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Friday Dance!~
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The weekend is finally upon us & I've got some great feel good friYAY vibes for you with this feature. I came across this amazing musician by referral of his girlfriend who I use to go to highschool with. In fact she use to be in my sisters grade/class if I'm not mistaken. (Hi Suheena😉)
Tangy Sessions wrote this about our awesome guest today:
a South African of Indian origin, who exudes immense charisma & possesses the ability to enthrall audiences with his spontaneous improvised beats. His versatility in Indian percussion allows him to seamlessly play with any genre of music. In this clip, he does the 'Thagimpu'....as he believes, everyone is a musician, and loves to involve people in making music.
Watch Rahul's #MadSkill on Tangy Sessions ****
Meet Rahul Jivan Singh,
A Musician by profession, currently residing in India since 2011. His passion is where the percussion stands, his love for percussion has only grown and lead him to take this path. Rahul now finds himself as a performer and teacher in India visiting various locations across the country doing concert performances and hosting workshops on Indian percussion.
Your
personal choices:
1. Name your top 3 favorite artists/ bands:
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| Patri Satish Kumar |
- Patri Satish Kumar (Mridangam exponent), Linkin Park aaand Hardwell
2. What is the last song you listened to?
- I took a pill in Ibiza
3. What was the first concert you went to?
- An Indian Classical concert by Pundit Jasraj.
4. If you could spend a day with your favorite singer who would it be?
- Wow, this is difficult… There’s a few to be honest, though I’d say Shreya Ghoshal.
5. Are there any songs that you can’t stand hearing?
- Growing up I couldn’t stand heavy/death mental buuut I’ve learnt to live with it thanks to some friends.
6. If you could have a soundtrack to your life what would it be?
- Could?! I ALREADY DO!... it’s the beats of my drums!
7. Do you listen to any classical music? If so, what are some of your favorites?
- Well yeah… Having studied pure Carnatic (South Indian) Classical Music for three years, I often go back to my roots and have a listen… There’s always something new to learn and that’s the beauty of Music. My favorites are what is known as ‘Pancharatnam’s’, these are 5 describing songs of a deity.
8. Your favorite cheesy song?
- Aaah haha uh… Heaven by DJ Sammy.
9. What songs do you listen to when you are feeling down?
- EDM Bass boosted tracks!
10. First L.P/C.D/Mp3 you bought?
- I don’t remember to be honest… Tho I remember picking up a CD in early teen-hood which had a recording of Ustad Zakir Hussain on the Tabla and Ustad Sultan Khan on the Sarangi.
11. Do you like musicals if so which is your favorite?
- High School Musical!!! Hahaha no I’m kidding!... School of Rock was really good and Disney is always on point when it comes to the Music so yeah Disney movies.
12. Favorite musical instrument?
- Mridangam, Kanjira, Ghatam, Tabala, Cajon, Djembe and Darbuka! Too difficult to decide!
13. If you could see anyone in concert who would it be?
- I’ve been blessed enough to witness almost all of my favorite Indian classical legends live while in India… Though western, I would love to go to a Linkin Park concert.
On Your
Music:
14. What is a percussionist?
- In simple terms a ‘drummer’ whether it be someone who plays a Jazz drum kit, a Djembe or even Tabla ect.
15. When did you start playing?
- My journey started in 2011 and Studies in Percussion begun in 2012.
16. What instruments do you play?
- My base instrument is the Mridangam, but my love for percussion inspired me to try and learn as many world percussions as I can such as the Egyptian Darbuka, Spanish Cajon, African Djembe ect.
17. What is your music about?
- Well in Indian Classical we have Gharana’s which are different styles of playing depending on the city of choice. I have tried to take in all of these styles and put them into one whilst adding in abit of my own. Ultimately my Music is about Me. I believe that what I express through my Music is who I am.
18. To date, what is the best musical memory?
- Acing my final years practical exam!
19. What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?
- To own a chain of Music Schools across the world *Touches wood*.
20. When you do win a Grammy one day, who’s the one person you would take with you?
- The lady who Supported and stood by me every step of the way… My Mom (I love you).
21. What is your favorite inspirational quote?
- Natural talent only determines the limits of your potential!... Its dedication and principle that make you great!...
22. If you had just One message, One Golden nugget to share with other artists out there. What would that be?
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"Have faith in the Art and the Art will have faith in You! – Said to me by my Guru when I was thinking about leaving the Music field."
Quick
Fire {chose one}
Sing in the shower or on Stage
Shower!!!
Guitar or Drums
Drums! Hell yeah!
Music while you work or quiet
Music while EVERYTHING!
Sing or Dance
Phew die? Haha dance
Instrumental or lyrics
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