PINKNOISE
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PINKNOISE is an Indian experimental band from Kolkata
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Jayashree Singh, Amyt Datta and Gyan Singh also perform with the acclaimed Indian rock band Skinny Alley
. Jayashree Singh says that PINKNOISE is the more challenging outlet of expression for the three musicians from a band which has already had much success in the independent Indian music scene.
Because of their relentless experimentation, PINKNOISE is generally considered to be one of the most innovative but often infuriating live acts. After one performance of their twisted PINKFRAUD set in Mumbai, an audience member declared: "PN is the worst thing to happen not just to music but to life in general." The band promptly used that as a tag line on their blog.
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
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History
The band was formed in early 2006 when Jivraj Singh started playing drums. The newborn quartet had scored its first gig even before they had thought of a name. The members eventually decided on PINKNOISE, named after the now defunct jingle composing company Jayashree Singh had started with Amyt Datta.Jayashree Singh, Amyt Datta and Gyan Singh also perform with the acclaimed Indian rock band Skinny Alley
Skinny Alley
Skinny Alley is a Kolkata-based Indian rock band. As a name and concept, Skinny Alley was formed in the late nineties, though the musicians have been playing together in various bands since the 1970s.-The band:*Jayashree Singh: Vocals, programmes...
. Jayashree Singh says that PINKNOISE is the more challenging outlet of expression for the three musicians from a band which has already had much success in the independent Indian music scene.
Band members
- Jayashree Singh Voice
- Amyt DattaAmyt DattaAmyt Datta is one of the most respected guitarist,composers,producers in India.He is also a greatly respected session musician, teacher and mentor. Amyt Datta toured extensively with the rock band Shiva from mid 80's to 90's...
Guitar, Synthesizer - Gyan Singh Bass
- Jivraj Singh Beat, Signals
Music
PINKNOISE hasn't yet recorded any albums. They tend to write 10 songs at a time which they present as a live set till the next batch of 10 has been written. The distinct phases of the PINKNOISE sound are Quirkwork 2009, PINKFRAUD 2009, The Dance Of The Diaspora 2009-2010, Electropink 2010 and Quirk-reworked 2011. Each set is markedly different and presents a clear evolution of the band in terms of concept, sound and performance. The band is currently on hiatus.Style
The music PINKNOISE plays is difficult to categorize. The musicians have many diverse influences from Miles Davis and Weather Report to the industrial revolution and the movement of bees. Amyt Datta is also versed in the classical Indian music tradition. The influences come together with an emphasis on texture rather than genre.Because of their relentless experimentation, PINKNOISE is generally considered to be one of the most innovative but often infuriating live acts. After one performance of their twisted PINKFRAUD set in Mumbai, an audience member declared: "PN is the worst thing to happen not just to music but to life in general." The band promptly used that as a tag line on their blog.