The Voice Of The Youth

An Interview : By Nitish Kapoor on August 13, 2008

http://theviewspaper.net/an-interview-with-antardhvani/

.AntarDhvani is an upcoming band of professional musicians. They started off by jamming in together for fun and have now developed into a proper rock group. They have been rocking the campus and social circuits of Delhi for quite some time now. In this interview with them, we discover a deeper side of the band and what makes them click…

VP: We have heard that members of AntarDhvani are professionals in various spheres of life. An insight into your backgrounds?

AD: Band members include:
Sumeet – Lead vocals, blends classical and western (MBA, Research Analyst with one of the world’s leading marketing co.
Ravee – Guitars Rhythm (CA and Consultant/ERP)
Mukesh – Guitars Lead (Budding Lawyer)
Vishal – Guitar Bass (Youngest among the band members – still in college)
Tuheen – Tabla (Professional tabla player)
Ankur – Drums / Percussions (MBA, Import Officer -S.C.M, with India's leading Auto A.C manufacturing comp.)
Nishant – Lyrics (Lawyer – High Court)

AntarDhvani is a unique jamming of working professionals who followed their common passion for music after the impromptu music sessions at college….
AntarDhvani means the sound of the soul…the sound that comes from deep within…it’s the sound that comes straight from the heart।

We have been playing together since year 2002, however it’s a complete dream run where new guys kept joining and a formal AntarDhvani came into existence in year 2007.

What kind of muisc you play?
AD : We have composed music of diversified tastes, from soothing nostalgic romantic to psychedelic rock to a song which puts forth the dirty political mindset that how religion was used by a bunch of people for their own good.

What inspires you while composing and writing songs?

AD: It’s the life and it lovely simplicity and at the same time complex nature that is seed for our songs. One will find our songs to which most people can relate to…


VP: What is your take on Classical v/s Rock music?
AD: Both are different forms of music and each has its own beauty ….that is why we choose to do both and a new form Fusion.

Rhythm of my life...

Rhythm

of

My Life…

Five years back, in 2003, when my dreams and my passion confused my destiny, I got the inspiration that I needed to go on…

It was a live concert by Indian Ocean at Pragati Maidan, Lal Chowk when I first saw him, Mr Amit Kilam, the drummer of the band. As mesmerized that I was, I truly believe till date that I have never had a more invigorating experience in my life yet. I can never forget the moment when the great singer Shubha Mudgal suddenly appeared from the audience in a row right before ours.

Watching Mr Amit Kilam gave a new direction to my thoughts. The beat that a drummer provided, gave me an inspiration to try my hands on the art. I went ahead and bought a second hand drum kit. I was always an active member of the music societies in my school and college. But having my own drum kit, this 'extra-curricular activity' became my passion. I started realizing how it created magic for me and pushed me to newer horizons.

I got in touch with several musicians and my guitarist friends and we started practicing together. Slowly our 'band' got recognition as we performed in various college festivals and fresher parties.

In 2005, I interacted with Amit sir in a school show. I had always taken inspiration from him and had always considered him as my mentor, and I still do. It might sound funny but I always considered him like my 'guru', just like Eklavya. I met him in Blue Bells School (in front of LSR), and it was the first personal interaction with him. He was casually juggling a basketball was at complete ease with himself. I was absolutely surprised to meet the humble man inside him and was definitely in awe. It was a pleasant surprise to know that he lived in the same area where we've been residing for the past few years. It definitely is a small world…
We often played the songs of Indian Ocean, especially 'Kandisa', 'Maa Rewa', 'Hille Re' and others. All of them are my personal favourites.

In2007, when again I attended the Indian Ocean concert in C.P., I realized how much the band and the drummer have inspired me. I look back and realize that hadn't it been for them, I would not even be a drummer.

If Mr. Amit Kilam had not inspired me, I would be a mundane and a lifeless body.

I thank him for the heights that we've reached today. We are working professionals who form the band and live our passions. Featured in NDTV India and performance in Times Youth festival has been our greatest victory, all thanks to that one ray of inspiration that drove me.

thanks Boss!

Indian Ocean Rocks...

AntarDhvani is On the Waves...