Harsha Iyer

Harsha Iyer, pictured here at his residence in Chennai

Harsha Iyer (born 12 March 1992) is an independent Indian musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist from Chennai, India. He was the frontman, guitarist and vocalist for Chennai-based punk rock band "Borrowed Halos" until 2011.[1] He has two solo albums (both self-produced) to his credit, where Iyer plays most of the instruments himself and sings the lead parts as well. His first independent, self-produced solo album Curious Toys was released on 28 September 2011 as an internet release through the popular online music website. Iyer followed up with a second album "When It's Time - Part I" in July 2012. Despite spending a lot on equipment that powers his well equipped bedroom studio setup "Studio Utopia", Iyer chose to put up both his albums for free download on his website granting a wider audience access to his music.[2]

Early life

Harsha Iyer was the first son born to Ashok and Swaroopa Iyer, and spent most of his childhood in his parents' Besant Nagar residence in Chennai. Iyer attended Bala Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School. He is said to have discovered his talent for music, during an incident in his 10th grade, where Iyer had to replace a fellow student in an Inter-school band competition at the last minute. After much hesitation he agreed to play guitar and provide vocals for the song "Holiday" by Greenday. Iyer did his part exceptionally well, and even went on to win the 'Best Vocalist' title much to the surprise of his teachers and friends. It is this incident that Harsha cites as the beginning and the inspiration to continue singing and writing his own songs, eventually leading him to take up music as a career. .[3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Friday night live!". The Hindu. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "Harsha Iyer:Bio". NH7 (webzine).
  3. ↑ "The Evolution of Harsha Iyer". Rolling Stone India. May 15, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  4. ↑ "I can’t wait to perform live: Harsha Iyer". The Times of India. Feb 20, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Sounds like curiosity". The Hindu: NXG. November 2, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2013.

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