Prithvi formed in late 2004 , is a Delhi (Noida) ,India based four man Hard rock band led by frontman Arjun Kaul as band's lead vocalist / guitarist , Bhim Kaul as drummer / backup vocalist, Sahil Mehta as bass guitarist / backup vocalist and Akshat Bhardwaj on keyboards / backup vocalist.They have around 100 live concerts - college festivals, professional and promotional shows to their credit. Prithvi's concerts and special appearances have been telecasted by NDTV, Headlines today, Zee News, Sahara, DD1, DD Sports and published in leading dailies like Times of India,The Tribune and Indian Express.
Prithvi's Band members are established professional in diverse arena, Arjun Kaul is a Software Engineer working as an Instructional Designer with Kaplan India, Bhim Kaul is an Electrical Engineer working as business analyst with Sheffield Haworth, Akshat Bhardwaj is pursuing Mass Communications studies at IIMC and Sahil Mehta is a commerce graduate from Sriram College of Commerce as a Chartered Accountant with Grand Thornton
They are popular among college crowds and their live shows are entertaining , delivering an unforgettable experience.The main drive behind Prithvi is their passion for music.
Please tell us your inspiration behind starting “Prithvi” Band and when was it formed?Arjun: The band was formed in 2004. I decided to start the band as a means to start playing rock music with other like minded people.
Who are the band members and how did you find each other?Arjun : The band members are:
Arjun: Voice and Guitar
Bhim: Drums
Akshat: Keyboards
Sahil: Bass
Bhim is my brother. Akshat and Sahil were childhood friends of Bhim.
I had already been playing rock and guitar for about 4 years. So when I decided to start the band, I decided to fill in the empty positions with people who were nice. So we found these guys and I trained them to play rock music
How did you come up with the band's name "Prithvi"?Arjun: We were chilling out in the park outside my house in Sector 34, Noida.
We were trying to come up with a name for the band. I looked at the earth beneath or feet, the earth that sustains and holds our darkest desires, secrets, joys, sorrows, the earth unto which we're born and into which we shall go. PRITHVI was all I cold think of.
What is “Prithvi” all about?
Arjun: Prithvi is all about people coming together and experiencing the wonder of life, love, mystery, and passion in person.
What was the initial struggle of forming the band like?
Arjun : There was never a struggle. I always thought we were great. It just took some time for other people to listen and realize the same :)
We learnt a lot of how the music business works and we did everything ourselves. Rather than depending on event management firms and the like to do shows for us, we planned, organized, and held our own shows, found our own sponsors. It was a very fulfilling rewarding and enriching experience.
What is “Prithvi” all about?Arjun: Prithvi is all about people coming together and experiencing the wonder of life, love, mystery, and passion in person.
What was the initial struggle of forming the band like?Arjun : There was never a struggle. I always thought we were great. It just took some time for other people to listen and realize the same :)
We learnt a lot of how the music business works and we did everything ourselves. Rather than depending on event management firms and the like to do shows for us, we planned, organized, and held our own shows, found our own sponsors. It was a very fulfilling rewarding and enriching experience.
Feelings about Rock music and how it is different from other music genres..
Arjun :Rock music is:
spontaneous
sincere
expressive
personal
emotional
energetic
joyful
inspiring
genuine
It kills stagnation and mediocrity.
Rock music is rare. Bollywood and pop music is aplenty.
The reason for this is simple.
To play rock music, you need tremendous patience, passion, training, and talent.
It's a lot easier for people to play and perform in Bollywood style settings.
It's also about culture and upbringing. It's actually a bohemian way of life. It's very spiritual and yet its world shaking.
What helps you maintain proper balance between your passion and work? Also, besides music what are you all involved with?Arjun : A clear sense of purpose helps us keep that balance. We know that our work lives are important for us to maintain our present living standard. At the same time, it's our music that is our true love. Our jobs help us kill time while gearing up for shows.
Although we're all well established professionals:
Arjun: Software Engineer working as an Instructional Designer with Kaplan India
Bhim: Electrical Engineer working as business analyst with Sheffield Haworth
Akshat: Pursuing Mass Communications studies at IIMC
Sahil: Commerce graduate from Sriram College of Commerce. Chartered Accountant with Grand Thornto.
Tell us about your parents support in your passion.....Arjun : All our parents are very proud and share in our passion for music. We're grateful to them for their blessings and support.
What do you think of the current scene of Rock Music in India and how easy/hard has it been to get exposure for the band?Arjun : Things are better than ever. It's easier than ever for a band to form and get noticed. The only problem is that a lot of the people out there, who would want to have a rock band play for them, want it for free or cheap. It's an Indian endemic. People want things for free.
Various rock concerts and platforms in India you perform in? We have done about a 100 shows all over India. The full list is available on our website. Future Plans for prithvi..... Arjun :To write Music that is unique, expressive, and fun. We also plan to tour abroad and basically take our music to new places and people.
Message to the youth worldwide...Arjun : Live healthy and congruently, invest in yourselves, know that your destiny is completely in your won hands.
Links of “prithvi” band..
* Webpage : http://www.freewebs.com/prithvirocks/
* MP3s : http://www.mp3.com/artist/prithvi3/summary/* Video : http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=arjunkaul
* Blog : http://prithviforces.blogspot.com/
Musicians that inspire you.....Arjun : There are many:Guns'n'Roses, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Steve Vai, Megadeth, Bands of the NWOBHM, Kings X, Sufi Music, etc
Additional Information about The Band
PRITHVI, based in Noida, India is a four man Hard Rock outfit that has won audiences around
the world with its music.This is one of the coolest and most different Hard Rock acts out there.
Led by frontman Arjun Kaul, PRITHVI plays a unique style of hard rock that has the perfect
balance of eclecticism and street-cred.
The sound of PRITHVI embodies soaring vocals, majestic guitar playing, swinging rhythms, and
memorable melodies. It fuses mystic exotic rhythms and melodies with the energy and frenzy of
Rock'n'Roll.
Musical Influences
Each brings a unique style to the band.
Akshat: Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, and Moby. His influences help create an aura of sound that is
layered and textured.
Sahil: 80s Metal: Van Halen Whitesnake and Pakistani Rock.He has a keen sense of melody and
rhythm with a penchant for creative emotion.
Bhim: Megadeth, Slayer, and Guns'n'Roses. His influences have blessed us with one of the
grooviest and hardest hitting percussion sections in the country.
Arjun: Steve Vai, Soundgarden, Robert Johnson, and Queen. His influences are unmistakable in
his operatic singing and guitar playing ability.
Live Shows
PRITHVI are a sight to behold live. One of the best live acts you'll ever see, a PRITHVI show is
an unforgettable experience. An experience you will cherish forever. Given the coolness and appeal of the band, PRITHVI have become icons for college and school going youth in Delhi. PRITHVI is now synonymous with talent, coolness, and sex appeal. Versatile and entertaining, PRITHVI are the perfect choice for special events, product launches, parties, and corporate events. PRITHVI have played over a hundred shows.
Releases
- Creepy EP (EP)
- Live Like a Real Live Thing (EP)
- Live at Bennigan's CD and DVD
- Live at Chicane (DVD)
- Live at Centrestage (VCD)
Professional:
- Promoted Maruti Swift for two seasons. That resulted in record Swift sales during 2005-2006
- Played at the Prestigious Noida Golf Course various times including a rocking New Years Ball 2008
- Launched Jameson Smooth Irish Whiskey in India on 21st Dec 2007.
- Have played at ALL major bars and pubs in Delhi: Tabula Rasa, Club Odyssey,Turquoise cottage, Café Morrison, Chicane, Rock Café, Saffire etc
- Played at JAM Magazine’s JAM CAT concert
- Have promoted the following brands: Sandpiper, Seagrams, Fosters, and DSP Black.
- Have performed for Meow FM's Anniversary Celebrations at Lutyens, MG Road, New Delhi, June08
- Headlining College Festivals:
- Punjab University's Goonj '06
- Kamla Nehru College's Journo Junction '06
- SRCC Crossroads '06
- SPA Utopia '07
- Concerts and special appearances on:
- NDTV
- Headlines Today
- DD1
- Sahara NCR - Full Length Interview
- DD Sports – Live Pre-International Tennis Match Show
- Zee news – Live for World Music Day
- Covered by leading dailies like:
- The Times of India
- The Indian Express
- The Tribune and tabloids like
- The Campus Paper
- Today – Mid Week
- Outlook
- Express, JAM Magazine & First City Magazine
Have shared the stage with leading Indian bands: Parikrama, Zero, Moksha, Nakshatra, Prestorika, Bandish and Bobby Cash.
• Played at the Dhanaulty Rocks Music Festival in 2005 and 2006
• Have been acclaimed as one of the best “Guns n’ Roses” cover bands on international forums (check webpage for
source)
• Our composition “Mistaken” is a frequent play at “Hard Rock Café” – Dublin, Ireland.
• Our “Guns n’ Roses” tribute night at Chicane sports lounge, Noida had a turn out of over 350 people, the highest
ever there.
• Over 80 shows in just over 3 yrs.
Competitions:• Winner of DNA Networks Rockilution Competition. Represented Delhi at Hard Rock Café, Mumbai.
• Runners Up at IIT Roorkee's Rock Competition '06,WINNING Best Guitarist and Best Drummer
• 2nd Runners Up at IIT Kanpur Synchronicity '06
• Finalists at SPA Utopia '06
• Best Band, Best Guitarist, Best Vocalist Awards at Amity – New Delhi, Decibel '06
• Runners Up at NIFT U'TH QUOTIENT '07
Costing (Inclusive of sound and light charges)
Rs 50, 000 for Bar/Pub gigs
Rs 1,00,000 for College festivals, special events etc.
The Bottom Line
The band embodies powerful charismatic performance, soulful Music, and great stage presence.
These are what make a great rock n’ roll act. The sheer energy and joy can be seen and felt from
our live acts. We have won audiences everywhere we have played and leave people gasping for
more. The experience that is remembered for times to come.
