Collaborations with:
Falitaa Chhabra (vocalist),
Vivek Pathak (spoken word),
Cassius Khan (Tabla & Hindustani Classical Vocal Genius),
Meera Varghese (Western Classical Vocalist, Flautist, and Bharatnatyam Dancer),
Amika Kushwaha (Kathak Dance, Vocal and Tabla),
Sean Holowaty (Ukranian Dulcimer),
Kita No Taiko (Japanese Drum Troupe),
Seema Ganatra (Sitar),
Nadia Syed (Vocalist, Song-writer),
Vikas Kholi (Guitarist, Producer),
Urmi Bardhan (Lapsteel & Guitar),
Rob Hayman (Guitarist),
Sunny Ray (Soul & Hindi Vocalist, Writer),
Sandra Chibuluzo (Soul/Jazz Vocalist),
Deep Thoughts (Rapper),
Avatari (Soul/Hindi Vocalist),
Branko Boras (Guitarist),
Qasim Virjee (Producer, DJ, Writer),
Dice'n Dholi (Dhol),
Prosad (Sitar),
Sanjay Verma (Tabla)
Jay Banerjee (Sarod, Cello),
Sharat Chandra Srivastava (Violin),
Hasheel Lodhia (Bansuri, Vocalist)
Influences
AR Rahman, PM Dawn, Cassius Khan, Sting, Ustad Zakir Hussain, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Peter Gabriel, Jonathan Elias, Wynton Marsailas, Stevie Wonder, RD Burman, Public Enemy, Ustad Sultan Khan, Ben Harper, Pt. Ravi Shankar, Dave Mathews Band, Shakti, Miles Davis, Talvin Singh, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Nitin Sawhney
Anuj Rastogi's debut album, "Omnesia" proved that some things are
worth waiting for. The 2007album heralded critical acclaim and warm
welcome from fans around the world for its melodic sensibility
This July, Anuj releases his second project, and explores a heavier,
darker sound. With "dark matter" Anuj delivers epic dubstep influenced
beats, with cutting edge electronica, and sincere classical
performances. Joined by ghazal virtuoso and tabla wizard, Cassius Khan, violin maestro, Sharat Chandra Srivastava, and multi-instrumentalist, Jay Banerjee, "dark matter" is bold, complex and evolved.
187 Candles - A Tribute to Mumbai Revisited
Darth Veda - Official Video
*DARK MATTER NOW ON ITUNES*
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"Omnesia" Reviews
“What I truly appreciated is that he is not one to shy away from experimentation or from unusual juxtapositions; this album is an interesting journey in exploring music…. Omnesia is… an interesting experience for anyone who wants to look beyond the typical sights and sounds of the world today.”
- MyBindi.com
“This album is very much a labour of love. Eclectic influences and moments of true beauty. I particularly like “The River” track - it's fantastic”
- Niraj Chag (acclaimed UK-based composer)
“...there are flashes of brilliance on the album that show Rastogi is definitely an artist to keep an eye out for in the future.”
- Anokhi Magazine
"A fine example of the kind of innovative music coming out of Canada, especially if you're into desi-diaspora music"
- BBC Asian Network
"The River" is his work of art, the album’s gem. With all the strings and sitars, and tabla and beautiful keyboards all over the album ... the non-reliance on samples, the focus on creating these musical lines himself, all this is showcased to perfection in "The River".
- IndianElectronica.com
"Ambient electronica 'takes chai' with rap, sitar, tabla, saxophone, spoken word and Hindi-pop. This self-titled sonic journey from... Anuj Rastogi ventures excitingly close to AR Rahman territory."
- Inside Entertainment Magazine
"Anuj is now poised to emerge on the world electronica stage as force to be reckoned with and this record is his vehicle to do just that....Needless to say, his next album should pick up where this one left off, with ambition and vision."
- Ethnotechno.com
"With a bold fusion of traditional and modern styles, Toronto-based composer and producer Anuj Rastogi makes a striking debut with his CD Omnesia...it’s this commitment to diversity in sounds, people and ideas that works to make Omnesia special and unique."
Thank you for the Mumbai victims tribute...I've featured it on my profile for the past several days. It's too bad that more Muslims chose to reach out to that shoe throwing idiot than to the victims of Mumbai. After witnessing those examples of the dire lack of introspection on the part of the global Islamic community-I was beginning to esteem organizations like the RSS alot more than I should. But I'm glad that the Indian people themselves are choosing to remain tolerant and even possibly create a stronger 'Middle Wing' party that addresses both improved security and an improvement in the quality of life for all it's citizens...rather than popularly endorse right-wing extremism in the aftermath of those ugly attacks...the average people in India (both the Muslims and the Hindus) themselves are proving the nobility and integrity of their ancient culture by the power of their recent example.
Hey – just a reminder to listen in FRIDAY afternoon at 4:30-6 pm CST to hear ANUJ RASTOGI on “This Great White North” an ALL CANADIAN music show from Austin, Texas It’s on 91. 7 KOOP-FM Listen here
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