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Akshai Sarin (a.k.a. ax/ai, Rebirth of DuB, Dj AX) is an Indian composer, producer, performer, and DJ who has collaborated with notable names like Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Deadmau5.〔http://rollingstoneindia.com/akshai-sarin/〕 In 2007, he expanded his participation in music to starting a record label Rebirth and 360 degree music management company AXYZ Music International 〔 - bringing acts like Akon and Vienna Chamber Orchestra to India.〔http://www.journeymart.com/features/chilling-in-paris.aspx〕 He is also the founder of The TiLT Festival which has featured international DJs Ferry Corsten and Arno Cost on the line-up.〔()〕 An Indian citizen, he has also lived in the Philippines, United States, Egypt, and the UK. He is now conceptualising energy-drink and lifestyle brand Red Bull's Culture Program for India.〔() Channel V Website.〕 ==Music Career & Biography== Akshai got his first keyboard at age 8, began training on the tabla at 11, and was experimenting with new sounds and making his own turntables and mixer at the age of 14.〔 By the time he turned 16, Akshai was composing songs for his first album ''Soundscapes''.〔(Review of ''Soundscapes'' ) JamMagazine Online Edition〕 When Sarin was 19, an animated video using his music was nominated for an award at the Flash Film Festival, Barcelona.〔(Mumbai boy hits Internet music charts ), ''The Times of India Newspaper Online'', 1 January 2002.〕 Sarin's notable early works include his collaboration titled "Anoni" with Israeli DJ Yahel and remix of "Suraj Hua Madham" which appears on ''Klub K3G'',〔(SonyBMG India )〕 an album of remixes of music from the soundtrack of ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham''; the song also appears on the soundtrack of Karan Johar's 2005 film ''Kaal''.〔(www.Indigo.de )〕 His self-released tracks have also received airplay on BBC Radio 1's ''Alternative Asia'' and the BBC Asian Network.〔The A/X Effect: The Mumbai Mirror, 27 June 2006.〕 In 2005, Akshai performed at Glastonbury Festival.〔http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-22/news-and-interviews/30428564_1_arcade-fire-debut-album-release〕 In 2006, Akshai provided the music for Hard Kaur's follow-up to her hit single "Ek Glassy, Do Glassy"—a song called "Sexy Boy".〔(Rapping it Up ), Namita Kohli, ''The Indian Express'', 7 May 2006.〕 He has also worked with Kitchie Nadal and percussionist Bo Razon.〔Manila Bulletin. 13 October 2006.〕 That same year, Sarin coordinated the Shalom Peace Concert, which took place in New Delhi (with artists like Karsh Kale and MIDIval Punditz).〔''Time Out New Delhi'', volume 1 issue 2, April 2007.〕 Also in 2006, Sarin was one of the finalists in the India's Creative Future 2007 program conducted by the British Council and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.〔(Who will be India's Creative Future 2007? )〕 The program had a total of 20 delegates.〔(Creative Future 2007 )〕 In 2007, Sarin performed at the newly opened Ministry of Sound franchise in New Delhi with MC Shamik.〔(Human Beatbox Session ), image of flier〕 He also sat on the planning committee for the Indian edition of that year's Indian Electronica Festival.〔() Folk Song: Online edition of The Indian Express Newspaper, 2 January 2008.〕 He is a part of the Asian Massive/Asian Underground; his track "Reborn" appears on the ''Indian Electronica Vol. 1'' compilation, alongside DJ Spooky and Talvin Singh, Transglobal Underground, Jalebee Cartel, and others.〔(Indian Electronica Vol 1. )〕 In 2008, Akshai co-wrote and produced "Walk on Water" with double platinum selling Filipino singer Kitchie Nadal. He also co-wrote and co-produced DJ Yahel's "Anoni".〔(Armada Music Website )〕〔(DJ Yahel Sherman's Official Website )〕 The duo also toured India previewing Akshai's upcoming album ''Connected''.〔(Buzzintown.com Website )〕 In 2009, Sarin was nominated for the "Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year" award by Rolling Stone Magazine and The British Council.〔()〕 He also played at Singapore F1 Rocks, a music festival that hosted Beyoncé, The Black Eyed Peas, N.E.R.D, ZZ Top and No Doubt.〔Rolling Stone Magazine India, October 2009〕 In 2010, returned to the Singapore Formula 1 to play with his band at Avalon at Large which hosted various celebrities like Richard Branson, Flo Rida and The Chemical Brothers.〔()〕 In 2011, he performed at Exit Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia alongside a line-up that included Arcade Fire, Deadmau5, Magnetic Man, Jamiroquai, MIA and Portishead〔 In 2012, Akshai was a panellist at the International Music Summit Ibiza, with Pete Tong and Tony McGuinness of Above & Beyond.〔http://www.internationalmusicsummit.com/friday-may-25th-day-three〕 His debut EP "Your Voice Is My Wind" on Black Hole Recordings has been supported by leading DJs Markus Schulz, Gareth Emery, Bobina, Andy Duguid, Pedro Del Mar and many more.〔http://www.blackholerecordings.com/music/albums/akshai-your-voice-is-my-wind/〕 In 2013, He released his debut album "Connected" on Universal Music Group.〔http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/news.xhtml/article/1421-universal-music-india-launch-dedicated-electronic-music-label〕 The album features collaborations with DJ Hall of Fame inductee DJ Qbert, Dutch duo Mason who were behind the dance hit Perfect (Exceeder) with Princess Superstar, Thomas Gold, Moonbeam, Kitchie Nadal and famous Bollywood/Pop singer Anushka Manchanda 〔http://www.esquire.my/Entertainment/Music/article/DJ-Akshai-Sarin〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Akshai Sarin」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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