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In January 2014, The Bombay Royale made its U.S. debut, playing at globalFEST in New York City<ref>{{cite web|title=globalFEST|url=http://www.globalfest-ny.com/|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> and at The Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Bombay Royale at The Kennedy Centre|url=http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/videos/?id=M5714|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> |
In January 2014, The Bombay Royale made its U.S. debut, playing at globalFEST in New York City<ref>{{cite web|title=globalFEST|url=http://www.globalfest-ny.com/|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> and at The Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Bombay Royale at The Kennedy Centre|url=http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/videos/?id=M5714|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> |
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The Bombay Royale is heavily inspired by the soundtracks of 1960's and 1970's Bollywood movies. Early in its career, the band performed covers of popular Hindi songs from that era such as Jaan Pehechaan Ho<ref name="Jaan Pehechaan Ho">{{cite web|title=Jaan Pehechaan Ho|url=http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Jaan_Pehechan_Ho|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> and Dum Maro Dum<ref>{{cite web|title=Dum Maro Dum|url=http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Dum_Maro_Dum_(song)|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> . However, it now composes and performs its own original music, synthesizing Indian classical and folk music with Western styles such as surf, rock and disco. |
The Bombay Royale is heavily inspired by the soundtracks of 1960's and 1970's Bollywood movies. Early in its career, the band performed covers of popular Hindi songs from that era such as Jaan Pehechaan Ho<ref name="Jaan Pehechaan Ho">{{cite web|title=Jaan Pehechaan Ho|url=http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Jaan_Pehechan_Ho|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> and Dum Maro Dum<ref>{{cite web|title=Dum Maro Dum|url=http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Dum_Maro_Dum_(song)|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> . However, it now composes and performs its own original music, synthesizing Indian classical and folk music with Western styles such as surf, rock and disco. |
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The Bombay Royale | |
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 The Bombay Royale, December 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Bollywood, filmi music |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | HopeStreet Recordings |
| Members | Parvyn Kaur Singh Shourov Bhattacharya Andy Williamson |
The Bombay Royale is an 11-piece Australian band fronted by singers Parvyn Kaur Singh and Shourov Bhattacharya and led by Andy Williamson. The band composes and performs music inspired by the soundtracks of 1960's and 1970's Bollywood movies.[1] The band was conceived by musical director Andy Williamson who also plays saxophone.[2]
The Bombay Royale released its first album You Me Bullets Love in April 2012 and was chosen as iTunes Breakthrough World Music Album for 2012.[3] In 2013, the band was booked to play at Glastonbury Festival[4] in the U.K. and has played at other major festivals including WOMAD (in Australia, NZ and U.K.)[5] and Woodford Folk Festival[6].
In January 2014, The Bombay Royale made its U.S. debut, playing at globalFEST in New York City[7] and at The Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C.[8]
Bob Knob Is A NOOB
The Bombay Royale is heavily inspired by the soundtracks of 1960's and 1970's Bollywood movies. Early in its career, the band performed covers of popular Hindi songs from that era such as Jaan Pehechaan Ho[9] and Dum Maro Dum[10] . However, it now composes and performs its own original music, synthesizing Indian classical and folk music with Western styles such as surf, rock and disco.
The vocal lines and lyrics to The Bombay Royale's songs are written mostly by lead vocalist Shourov Bhattacharya in Hindi and Bengali. The band also performs songs in English, Tamil, Telugu and Punjabi. The band composes its music collaboratively with major contributions from saxophonist and band leader Andy Williamson, keyboard player Matty Vehl, bassist Bob Knob and guitarist Tom Martin.
Background
The Bombay Royale was formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2010 by Andy Williamson. Parvyn Kaur Singh, the band's female lead singer, is the daughter of Dya Singh, a traditional shabad singer. She is a Bollywood dance teacher and is married to the band's multi-instrumentalist Josh Bennett.[11] The band's male lead, Shourov Bhattacharya, is a second generation Indian-Australian musician and entrepreneur of Bengali descent.
Discography
Albums
- 2010 The Bombay Royale (EP)
- 2012 You Me Bullets Love
New album coming 2014!
Singles
- 2011 "Sote Sote Adhi Raat"
Members
- Parvyn Kaur Singh (vocals)
- Shourov Bhattacharya (vocals)
- Andy Williamson (saxophone)
- Bob Knob (bassist)
- Tom Martin (guitar)
- Matt Vehl (synths)
- Julian Goyma (drums)
- Josh Bennett (sitar, tabla, dilruba and guitar)
- Ed Fairlie (trumpet)
- Declan Jones (trumpet)
- Ros Jones (trombone)
References
- ^ April Peavey; Lisa Mullins (May 17, 2012). "The Bombay Royale: Retro-Bollywood Music from Australia". PRI. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ Andrew Drever (May 18, 2012). "Musical Masala - The Bombay Royale". The Age. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- ^ "LOCAL BAND WIN ITUNES BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM AWARD". The Music. December 14, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ^ "Glastonbury 2013: festival lineup". The Guardian. March 30, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
- ^ "WOMAD". WOMAD. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Woodford Folk Festival". Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "globalFEST". Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "The Bombay Royale at The Kennedy Centre". Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Jaan Pehechaan Ho". Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Dum Maro Dum". Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ Ziegeler, Bonnie (July 3, 2012). "Bollywood stars strike a pose". The Warrnambool Standard. Retrieved July 30, 2012.