An alternative rap rock band from Kolkata just took
Home the Massive Jackpot at The Great Hornbill International rock contest 2013.
After a series of heat, Underground Authority emerged as the winner of the
Great Hornbill international Rock Contest this year. Grabbing 4 individual prizes, Massive Metal India presents
you an exclusive Interview with the Band Underground Authority.
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| The Winning Moment |
Massive Metal India-
Hi Underground authority, Congratulations on your Massive achievement and
thanks for taking the time to chat with Massive Metal India! Well as a winner
now, it’s almost unthinkable, but somewhere I suppose, someone may not know
Underground Authority yet. Can you introduce yourself and your band to our
readers?
Underground
Authority is:
Santhanam
Srinivasan Iyer(lead rap/vocals)
Soumyadeep
Bubbla bhattacharya(bass/vocals)
Kuntal
De(guitars and effects/vocals)
Sourish
Kumar(drums)
Adil
Rashid(lead guitars/vocals)
Massive Metal India-
So, as a winner of the Great hornbill International Rock Contest 2013, what do
you have to say to your fans and Music Enthusiast across the country and the
globe as well?
UA- Well we did
it!!..It wasn't easy stepping into a competition after so many years and thanks
to all their support we've come out on top again..Please keep supporting us and
we will continue to serve you all with our music.
Massive Metal India- Can
you describe Hornbill International Rock Contest from the experience and
triumph you have just received? And at the end combine HIRC in just 3 words.
UA- It was a
massive festival..The set up was amazing, the bands were great, the judges were
huge personalities, the hospitality was warm and the ambience was ecstatic. We
were pretty nervous during our performances but the amazing response from the
music loving crowd just made our day..and once they started cheering, it felt
like a UA show more than a competition. We had immense support and were very
happy that it led us to victory.
In three words it was-
INSPIRING, ECSTATIC AND OVERWHELMING!!
Massive Metal India-
Tell us something about the Band’s Influence, Interests and Messages you give
as a band.
UA- We call
ourselves an alternative rap rock band but our influences come from a plethora
of musical genres. Each member is deeply influenced by varied forms of music
like hip hop, electronica, dubstep, progressive rock, jazz, pop, metal and
classic rock. We always write songs with a message like You Can't Stop Us (that
speaks of racism), Microphone (speaks of politics and how speaking up can do a
world of good), Grab (about the unconventional path to success and sticking to
your dreams), and also we write sings about a whole lotta fun like Kkash meri
Girlfriend.
Massive Metal India-
What is Underground Authority’s secret? Alternative Rap Rock bands have never
been a winner of the Hornbill Rock Contest or have their name been listed for
the grand Finale.
UA- Well I guess
it's not about the genre but about the quality and honesty in your music. We
played with complete honesty and dedication and that's what took us to
victory..
Massive Metal India-
Did you ever thought to be the winner of this Contest? If Yes/No, Why?
UA- We really
needed to win as we had suffered a huge financial setback, Plus we wanted to
prove that doing music in Hindi is no shameful feat. However, we hadn't
competed in years so we were really tensed..But the crowd's support actually
made us comfortable about victory.
Massive Metal India-
What has been the Best moment of the Band in the Music Event apart from the
Winning Moment?
UA- The best
moments keep coming and I believe the best is yet to come. We met Salman khan,
jammed with Rudolph Schenker of the scorpions, Won hornbill, God has been kind
to us and I hope he has more in store for us.
Massive Metal India-
1 Million isn’t small plus with all the individual packages and prizes, what
plans do you have with all those money?
UA- Well we
needed the money..It will all go into upgrading our equipment and promoting our
upcoming album “You”. Authority in the best possible way.
Massive Metal India-
Do you have any comments for the crowds and audience in Nagaland?
UA- Nagaland
people are amazing. They love good music and appreciate it and we were
extremely lucky to play in front of them and the fact that they loved us was an
amazing feeling..We hope to go there and do a fully fledged show soon.
Massive Metal India-
Once again, a big Congratulation!! Congratulations to the band and the members,
for their great efforts in winning all the individual prizes. You guys really
deserve it!! Thank you so much for this time. Any Last words you have to add?
UA- Underground
Authority will always remain a people's band and we will continue with our
motto-
Inspire, Lead, Revolutionize.
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| Lots and Loads Of Awards |
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