Kashmir The Band – Ali Raza, Keyboardist

 

  1. That one moment when you felt like you’re going to have a nervous breakdown as you took on stage?

Maybe while the results of the final were being announced

 

  1. That one moment when you felt like you own the stage today and actually did wonders?

During the mashup, because that song depended a lot on the keyboards and there were parts where there was nothing playing except for the keyboard.

 

  1. The band you enjoyed competing with most through Pepsi Battle of Bands?

Pindi boys

 

  1. Other than your boys, name that one participant artist of Pepsi Battle of the Bands you admire, and why?

Shamsher rana, because the kind of music he brings to his band has never been done before in pakistan

 

  1. Your biggest fear has always been… ?

Rejection

 

  1. Your biggest driving force that keeps you striving for the skies is?

Gaining respect

 

  1. Describe your happy place.

A place full of all the musical instruments in the world.

 

  1. If you weren’t a musical soul, you would be?

A scientist

 

  1. Your ultimate inspiration from the global music fraternity of all times, and why?

Hans Zimmer, because of the stories in his compositions

 

  1. On a deserted island you’d wish to be left alone with…?

Neil de grasse tyson

 

  1. Three things you cannot function without…

Internet. Music. Family

 

  1. That one quote or line which describes you to the core is?

Always in pursuit.

 

  1. What do you have to say about Runway Pakistan?

A great lifestyles magazine