Prime Circle to set the stage on fire

The Guide chatted UP withu00a0a South African bandu00a0who are set to rock Punekaris with their experimental brand of musicu00a0and power-packed live performanceu00a0

Formed in 2001, Prime Circle is a five-member rock outfit that has been noted for their energetic stage performances. Since inception, they have dominated the rock scene in South Africa. The band includes Ross Learmonth on guitar and lead vocals, Dale Schnettler on drums, Dirk Bisschoff on lead guitar, Marco Gomes on bass and Neil Breytenbach on the keyboard. We spoke to Ross Learmonth about their journey so far and their upcoming performance where they will be sing a medley of songs from their upcoming album peppered with some of their earlier tracks.

What kind of music do you guys play?
We like to experiment with various genres, be it hard rock, funk or alternative rock. A little bit of everything is our recipe for great music and since this genre is expanding rapidly, we get to experiment all the time.

How was the experience of sharing the stage with Incubus alongwith Iron Maiden?
It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and an answer to all our hard work. Incubus is a massively popular alternative rock band whereas Iron Maiden is a British heavy metal band. Sharing the stage with them was an incredible experience. We had to work hard to keep up to their level.

Your album All or Nothing has been a great hit. What do you think worked for this album?
It is one of our best collections so far and the fastest-selling album. We have always worked better under pressure and it brings out the creative side in us. This album is the outcome of an urge to do something creative and is based on musical vibes.

What is your take on Indian music?
Bollywood music is awesome and gaining ground all over the world. It's even incorporating world music in it. We are not new to Bollywood music since it is very popular in South Africa.

What are you planning to perform in Pune?
We never plan beforehand and focus on playing whatever we feel like. But we make sure the audience gets engrossed in the music as that is where the fun lies.

Atu00a0Hard Rock Cafu00e9, Pyramid Lawns, Koregaon Park.
On u00a0August 9, from 8.30 pm onwards