| Saturday, June 16, 2007 | 
The Jam.
What a treat ! Invited to Indira's place for dinner and and a evening of live music. I was asked to bring my recording gear to capture the event. Slowly the room was filling up with family and friends / musicians. After a drink and a chat, we all found our places to perform, and in my case to record the session. I could sense a kind of excitement in the room for the music we were about to hear. The instruments in play were, Flute, Sarod, Violin, Tabla, Harmonium & Vocals by Indira, and Spanish guitar by Paul George & Carey O'Sullivan of Tijuana Cartel. Also not forgetting the electronic Tambura, set to a particular key and creating the drone for all to play to.
It was a very interesting and improvisational session for all of us, the recording process was much the same. With limited resources both Carey and I at times resorted to being human mic stands, moving mic's around from instrument to instrument for different solos and to feature the diverse performances. Everyone had there moment in the spotlight including Paul and Carey who performed an original songs for everyone. It was a very spirited and heartfelt piece of music that was very much appreciated by everyone. After the music session you could really feel the joy in the air, a feeling of celebration. Then came a wonderful home cooked meal, my first for over a month........oh yea !
It's not often you find yourself in a room with people who posses such talents. This experience was definitely one of the highlight of my trip to India, and judging by the response, a pleasure for everyone involved that night.........
(Mumbai) | | Saturday, June 16, 2007 |
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| Sunday, June 03, 2007 | 
Introducing Indira Naik.
A singer who’s voice is an instrument of beauty and power, evoking images of modern grace and old-world mysticism. Classically trained in the Patiala Gayaki, Indira’s voice is a tribute to age old traditions set against the backdrop of our times.
Having the pleasure and experience of working with this gifted artist was certainly one of the highlights of my trip to India. Her generous spirit became evident when I got a call inviting myself and my two music colleagues to her home for dinner, and requesting Paul to bring his guitar and for me to bring my recording gear, as there will be a flute player, violinist and possibly a sitarist having a jam…………..I’ll be updating this blog after the event…………..stay tuned.
(Mumbai) | | Sunday, June 03, 2007 |
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| Sunday, June 03, 2007 | 
Anushka
What a sweet and sexy voice this young starlet has. The only hurdle has been trying to get hold of this elusive and understandably busy talent. Unfortunately it seems that I may be left with a half complete song, needing one more recording session with Anushka to complete the track………I got to say it’s been a frustrating process trying to get hold of Anushka, let alone getting her to find the time for that final session.
Heralding from an Indian pop girl group called VIVA, now disbanded, Anushka lends her voice to singing songs for Bollywood movies and doing live performances. Her mobile phone seems never to stop ringing and her work commitment involve a busy travel schedule, performing live around India.
There’s still some time, so I remain hopeful………..
(Mumbai) | | Sunday, June 03, 2007 |
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