Skinny Alley
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Skinny Alley is a Kolkata
-based Indian rock band. As a name and concept, Skinny Alley was formed in the late nineties, though the musicians have been playing together in various bands since the 1970s.
The Singhs and Datta also perform in an experimental rock
quartet called Pinknoise
.
album by an Indian band to be released on a major label (EMI
).
Musicians:
The single "Fence" was rated the sixth best single of 2000–2009 and the album was rated the 10th best album of 2000–2009 in the Indian indie scene by Indiecision.com.
and mastered by Eddie Miller (ex-Prince
, Action Figure Party, Metric
, Kylie Minogue
etc.) in Los Angeles
. "Shape Your Life", the last track on the album, was also recorded live and was released without any remastering or editing. The album was released by Counter Culture Records.
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
-based Indian rock band. As a name and concept, Skinny Alley was formed in the late nineties, though the musicians have been playing together in various bands since the 1970s.
The band
- Jayashree Singh: Vocals, programmes
- Amyt DattaAmyt DattaAmyt Datta is one of the most respected guitarist,composers,producers in India.He is also a greatly respected session musician, teacher and mentor. Amyt Datta toured extensively with the rock band Shiva from mid 80's to 90's...
: Guitar - Gyan Singh: Bass and vocals
- Jeffrey Menezes: Keyboards and vocals
- Jivraj Singh: Drums, electronics, percussion
- Monojit Datta: Percussion (occasional special guest)
The Singhs and Datta also perform in an experimental rock
Experimental rock
Experimental rock or avant-garde rock is a type of music based on rock which experiments with the basic elements of the genre, or which pushes the boundaries of common composition and performance technique....
quartet called Pinknoise
PINKNOISE
PINKNOISE is an Indian experimental band from Kolkata.- History :The band was formed in early 2006 when Jivraj Singh started playing drums. The newborn quartet had scored its first gig even before they had thought of a name...
.
2003: Escape The Roar
Skinny Alley released their first album Escape the Roar in 2003. It was the first completely English languageEnglish language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
album by an Indian band to be released on a major label (EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
).
Musicians:
- Jayashree Singh: Vocals
- Amyt Datta: Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards
- Gyan Singh: Bass, acoustic guitar, keyboards
- Paul DaGama: Keyboards
- Jeffrey Menezes: Keyboards
- Ranjit Barot: Drums
The single "Fence" was rated the sixth best single of 2000–2009 and the album was rated the 10th best album of 2000–2009 in the Indian indie scene by Indiecision.com.
2007: Songs From The Moony Boom
Skinny Alley recorded their second CD in the "Moony Boom", a 12’x12’ rehearsal space in Gyan and Jay Singh's home. The album was recorded on an 8 track machineMultitrack recording
Multitrack recording is a method of sound recording that allows for the separate recording of multiple sound sources to create a cohesive whole...
and mastered by Eddie Miller (ex-Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
, Action Figure Party, Metric
Metric (band)
Metric is a Canadian indie rock and New Wave band founded in 1998 in Toronto. The band has also at various times been based in Montreal, London, New York City and Los Angeles...
, Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
etc.) in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. "Shape Your Life", the last track on the album, was also recorded live and was released without any remastering or editing. The album was released by Counter Culture Records.