#microlist

I met Ayan De for the first time at at Cafe Goa some years ago performing with Siddharth Basrur. Their singer-songwriter act was called Bones For Bertie. Since that day, I've got to know him better as a workaholic music producer working at his Midicore studio, along with many local indie bands & artists like The Lightyears Explode, Sandunes, Goddess Gagged & Blek to name a few. Late last year, he made me listen to some of his tracks under the Paralights moniker & I was blown by its down tempo trip-hop & breaks sound. He was also one of the early guys who I had consulted with regarding the Mixtaped! 'micro' parties. He loved the concept & when I asked if he would like to perform on a night like this, he sealed the deal right away. To keep up with the promise, this Wednesday we are featuring his Paralights project. I really dunno what he is gonna be doing, however this is what he told me when I asked him the standard 5 questions....

1) What is your name?

Ayan De

2) Best known for....

Production work on most Indie acts in Bombay such as Siddharth Basrur, Goddess Gagged, Vice Versa, Blek, The Light Years Explode, Your Chin, Sky Rabbit to name a few.

3) What can we expect from you this Wednesday?

Honestly I'm not sure. I'm still working out a couple of quirks, but it is most likely going to be a live electronica set.

4) Which has been the most influential mixtape and/or album in your life?

Not really sure, but I remember having a mixtape which I had purchased when I was much younger and used it till it got worn out. However for the life of me I cannot remember its name. It was the first tape that had music that I really was into and has definitely shaped where I am now.

5) Who would you like to listen to as a featured artist in any of the upcoming Mixtaped! sessions?

I would love to see as many music related non musicians and DJs play out their favorite music lists or sets, like music journalists or artist managers or engineers.... it would be interesting to see what influences the people who work behind the scene.

Click here to listen to microlist003 compiled by Paralights (Ayan De). microlists are 8 track playlists/samplers compiled in advance by the featured personality performing at Mixtaped! each week.

TRACK LIST:-

1) Ed Sheeran - The A Team (Koan Sound Remix)

2) Everything Everything - Cough Cough (Team Dubstep Mix)

  3) Gotye - Smoke and Mirrors

  4) London Grammer - Hey Now

  5) The Neighbourhood - Sweater Weather (Little Daylight Remix)

  6) Corsses - Telepathy

  7) Electric President - Insomnia

  8) Death Cab for Cutie - Some Boys (RAC Maury Mix)

  For more information on Paralights, visit:-

    Bandcamp:- http://paralights.bandcamp.com/

    Facebook Fanpage:- https://www.facebook.com/Paralights

    Twitter:- https://twitter.com/Midicore

    Soundcloud:- https://soundcloud.com/paralights

    Tumblr:- http://paralightsmusic.tumblr.com/

    Catch Paralights do his thing on Wednesday, April 24th 2013 at Mixtaped! - 9pm onwards at The Den (Bandra, MUMBAI) - Click here to RSVP to the FB event page.

1. What is your name?

Reji Ravindran, rayG, @rejistry, Rej..... but I'm no Reginald.

2. Best known for..?

Playing all those tracks that you know, or you thought that you knew.. or you didn't know about at all.

3. What can we expect from you tonight?

Its the opening night of Mixtaped! and I'm really stoked about this. I've only received a lot of positive feedback since its announcement. So, yes it would be safe to say that you can expect a lot of cross-genre beats, breaks, sunshine & action. I just might attach a CDJ to my rig tonight for some loony scratches & cuts.

4. Which has been the most influential mixtapes and/or albums in your life?

It would be the first CD that I ever bought in my life, On The Floor At The Boutique : Mixed by Fatboy Slim. Another mixtape that really opened my eyes was Global Underground 009: San Francisco mixed by Sasha. Also. since the past 2-3 years, Mr. Scruff's epic 5-6 hour sets have regularly inspired me to push unconventional & eclectic music in my sets.

5. Who would you like to listen to as a featured artist in any of the upcoming Mixtaped! micro parties?

The whole idea of Mixtaped! was to get rid of all the cliche & monotony that comes with the regular people who are in control of the music at nights; by making it accessible for those who may not have the skills. After spending 15 years in this industry, I've come across so many people with great musical tastes who are miles away from being a celebrity DJ in their daily lives. So I dunno.... I would love to see drummers, bassists, music journalists, event promoters, venue owners, stylists, veteran DJs or band managers stepping up & taking control of the music for the night. This would also fill  the void created by the dearth of styles/genres of music that the regular lot miss out on playing. For example, Viraaj Braganza & Anily Kably are 2 of the many who I'm keen on asking to spin for a night.

Click here to listen to microlist001 compiled by Reji. microlists are 8 track playlists/samplers compiled in advance by the featured personality performing at Mixtaped! each week.

TRACK LIST:-

1. Ugly Duckling - Opening Act

2. Eminem Vs. Dukes Of Dixieland - Down By The Riverside

3. DJ Zebra - O' Brother Ray

4. Buckshot LeFonque - Music Evolution

5. Fun Lovin' Criminals - Microphone Fiend

6. Nas - Get Down

7. Gorillaz Vs. White Stripes - Dirty Doorbell

8. Kanye West Feat, Adam Levine - Heard 'em Say

Catch Reji spin TONIGHT at Mixtaped! - 9pm onwards at The Den (Bandra, MUMBAI) - Click here to RSVP to the FB event page.