Uday J
I'm a Keyboardist, Specializing in Production, Programming, and Live shows. Also conduct Music Classes & Workshops. Oman was the place where I completed four grades of piano (theory & practicals) from 1996 to 1999. It was also there that I was taught and guided by my Music master & now my best friend, Mr. Job Branham. Apart from the usual classical pieces I learned from him, Job also opened my ears to the world of commercial music. In fact it was only after the 4th grade that I realized I had 'perfect pitch' - the ability to recognize notes, scales & chords without looking at the notes. The most amazing times for me were performing with various bands, both in Oman and in India. I still play in various bands. I also completed my diploma course in Audio Engineering at SAE (School of Audio Engineering) College in Chennai and interned in a couple of studios. It's during this whole journey that I became inspired by my fellow band mates & music friends to experiment with various genres of music other than 'Pop' music. I won't say that I've mastered them all - NEVER! I'm still learning on this Long and Winding Road of my career. I hope the music I've uploaded on this site will have you entertained. Your comments and tips can help me be a better musician and improvise on various styles of music.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes I do play live for corporate gigs, college fests, special events, private functions, 7-star hotel gigs, Rest-o-bars, pubs, clubs. I've treasured every show that I have performed with every band.
Your musical influences
Al Jarreau, Jamiroquai, George Benson, Johnny Cash, Christopher Cross, Beatles, Bee Gees, Ray Charles, Carpenters, Take That, Robbie Williams, Rammstein, Rob Zombie, Nine Inch Nails, Carpenters, Motown music from The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5 (& ofcourse MJ), John Lennon, Paul Mc Cartney, George Harrison, Frank Sinatra...
What equipment do you use?
HARDWARE - MOTIF XS WORKSTATION, AUDIOBOX USB FROM PRESONUS,
SOFTWARE - ABLETON LIVE 8, VSTi's, MOTIF XS EDITOR, TONS OF SAMPLES.
Sounds, Sounds, Sounds! I can't get enough of them...Always looking out for new tones & samples!
Anything else?
All my musical works that I've done so far would not have been complete if it were'nt for my Lord God and My Family - Amma (Miss you), Appa, Sandhya. Thank you for your years of love and support. Also BIG THANKS to good music friends who donated rent-free studio space, midnight foods, free transport...and most of all their pure love and willingness to lend their helping hands to give good tips and technique in music production. Most of you guys might have not sat with me...but you've given me the freedom to watch you guys do your thing so that I could go back home and learn it by myself.
Special Shout out - Job Moses Branham, Late Moses Senior, Chris Avinash, Sanjeev Thomas, Prakash K, Santosh Gnanakan (Saggy), Ryan Colaco, Avril Quadros, Prithwin Varghese, Divya Susan(I'm signing ur little angel for her 1st album), Joshua Sridhar, Rajeev Kumar(Der Meister), Cherry George (Cherian), Winston Feegrade, Karthik R, Greg Ham(a)ra, Trinity D'Souza, Niranjan Burke (Ninja), Shaji, Shane Mendonsa, Brian (!Xobile) Bangera, James Sakleshpura....You guys ROCK!
