, 2008, 12:15 pm antara

    loved this album..specially the lyrics and the music of the song, fragile..hope i find the CD somewhere…or am able to download it from the net..though it seems impossible to find it..
23. April 8, 2008, 8:57 pm aayush

    hey i too loved the song for years but couldnt get the lyrics .. so if any of have got it so plzz forward it to me on aayushgarg14feb@gmail.com .
24. April 12, 2008, 8:14 pm Suman

    Just heard these songs recently…. they’re great…especially “colourblind’ and “souls on parade”…
25. June 2, 2008, 8:22 pm amrita

    thanks for highlighting this amazing band after so long!

    i remember being blown away by teh song “colourblind” on mtv-india in it’s initial days - waaaaay above teh regular indian rock scene of the time (except indus creed, of course!)

    thanks, legitfreak, for the link to siddharth achrekar’s page - could finally download their songs!
26. July 9, 2008, 8:33 am Rahul

    I have been searching for this album for years!
    Where can dowload/ or obtain a copy?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
27. August 6, 2008, 3:42 am SR

    Colour Blind..You guys are awesome…Bring up more…