So amidst these varied interests we have a steady band on the go. Gods grace it has been a decent task as of today.
Who are your role models in the industry?
As mentioned, we have definite influences in music. We do admire music around the world. Like our next album NAMAH denotes our role models are those great minds who walked before us, paved a pathway in those rock laden mountains of inspiration. NAMAH is a salute to such great minds and musicians who made life legendary by the virtue of their work.
What ' s your take on the current Independent music scene?
Very promising we must say. We have good musicians and even better music that ' s coming our way from the independent music scene. Last few years have seen a paradigm shift in the industry where people started to sit up notice and recognize talent from the live scene. The acceptance levels of a country largely dependent on Bollywood music has changed in huge proportions. Thanks to digital media for making it so easy to get your music around the world. It looks great in the coming years. We are hoping for the best.
What changes would you like to see in the current scene?
Even now in India where we hail from independent music is a struggle. Be it gigs or payments we realize the showbiz still prefers to stick to the old school model. Down the west, however things are so different. I guess the struggle is worth it.
You have done a lot of covers. How do you choose which song to cover? Is there a formulae?
Earlier, precisely in our beginning stages we did do covers of old popular music. Must say the reach began from there as it ' s easier for the audience to identify the music. However since Navarasam our music and songs are original. We do covers when asked by the client for an event. There are no formulae but popularity is a big factor when we decide. We majorly play originals for all shows since 2 years. Our most popular original Fish Rock and Navarasam are legendary hits on social media.
Are movies on the cards for you guys?
We have helmed music for many southern flicks. The latest is SOLO directed by Bejoy Nambiar and a Marathi movie " GULAB JAMOON " Music in movies is again a different experience as we get to experiment different genres and moods all the times
Give us a brief on your upcoming live gigs.
We do an average of 6 gigs a month. This year looks at a pan India coverage. Later in September we start our world tour. Moving on to the ever prestigious NH7 Shillong in October, Europe tour begins in November with back to back gigs in Middle East as well. So yes this year looks positively packed for us.
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