![]() It’s like adding/selecting colours to add to a painting. As a singer, it’s an amazing feeling to be able to play an instrument – it takes you to place where you can emote yourself in different ways. And I also play a bit of the drums and guitars. The thought of playing a grand piano on stage with the band thrills me. Sanam Puri – I’ve always accompanied myself on the piano/keyboard while composing a song or making melodies. Would you say that for a singer/artist, it is important to be able to play an instrument, as well as to sing? How important is it for an artist to play a musical instrument? Please share with us which musical instruments you can all play. Sanam Puri – loves western classical melodies and artists like Michael Bolton, Josh Groban, Westlife, Tiziano Ferro, etc Samar Puri – bands like U2, Radiohead, Muse and newer hiphop acts, Keshav Dhanraj – Michael Jackson, Venky S – Queen, Frank Sinatra, James Brown, Donny Hathaway, Boyz II Men, D’angelo, The Eagles, The Doors, Iron Maiden etc. I think some of our parents listened to film music back in the day, so those tunes have subconsciously part of our lives. If we talk about music that we grew up with, then each of us have unique influences. Venky S – As a band, we lean towards a pop/rock sound – so anyone from the past or present can be an influence if we like what we hear. Which musicians (Bollywood & International) have been your inspirations? We try to maintain the essence of the song – whether it’s lyrical content, vibe of the song or emotion it brings out when you listen to it. ![]() Our style is catchy hooks in the song, make a groove/beat that compliments the hook and adorn the melody with layered vocal harmonies. Melody is king – it’s what draws us towards selecting a song to render in our own style. ![]() Sanam Puri – Thank you so much, I think it’s one of our favourites as well. What are the main decisions that you take, when deciding which song to cover? ![]() #SANAM MERE MEHBOOB QAYAMAT HOGI GUITAR CHORDS PLUS#I have been fortunate enough to have a chat with the band, to gauge their thoughts on current music trends, whose music they like listening to, and much more!įirstly, many congratulations on receiving 2 million subscribers at your YouTube channel! My most favourite cover has to be Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi – Sanam’s epic vocals combined with Samar’s electrifying guitar riff, plus Keshav’s constant beat and Venky’s bass are the highlights of the song. As a band, SANAM have also succeeded in bridging the gap between the younger and older generations, through their retro renditions. I would say they are India’s most commercially successful band, and they have enthralled audiences in various concerts both internationally and in India. The fantastic four comprise of brothers Sanam Puri (lead vocals) and Samar Puri (lead guitar), Venky S (bass guitar) and Keshav Dhanraj (drums). What comes to your mind when you hear the word SANAM? As a Bollywood music lover, I think of none other than India’s Fantastic Four who have clocked a whopping 2.7 million subscribers (and counting!) at their YouTube channel, thanks to their wonderful renditions of retro classic hits, modern hits and original compositions. ![]()
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