Ab Na Ja...An Impromptu Performance - Bodhi Tree (Saplings), XL Utsav

My first performance at XLRI was this impromptu gig that happened at XL Utsav in 2005. Our seniors were in the process of finishing college and asked us to take the stage and the mantle of 'Bodhi Saplings' leading on to Bodhi Tree after we reached the 2nd year at XLRI.

It is definitely not my best performance by any standards but very surprisingly, it is the only video of mine when i have performed on stage; hence i decided to put it up on my blog. Also because it is one of my favorite songs by a band that i grew up loving a lot. Its almost like 'Patience' by GNR in the sense that its a soft ballad rock song from a relatively heavy instrumental, fusion, rock oriented band.

Anyways, overall the song has some discrepancies between the leads, drums and vocals as i had never performed with these guys earlier and if i remember correctly, the leads and drums didn't even know how i was going to sing the song and hence the lags :)

The people on stage are Sebastian Chandy on the Lead guitar, Jishnu Dasgupta on the Base Guitar, Purnima Dore on the Drums and Me with the mike...

Again...this acts as a reminder of the slice of life i left behind at 'the best 2 years of my life'...

XL Meri Jaan - Rock Version (Extremely rough cut version & possibly sounds bad!!)

Song: XL Meri Jaan (Rock Version)

Thought will put this up even though its nowhere near a finished product. Me and Saji just made in one go in 15 minutes with Saji on the Electric guitar, Beats on the Synth and Vocals by me.

Random stuff i know!!....but we had been thinking of creating this song in a studio in the manner that we created and played it in XLRI as part of Bodhi Tree. A lot of people have told us that we were stupid in not going ahead with that plan so thought at least will put this version up. I am aware that most probably we will never be able to recreate the magic of that song again but keeping it on my blog will probably keep reminding me that this is one more unfinished business...

Enjoy!

Filament - Initiating a new era in the field of Workplace Branding & Organizational Communications

I wanted to talk about the Organization where i currently work; a firm that was started by one of my closest friends and one that i believe has the potential to become one of the biggest names in the field of Employer Branding/ HR Communications in the near future.

Filament is a firm offering niche services in the space of Workplace Branding and Communications. It was founded by XLRI Jamshedpur alumni in 2008, catering to this drastic need of Human Resources. A great employer brand attracts great people, retains the best employees and greatly reduces employee costs. Oh and yes, it also helps the organizations that little bit in terms of employee motivation to make the company become stronger.

At Filament, we believe in the vital role of communications and workplace branding in the strategic role of HR. With our promise of continuous research, we help companies decide Why, When and How to communicate their employer brand.

We cater to a spectrum of communication needs across Employee/ Organization policy manuals, On-boarding Kits, Recruitment Brochures, Career Websites, Corporate Videos, Campus Presentations and branding/recruitment campaigns across print, radio and digital mediums etc. It is our endeavour to bring the ‘What’s New’ in the world of Employer Branding to everyone associated with this exciting change happening in Human Capital management. It has become imperative in this day and age to continuously brand and position ourselves, both the Employer and Employee.

So now if you have understood our Organization and want to know more about it or more importantly engage us in a creative project, you can reach out to us at the following co-ordinates:

Website: www.filament.co.in
Mail Us: Contactus@filament.co.in
Call Us: +91 80 41506017
Location: Based out of Bangalore but will 'Cater to the Wide World' :)

Life @ XLRI

Found this small'ish' presentation on my drive and just thought would convert it to a video and upload it to my blog. It gives a wonderful idea about the greatest 2 years of my life and the institution that shaped many of my beliefs and made me stand up in life with greater confidence...it also gave me friends that i know will be with me for life....

Here is to the greatest period of my life till date...Thanks for all the cherished memories XLRI :)

Vibrant Gujarat in XL

The wall in GH1: 413

Look at the quote on the wall:

"Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion"
Democritus - Greek philosopher (460 BC - 370 BC)