Bhumi( bangla band)

With Bhoomi's lyrics, one can paint visions in their thoughts, their souls and imagination while the music touches various chords in the heart. The music is simple yet evokes profound thoughts. Media has described this music to be extremely visual and listeners across echo the same feelings. Folk styles like baul, bhatiyali , moishaal, jhumur,saari gaan, qawaali forms the inspiration for Bhoomi's musical expression.
Bhoomi uses a wide range of acoustic instruments that include the thumbas, bongos, dotara, djembe, drums, violin, flute, khanjira, mandolin, banjo, khamak, matka, handi, guitar, castanets, tambourine, kanshar ghanta, conch, resso, blues harp, pan flute, spring drum, steel drum, melodica, blues harp, harmonium, piano, moorcing, ektara, recorders, tabla, balalaika, dugdugi, dubki, edakkaii ,cowbells, chimes, dholak, khol, madol etc.
The blend of these wide range of instruments contributes to the atmosphere of a Bhoomi lyric.
Bhoomi is known to play most of these instruments live on stage along with a whole lot of sound effects, storm effect (Song Pocha Kaka from the album Jatra Shuru) bird sounds (Song Doel Doley from the album Udaan, Smriti from the album Paal Chhutechhe, Dustu Haowa from the album Jatra Shuru) and train effects (Song Logen express from the album Udaan), LIVE without using pre programmed sound from the keyboard .
Bhoomi has this unique feature of blending different styles of music. For example, Bhoomi has used a rock and roll arrangement with a typical bengali folk song (Rock and roll guitar playing for the song Sohaag Chand, in the album Paal Chhutechhe) or even used blues with a contemporary song (Song Bhasate Paarli Na from the album Dekhtey Dekhtey) , reggae (Song Kande Sudhu Mon from the album Jatra Shuru and Sonali Chander Alo from the album Udaan) rap (Song Picchu Picchu from the album Udaan), Goan folk tune (Song Kaam Sarse from the album Jatra Shuru), the famous lavani rhythm of Maharashtra (Song Chandni Raatey from the album Dekhtey Dekhtey) the typical 'toppa" inspired style of singing (Song Logen express from the album Udaan), Irish folk form (Song Tori Baorey in the album Udaan) and many such explorations where the blend and the brew seems ideal for the sound that is quintessentially BHOOMI .

Team members

1)

Soumitra Ray: Lead singer, lyricist, composer. The massive display of rhythm instruments that occupy the center of the stage belongs to him. His range varies from the drums, thumba, bongo, madol and even the African djembe. Initiation into music from the age of three and influenced by years of choir singing in school in Darjeeling. Has rendered his voice in numerous ad jingles and TV serials and has also sung the title track of the award winning film Mr. & Mrs. Iyer under the direction of Ustad Zakir Hussain. Has successfully accompanied stalwarts like Manna De, Sandhya Mukherjee, Kumar Sanu and Kavita Krishnamurthy among others. An avid reader, he also sketches, writes and takes interest in all types of sports. Loves his camera too. Father of two music-loving sons, loves to spend time at home when possible.
Birth Day: 29th NovemberZodiac Sign: SagittariusYou can mail Soumitra at : soumitra@bhoomimusic.com

2)

Surojit Chatterjee:Lead singer, lyricist, composer, arranger whose repertoire includes a wide range of musical instruments like the guitar, English flute, pan flute, recorders, whistler, blues harp, mandolin, banjo, castanets, dotara, khamak and a whole lot of percussion instruments. Learnt tabla from the tender age of four from Professor Chitta Bose and subsequently from Bhupal Bhattacharya under Allahabad University. Later on went on to learn Guitar from Tapas Ghosh and was then under Tuhin Ghosh's tutelage for three years. Composed and arranged music for commercial movies and has to his credit many acclaimed advertising jingles and TV serials title tracks. Being with his family and daughter, writing, listening to music and watching movies are his favourite pastimes. Once in a while, he also manages to rustle up some innovative dishes.
Birth Day: 7th May Zodiac Sign: TaurusYou can mail Surojit at : surojit@bhoomimusic.com

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Sanjoy Mukherjee:Sound juggler, percussion specialist of Bhoomi. Tambourine, ghungroo, khamak, matka, rattle, shakers, powder case, stone chips, moorcing, bottles and glasses anything can be used by him to make music. Imitates the sound of the birds, crickets, dogs, cats, storm, wind and trains to create the Bhoomi effect. Done his advanced music training with degrees from Royal School of Music, London. Loves to play with words and keeps everyone entertained with his unusual sense of humor.
Birth Day: 18th AugustZodiac Sign: LeoYou can mail Sanjoy at : sanjoy@bhoomimusic.com

4)

Abhijit GhoshBassist holding the base of all Bhoomi songs within the four strings. Songwriter and a singer who sometimes hits high harmonies. Initiated into music under the tutelage of eminent musician from Darjeeling, Kesang Tshering and has been associated with music from his school days at Darjeeling followed by representing St. Xavier's College Kolkata, in music festivals winning several credits. Professional debut in 1983.A total family-man and a loving father he spends most of his time net surfing and listening to varied music styles.
Birth Day: 5th NovemberZodiac Sign: ScorpioYou can mail Abhijit at : abhijit@bhoomimusic.com

5)

Robin Lai:Plays the violin, keyboards and is also the sound engineer of Bhoomi. The credit for setting up sound within a very short span of a few minutes is his doing. Robin is a self-taught pianist and a violinist, performing since school. Qualified for the Trinity College Grade IV and played piano for the Calcutta Foundation Orchestra under Fran Caterini. Claims to be interested in contemporary folk because he has already "done" classical, rock and jazz. A computer wiz, he is best appreciated for his easygoing attitude and witty remarks.
Birth Day: 18th NovemberZodiac Sign: ScorpioYou can mail Robin at : robin@bhoomimusic.com

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Hemanto Goswami:Lead guitarist who with his own set of guitars is the quiet one on the stage but equally verbose and expressive through his guitar solos, be they acoustic, electric or nylon string. Learnt guitar from eminent guitarist Amyt Dutta with special emphasis on blues and rock-n-roll style of guitar playing. Trained in Indian Classical music under the tutelage of Anjali Rana. He is also interested in trekking and rock climbing and other adventurous sports. Happily married, he finds it difficult to fend off adoring fans.
Birth Day: 22nd MayZodiac Sign: GeminiYou can mail Hemanto at : hemanto@bhoomimusic.com