Samved is an Indian Folk Fusion and Electronica (commonly referred to as Folktronica) band based in Mumbai.[1] The band was formed in early 2013 when electronic artists and music producers Ritvik Joe and KK joined with performing musicians Zeeshan Khan, Sangeet Mishra, and Kirti Das.[2]
Samved | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Mumbai, India. |
| Genres | Folktronica, fusion of Folk and Electronica |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Universal Music India |
| Members | Ritvik Joe KK Zeeshan Khan Sangeet Mishra Kirti Das |
In 2014, Samved signed with Universal Music Group and released their first studio album, RlungTa.[3] They are among the few bands in the country to feature the Sarangi as a lead instrument in their compositions.[4]
Members
edit- Ritvik Joe – Music Producer, Electronic Artist, Guitars
- Abhijeet Hegdepatil – Music Producer, Electronic Artist, Pianist
- Zeeshan Khan – Vocalist
- Sangeet Mishra – Sarangi
- Kirti Das – Percussionist[5]
Contributing musicians in acoustic sets
edit- Harish Sagane – Guitars
- Gautam Sharma – Percussions
History
editCollaborations
editIn 2014, French artist Christie Bourcq collaborated with Samved on their album Rlung Ta, performing on the tracks Infinite Days and Gyrating Solang.[6][7] The following year, the band worked with the renowned sitar player Imran Khan from the Sikar Gharana, and vocalist Shruti Prakash on their single Moore Nain, released through Universal Music Group.
Kama Unit
editThe band's debut single Kama Unit was released under the label Universal Music Group in early 2014. The music video, directed by Shekhar Karalkar, was the first to combine light painting and stop motion animation in a music video production.[8] The video helped establish the band's presence in the Indie Music space.[9]
Music style
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Samved's musical style is Electro Classical Fusion. Their music is a blend of Upbeat Industrial Electronica and Hindustani Classical. The band draws its inspiration from fusion acts like Anand Shankar and Talvin Singh. The band's name "Samved" is inspired for one of the four Vedas Samaveda. Samaveda is the Veda of Melodies and Sounds. The Indian Classical music and dance considers the melodies in Samaveda as one of its roots. Their logo is an ancient Indus valley dancing and performing arts symbol.
Samved performs electro-classical fusion music, also called Folktronica, combining upbeat industrial electronica with Hindustani classical music.[10][11] The band draws inspiration from fusion artists like Anand Shankar and Talvin Singh. Their name "Samved" derives from the Samaveda, one of the four Vedas, which focuses on melodies and sounds and is considered foundational to Indian classical music and dance. The band's logo incorporates an ancient Indus Valley symbol representing dance and performing arts.
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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| 2013 | Love Science (Single) | Radio City Freedom Awards Best Folk Fusion Artist of the year 2013.[12] | Nominated |
| 2014 | Kama Unit (Single) | Radio City Freedom Awards: Best Folk Fusion Artist of the year 2014.[13] | Won |
| 2015 | RlungTa (Album) | Indian Recording Arts Academy Awards (IIRA): Best Band Production (Album).[14] | Won |
Discography
editAlbums
edit- RlungTa (2014)
Singles
edit- Kama Unit (2014)
- Moore Nain (2015)[15]
- Raat Bhar (2016)
- Meera (2017)
References
edit- ^ "Samved – More Than A Fusion Band!". discovering-mumbai.blogspot.in. 23 May 2013.
- ^ "Indian Express Pune epaper dated Mon, 26 May 14".
- ^ Ferreira, Verus. "Musicunplugged.in : news". www.musicunplugged.in.
- ^ "EDM with an Indian twist". 31 January 2015.
- ^ "Samved". www.saffroninsider.com.
- ^ "Infinite Days".
- ^ "Gyratin' Solang".
- ^ "Samved Kama Unit, Light Painting Music Video – Light Painting Photography". lightpaintingphotography.com. 27 June 2014.
- ^ ScoopWhoop (9 November 2015). "9 Underrated Indian Bands You Should Definitely Listen To".
- ^ "EDM from India should have Indian flavour". June 2014.
- ^ "Hindustani meets Electronica". 28 May 2014.
- ^ "SamVed selected among top 5 best bands for 'Radio City Freedom Awards'".
- ^ "The music made is a reflection of individuals involved in creating it: SAMVED – Indie Music Artist Interviews". www.planetradiocity.com.
- ^ "IRAA". www.iraa.in.
- ^ "New Releases: Electro fusion from Mumbai, prog rock from London and more -". 27 July 2015.