By Spandan Fulkar
1st Jan 2024
By Spandan Fulkar
1st Jan 2024
A crowded street, a small audience gathered around, and Suraj, armed with a harmonica and beatboxing skills that can make your head bob involuntarily. It's an underground music scene, an art form that Suraj stumbled upon in the most unexpected way.
This 26-year-olds journey in music began with the harmonica. The sweet catchy and soulful tunes that reverberated from this small instrument lured him. But it wasn't until he witnessed artists like Moses Concas and Juzzie Smith merging harmonica with beatboxing that he saw the untapped possibilities. The harmonica, a symbol of raw emotion, and beatboxing, the rhythmic heartbeat of hip hop, came together in Suraj's mind like a musical love story waiting to be told. Harmonica with its ability to evoke deep emotions, and beatboxing, a rhythmic language of its own, became the yin and yang of Suraj's musical expression.
A crowded street, a small audience gathered around, and Suraj, armed with a harmonica and beatboxing skills that can make your head bob involuntarily. It's an underground music scene, an art form that Suraj stumbled upon in the most unexpected way.
This 26-year-olds journey in music began with the harmonica. The sweet catchy and soulful tunes that reverberated from this small instrument lured him. But it wasn't until he witnessed artists like Moses Concas and Juzzie Smith merging harmonica with beatboxing that he saw the untapped possibilities. The harmonica, a symbol of raw emotion, and beatboxing, the rhythmic heartbeat of hip hop, came together in Suraj's mind like a musical love story waiting to be told. Harmonica with its ability to evoke deep emotions, and beatboxing, a rhythmic language of its own, became the yin and yang of Suraj's musical expression.
Practicing this unique blend is no easy feat. His daily practice chores involves navigating physical obstacles like the non-chromatic nature of the harmonica he owns and the constant need to keep the beatbox flowing, regardless of the melody.
"Learning new bends or new melodies while beatboxing is crucial," Suraj explains, emphasizing the importance of balancing the two elements. Techniques are perfected, genres are explored, and slowly, the harmonica and beatboxing become one harmonious entity.
Practicing this unique blend is no easy feat. His daily practice chores involves navigating physical obstacles like the non-chromatic nature of the harmonica he owns and the constant need to keep the beatbox flowing, regardless of the melody.
"Learning new bends or new melodies while beatboxing is crucial," Suraj explains, emphasizing the importance of balancing the two elements. Techniques are perfected, genres are explored, and slowly, the harmonica and beatboxing become one harmonious entity.
Hidden Maestro
Yet, despite Suraj's remarkable talent, he remains an underground sensation. The challenge and obstacle lies not only in mastering the art but in presenting it to the world. "Creating a proper video with good sound quality is crucial for social media platforms, and making new content is both important and challenging." he shares
Hidden Maestro
Yet, despite Suraj's remarkable talent, he remains an underground sensation. The challenge and obstacle lies not only in mastering the art but in presenting it to the world. "Creating a proper video with good sound quality is crucial for social media platforms, and making new content is both important and challenging." he shares
Techno Dreams
Suraj aspires to dive into the realm of techno music using his distinctive style. You can see his eyes light up when Suraj talks about experimenting with different genres, even getting into reggae with harmonica beatboxing. Moses Concas and Juzzie Smith stand as pillars of inspiration for Suraj, guiding him on this uncharted musical journey. He envisions a future where harmonica beatboxing becomes not just a passion but a full-time pursuit.
Yet, he persists, knowing that mastery will bring forth a fluency that captivates all who listen.
In the heart of Pune, amidst the undulating rhythms of the city, Suraj Pathare remains a hidden musical maestro, weaving harmonica beatboxing into the tapestry of the underground music scene. One can't help but wonder how long it will be until the world discovers the magic he creates with every harmonious breath and beat.
Techno Dreams
Suraj aspires to dive into the realm of techno music using his distinctive style. You can see his eyes light up when Suraj talks about experimenting with different genres, even getting into reggae with harmonica beatboxing. Moses Concas and Juzzie Smith stand as pillars of inspiration for Suraj, guiding him on this uncharted musical journey. He envisions a future where harmonica beatboxing becomes not just a passion but a full-time pursuit.
Yet, he persists, knowing that mastery will bring forth a fluency that captivates all who listen.
In the heart of Pune, amidst the undulating rhythms of the city, Suraj Pathare remains a hidden musical maestro, weaving harmonica beatboxing into the tapestry of the underground music scene. One can't help but wonder how long it will be until the world discovers the magic he creates with every harmonious breath and beat.
