1. Taal is a progressive rock band from France that combines a wide variety of styles into their music. Elements of metal, chamber music, and cabaret all find their way into the unusual mix, and the arrangements include violin, flute, accordion, and a wide variety of other instruments along with guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. The band dates back to the early 90s, though their first album did not appear until 2000. 2. As well as being a musical band, Taal is also a popular Indian movie that premired in 1999.