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{{Short description|Indian music group}}

{{Primary sources|date=November 2024}}

{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Samved
| image = Samved Band.jpg
| origin = [[Mumbai]], [[India]].
| genre = [[Folktronica]], fusion of [[Folk music|Folk]] and [[Electronica]]
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = [[Universal Music India]]
| current_members = Ritvik Joe <br> KK <br> Zeeshan Khan <br> Sangeet Mishra <br> Kirti Das
}}

'''Samved''' is an [[India]]n [[Folk music|Folk]] Fusion and [[Electronica]] (commonly referred to as [[Folktronica]]) band based in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://discovering-mumbai.blogspot.in/2013/05/samved-more-than-fusion-band.html|title=Samved – More Than A Fusion Band!|website=discovering-mumbai.blogspot.in|date=23 May 2013 }}</ref> The band was formed in early 2013 when electronic artists and music producers [[Ritvik Joe]] and KK joined with performing musicians Zeeshan Khan, Sangeet Mishra, and Kirti Das.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/278357/Indian-Express-Pune/26-May-2014#page/24/2|title=Indian Express Pune epaper dated Mon, 26 May 14|publisher=}}</ref>

In 2014, Samved signed with [[Universal Music Group]] and released their first studio album, ''[[RlungTa]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicunplugged.in/news/music_news_info/257/0|title=Musicunplugged.in : news|first=Verus|last=Ferreira|website=www.musicunplugged.in}}</ref> They are among the few bands in the country to feature the [[Sarangi]] as a lead instrument in their compositions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/edm-with-an-indian-twist/15953199|title=EDM with an Indian twist|date=31 January 2015 |publisher=}}</ref>

==Members==
* Ritvik Joe – Music Producer, Electronic Artist, Guitars
* Abhijeet Hegdepatil – Music Producer, Electronic Artist, Pianist
* Zeeshan Khan – Vocalist
* [[Sangeet Mishra]] – Sarangi
* Kirti Das – Percussionist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saffroninsider.com/samved-feb27/|title=Samved|website=www.saffroninsider.com}}</ref>

=== Contributing musicians in acoustic sets ===
* Harish Sagane – Guitars
* Gautam Sharma – Percussions

== History ==

=== Collaborations ===
In 2014, French artist ''Christie Bourcq'' collaborated with Samved on their album ''Rlung Ta'', performing on the tracks ''Infinite Days'' and ''Gyrating Solang''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaana.com/song/infinite-days|title=Infinite Days|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaana.com/song/gyratin-solang|title=Gyratin' Solang|publisher=}}</ref> The following year, the band worked with the renowned sitar player Imran Khan from the ''Sikar Gharana,'' and vocalist Shruti Prakash on their single ''Moore Nain'', released through Universal Music Group.

=== Kama Unit ===
The band's debut single ''Kama Unit'' was released under the label Universal Music Group in early 2014. The music video, directed by [[Shekhar Karalkar]], was the first to combine [[light painting]] and [[stop motion animation]] in a music video production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-photography/samved-kama-unit/|title=Samved Kama Unit, Light Painting Music Video – Light Painting Photography|website=lightpaintingphotography.com|date=27 June 2014 }}</ref> The video helped establish the band's presence in the Indie Music space.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/underrated-indian-bands-you-should-definitely-listen-to/|title=9 Underrated Indian Bands You Should Definitely Listen To|last=ScoopWhoop|date=9 November 2015|publisher=}}</ref>

==Music style==

[[File:Samved Performing at Blue Frog.jpg|thumb|Samved Performing at Blue Frog]]

Samved's musical style is Electro Classical Fusion. Their music is a blend of Upbeat Industrial Electronica and [[Hindustani Classical]]. The band draws its inspiration from fusion acts like [[Anand Shankar]] and [[Talvin Singh]]. The band's name "Samved" is inspired for one of the four Vedas [[Samaveda]]. Samaveda is the Veda of Melodies and Sounds. The Indian Classical music and dance considers the melodies in Samaveda as one of its roots. Their logo is an ancient Indus valley dancing and performing arts symbol.

Samved performs electro-classical fusion music, also called Folktronica, combining upbeat industrial electronica with [[Hindustani classical]] music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/edm-from-india-should-have-indian-flavour/15345159|title=EDM from India should have Indian flavour|date=June 2014 |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/hindustani-meets-electronica/15334152|title=Hindustani meets Electronica|date=28 May 2014 |publisher=}}</ref> The band draws inspiration from fusion artists like Anand Shankar and Talvin Singh. Their name "Samved" derives from the Samaveda, one of the four Vedas, which focuses on melodies and sounds and is considered foundational to Indian classical music and dance. The band's logo incorporates an ancient [[Indus Valley]] symbol representing dance and performing arts.

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Nominated work
! scope="col" style="width:50%;"| Award
! scope="col" | Result
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2013
| Love Science (Single)
| [[Radio City Freedom Awards]] Best Folk Fusion Artist of the year 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/samved-selected-among-top-5-best-bands-radio-city-freedom-awards#|title=SamVed selected among top 5 best bands for 'Radio City Freedom Awards'|publisher=}}</ref>
| {{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2014
| Kama Unit (Single)
| Radio City Freedom Awards: Best Folk Fusion Artist of the year 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetradiocity.com/indie/interviews-details/The-music-made-is-a-reflection-of-individuals-involved-in-creating-it-SAMVED/98|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623210717/http://www.planetradiocity.com/indie/interviews-details/The-music-made-is-a-reflection-of-individuals-involved-in-creating-it-SAMVED/98|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 23, 2016|title=The music made is a reflection of individuals involved in creating it: SAMVED – Indie Music Artist Interviews|website=www.planetradiocity.com}}</ref>

| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2015
| RlungTa (Album)
| [[Indian Recording Arts Academy Awards|Indian Recording Arts Academy Awards (IIRA)]]: Best Band Production (Album).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iraa.in/winners.aspx|title=IRAA|website=www.iraa.in}}</ref>
| {{won}}
|}

==Discography==
===Albums===
* '' [[RlungTa]]'' (2014)

===Singles===
* ''Kama Unit'' (2014)
* ''Moore Nain'' (2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/new-releases-electro-fusion-from-mumbai-prog-rock-from-london-and-more/|title=New Releases: Electro fusion from Mumbai, prog rock from London and more -|date=27 July 2015|publisher=}}</ref>
* ''Raat Bhar'' (2016)
* ''Meera'' (2017)

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/celebrities/filmography/abhijeet-hegde-patil/26823 Abhijeet Hegde Patil Filmography – BollywoodMDB]

[[Category:Indian musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2013]]
[[Category:2013 establishments in Maharashtra]]

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