John P. Varkey

John P. Varkey
ജോണ്‍ പി വർക്കി

John P Varkey
Background information
Native name John P Varkey
Birth name John P Varkey
Born Thrissur, Kerala
Genres Malayalam rock
Occupation(s) Rock guitarist, songwriter,composer
Instruments Guitar
Years active circa 1995 – present
Associated acts Avial; Jigsaw Puzzle; Slowpedalers
Website www.johnpvarkey.com
Notable instruments
Guitar

John P. Varkey is an Indian guitarist, songwriter and composer. He began his career as a session guitarist. Brought out three albums with jigsawpuzzle by the label of BMG CRECENDO was innovative and well accepted by the new generation lead the formation of band Avial (band). John discontinued from Avial (band) and independently directed music for many Indian big time feature films with prominent productions and directors. His ideas and innovative sound textures made many films came into life. Varkey first came to prominence during the mid-1990s as a member of the Malayalam rock band Avial, which itself evolved out of a band called Jigsaw Puzzle.[1][2] Varkey is now the guitarist and songwriter for the Thrissur-based band, Slowpedalers. Varkey studied music at the Trinity College of Music in London.[2] He started his career as a composer in the film industry through the film Frozen (2007 film).

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meanwhile touring with LEAVES OF GRASS (a music movement which featuring poets, and contemporary musicians) and composing music for Rajeev Ravi's new Malayalam cinema .

References

  1. ↑ Kumar, Mohan K (20 April 2015). "John P Varkey: Avial evolved out of Jigsaw Puzzle". Rolling Stone (India). Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  2. 1 2 Vishnu, A (25 September 2002). "Here comes `mallu rock'!". The Hindu (India). Retrieved 19 September 2015.


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