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'''''Rajiv Patel''''' is a musician and virtuoso solo-guitarist from [[Mesa, Arizona]].
'''Rajiv Patel''' is a musician and virtuoso solo-guitarist from [[Mesa, Arizona]].

==Story==
==Career==

===Patel's Bands===
===Patel's Bands===
Soon after [[Before Braille]] recorded its debut LP, ''[[The Rumor]]'', Rajiv Patel was recruited and joined the band as its new lead guitarist.<ref name="blind"> Dominic, Serene. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2002-10-03/music/blind-ambition/ ''Blind Ambition'', The Phoenix New Times, Oct. 3, 2002] retrieved 02-25-12</ref> Although he was still only in high school, Patel would seriously influence the style of [[Before Braille]]'s music <ref> Carradini, Stephen. [http://independentclauses.com/2004/03/before-braille/ ''Before Braille'', IndependentClauses.com, Mar. 21, 2004] retrieved 02-24-12</ref> and, according to members of the band, significantly improve it.<ref name="blind"/> The significance of his contributions to [[Before Braille]] are most obvious when discovering that some of the music from his solo-releases, such as ''Make Like a Tree'' from ''Of Black Water'' and ''Make Like a Tree Part 2'' from ''Get Phased'' directly inspire the [[Before Braille]] song ''Ticker Tape Charade'', which appeared on the ''Spring Cleaning'' album.
Soon after [[Before Braille]] recorded its debut LP, ''[[The Rumor (Before Braille album)|The Rumor]]'', Rajiv Patel was recruited and joined the band as its new lead guitarist.<ref name="blind">Dominic, Serene. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2002-10-03/music/blind-ambition/ ''Blind Ambition'', The Phoenix New Times, Oct. 3, 2002] retrieved 02-25-12</ref> Although he was still only in high school, Patel would seriously influence the style of [[Before Braille]]'s music <ref>Carradini, Stephen. [http://independentclauses.com/before-braille/ ''Before Braille'', IndependentClauses.com, Mar. 21, 2004] retrieved 02-24-12</ref> and, according to members of the band, significantly improve it.<ref name="blind"/> The significance of his contributions to [[Before Braille]] are most obvious when discovering that some of the music from his solo-releases, such as ''Make Like a Tree'' from ''Of Black Water'' and ''Make Like a Tree Part 2'' from ''Get Phased'' directly inspire the [[Before Braille]] song ''Ticker Tape Charade'', which appeared on the ''Spring Cleaning'' album.


Patel is also well known for his work as "lead bass player" in the band [[The Letterpress]]. Unlike many other bands, [[The Letterpress]] lacked any guitars, featuring only two bass players and a drummer.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/theletterpress The Letterpress Official MySpace] retrieved 03-15-12</ref> This, however, allowed the band to showcase Patel's skills in quite a different way to make up for the lack of guitarists.<ref> Shimmer, Matt. [http://indieville.com/reviews/letterpress.htm Review of ''Input/Output'' by The Letterpress] retrieved 03-15-12</ref>
Patel is also well known for his work as "lead bass player" in the band [[The Letterpress]]. Unlike many other bands, [[The Letterpress]] lacked any guitars, featuring only two bass players and a drummer.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/theletterpress The Letterpress Official MySpace] retrieved 03-15-12</ref> This, however, allowed the band to showcase Patel's skills in quite a different way to make up for the lack of guitarists.<ref>Shimmer, Matt. [http://indieville.com/reviews/letterpress.htm Review of ''Input/Output'' by The Letterpress] retrieved 03-15-12</ref>


===Patel's Solo Work===
===Patel's Solo Work===


In addition to his work as a member of various bands, Patel, would also garner significant attention as a solo-guitarist. Because of his very unique style, which draws on rock and Middle-Eastern influences, many critics agreed that his music might take a couple listens to get used to, <ref>''See, e.g.'', Shimmer, Matt. [http://www.indieville.com/reviews/rajivpatel.htm Indieville.com Review of ''Obey the Cattle''] retrieved 03-15-12</ref> yet all appear to enjoy his work, noting that "If you take the time to get into it, you’ll REALLY like this."<ref>Carradini, Stephen, [http://independentclauses.com/?s=Obey+the+cattle Independentclauses.com Review of ''Obey the Cattle'', Feb. 22, 2004] retrieved 03-15-12</ref> Ron Trembath at FensePost.com provides another example of the critical acclaim for Patel's solo work, calling it "the fresh cigarette on a Sunday morning or, if you prefer, the black coffee for the unsurpassed rain. This is just plain wonderful." <ref name="fensepost">Trembath, Ron. [http://www.fensepost.com/main/2009/12/10/rajiv-patel-feature-artist/ ''Rajiv Patel [Featured Artist]'', FensePost.com, Dec. 10, 2009] retrieved 03-15-12</ref>
In addition to his work as a member of various bands, Patel, would also garner significant attention as a solo-guitarist. Because of his unique style, which draws on rock and Middle-Eastern influences, many critics agree that his music might take a couple listens to get used to,<ref>''See, e.g.'', Shimmer, Matt. [http://www.indieville.com/reviews/rajivpatel.htm Indieville.com Review of ''Obey the Cattle''] retrieved 03-15-12</ref> yet all appear to enjoy his work, noting that "If you take the time to get into it, you’ll REALLY like this."<ref>Carradini, Stephen, [http://independentclauses.com/?s=Obey+the+cattle Independentclauses.com Review of ''Obey the Cattle'', Feb. 22, 2004] retrieved 03-15-12</ref> Ron Trembath at FensePost.com provides another example of the critical acclaim for Patel's solo work, calling it "the fresh cigarette on a Sunday morning or, if you prefer, the black coffee for the unsurpassed rain. This is just plain wonderful."<ref name="fensepost">Trembath, Ron. [http://www.fensepost.com/main/2009/12/10/rajiv-patel-feature-artist/ ''Rajiv Patel &#91;Featured Artist&#93;'', FensePost.com, Dec. 10, 2009] retrieved 03-15-12</ref>


His live show has been as well received as his recordings, leaving critics "blown away by what an amazing guitarist he is" and finding it "hard to believe someone could make that much music with just one instrument."<ref>Escoto, Mike. [http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2009/12/concert_review_kinchs_christma.php ''Kinch's Christmas Party at Rhythm Room'', Up on the Sun Blog, The Phoenix New Times, Dec. 23, 2009] retrieved 03-15-12</ref>
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===Patel's Musical Hiatus and Return===


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===Patel's musical hiatus and return===
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In 2004, Patel took a two-year hiatus from the music industry in order to serve a mission in [[Peru]] for the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<ref>[http://www.stinkweeds.com/review_detail.cfm?rvID=401 Stinkweeds Review of ''Cattle Punching on a Jack Rabbit''] retrieved 02-24-12</ref> After returning from Peru, Patel got back into music. However, because [[Before Braille]] broke up while he was still in [[South America]],<ref>[http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/search/band_artist.asp?artist=BEFORE%20BRAILLE&bio=1 AlternativeAddiction.com, Band profile: Before Braille] retrieved 02-24-12</ref> he would intially pursue other projects. One of them, for example, was a venture with former members of [[Before Braille]] and Jared Woosley of [[Fivespeed]] called Red Means Red, although it does not appear that this band ever really got off the ground.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/redmeansred Red Means Red MySpace] retrieved 03-08-12</ref> Then in 2009, Patel released his first solo recording in five years, the ''Get Phased'' EP, and toured with [[Dear and the Headlights]] as both an opening act, as well as its bass player.<ref name="reflections"/><ref name="fensepost"/>

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In 2004, Patel took a two-year hiatus from the music industry in order to serve a mission in [[Peru]] for [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref>[http://www.stinkweeds.com/review_detail.cfm?rvID=401 Stinkweeds Review of ''Cattle Punching on a Jack Rabbit''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812095816/http://www.stinkweeds.com/review_detail.cfm?rvID=401 |date=2014-08-12 }} retrieved 02-24-12</ref> After returning from Peru, Patel got back into music. However, because [[Before Braille]] broke up while he was still in [[South America]],<ref>[http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/search/band_artist.asp?artist=BEFORE%20BRAILLE&bio=1 AlternativeAddiction.com, Band profile: Before Braille] retrieved 02-24-12</ref> he would initially pursue other projects. One of them, for example, was a venture with former members of [[Before Braille]] and Jared Woosley of [[Fivespeed]] called Red Means Red, although it does not appear that this band ever really got off the ground.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/redmeansred Red Means Red MySpace] retrieved 03-08-12</ref> Then in 2009, Patel released his first solo recording in five years, the ''Get Phased'' EP, and toured with [[Dear and the Headlights]] as both an opening act, as well as its bass player.<ref name="reflections"/><ref name="fensepost"/>


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Solo Albums===
===Solo albums===
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|[[Sunset Alliance]]
| Patel's song ''Bipolar Bear'', which appears on his ''Of Black Water'' album, can be found as a hidden track on this album.
| Patel's song ''Bipolar Bear'', which appears on his ''Of Black Water'' album, is a hidden track on this album.
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|[[Sunset Alliance]]
| The songs ''Ticker Tape Charade'' and ''Oh Well'' appear to be directly influenced by Patel's ''Make Like a Tree'' and ''Deer in the Headlights'', respectively.
| The songs ''Ticker Tape Charade'' and ''Oh Well'' appear to be directly influenced by Patel's ''Make Like a Tree'' and ''Deer in the Headlights'', respectively.
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==External Links==
==External links==
* Rajiv Patel MySpace (Inactive since 2010) [http://www.myspace.com/rajivpatel]
* [http://www.myspace.com/rajivpatel Rajiv Patel MySpace (Inactive since 2010)]
* Sunset Alliance Records [http://www.sunsetalliance.com]
* [http://www.sunsetalliance.com Sunset Alliance Records]
* Before Braille [http://www.beforebraille.com]
* [http://www.beforebraille.com Before Braille]

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Revision as of 01:11, 24 August 2024

Rajiv Divyang Patel
Rajiv Patel while performing with Before Braille
Rajiv Patel while performing with Before Braille
Background information
Genresindie rock
Occupationguitarist
Years active2002-2004, 2006–present
LabelsSunset Alliance

Rajiv Patel is a musician and virtuoso solo-guitarist from Mesa, Arizona.

Career

Patel's Bands

Soon after Before Braille recorded its debut LP, The Rumor, Rajiv Patel was recruited and joined the band as its new lead guitarist.[4] Although he was still only in high school, Patel would seriously influence the style of Before Braille's music [5] and, according to members of the band, significantly improve it.[4] The significance of his contributions to Before Braille are most obvious when discovering that some of the music from his solo-releases, such as Make Like a Tree from Of Black Water and Make Like a Tree Part 2 from Get Phased directly inspire the Before Braille song Ticker Tape Charade, which appeared on the Spring Cleaning album.

Patel is also well known for his work as "lead bass player" in the band The Letterpress. Unlike many other bands, The Letterpress lacked any guitars, featuring only two bass players and a drummer.[6] This, however, allowed the band to showcase Patel's skills in quite a different way to make up for the lack of guitarists.[7]

Patel's Solo Work

In addition to his work as a member of various bands, Patel, would also garner significant attention as a solo-guitarist. Because of his unique style, which draws on rock and Middle-Eastern influences, many critics agree that his music might take a couple listens to get used to,[8] yet all appear to enjoy his work, noting that "If you take the time to get into it, you’ll REALLY like this."[9] Ron Trembath at FensePost.com provides another example of the critical acclaim for Patel's solo work, calling it "the fresh cigarette on a Sunday morning or, if you prefer, the black coffee for the unsurpassed rain. This is just plain wonderful."[10]

His live show has been as well received as his recordings, leaving critics "blown away by what an amazing guitarist he is" and finding it "hard to believe someone could make that much music with just one instrument."[11]

Patel's musical hiatus and return

In 2004, Patel took a two-year hiatus from the music industry in order to serve a mission in Peru for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[12] After returning from Peru, Patel got back into music. However, because Before Braille broke up while he was still in South America,[13] he would initially pursue other projects. One of them, for example, was a venture with former members of Before Braille and Jared Woosley of Fivespeed called Red Means Red, although it does not appear that this band ever really got off the ground.[14] Then in 2009, Patel released his first solo recording in five years, the Get Phased EP, and toured with Dear and the Headlights as both an opening act, as well as its bass player.[3][10]

Discography

Solo albums

Release date Title Label Notes
2003 Obey the Cattle Sunset Alliance
2004 Of Black Water Sunset Alliance
2009 Get Phased EP Sunset Alliance This was initially released as a tour EP, that later became available to the broader public.

Albums with Bands

Release date Band Title Label Notes
? The Retaliation for What They Have Done to Us Self-Titled Sunset Alliance Patel's song Bipolar Bear, which appears on his Of Black Water album, is a hidden track on this album.
2003 The Letterpress Input/Output Sunset Alliance Ravij Patel played bass in this band instead of guitar.
2004 Before Braille Cattle Punching on a Jack Rabbit EP Sunset Alliance
2004 Before Braille Balance and Timing EP Sunset Alliance, Bad News Bears Records
2005 Before Braille Tired of Not Being Away From Here Sunset Alliance, You and Whose Army? Records
2009 Before Braille Kill the Messenger, Keep the Message Sunset Alliance
2009 Before Braille Spring Cleaning Sunset Alliance The songs Ticker Tape Charade and Oh Well appear to be directly influenced by Patel's Make Like a Tree and Deer in the Headlights, respectively.
2011 Before Braille Instrumentals Sunset Alliance

Solo Contributions to Compilations

Song: Rock 'N Roll Friends Check Each Others' Books Back In

References

  1. ^ Myspace Strickland Fan Site retrieved 02-24-12
  2. ^ Common Wall Media Official Site: Dear & the Headlights, Artists retrieved 02-24-12
  3. ^ a b Chilton, Steven.Reflections on Clarity: Rajiv Patel of Dear and the Headlights, The Phoenix New Times, Up On the Sun Blog, Mar. 4, 2009 retrieved 02-25-12
  4. ^ a b Dominic, Serene. Blind Ambition, The Phoenix New Times, Oct. 3, 2002 retrieved 02-25-12
  5. ^ Carradini, Stephen. Before Braille, IndependentClauses.com, Mar. 21, 2004 retrieved 02-24-12
  6. ^ The Letterpress Official MySpace retrieved 03-15-12
  7. ^ Shimmer, Matt. Review of Input/Output by The Letterpress retrieved 03-15-12
  8. ^ See, e.g., Shimmer, Matt. Indieville.com Review of Obey the Cattle retrieved 03-15-12
  9. ^ Carradini, Stephen, Independentclauses.com Review of Obey the Cattle, Feb. 22, 2004 retrieved 03-15-12
  10. ^ a b Trembath, Ron. Rajiv Patel [Featured Artist], FensePost.com, Dec. 10, 2009 retrieved 03-15-12
  11. ^ Escoto, Mike. Kinch's Christmas Party at Rhythm Room, Up on the Sun Blog, The Phoenix New Times, Dec. 23, 2009 retrieved 03-15-12
  12. ^ Stinkweeds Review of Cattle Punching on a Jack Rabbit Archived 2014-08-12 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 02-24-12
  13. ^ AlternativeAddiction.com, Band profile: Before Braille retrieved 02-24-12
  14. ^ Red Means Red MySpace retrieved 03-08-12
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