Phenom (rock group)
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Phenom | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Genres | progressive rock/classic rock |
Years active | 2001–2006 |
Labels | Independent |
Members | Gaurav Joshua Vaz (Bass) Jnaneshwar "JD" Das (Keyboards) Mark Lazaro (Lead Vocals) Trinity "Tiny" D'Souza (Guitars) Mrinal Kalakrishnan (Drums) |
Past members | Sashi Wapang Noella D'sa Deepu Jobie John |
Website | http://WeArePhenom.com |
Phenom was a progressive rock group from Bangalore, India, notable for being one of the first Indian rock groups to release their work under a Creative Commons license [citation needed]. Phenom last performed in concert on July 29, 2006.
Creative Commons
On January 26, 2007, Phenom's album Unbound was included on the CD distributed at the Creative Commons India License launch, in recognition of it being the first Creative Commons licensed music coming out of India.
Members
2006 Lineup
- Gaurav Joshua Vaz – Bass and Backing Vocals
- Mrinal Kalakrishnan – Drums and Backing Vocals
- Jnaneshwar "JD" Das – Keyboards and Backing Vocals
- Trinity "Tiny" D'Souza – Lead Guitar
- Mark Lazaro – Lead Vocals
2004 Lineup
- Gaurav Joshua Vaz – Bass and Lead Vocals
- Sashi Wapang – Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals (left group in June 2004)
- Mrinal Kalakrishnan – Drums and Backing Vocals
- Jnaneshwar "JD" Das – Keyboards and Backing Vocals
2002 Lineup
- Gaurav Joshua Vaz – Guitar and Backing Vocals
- Sashi Wapang – Lead Guitar
- Mrinal Kalakrishnan – Drums and Backing Vocals
- Jnaneshwar "JD" Das – Keyboards and Backing Vocals
- Noella D'Sa – Lead Vocals (left group in early 2003)
- Deepu Jobie John – Bass (left group in mid 2002)
Discography
2004: Phenom Unbound
The album was released under a Creative Commons license, and contained five songs, all of which are freely downloadable from the internet:
References
External links
- http://wearephenom.com – Official Website
- http://wearephenom.com/unbound/ – Debut Album "Unbound"
- http://www.swaroopch.info/archives/2005/12/03/linux-can/ Video of Phenom performing "Linux Can!" at FOSS.IN/2005
- http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1001566&CatID=2 Article about Phenom's "Linux Can!"
- http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2006/01/21/stories/2006012102750300.htm The Hindu reports on Phenom