Lounge piranha

Infobox musical artist
Name = Lounge Piranha


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Origin = Bangalore, India
Genre = Post rock
Ambient
Experimental
Years_active = 2005–present
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Associated_acts = [http://www.myspace.com/777music 3 Sevens]
URL = [http://www.loungepiranha.com/ Official website]
Current_members = George Mathen
Rohan Ramesh Kamal Singh Abhijeet Tambe
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Lounge Piranha, a post-rock band from Bangalore was formed in 2005, and they hit the local music scene with a unique sound that could only be called their own. Ambient soundscapes combined with guitar distortion are layered on top of a tight rhythm section consisting of drums and bass. The focus is on song-writing and sound textures. Some call it alternative rock, some call it ambient, and some call it spiritual.

Concerts

A typical concert would consist of an almost exclusively original set which includes several of their own songs - fast gaining cult popularity, arresting visual effects, and some ethereal jams with guest artists varying from didgeridoo players to djembe players. And maybe even a couple of unexpected covers. [citenews|date=January 23, 2007|publisher= The Hindu|title= Rewarding young talent|url= http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/01/23/stories/2007012300700400.htm|quote= The winning entry in the music category came from Bangalore band Lounge Piranha, known for their ambient soundscapes combined with guitar distortion layered with a tight rhythm section. ]

Popularity

In recent times Lounge Piranha has been rapidly gaining popularity with some high profile shows around the city (see performances below). From being voted as one of Bangalore's top three bands in the Radio City Live poll in Mar 06 to opening the Vh1 Rock Rules show featuring Taxiride in Jun 06, the band has come a long way since its conception. While enjoying the bright lights and the big audiences the band also continues to moonlight the smaller stages with packed shows at pubs and clubs around the city. They won the Indian TFA award in early 2007 and recorded a demo in late 2006, the band is now gigging at other venues around the country.The band also has an album coming up, expected later this year.

Members

George Mathen is an artist by day and fully in control of the drum kit by night. He is also fully irresponsible for Piranha's visual identity.

Rohan Ramesh, current medical student and future quack, takes care of the bottom end with proficiency on his Warwick bass guitar.

Kamal Singh on guitar and vocals, uses lots of alternate tuning and open strings, and hits the grunge situation with alarming analysis and strategic technology

Abhijeet Tambe on guitar and vocals emerges from the tangle of the electronic loops in his studio to provide the ambient soundscapes with lots of guitar delay and reverb.

Pervez Rajan plays the didgeridoo, is the official photographer and provides information about the band.

Archana Prasad off NID, provides the visual part of the Piranha live experience with lights and projections.

Known Discography

*Ebb
*Hand Hole
*The Gun Song
*Yours Forever
*Negative
*Delirious
*Snakes and Lotuses
*The Water Song
*So Concise
*My Bubble
*Going Nowhere (Instrumental)
*Yours Mine
*Blue Sphere
*Karmic Comic

Notable Performances

Lounge Piranha have performed at various venues across the country. This includes the most notable, Vh1 Rock Rules with Taxiride, Palace Grounds, Bangalore in June 2006. They have also featured at a local Radio Station (Radio City) Live at the Palace Grounds, Bangalore in March 2006. Another famous appearance would be at the Octoberfest again at the Palace Grounds, Bangalore in November 2005.

They have also performed at the World Music Day celebrations for two consecutive years, [http://www.afindia.org/bangalore/Alliance Francaise,Bangalore] June 05 & 06

They recently had another Featured live performance on Radio City, 91FM, Bangalore in early 2006

References

External links

* [http://www.loungepiranha.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/loungepiranhamusic Official Myspace]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lounge-Piranha/9233968029?ref=ts Official Facebook page]