AFTERTASTE/ ALT-FUNK
This band was the brain child of lead guitarist Michael Lee that was formed in 2005, started off as “a bad idea,” but which over the years made some decent music after a change in the line-up, unflinchingly describes vocalist and songwriter Keegan Pereira. Aftertaste started off as an alternative rock
band by Michael, drummer Levin Mendes and bassist Ruell Barretto. The band had witnessed many differences, and subsequently had many fallouts. DJ Amit Bhardwaj who also does samples, joined the crew in 2009, after he was discovered by Keegan literally describing his find “on the streets”. The boys decided to pull up their socks and gave their best shot, thus winning a prestigious rock concert last year.
On their a-ha moment: The transformation of the Aftertaste from an alternative rock sound to an alternative funk is their a-ha moment according to Keegan. They moved from the alternative grunge sound which was majorly guitar-driven to a drum n’ bass sound. And it all began with their song Should We Beckon On which has a funk flavour to it.
On their brand of music: Since their inception till 2009, the music material in their kitty was conjured from their old sound to which they couldn’t relate to and so, they decided to do with away with it and work on fresh material. In 2010, they recorded eight songs for their EP but things didn’t work out in their favour and so, they couldn’t release it. But some of their recorded songs are floating on the web.
Some of their crowd favourite numbers include: Should We Beckon On essentially a political rant about issues of Kashmir, LOC, etc. with an angst feel to it; Think King is a quirky, light-hearted track that resonates well among people is, about a guy trying to get rid of his vices but realises that they are, who he is a person; Operation Water is about a girl who pokes the enthusiasm out a guy who likes her, basically representative of women who are like pricks (no pun intended) with a rap mixed with rock.
On their influences: Each band member has their unique style. Michael’s into progressive rock, Levin and Ruell are into the reggae and hip-hop genre; Keegan's into funk and angst/rebel rock; while Amit's forte lies in psychedelic trance and techno. Collectively, they relate to music of bands like System Of A Down, 311, Tool, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Porcupine Tree.
In the initial stages, they members were advised to play covers in order to build a fan base and then churn out their original music. However, they didn’t pay heed to this piece of advice dished out to them by other bands, and friends. “Our aim is to churn out quality original music,” proudly states Keegan concluding that was the key to keeping their band together.
On their way forward: As of now till the first few months of 2013, the band wishes to focus their attention to the sole purpose of developing a new sound. This would mean not concentrating on doing gigs. But people can surely expect an image and sound makeover, say Keegan with full determination.
— Lisa Antao ON KEEGAN’S iPOD Push Em - Travis Barker ft.Yelawolf Futile Devices - Sufjan Stevens (Shigeto Remix) U Got The Power - Swiss Lips The Persuaded - Faded Paper Figures Ancestors - Gonjasufi
This band was the brain child of lead guitarist Michael Lee that was formed in 2005, started off as “a bad idea,” but which over the years made some decent music after a change in the line-up, unflinchingly describes vocalist and songwriter Keegan Pereira. Aftertaste started off as an alternative rock
band by Michael, drummer Levin Mendes and bassist Ruell Barretto. The band had witnessed many differences, and subsequently had many fallouts. DJ Amit Bhardwaj who also does samples, joined the crew in 2009, after he was discovered by Keegan literally describing his find “on the streets”. The boys decided to pull up their socks and gave their best shot, thus winning a prestigious rock concert last year.
On their a-ha moment: The transformation of the Aftertaste from an alternative rock sound to an alternative funk is their a-ha moment according to Keegan. They moved from the alternative grunge sound which was majorly guitar-driven to a drum n’ bass sound. And it all began with their song Should We Beckon On which has a funk flavour to it.
On their brand of music: Since their inception till 2009, the music material in their kitty was conjured from their old sound to which they couldn’t relate to and so, they decided to do with away with it and work on fresh material. In 2010, they recorded eight songs for their EP but things didn’t work out in their favour and so, they couldn’t release it. But some of their recorded songs are floating on the web.
Some of their crowd favourite numbers include: Should We Beckon On essentially a political rant about issues of Kashmir, LOC, etc. with an angst feel to it; Think King is a quirky, light-hearted track that resonates well among people is, about a guy trying to get rid of his vices but realises that they are, who he is a person; Operation Water is about a girl who pokes the enthusiasm out a guy who likes her, basically representative of women who are like pricks (no pun intended) with a rap mixed with rock.
On their influences: Each band member has their unique style. Michael’s into progressive rock, Levin and Ruell are into the reggae and hip-hop genre; Keegan's into funk and angst/rebel rock; while Amit's forte lies in psychedelic trance and techno. Collectively, they relate to music of bands like System Of A Down, 311, Tool, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Porcupine Tree.
In the initial stages, they members were advised to play covers in order to build a fan base and then churn out their original music. However, they didn’t pay heed to this piece of advice dished out to them by other bands, and friends. “Our aim is to churn out quality original music,” proudly states Keegan concluding that was the key to keeping their band together.
On their way forward: As of now till the first few months of 2013, the band wishes to focus their attention to the sole purpose of developing a new sound. This would mean not concentrating on doing gigs. But people can surely expect an image and sound makeover, say Keegan with full determination.
— Lisa Antao ON KEEGAN’S iPOD Push Em - Travis Barker ft.Yelawolf Futile Devices - Sufjan Stevens (Shigeto Remix) U Got The Power - Swiss Lips The Persuaded - Faded Paper Figures Ancestors - Gonjasufi
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