Samurai Bands

Its 3:35 am and Ive just thought of updating my blog today. Lets talk about the bands that I feel are really good. Although the list keeps on changing. Here are a few ones that I feel are exceptionally good.

• Mr Big
• Extreme
• Mutemath
• Maroon 5

Samurai Guitarists lml

This post is dedicated to the guitarist that I admire. I'm sure this post is gonna be updated on a regular for constant changes. The list is in no particular order. Every guitarist and musician is great in their own style.

• Paul Gilbert 
• Andy Timmons
• Joe Satriani
• Neil Zaza
• The Edge
• Nuno Bettencourt
• Eric Johnson

The deliberately don't wanna add the entire world here but try and keep the list small and simple. These guys really influence my playing BIG TIME !!!

Electro Harmonix Memory Toy Demo

Just found this video on youtube.com.
This is a demo that I had done for Bhargavas Music, Mumbai. I had received a call from Sunny Dsouza who happens to be the Sales Manager and a good friend as well. He wanted me to do a small demo for the Electro Harmonix Memory Toy Delay Pedal. I was quite obliged plus I love using the delay effect in my playing so I had no choice but to go ahead with it.

I recorded quite a few tunes out of which we narrowed down on the one shown below. It’s from Supervibe’s original called ‘Fly Away. Enjoy.

Electro Harmonix website:
www.ehx.com/products/memory-toy

Bands that I've played with lml

I was going through my album and realised that over the past few years I've played guitars with a handful of bands. So I've decided to write down some of my memories that I have with these bands.
Till now, I have played with the following bands.(You can Click on the band name)

Sliver ( 2002 -2003) Genre: Grunge Rock
Wateva (2003 – 2004) Genre Classic Rock, Rock and Roll
The Limit Breaks (2004 - 2006) Genre: Punk Rock
The Other Side  (2009-2010, 2011 to present) Genre: Alternative Rock/Rap Rock
By Grace (2005 – present) Genre: Christian Rock/Praise and Worship
SuperVibe (2010 – present)  Genre: Alternative/Funk/Electro Rock

I've had and continue to have some amazing times with each and every one of them which I dont regret at all. So I try and write something about each one of them in the days to come. Hopefully to relive those amazing days once again.

Cheers +

The First Drive with my First Ride !!

I would definitely rate driving the car all by myself as the situation that gave me pressure like never before.
I had already gone through a bad experience of banging my car through my building wall the previous week. Thankfully, I had installed the front guard on that very evening which saved me from any dents or scratches. I wonder why I wanted to go through the wall. I guess watching a lot Harry Potter movies those days made me believe there are places beyond building walls.

Anyways, so I finally decided that it was time to take my car bravely outside for a drive. Enough of the laziness and fear. It was time to face my fear. And what better time than 3 in the night when the roads are absolutely empty.

So I switch my computer off, carry a bottle of water and head towards my car. I decided to switch off the music in the car as I didn’t wanna lose my concentration while driving.
So now I strap my seat belt, disengage the parking brake, say a short prayer and start the engine.
 Woof, I then reverse it gently and take it for a spin. I decided to go the beach which is around 6 kms away from home. After getting through the bad roads in my lane, I finally reach the main road and go towards the beach.
The only obstacles that I had on my way were these cows that I had never expected. I anyhow managed to dodge them and reached the beach in no time.
Returning home again through the cows seemed like a piece of cake, I was so impressed by myself that I decided to go to the beach again so I went to beach, stayed there for sometime all alone and returned home. This was by far one of the proudest moments in my life. Not only did I face my fear but also learnt that we at times forget to enjoy the moment cause we have so many stupid things running through our minds.
Anyways, so that was it about my first drive in my first ride.

MS Excel : My new found passion !!

I have know clue why but Ive developed a crazy amount of interest in MS Excel.
The formulas, functions and the other million things that excel can do is just amazing. I just happened to download two very helpful Excel tutorials today.

Hopefully Im gonna learn Excel and crack it with all its functions soon. And then I will change its name from Ms Excel to Mrs Excel Dsilva..Sheesh Sad one but yet Creative..

SuperVibe completes a Year !!

We completed a year with SuperVibe last month.

Still remember the day when we had vocalists coming in to audition for the band. Those were some funs times. We've had quite a trip since then.Played in quite a few places and competitions.
here a pic of mine when we performed at Inorbit Vashi.

I particularly like this pic cause this one identifies me as a guitarist alot.
No Flashy stuff... Pure melody and only important things that are required.

Black and white can bring about emotions that other flashy colours at times tend to push at the background

Playing with SuperVibe at 'Live at InOrbit; in Decemebr 2010.

My First Ride

Awesome !!!
I had this dream around 2 -3 years ago of buying my own car and finally this year it comes true.

After a lot of hard work and waiting, I decided to my buy first drive.

Well, before that I had to learn how to drive the vehicle. So i enrolled my self for the driving classes and went there for a month. I then cracked the driving test with my driving skills and yeah some money that I had to pay the police guy.

Selecting a car is worse than naming a dog. So many options and alot of things to consider before making that final decision.Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20, Toyota Liva, Honda Jazz etc were the ones that made me mad to an extent.

I finally settled down on the Hyundai i10 Sportz.

My Hyundai i10 SportZ parked at my building garage.

Got an excellent deal from Modi Hyndai, Malad (W). (Thank you Mr Vivek Modi. :) and got the car delivered on the 12th of August. Here a few pics with the car.

2010 : What A Ride !!!!!

I just happened to google my name and then saw the first search result which happened to be my blog.How could I forget that I even had a blog.

Things were so different in 08 and 09.
And while most of the things have changed for good..REAL GOOD.

Upper Room

Hi People,
This is a wrote for my band 'The Other Side'.I 'll posted a video so that you can hear the tune.The song is kinda Alternate Rock with some killer parts and solos.

Verse 1
The doom was done,they're left alone
Cornerstone broke and was thrown
They had a mission but no way
Confused they sat, scared away

They walked with him who was no more
Frightened now who were brave before
Their dreams were nailed onto the wood
Confused if he was the truth


Pre Chorus
Then they remembered the voice that said
"I'll send a power, a strength, a help"
They screamed out loud and called his name
Hoping to see the fire again


Chorus

Verse 2
With strength and might on their side
They journeyed out to a newer height
Words of thunder, Words of change
They could see his Kingdom reign

Now all what he said made some sense
They killed the man who was innocent
The Spirit was here The Spirit was free
The Upper Room was made you and me


Here is a video of the song.This was performed by 'The Other Side' at Beacon Call 2009. My solo begins at around 4:00. The quality of the video isnt that great as it was recoded by a camera phone.Enjoy

John 3:16 interview in Times Of India : Yuva

Just some recording done by me

Kairos Song

This was a song which I wrote with the of my friend Sidney for this upcoming event called 'Kairos'. Everthing looks good about it ill now. Just need to put it down in studio as of now.

I had a dream; to live for you
To give it all; to make it thru
But these mountains they; seem so tall
Make your promise; feel so small

Shattered dreams; and a wounded heart
But your vision still; burns my heart
All these shadows can’t; hide your truth
Coz your Word is; my refuge

Pre-Chorus
I know I’m hard-pressed; But not crushed [2Cor 4:12]
So Confused; But I’m not lost
Feel Defeated; But won’t give up this fight
Coz I know you’re true

Chorus
O Lord, Your Spirit sets me free
No more pain, no chains, no misery
By Your power; Who is…
Working in me…I can see [ Eph 3:20 ]

Now’s the time for your light to shine
For your people and your church to rise
So I walk by faith and not by sight
For you…It’s all for you..

Bridge
Today is the time of Grace

Time to Change : Jeremiah Dsilva

This was song which I wrote on my way from Melbourne to Sydney in the bus. It was just a couple of thoughts which were in my mind

There are times when I leave you behind
There are times when I see myself high
There are times when I don't understand why you came down
There are times when I want to walk alone

Chorus:
Change my eyes so that I may see your way
Change my ears so that I may hear your voice
Change my hands so that I do your will
Change my heart from stone to flesh

Love your neighbour as yourself
Love your enemies thats what you said
But I go the other way
Cause I cant see you from these eyes of mine

I Know Your Here : Jeremiah Dsilva

Just completed this song.
Wrote it during a dry time when I was doin the totally opposite of what God wants me to do.
Was also wondering why God wants me to be away from him but then realised it was me who wanted to be away and not him.
Also realised in all situations 'Blessed be his Name'.
Hopefully this song might encourage or motivate someone who is goin thru the same situation.

I Know Your Here : Jeremiah Dsilva

As I lay down begin to think
Realize how my life has been
I’m filled with words of hollow faith
That once was full of hope and grace

My soul has turned numb to you
The songs I sing have empty truth
Am in this trap of self tied chains
Help me Lord Get back again

Suddenly I fear myself
For this unfaithful heart what lies ahead
Am so tired of this tripping game
I stand up firm then fall again

I know your here, you listening to me
But I can’t see you coz all the filth’s in me
But I ain’t gonna stop calling on you
Until I’m broken and my spirits anew

I’ve put my trust all in you
Cause I know, you gonna get me through
There ain’t no glory if they aint no fall
Lord, I know the reason why I go thru this all

Proof That God Exists !!!

This is the an outcome and a result of my million dollar resarch

If there was no God , there wouldn't be any Athiests.
So the fact that we have Athiests, also prove that we have a God .

Thank You (Just a random thought)

My Heart, Your Throne : Jeremiah DSilva

This is a Worship song Ive written.
Wrote it cause I wanted to express how great our God is.
He can as gentle as a lamb but as strong and majestic like a lion at the same time.
It has an awesome tune :)


My Heart, Your Throne

Jesus Christ, Lamb Of God
You take away my sins
You sacrificed your precious life
And emptied all of yourself

Lord, what did I do to deserve your love
Your love that’s so pure and true
It’s only you Oh Lord who can cleanse this heart of mine
And make it all for you

Chorus:
Oh Lord, how awesome you are
You’re the roaring thunder, the refreshing breeze
You’re the Lion of Judah, the Lamb of God
You’re my shepherd and my king
Lord where can I go when you’re the only way
I have nothing to give, everything is yours alone
This broken heart is all I have
Lord, make my heart your throne

Jesus Christ, Light of the World
You make all things so new
You held me close when I was in the dark
And showed your loving way

Lord Have Thy Way : Jeremiah Dsilvave

This was my first song written by me.
I thank God for the gifts he has blest me with.

LORD HAVE THY WAY

Yesterday doesn’t matter anymore
Cause all my sins have been kicked out of the door
And I have a friend who‘ll
Love me like his own child.

He’ll wait all day just knocking at your door
Cause he know you’ll come and take him as your Lord
He’ll never force his way
But let you take cause time and realize that …

CHORUS: He is JESUS, The prince of our lives
Yeah he is JESUS, What a wonder you are
And he will stand by you, all day and all night
It doesn’t matter to him what a sinner I am

Its time to rejoice cause we’ve found our risen lord
He deserves his righteous place, our hearts but that’s not all
So let’s, give our lives, that’s the least that we can do
For the King of kings, the lord of lords And..

CHORUS: Followed by a Guitar solo

He died a painful death, a symbol of his love
So let’s love him back by looking up above
And just raise our hands and glorify his name
And say LORD HAVE THY WAY (* 3)

Me, Myself And I

Well, My name's Jeremias Paul Dsilva.
And although I find writing blogs and stuff really boring ive thought I ll do it myself and check it out how it feels. Right now as I type, Im not feeling anything as such but its kinda gettin irritatin cause I have to take care of all my spellings and the grammar.
Well I managed to write atleast 3 sentances till now so that the page doesnt look boring.I like the whole concept of the black ground and my pic at the side. Thanks to google and blogger.com.
This is like a dream come true for any wannabe guy who always wanted his own website but didn wanna spend a single penny on making one.
May Mr Bill Gates and his wife live a thousand years more.