Skinny Alley is a band comprising some of India's most experienced and versatile musicians, each of whom brings a wealth of experience that contributes richly to the sound of the band.
Each member has performed in several bands all over the country and outside, playing music that spans many decades and even more styles, ranging from rock and roll to reggae, from funk to fusion, and from jazz-inflected pop to the blues. The band has played to diverse crowds, from college campuses to plush clubs and from coffee-houses to football stadiums, to a gangster-family wedding on a shady rooftop.
The original music of Skinny Alley reflects all of this; incorporating the maturity, the skills, the influences and the experience of the five musicians. This is a new sound and we believe that it is here to stay.
Songs From The Moony Boom, 2007
Skinny Alley recorded this CD in the “Moony Boom”, a 12’x12’ rehearsal space in Gyan and Jay’s home, on a soon-to-be defunct 8 track machine; live, loud and totally lo-fi. Needless to say, the neighbours were not too pleased. The CD was mastered by Eddie Miller (Prince, Action Figure Party, Metric, Kylie Minogue etc.) in Los Angeles. In keeping with the ethos of the rest of the album, of course, he didn’t get paid.
The songs on the CD somehow fit the manner of recording. They are real and raw and many emerged out of jams. One tune, Shape Your Life, was created as the band played to get recording levels and we decided to keep that very cut without any kind of editing. Only the vocal was added later.
The CD is being released by Counter Culture Records which the band feels great about, as the CD has a pretty “counter culture” feel to it.
Skinny Alley's debut album is an Indian album with an international sound. It was the first completely english language album by an Indian band to have been released on a major label (EMI). The songs combine the sensitivity of the east with the sensibility of the west. Jayashree Singh, who has written the lyrics, likes to call the songs "short stories set to music". The decidedly meticulous production and luminously textured vocal-driven songs reflect the many textures and tastes of the way our life is. Sweet, sharp, sad.
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MyBand announces the launch of MyBand Nights in select venues across India to promote Independent Bands, First Night at Rattle N Hum Hyderabad on 17th. You are invited ! To perform on MyBand nights simple register as an artist at myband.co.in and send a mail with all your details using the contact form! Love * Peace * Light Team MyBand 600 Bands rocking Unplugged ! - Take a Listen !!
Thanks for your friendship, I've been to India five times, from north to south, from east to west, as a freelance photographer, I've got a lot of things to thank to your country and your people, if I have to live outside my country I choose India, without any doubt. These boys are my band, DEONLIGUAN, I’m playing again because of them. I really love them, have a look at the band www.myspace.com/deonliguanrock, good luck and Rock and Roll from Pamplona (Spain)
Stopping by to tell all the Indian Bands on our page, myspace is looking to help promote us all not only in India but even globally in some cases , myspace has asked motherjane to help spread the word about their plans to promote the Indian music scene. Among other things we will open their 1st secret show in Mumbai which is actually not quite a secret :D , whether or not you can attend this time add the secret show to your site , any band who wants more details on what myspace plans to offer bands send me your email address and I send you the presentation . Spread the word to the fans too , we need to show myspace that India supports their efforts and yes lets work together to bring Indian Music to World's Stage where it Belongs! smiles Eva motherjane's promoter myspace secret shows link http://www.myspace.com/secretshowsindia
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Salut,
Les « BLOCK13 » sont maintenant à trois, Philippe (à la batterie)
Yann (à la basse) et Christian (à la guitare et au chant)
Il ne manquait plus qu’un petit concert
C’est choses faite, il aura lieu le 4/4 /09 dans la salle des fêtes
à WARGNIES le grand 59144
Venez nombreux
http://www. myspace. com/lesblock13
hello sir really thanks for the add..................i admire u as friend and teacher........please review my song in my profile and let me know my positives and negatives thank you tc all the best
Accepted from Dan Johnson on Vimeo My friends Skinny Alley, I hope all is well with you. I was just thinking about how much I appreciate your music. Your creativity and energy shine through. Thanks for sharing it with the world! Sincerely, Your friend dj .. <