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beat41
» genre:
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Chintan Gandhi
» label: unsigned
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BEAT41
NEWS
Well currently Rahul is doing MS in the U.S,
Pammya is working for Rajshri productions as an A.D
Prerak is "pursuing MBA at Welingkar"
VD n Bakshi are preparing for MBA exams whilst working
CG is working @ infy.
So we dont get much of a chance to meet up.
But whenever we see a remote possibility, we make it a point to jam.
Pammya is working for Rajshri productions as an A.D
Prerak is "pursuing MBA at Welingkar"
VD n Bakshi are preparing for MBA exams whilst working
CG is working @ infy.
So we dont get much of a chance to meet up.
But whenever we see a remote possibility, we make it a point to jam.
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We were all in the same college and never really thought about forming a band. However,VD and CG used to play once in a while just for TP. They then found that Rahul also plays the guitar and pramod knows the keyboard. So we thought what the heckk, lets try it out
Initially when we were formed in 2002-03 we had named ourselves "James Band" as in "The name`s BAND - JAMES BAND" :-)
But then our first performance didnt go exactly as planned and it turned out to be "JAMES BANNED" To say it was OK would be an overstatement.
we had sort of dismantled for a year or so, when we found a new member - PRERAK who played the keys and also sings. We thought since this was our last year in college, lets give it a shot. And we practiced and practiced and practiced till we became better n better. Man, those were amazing times.
We also created some spoofs on some songs which turned out to be really popular in college.
Our performance for the college fest SYMPHONY - 05 turned out to be an awesome one.
Initially when we were formed in 2002-03 we had named ourselves "James Band" as in "The name`s BAND - JAMES BAND" :-)
But then our first performance didnt go exactly as planned and it turned out to be "JAMES BANNED" To say it was OK would be an overstatement.
we had sort of dismantled for a year or so, when we found a new member - PRERAK who played the keys and also sings. We thought since this was our last year in college, lets give it a shot. And we practiced and practiced and practiced till we became better n better. Man, those were amazing times.
We also created some spoofs on some songs which turned out to be really popular in college.
Our performance for the college fest SYMPHONY - 05 turned out to be an awesome one.
Why this name?
When we were practising, we would try out different BEATs for each song on the keyboard.
But somehow the beat #41 was the one that would really gel into all of our songs. And thats why we felt we were meant to be "BEAT41"
Do you play live?
We`ve played live 3 times i guess (If u dont count playing to the ppl in CG`s house and buliding while practising :-) )
- once while we were james band, and twice as BEAT41.
All 3 were in college. Needless to say, the last one was the most amazing one and dearly appreciated.
Special Moment
We were supposed to play 5 songs initially but the damn orgainsers asked us to fit in as much as we could in 8 minutes only!!!! We could completed just 2 songs in such a short notice. When we were about to start the 3rd one, the orgainsers said that if we continued we would be disqualified. But we didnt give a damn, and neither did the crowd- they wanted more. And we played and that one was the best song. It made us feel so good. Still gives me goosebumps when i think about it.
- once while we were james band, and twice as BEAT41.
All 3 were in college. Needless to say, the last one was the most amazing one and dearly appreciated.
Special Moment
We were supposed to play 5 songs initially but the damn orgainsers asked us to fit in as much as we could in 8 minutes only!!!! We could completed just 2 songs in such a short notice. When we were about to start the 3rd one, the orgainsers said that if we continued we would be disqualified. But we didnt give a damn, and neither did the crowd- they wanted more. And we played and that one was the best song. It made us feel so good. Still gives me goosebumps when i think about it.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It is a great platform for amatuers like us to expose our music to the world.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Sure why not.
Band History:
James Band members(2002) :
Vishal (VD) - Vocals
Gaurav (thaps) - Backin vocals
Pramod (Pammya) - Keyboards
Rahul (Ragul) - Rhythm guitar
Chintan (CG) - Lead guitars
BEAT41 Members(2004)
VD - Vocals
Pammya - Vocals & Keyboards
Prerak - Vocals & Keyboards
Ragul - Rhythm guitar
CG - Lead guitars
BEAT41 Member addition (2006)
Lavanya Bakshi - Rhythm guitars (and high pitched vocal cries :-))
Vishal (VD) - Vocals
Gaurav (thaps) - Backin vocals
Pramod (Pammya) - Keyboards
Rahul (Ragul) - Rhythm guitar
Chintan (CG) - Lead guitars
BEAT41 Members(2004)
VD - Vocals
Pammya - Vocals & Keyboards
Prerak - Vocals & Keyboards
Ragul - Rhythm guitar
CG - Lead guitars
BEAT41 Member addition (2006)
Lavanya Bakshi - Rhythm guitars (and high pitched vocal cries :-))
Your influences?
CG is a huge Floyd fan. For him music starts and ends with floyd.
VD & Rahuls influence include ledzep,floyd,metallica,RHCP,etc
Prerak and Pammya are hindi music lovers
Bakshi is into ACDC type stuff and JAL more recenty- every1 luvs JAL currently i guess.
So i guess our band covers almost all genres
VD & Rahuls influence include ledzep,floyd,metallica,RHCP,etc
Prerak and Pammya are hindi music lovers
Bakshi is into ACDC type stuff and JAL more recenty- every1 luvs JAL currently i guess.
So i guess our band covers almost all genres
Favorite spot?
We love practising at home (cg\prerak\bakshi), annoying the neighbours and have a lot of fun in doing the same!!!
Equipment used:
1 Electric Guitar
1 Acoustic Guitar
1 Yahama Keyboard
and ofcourse
..vd n pammya`s vocal chords :-)
1 Acoustic Guitar
1 Yahama Keyboard
and ofcourse
..vd n pammya`s vocal chords :-)
Anything else...?
We would like to thank our parents for the tremendous trouble we caused while we were practising