Utkarsh - Personal Page


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At the Seattle Zoo with MSR interns, Summer 2005

Music

I love singing and have an absolute weakness for the slow, melodious Hindi songs of yore, the ghazals and the few meaningful songs that happen to be churned out even today.

I think Sonu Nigam is one of the most delightfully gifted singers of all times. I often say that to Bryan Adams' fans but they think I am crazy. If you think the same way, I would urge you to listen to Humein Jabse Mohabbat. If I had to pick one songs as a favorite, it would be the same song.

I have learnt a bit of hawaiian guitar. Here is my rendition of the Indian national anthem.  I also tried my hand at composing a few tunes. Here is my personal favourite (on guitar). If you can bear my singing, here is the same tune with a few words that I forced into it. Feedback appreciated :-) .

I have recently joint the "Dhwani" music group at Stanford that has been a great learning experience due to the tremendously talented people in the group. Here is a song we performed at  Diwali (an Indian festival), I am on the hawaiian guitar.


Friends

Hostel life at IIT Kanpur was a great experience. Studying, living, and eating together, I made many good friends.

I have been fortunate enough to have two groups of close friends.

Miscellaneous

  • Touching Words

  • Slideshow of fun activities in Summer 2005 at Microsoft (made by Jessie)
Last updated on 12/16/2005