Business Standard 3 May 1997
Friday, 18 April: The Royal Ball-room at Hotel Park Royale in Delhi resembles a set our of Independence Day. Technological gizmos and advanced communications equipment are artfully strewn around against a dominating backdrop of cardboard cutout skyscrapers. As the 200-odd VIP guests troop in, lights flash, thunder roars, on the three giant screens mutate into futuristic scenarios as the lyrics describe the city of tomorrow. Standing next to me awaiting his turn, Remo nods in appreciation. The “turning future into reality.” Music ends in a cresendo, marking the launch of Siemens’ new division, SPCNL, by any standards it is a spectacular show – the music lifting it far above the usual launches. The man behind the music : Gautam Ghosh.
PTI Music About Gautam Ghosh
500 commericals, 50 tele-serials, and dozens of shows – it has been two decades now that Gautam Ghosh has been making music. Gautam is a vocalist dedicated to Delhi’s live circuit, an accomplished keyboard and percussion player, a music composer and a solo singer. He is generally accompanied by ‘Black Slade’ – popular music group. ‘Latur Earthquake’ – a song dedicated to the third world artists and free expression, ‘Bangladesh 96’, Hewlett Packard’s global anthem and the Delhi Council of Child Welfare have been his favourite projects. Gautam has launched his private sound bank called Sound Syndicate, which produces music in English, Hindi, Bengali and instrumental compositions.
Outlook November 25, 2002
The group headed by vocalist, songwriter and percussionist Gautam Ghosh believes in the spontaneity of sound or ‘free form music’, the kind that results from some perfectly articulated notes, rhythms and strums. It’s a territory into which even the most gifted of bands hesitate to tread as such jamming either requires oodles or musical memories or an awesome talent for connecting with the audience. Ind-Tranzit is made up more of the latter with its multi-tasking musicans conjuring up musical landscapes with their drums, guitars, keyboard, saxophone, mandolin, sarod, oboes, bell chimes, talking drums, tribal xylophones and a host of other exotic sound-producers. Past gigs have included some wild rhapsodising that builds up to some great sama.
Delhi Times, 24 February, 2003
As the crowds admired nature in its full bloom, music resounded in all corners of the garden. Gautam Ghosh’s band—Ind Tranzit—was in action performing at the far end of the garden.
But the music echoed all over and attracted crowds who walked up to enjoy the amazing World Music produced by the six-member group band. Their instruments were very different and so was the music which kept the audience glued to their seats. As Gautam said, As Gautam said, “we never plan our performances. They’re spontaneous.”
Delhi Times, 25 February 2003
This is exactly the kind of nomadic crowd – with people just drifting in and enjoying themselves — that my music appeals to, said Ghosh, whose band Ind Tranzit mesmerised people for over two hours at the festival.
The six-member band, besides playing the usual guitars and drums, used musical instruments from aborginal Australian tribes, South-east Asia and Egypt.
Ghosh’s musical experimentations were met by a strong applause from the gathered crowed.
The Hindu 14 August 2003
Delhi/’Say yes to Peace, no to Violence…’
The concert at Dilli Haat is being organised by Action Aid India with support from Delhi Tourism. “We have always believed in gathering the critical mass of common people who believe in peace and harmony.” Say Jerry Almeida, Chief Executive of ActionAid India Society.
Adds Gautam Ghosh: “My band has been associated with various issues pertaining to denial of social justice in the past. Performing on the occasion of Independence Day would, therefore, be a rare honour. The ‘Ind’ in our name can stand for anything India, independence, indefinable… All I can say is I am proud to be an Indian.’’
Delhi Live 9, January 2004
An unending affair with music
Gautam Ghosh lives on music. His affair with music began while he was in Hindu College back in 1982. His rock band White Fang performed at all the Delhi University festivals. He was the lead vocalist of his band.
In 1985, he came out with his first Hindi pop album, Christmas Eve of 1985. Then he moved into advertising and directed ten music albums. Ghosh produced jingles. TV commercals and scored music for many documentary films. He also directed a song on fifty years of India’s Independence, “Fifty Fifty”. Though banned in India, the song was aired as a curtain raiser by a BBC World Radio programme on third world and developing countries artists. For him, this definitly was a huge achievement.
He is the first music director-producer-song writer-performer to introduce songs in sports-oriented TV programmes, which included Match Point anchored by Vijay Amritaj. He was also the music director of India’s first fashion programe Khoobsurat. He also scored the music of Turning Point on DD anchored by Girish Karnad.
Goa Rap 23-29 January 2004
Jam-Up Dons
Soon to hit Goa’s shores is Ind Tranzit, a free-form world music band.
Gautam Ghosh is director, producer, manager and founder. All versatile musicians who tune into the vibe of the moment and explode with free flowing music.
The musicians do not rehearse, or play set pleces, they jam together and communicate at a musical and spititual level.
To catch their music cooked hot on the spot.You can see them on January 24 at Resort de Goa, Fatrade beach, Varca and then on January 26 at Woodbourne Country Club. Nuvem. They have many more shows slated around Goa.
Delhi Times 30 October 2006
Night outs seem to have their own charm and audience. And that’s the reason why Signature sponsored one such do dedicated to the die-hard lovers of jazz. An event of style, class and revelry, it was tilted ‘Nu Age Jazz’ and witnessed a unique and eclectic mix of muscians. People who came to the restaurant and bar Q’BA were thrilled to hear renditions by Gautam Ghosh Collective, a renowned musical team. “We have dedicated this night to one of our very close friends who we lost recently,” shared Gautam. Before beginning the performance, Gautam lit the lamp along with Rita Ganguly a renowned singer and dancer. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration if we said that, from the moment Gautam took on the stage, the audience closed their eyes and swayed to his tunes. Many youngsters were spotted here, “My visit here has been worth all the fun.” Said Anna, a foreigner.
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