About me

Bangalore, India

Vishnu R is an award-winning virtuoso Indian - Jazz Fusion performer, multi-instrumentalist and inventor of the unique 9-string instrument NAVTAR (patented). He is a Fellow of the US Govt State Department 'OneBeat Program', Mentor of the British Council India-UK Exchange program and has collaborated with leading GRAMMY-winning artists. He is a Grade 8 distinction holder from the Trinity College of Music, London

Cultural background

  • India

Values

  • Adventure
  • Authenticity
  • Balance
  • Beauty
  • Boldness
  • Challenge
  • Compassion
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity
  • Growth
  • Honesty
  • Inner harmony
  • Knowledge
  • Leadership
  • Learning
  • Love
  • Making a difference
  • Openness
  • Reliability
  • Respect
  • Risk-taking
  • Self-respect
  • Spirituality
  • Success
  • Teamwork
  • Vision
  • Musical subculture
  • Simple living
  • Spiritually-driven
  • The-road-less-traveled

Band/Ensemble

Project Music

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Paradox

Life is conflict in motion. Beneath all the layers & masks we are One. Paradox is full of musical surprises: consonance-dissonance, poly-rhythms, staccato-legato, masculine-feminine & sonic expectation vs reality. Based in the Indian Raga Kiravani this song is in a rare & challenging 18/8 time signature, exploring interesting cross-beat subdivisions of 18, 9, 6, 4.5 & 3. Inverted harmonies, mirror phrases & themes, creative combo of cultures, instruments & textures are the highlight. Yet, beneath all the layers, this song is enjoyable & groovy!

  • Fusion
  • Improvisational
  • Indian
  • Instrumental
  • Jazz
  • Jazz-Rock
  • New Age
  • Vocal
  • World
  • Scat
  • Singer
  • Vocal percussion
  • Piano
  • Bass guitar
  • Guitar
  • Harp
  • Harp guitar
  • Navtar
  • Cajon
  • Clapped hands
  • Drum set
  • Bansuri
  • Flute
  • Venu
  • India
  • Switzerland
Moksha
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  • Award Winner
  • Album Track

‘Moksha’ in Indian philosophy is the ultimate liberation from conflicts. To me this song is born out of a musical and spiritual conflict. As a guitarist with deep love for both traditional Indian and Western music, I’ve had to earn my freedom a) physically & musically in mastering multiple genres through instrument innovation, and b) socially & emotionally, breaking free of opinion and expectations of purists and traditionalists and carving my own path. ‘Moksha’ is my voice of liberation and ultimately a song that transcends musical boundaries.

  • Fusion
  • Improvisational
  • Indian
  • Instrumental
  • Jazz
  • New Age
  • Vocal
  • World
  • Scat
  • Singer
  • Piano
  • Bass guitar
  • Guitar
  • Harp
  • Harp guitar
  • Navtar
  • Slide guitar
  • Darbuka
  • Drum set
  • Percussion
  • Tabla
  • Bansuri
  • Venu
  • India
  • Switzerland
The Big Picture

“The Big Picture” is inspired by the feeling when, in the midst of a raging conflict, you suddenly catch a glimpse of the bigger picture. At that moment, everything falls into place and starts to make sense. You realize how insignificant it is to hold on to the struggle. This song embodies the feeling of confidence and strength that comes over you when you suddenly know what you can do. Each of the four artists involved brings their own unique touch to this composition, creating a colorful blend of Jazz and classical Indian music.

  • Fusion
  • Indian
  • Instrumental
  • Jazz
  • Vocal
  • World
  • Singer
  • Electric piano
  • Synthesizer
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Drum set
  • Flute
  • India
  • Italy
  • Switzerland

No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 2.

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