Quest- Antariksh’s video single, ft. Guitar legend Marty Friedman
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Quest- Antariksh’s video single, ft. Guitar legend Marty Friedman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Quest, Antariksh’s first release of 2021 and features one of the most iconic guitar players of the world, Marty Friedman (also well known for his association with the Heavy Metal Giants Megadeth). Quest is a dark, heavy and intricate song incorporating Carnatic music inspired guitar riffs and breakdowns. It is a Hindustani sitar solo and a guitar solo section by guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman. The US born, Japan based artist is one of the most influential guitar players of all time. This collaboration between the two artists happened to post the famed guitarist’s performance at Bacardi NH7 Weekender in Shillong, Meghalaya in 2019. Rajput describes the experience: “It was completely unreal, but as we can clearly see unreal things do happen. I think it was a combination of a stroke of luck and a bit of persistence. I remember learning guitar watching Marty’s ‘Melodic Control’ Guitar instructional DVD almost 15 years ago and how strong an effect it had on me and my guitar playing approach. Until the day I saw him at the festival, I hadn’t ever imagined a situation like this even wildly in my dreams. But then again, as I said, crazy things do happen.” Talking about the collaboration the guitar great Marty Friedman says, “Something about Varun (Rajput) gave me the idea that he was the real deal… and once I heard the song, I was in. The song was really well thought out and I could feel that Varun and his band put a lot of energy and care into the details.” Quest breaks the illusion of ‘me and mine’ that lives within oneself and gets attached to. The song has introspective lyrics (Hindi & English), questioning the true cause of our existence as humans, and how our ego, lust for money, power and greed make us feel separate from the world outside, while the world we see is not reality but a projection onto our consciousness. The January 2021 audio launch was followed by a thought-provoking animated video of Quest in March (12th) 2021. Almost 5 months in the making, the animated video, which was a long-standing dream of Rajput and was brought to life in collaboration with a Bangalore-based visual artist Pratik Dey. [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei5ecv5arnI”][vc_column_text] Quest- Antariksh’s video single, ft. Guitar legend Marty Friedman [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Antariksh’s latest video single Jee Le Zara
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Antariksh’s latest video single Jee Le Zara

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Antariksh, a popular Hindi-Rock act based out from New Delhi, is back with a new video single titled Jee Le Zara, which was released globally. The video of this song was considered as a youth anthem to encourage young folks to break free from the shackles of illogical customs and societal baggage. The song features 5 real life artists as the protagonists from across the country namely Brigit Jose (Poet), Rebecca D’Costa (Hula Hoop artist), Jia Singh (Wellness Consultant), Anveer Mehta (Skateboarder) and Anna Vyas (Dancer/Model) alongside the brand. The video has been shot in 4 different cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Goa. Vocalist Varun has dedicated this track to his recently departed father. “Although, the lyrics weren’t initially written with this thought in our heads, but now it almost feels like I’m singing the song to him. Jee Le Zara, reiterates the most important thing that we as humans should try and do — live in the moment and live like there’s no tomorrow” he says. [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqlivsuPLr4&list=RDPqlivsuPLr4&start_radio=1″][vc_column_text] The Vocalist hopes that the track inspires people to live a life on their own terms without worrying too much about the destination. Jee Le Zara has a Pop/Rock vibe with inspiring lyrics and anthemic chorus with an edgy dubstep section thrown in which comes across as a surprise element. The track is performed by Varun Rajput (Vocals), Joshua Peter (Keyboards & Vocals), Dan Thomas (Drums), and Shrikant Biswakarma (Guitars). Antariksh is rated by MTV as one of the best Hindi Rock Artists from India and is renowned for bringing multiple authentic genres and styles from the West to mainstream Hindi Music. The Music Band was born out of experiment etched in desire. At the beginning of 2000s the band’s founder and vocalist Varun Rajput along with his friends & former bandmates (Mridul and GT) felt the need to bridge the gap between their two favorite styles: progressive rock and Indian contemporary sounds in his mother tongue – Hindi. Coming from a Progressive Heavy Metal background, back then it was natural for Varun to want to reach more people with his programs in rock musical sensibilities but not get limited by a language barrier. The band’s evolution or the indie scenario in India opens up a fair bit, Antariksh is now set out to embrace the multi-lingual tag, going forward. Antariksh’s latest video single Jee Le Zara [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Vineet’s latest single ‘So New’
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Vineet’s latest single ‘So New’

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Vineet Singh Hukmani aka ‘Vineet’ is a global independent radio chart-topping artist, whose music extends from composing radio-friendly pop earworms to creating a cohesive ecosystem for Indian artists to achieve radio playouts internationally. His signature optimism in this new, groovy synth-pop single that recommends focusing on the ‘So New’. While his high-performing March 2021 release Jab The World was thoughtful yet fun take on the world getting ready to get vaccinated, one could describe ‘So New’  as a great companion for that glass half full view,  full with perhaps, with hope, optimism or anything that keeps us going. The emotion is well-matched in the lyric video of So New that depicts everyone’s inner child getting ready to groove and dance. [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFoG-Vo24s8&authuser=0″][vc_column_text] The singer describes his new single So New as an optimistic gear shift we need, “Everyone’s got tough times over sometime, because of some reason or other. You should let that happen to move from being ‘SO SCREWED’ to ‘SO NEW.” According to the lyrics of the song, all it takes are simple things to bounce back, like a cup of coffee, a sinful bite of chocolate, a yummy ice cream or a simple fresh breath of realization. Thumping synth bass sprinkled with synth tones and feel good lyrics are bound to help you to bring that mood up! The lyric video depicts everyone’s inner child ready to move to the ‘So New’ feeling. Vineet, NCR-based global radio chart-topping artist Vineet’s new single is the first one to break into the mainstream top 100 let alone be in the top 20 songs most played on rock radio in the USA. His first release of 2021 Dreamin’ Out Loud hit the number 1 spot (earlier this year) on the European Top 100 & World Radio Charts: Independent Top 20, earning Vineet the distinction of being one of the first Indian artists to hit the number 1 spot in 2021 and one of the few Indian English language artists to reach this coveted spot. Vineet’s latest single ‘So New’ [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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