Biography

  In the last 10 years the electronica scene in India has evolved and has risen to become mainstream. During this time a duo was formed in Delhi between Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj. Medival punditz are known as one of the most influential artists that have globally achieved fame and continue to expand their vision. In the year 1997 the duo decided to fuse Indian Instruments such as flutes and sitars into electronic beats and synthesizers creating a new breed of electronic music with complicated loops and a versatile atmosphere. The two established a small studio in New Delhi and were successful in introducing the Punditz . Producers of Tabla Beat Science Bill Laswell and Zakir Husain (the table expert) were responsible for getting the Punditz officially launched in to the industry. Their vision was clearly noticeable when they performed at The Cyber Mehfil event (a gathering of impressions of artists based upon the ancient north Indian traditions and cultures). Mehfil was a collection music, poetry and dance. Since then the Punditz have become one of the most prevailing and creative producers and remixers reigning over the Indian Electronica Scene. They have also contributed to the evolution of music in Bollywood working on flicks such as Don, Chak de, Karthik calling Karthik featuring Kailash Kher Medivial Punditz also penetrated Hollywood, producing for movies such as closer and tv shows such as Prison Break and Six feet under. The punditz and Kailash kher were one of the first indian acts to appear on the cover page of Rolling Stones (India).They have preformed numerous times in Blue Frog (both in India and Mumbai) and have become exclusive representatives of India's Swiftly developing alternative and electronic scene Trans- nationally. Over the duration of their career Medivial Punditz have released 3 albums . Thier 1st album was released in 2002 under a US based record company (Six degrees) thus making them the first indian electronic artist to release on a international label. They achieved a lot of critical acclaim from india and made an impact globally. Three years later they launched their 2nd album (Medival times) giving them permanent roots in the Indie – Electro scene. In 2009 they released their 3rd album titled (Hello Hello) inspired from International Electronica, Global Pop, Indian Classical and Folk with modern day song writing. Obviously this all plays well in the clubs of Mumbai and New Delhi however Midival Punditz have likewise turned into a truly universal band, drawing in basic recognition in Europe and the States while performing their high-vitality live shows at celebrations, for example, Glastonbury and offering out venues from New York to San Francisco. Joint efforts with rising star Anoushka Shankar, "it" Bollywood arrangers Salim & Sulaiman, Sting, Norah Jones, and incalculable others in India and abroad have solidified their notoriety for being both skilled makers and musical visionaries. They are a piece of a momentous mixture of Indian society around the globe. As of late they performed at Alicia Key's 'Renounce' in New York (2011), at the L'espace Art Gallery in Tokyo(2013), And the Dubai Rock Festival with Papon & The East India Co.(2013).     MEMBERS Tapan Raj  - DJ Mrityunjay Gaurav Raina - DJ   DISCOGRAPHY -  Midival Punditz, 2002  Midival Times, 2005  Punditz Remixed, 2006  Atomizer Remixes, 2009  Hello Hello, 2009   Indian Filmogarphy - 1. Movie: Lets Enjoy - Composed the background score and official soundtrack for the movie     Year: 2004 2. Movie: Dhoom 2 - Produced the finale track     Year: 2006 3. Movie: Don: The Chase Begins  - Don Revisited 2006   Year: 2006 4. Movie: Chak De! India - Hockey Remix    Year: 2007 5. Movie: Luck By Chance - Baawre Remix     Year: 2008 6. Movie: Fashion - Fashion Theme Remix     Year: 2008 7. Movie: Karthik Calling Karthik - Composed the background score with Karsh Kale (MPKK) and produced two remixes for the OST    Year: 2010 8. Movie: Soundtrack - Directed the music with Karsh Kale      Year: 2011   International Films - Monsoon Wedding - Fabric (2002) Closer - Dark Escape (2004) Ashes - Background Score & Official Soundtrack (2009)   International TV Projects - PRISON BREAK - Midival Punditz licensed their track, ‘Bhangra Fever’, to the hit T.V. series SIX FEET UNDER - Midival Punditz licensed their track, ‘Bhangra Fever’, to the hit T.V. series.   Video Games - FIFA World Cup SA Game, 2010 - Atomizer (Pathaan's Dhol Mix), from "Atomizer Remixes" EP, is featured on the official 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Video game by EA Sports.   Licensed Tracks for -  Project Gotham Racing 3  Game: Ashes Cricket – 2009 Need For Speed Carbon    Indian Shows -    Midival Punditz at Shalom Peace Festival, 2007-08 - Delhi    Midival Punditz at SAARC Music Festival, 2008 - Delhi   Midival Punditz (DJ Set) at Invasion Festival, 2011 - Gurgaon   Midival Punditz Live at Sula Festival, 2011 - Nashik   Midival Punditz Live at NH7 Weekender 2010 to 2013 - Delhi   Midival Punditz Live at Jaipur Literature Festival, 2014 - Jaipur?    International Shows - L’espace Art Gallery, Tokyo (2013) Dubai Fusion Festival (2013) Alicia Key’s Black Ball New York (2011)            Chill Out Festival Dubai, 2011 Royce Hall (UCLA), Los Angeles, 2011 Galaxy Theatre Santa Ana, California, 2011 Highline Ballroom - New York, 2011 Shared History Festival -Johannesburg, South Africa, 2010 Richmix - London, 2010 World Social Forum - Kenya, 2007 USA Tour, 2008 Glastonbury Festival 2007 Bumbershoot Festival – Seattle, 2007 World Tour - USA, Germany, France, Switzerland & UK, 2002 Fabric,London,1999