The FINE http://thefine.net Grand Mon, 26 May 2008 09:10:56 +0000 http://flipcorp.com/cms/?v=3.1 en London Days http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-days.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-days.html#comments Mon, 26 May 2008 09:10:56 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-days.html Finally we feel like we have settled in. As always, with moving to a new country, the first few months are hetic.
I started college at The Institute of Contemporary Music (higher diploma in performance - voice) great atmosphere, surrounded by many talented people. Recently I have spent alot of time contemplating the intricacies of our voices, plenty of food for thought. I have been removed from my comfort zone and studying the techniques of a range of artists from Bonnie Raitt to Usher to Etta James, discovered that I really like the Blues.

We hope to try and get a band started and perhaps in 2/3months gig live in London, will keep you posted.

Claire

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-days.html/feed/ London Calling http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-calling.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-calling.html#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:02:17 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-calling.html Will be there with less than a week to go! Already feel the creative forces aligning again. Claire and I have just managed to write another song, which is still under wraps, a little different approach for The FINE so lets see what comes out of it.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-calling.html/feed/ Moving to London http://thefine.net/en/blog/moving-to-london.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/moving-to-london.html#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:39:40 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/moving-to-london.html The FINE are relocating to London in April to avoid the Dubai Summer heat and hopefully find some inspiration.

Claire is going back to college to sing and Dinesh will do the Flip thing from the London office, and maybe regain his sanity!

If any musicians/artisits/music friends based in London would like to hook up and have a beer and give us the low down on London music scene, we would love to meet, just drop us a line.

Also, we are looking to work with some musicians too, listen to the music, if it floats your boat, get in touch.

Hold On, is doing really well in the Garageband.com charts, track of the week and best vocals again.

Slan!

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/moving-to-london.html/feed/ Happy New Year! http://thefine.net/en/blog/happy-new-year.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/happy-new-year.html#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:02:28 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/happy-new-year.html December was a crazy month work wise, so our music took a bit of a back seat.

Although we did write the new signature song for Dinesh’s company - Flip, I love it! which went down a storm at the xmas party where we performed with Mazen (a flipper) and the house band from Jambase (the best supper club in Dubai).

Went to South Africa for Christmas and New Year, enjoyed the time off. We saw a fab ‘rock & roll’ review show, Elvis was in the house, still young, fit and rocking!

I was also awarded best female vocals on Garageband, again, for the week of Dec 24th, so I’m happy about that.

This year is basically an open book, we are moving to London for six months, who knows where the road will take us.

I wish you all the very best for 2008.

Claire

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/happy-new-year.html/feed/ Another day another award http://thefine.net/en/blog/another-day-another-award.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/another-day-another-award.html#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:18:23 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/another-day-another-award.html It feels really good to be reviewed by your piers and to know that they like our stuff. In the mean time, dont forget to SMS to 4009 to Dubai FM 92 and request our song!

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/another-day-another-award.html/feed/ The FINE on Dubai 92 FM http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-on-dubai-92-fm-2.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-on-dubai-92-fm-2.html#comments Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:30:05 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-on-dubai-92-fm-2.html Wrapped up our first radio interview with Zahra on Open Mic. Just would like to thank Zahra for the opportunity and we really enjoyed it. Anyways click the link below to hear the podcast in your browser or copy the link to your podcast application.

Enhanced Podcast for iTunes - http://feeds.feedburner.com/FinePodcasts

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-on-dubai-92-fm-2.html/feed/ Download The FINE http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-free-download.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-free-download.html#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:45:00 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-free-download.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/ComeOneComeAll

Put them on your ipod/mp3/cd and play them loud, in the car, at home, at work, in the gym, on the beach!

In this digital age we know that the landscape of the music industry has changed greatly. But please believe me when I say that a lot of blood, sweat and tears went into creating these songs and the Come one Come All ep, which we self financed.

So please support us, by spreading the word.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-free-download.html/feed/ The FINE on Dubai 92 FM http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-on-dubai-92-fm.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-on-dubai-92-fm.html#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:21:20 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-on-dubai-92-fm.html In case you missed the show, they are playing back our songs on the air today at 11.30 am. Check out the following link to listen online.

http://www.arnonline.com/stream/dubai92.html

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/the-fine-on-dubai-92-fm.html/feed/ Dubai 92FM Radio Gig - Thanks for listening http://thefine.net/en/blog/dubai-92fm-radio-gig.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/dubai-92fm-radio-gig.html#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:11:34 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/dubai-92fm-radio-gig.html I would like to say a big thanks to Zahra for inviting us onto ‘Open Mic’ and thanks to everyone who listened in and sent messages.

To download our songs for free, please click on the 7DigitalIndiestore link on our homepage or visit www.indiestore.com/thefine

In case you couldn’t tune in we will post the interview on the site next week.

Claire

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/dubai-92fm-radio-gig.html/feed/ Sat 3rd Nov 8.15pm - Open Mic Dubai 92FM http://thefine.net/en/blog/sat-3rd-nov-815pm-open-mic-with-zahra-dubai-92fm.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/sat-3rd-nov-815pm-open-mic-with-zahra-dubai-92fm.html#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:55:57 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/sat-3rd-nov-815pm-open-mic-with-zahra-dubai-92fm.html We’re brushing up on the acoustics and performing live this Saturday. We will also be playing the EP and chatting about the music. Tune in and spread the word.

We had an impromtu session last night and performed for the few who hung out on ‘The Terrace’ . Needless to say, I’m a little worse for wear today!

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/sat-3rd-nov-815pm-open-mic-with-zahra-dubai-92fm.html/feed/ Summer Festivals & New Music http://thefine.net/en/blog/summer-festivals-new-music.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/summer-festivals-new-music.html#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:25:33 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/summer-festivals-new-music.html I’d really love to hear from anyone going to the Summer Music Festivals overseas, share the experience, let me know what your favourite bands and moments were.

I recently bought the new Rufus Wainwright and Ryan Adams albums, I’m impressed with both.

Rufus, post rehab, has, as usual, created a modern opera of love and pain with ‘Release the Stars’. It’s a more accessable album and maybe the one to launch him to super stardom, debuted at No.2 in the UK.

Ryan Adams, also post rehab, has presented a very raw album ‘Easy Tiger’ and at moments he reminds me of early Neil Young. Musical backing is once again provided by The Cardinals, they have created some beautiful tones to support Ryans’ songs.

To discover and understand beauty, they say that you have to experience pain and hurt first.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/summer-festivals-new-music.html/feed/ Thought #5 http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-5.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-5.html#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:00:35 +0000 claire FINE Thoughts http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-5.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-5.html/feed/ De-Tuned!! http://thefine.net/en/blog/de-tuned.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/de-tuned.html#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:07:27 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/de-tuned.html I am stuck in a land of commercial music, sometimes I feel so remote. Previously, having lived in Dublin and London, I was in the thick of it and could listen to new music and go to live gigs every night.

Here in Dubai we only get the commercial mix, recently live gigs, Boyz to Men! Bryan Adams! need I say more.

So please respond and let me know what my ears are missing.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/de-tuned.html/feed/ Weekend review http://thefine.net/en/blog/weekend-review.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/weekend-review.html#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:22:29 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/weekend-review.html Thursday night, Aerosmith weren’t great and the gig was badly organized, hence from the moment I got there I wanted to leave, highlight of the evening was when they covered ‘baby please don’t go’.

Friday, had a friends leaving party to go to, Dubai is such a transient place, people always passing thru for a few years then move on. We came home early in the morning and started work on Jimi’s Blues, but needs a lot more work.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/weekend-review.html/feed/ Feel a bit strange http://thefine.net/en/blog/feel-a-bit-strange.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/feel-a-bit-strange.html#comments Wed, 30 May 2007 15:49:55 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/feel-a-bit-strange.html I feel a little bit strange today, the last few weeks I have been on flying visits to Ireland, Germany and India, this weekend I have nowhere to go :( . Although Aerosmith are playing tomorrow night (is that good fortune or just a curse? anyways I’m going, so I’II write a review).

Summer is coming and this is when Dinesh and I go into overdrive writing. We can’t go outside so we stay inside and write. We already have a few tracks finished, just need to complete the vocals. So watch this space!

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/feel-a-bit-strange.html/feed/ A FINE Photoshoot http://thefine.net/en/blog/a-fine-photoshoot.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/a-fine-photoshoot.html#comments Thu, 17 May 2007 20:39:51 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/a-fine-photoshoot.html So we finally wrapped up our very first photoshoot few weeks ago. Many thanks to Celia Peterson for somehow managing to make us look like Rock Stars! Do check out Celia’s site for some amazing photography. http://www.arabianeye.com. Until then enjoy the many blue steel and magnum poses from yours truly!

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/a-fine-photoshoot.html/feed/ Reviewed on: Underheard Music Blog http://thefine.net/en/reviews/reviewed-on-underheard-music-blog.html http://thefine.net/en/reviews/reviewed-on-underheard-music-blog.html#comments Thu, 17 May 2007 20:06:25 +0000 Dinesh Reviews http://thefine.net/en/reviews/reviewed-on-underheard-music-blog.html We were featured on underheardmusic.blogspot.com. Thanks to Rajiv for supporting us.

Monday, May 14, 2007

A Fine Hero

An unexpected benefit of blogging is when it helps me discover new music that I otherwise would never have found. Recently, I was contacted by Dinesh Lalvani in Dubai about a song from his group The Fine. The music is a mixture of rock, electronica and strong vocals from fellow group member Claire Murphy.

They have a 4-song EP done that is available for purchase online. I understand they’re working on a full album. You can find more information on Dinesh & Claire on their site at http://thefine.net/ which I urge you to visit. You can also head to their MySpace spot.

The first song featured here is Hero which couples a rock beat with some beautiful guitar work and Claire’s clear vocals. It has a catchy melody and the combination of rock and acoustic ballad that I like so much (as you may have guessed from the selections of Triumph and Uriah Heep that were featured on this blog earlier).

If you like the song, why don’t you add a comment to this post and I’m sure Dinesh and/or Claire will respond to any of your compliments or criticisms! Let them know if you want to hear more and maybe they’ll send me another song for me to post here.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/reviews/reviewed-on-underheard-music-blog.html/feed/ Review on arjanwrites.com http://thefine.net/en/reviews/review-on-arjanwritescom.html http://thefine.net/en/reviews/review-on-arjanwritescom.html#comments Fri, 11 May 2007 06:56:28 +0000 Dinesh Reviews http://thefine.net/en/reviews/review-on-arjanwritescom.html Review posted on arjanwrites.com. Many thanks to Arjan for the fantastic review. Also available on indiestore.com

A good friend of mine recently spent a short time in Dubai and called it one of the most amazing places he had ever seen with its dazzling architecture and obscene display of kitsch. Dubai is a twenty-first century city with a universal cosmopolitan appeal where Middle Eastern riches, Asian finesse and Western pop culture intersect.

Dubai-based electro-pop outfit The Fine perfectly captures the city’s unique blend of cultures. The group is made up of Dubai born synth meister Dinesh and vocalist Clair who is originally from Ireland. The two met in Dubai and struck an immediate connection. Over the past few months, they have been recording music in Bombay, India with hotshot Bollywood producer Clinton Cerejo. More recently, they spent time in London to finalize mixing the songs. Their self-titled EP is now available for download in MP3 format on 7Digital.

“Hero” is the lead track taken from the EP. It is a beautifully orchestrated, mesmerizing tune that brings together an amalgam of influences, starting with the duo’s own unique ethnic perspectives. This is one of those soothing tracks that you play on a long-haul flight to drift away high in the sky.

The song is based on an idea that people across the globe can relate to. “‘Hero’ is inspired by a conversation I have had with myself a few times in my life,” Claire writes me. “When I felt everything was hopeless, that I was tamed, caged, locked and lost. You are the hero, only you can change the direction of your life and how you live it, don’t let the sea drown you.” (Many thanks to Dinesh for reaching out to Arjanwrites.com and allowing me to share his music.)

]]> http://thefine.net/en/reviews/review-on-arjanwritescom.html/feed/ This week at The FINE Residence http://thefine.net/en/blog/this-week-at-the-fine-residence.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/this-week-at-the-fine-residence.html#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:24:40 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/this-week-at-the-fine-residence.html We’re doing a photoshoot tomorrow to capture The FINE emotion thru the lens. Should be fun, although we may need a few shots to loosen up first! Our photographer Celia has been great in hooking us up with a stylist and hair and make up girl, so much has to be done, but hopefully we’ll get a couple pics we’re both happy with.

Currently working on Dearest Mary, we finally got the time to lay the tracks down, sounding good. It’s weird how music and words merge to create a song, you just hear the music, get a feeling and the lyrics roll.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/this-week-at-the-fine-residence.html/feed/ Thought#4 http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought4.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought4.html#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:03:16 +0000 claire FINE Thoughts http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought4.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought4.html/feed/ Our music is On Sale! http://thefine.net/en/blog/our-music-is-on-sale.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/our-music-is-on-sale.html#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:42:36 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/our-music-is-on-sale.html Finally, after nearly a year, we have our first EP available for sale. What a journey it has been making it, and we hope that this will continue with everyones support. Check the link on the top to get our EP from 7 Digital. We are also working to get it on iTunes and more in a little while.

For all those living in the Dubai region to drop us a line so we can all meet up and spread the word. Come One Come All.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/our-music-is-on-sale.html/feed/ Behind the Scenes http://thefine.net/en/the-music/behind-the-scenes.html http://thefine.net/en/the-music/behind-the-scenes.html#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:00:46 +0000 Dinesh The Music Blog http://thefine.net/en/the-music/behind-the-scenes.html Although it might seem like only the two of us, there are a lot of people without whom we wouldn’t been able to make this record. First and foremost thanks to the Lalvani and Murphy families for believing in us and fueling our obsession to make this record.

Also a special thanks to Salim Merchant, who hooked us up with our producer Clinton in the first place. I still remember Slim saying he couldn’t tell the difference between Goldfrapp and Gold Flake (for those of you from india, really bad cigarettes :) ).

Clinton, thanks for undertaking this journey with us and transforming our sound, we couldn’t have done it without you. And Dom, you really balanced things out on the record, also thanks for the fantastic backing vocals on Dignity. Anyways the list is long so read the credits below.

Produced by:

Clinton Cerejo

Sound Mixing:

Hero, Loving it!, Come one come all, Hold On
Stephen Fitzmaurice, mixed at Pierce Entertainment, London, UK
Assistant - Darren Heelis

Mastering

Hero, Loving it!, Come one come all, Hold On
Jon Astley, mastered at his studio in Twickeham, London, UK

Main Vocals

Rrecorded at Salim and Suleiman Studios, Bombay, India.
Audio Engineer - John Stewart

Additional Guitars, Cash

Kalyan Baruah (Andhra Masala!), recorded at Salim and Suleiman studios, Bombay, India
Audio Engineer - John Stewart

Backing Vocals

Cash & Dignity, recorded at Purple Rain Studios, Bombay, India
Audio Engineer - Dean Picardo
Assistants - Samir & Rohan
Vocalists
Clinton Cerjo
Dominique Cerjo
Vivienne Pocha
Hrishikesh Kamerkar

Graphics and Artwork

Brandbeat

Noel Tabb
Roy Aquino
Mark Hodgson
Rouba Abounader

Flip

Sameer Shetye
Ganesh Gholap
Dhiraj More
Amit Shanbhag

Many thanks to Francis for taking care of us in Bombay.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/the-music/behind-the-scenes.html/feed/ Thought #3 http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-3.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-3.html#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:14:10 +0000 claire FINE Thoughts http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-3.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-3.html/feed/ And Now the Mix and Master’s done http://thefine.net/en/blog/and-now-the-mix-and-masters-done.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/and-now-the-mix-and-masters-done.html#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:05:21 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/and-now-the-mix-and-masters-done.html Caught a plane back to Dubai, left the spring air behind in London, unpack the bags and on we go….. lot’s to do, you only realize exactly what is involved when you go thru the process yourself, but thanks to Dinesh’s obsession with perfection, we’re organized somewhat.

I’d like to thank everyone we met in London, particularly Steve, Darren and Jon, thanks for your input, it’s invaluable. We went to London sounding good, now the songs sound great.

Next step - launch plan - watch this space.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/and-now-the-mix-and-masters-done.html/feed/ London Mixdown Part Deux! http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-mixdown-part-deux.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-mixdown-part-deux.html#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2007 13:54:59 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-mixdown-part-deux.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-mixdown-part-deux.html/feed/ London Mixdown! http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-mixdown.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-mixdown.html#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:33:38 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-mixdown.html The mix in pics. njoi

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/london-mixdown.html/feed/ Moving On to Hold On http://thefine.net/en/blog/moving-on-to-hold-on.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/moving-on-to-hold-on.html#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:46:12 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/moving-on-to-hold-on.html Printed Come One Come All this afternoon, we did have some discussion about the drums, creative opinions clashing, folded arms and delicate egos, we were asked to leave for a little to give Steve some room to think, but we got there in the end, it’s great to have so much experience in the studio, means we get the best for the song,  which is why we are here.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/moving-on-to-hold-on.html/feed/ Factored Dreams http://thefine.net/en/blog/factored-dreams.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/factored-dreams.html#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:40:28 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/factored-dreams.html The recent disqualified x-factor boy band Avenue are here at Pierce Entertainment cutting some sounds. Had a discussion about the competitiveness in the boyband market and how they would need to work hard to break thru, seem’s they are ready for the hard work and enjoying the time, better then sitting at home or working the checkout line. The tea boy is sweet.

Fall Out Boy play at the hammersmith tonight, queues galore! If we leave the studio we have to walk past the adoring young fans, all of them wondering who we are coz the gates are opened for us and security say ‘hello’! Oh to be a star!

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/factored-dreams.html/feed/ Busy Daze! http://thefine.net/en/blog/busy-daze.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/busy-daze.html#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:36:04 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/busy-daze.html Friday 30 April. We finished mixing ‘Loving it!’, printed and moved onto ‘Come one Come All’, decided to keep the live drums, Steve is working his magic. Having fun, the boys have gotten into a Table Tennis league, currently Steve is the top dog.

Popped into Trevor Horn’s - Sarm Studios in Portobello to visit my old friend Ed, who is in London with the beautiful Laura Davis working with Future Cuts, who produced Lily Allen, really sound guys.

Laura is finishing her album so hopefully you will all be given the opportunity soon to experience her soulful sonics.

Ed gave us some great tips and listened to The Fine, think he liked it, and that’s not beacuse I’m one of ‘the gang’.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/busy-daze.html/feed/ Day 4. 2 Down, 2 more to go http://thefine.net/en/blog/day-4-2-down-2-more-to-go.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/day-4-2-down-2-more-to-go.html#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:59:17 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/day-4-2-down-2-more-to-go.html Day 4 in the studio. Two tracks in the bag, two more to go! Sounds brilliant so far, now waiting for steve to weave his magic on the balance tracks and we are ready with our EP! Now the only thing to figure out is which track to release first. We could really use some input here, so please check back with the site and we will be posting our music soon. Hope everyone likes it as much as we do…

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/day-4-2-down-2-more-to-go.html/feed/ Loving It http://thefine.net/en/the-music/loving-it.html http://thefine.net/en/the-music/loving-it.html#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:44:00 +0000 Dinesh The Music http://thefine.net/en/the-music/loving-it.html Slick hair, ready for the groove
GI, step aside your move
Verve click, thousand miles an hour
Style eye, new champions, loving it

Oh oh oh oh oh coz you’re loving it, loving it
Oh oh oh oh oh coz you’re loving it, loving it

The magic hour, be fit and clever
unleash, the perfect rebel
Safari, art party
Sexual endeavour, loving it

Oh oh oh oh oh coz you’re loving it, loving it
Oh oh oh oh oh coz you’re loving it, loving it

Rough diamonds, fly by nighters
Cocaine, chemical romance
Base beat, fusion energy
Coz you’re loving it, loving it

Oh oh oh oh oh coz you’re loving it, loving it
Oh oh oh oh oh coz you’re loving it, loving it

]]> http://thefine.net/en/the-music/loving-it.html/feed/ Hold On http://thefine.net/en/the-music/hold-on.html http://thefine.net/en/the-music/hold-on.html#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:42:41 +0000 Dinesh The Music http://thefine.net/en/the-music/hold-on.html Whisper your feelings I know you’re scared
All you want is simple pleasure
I have the answers to all your fears
Be not afraid to speak for I am listening

Hold on, here I am, closer to your heart not further
Hold on, here I am, closer to your heart not further

Travel north follow the directions of my heart
When it comes to love we’re all in the dark
In this city they say there is no place for love
Be not afraid to sleep for I’m here with you

Hold on, here I am, closer not further
Hold on, here I am, closer not further

Ohhhh la la yeah, la la yeah
Ohhhh la la yeah, la la yeah

Hold on, here I am, closer not further
Hold on, here I am, closer not further

Hold on, here I am, closer to your heart not further
Hold on, here I am, closer to your heart not further

]]> http://thefine.net/en/the-music/hold-on.html/feed/ Come One Come All http://thefine.net/en/the-music/come-one-come-all.html http://thefine.net/en/the-music/come-one-come-all.html#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:41:28 +0000 Dinesh The Music http://thefine.net/en/the-music/come-one-come-all.html Come one come all come many
Come one come all come many
Life’s not about, boy meeting girl

Play me a song, my singer man
Play me a song, forget my name
Forget my name
Play me a song, my fate destroyed
Play me a song, forget my name

Come one come all come many
Come one come all come many
Lifes not about boy meeting girl

Play me a song, my singer man
Play me a song, a diamond gone
A diamond gone
Play me a song, confess and love
Play me a song, a diamond gone

Come one come all come many
Come one come all come many
Come one come all come many
Come one come all come many
Lifes not about, boy meeting girl

Play me a song, my singer man
Play me a song, forget my name
Forget my name
Play me a song, my fate destroyed
Play me a song, forget my name

]]> http://thefine.net/en/the-music/come-one-come-all.html/feed/ Hero http://thefine.net/en/the-music/hero.html http://thefine.net/en/the-music/hero.html#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:40:22 +0000 Dinesh The Music http://thefine.net/en/the-music/hero.html I’m drowning in the sea
Now that you captured me
Ooo hero don’t go
Ooo hero don’t go

A dark victory
I’ii linger forever my heart in this sea
I’m sorry, I have a broken heart
I have a broken dream

I’m drowning in the sea
Now that you captured me
Ooo hero don’t go
Ooo hero don’t go

No where else to run
So far away from home
Reflections confuse me, I’m sorry
I don’t want to be here
I want to be near

Can you hear me
Can you hear me

I’m drowning in the sea
Now that you captured me
Ooo hero don’t go
Ooo hero don’t go

Finding right, in what went wrong
Listen to me, listen to me,
I’m sorry, I cannot lose
What I never had

Can you hear me
Can you hear me

Tamed caged locked lost
What do I do, What do I do
Tamed caged locked lost
What do I do, What do I do

Can you hear me
Can you hear me
Can you hear me
OOOOOOOOOO oh no

I’m drowning in the sea
Now that you captured me
Ooo hero don’t go
Ooo hero don’t go

]]> http://thefine.net/en/the-music/hero.html/feed/ Thought #2 http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-2.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-2.html#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:01:26 +0000 Dinesh FINE Thoughts http://dee.thefine.local/en/fine-thoughts/thought-2.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/thought-2.html/feed/ Thought #1 http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/where-do-we-go-now.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/where-do-we-go-now.html#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:53:57 +0000 Dinesh FINE Thoughts http://dee.thefine.local/en/fine-thoughts/where-do-we-go-now.html http://thefine.net/en/fine-thoughts/where-do-we-go-now.html/feed/ We’re FINE. Grand. http://thefine.net/en/who-are-we/who-are-we.html http://thefine.net/en/who-are-we/who-are-we.html#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:30:52 +0000 Dinesh Who are we http://dee.thefine.local/en/who-are-we/who-are-we.html History! Country of Residence - Dubai, UAE.

Dinesh is Indian, born in Dubai, grew up here, before he got a ticket to New York to study, lived there 5 years, took it all in, discovered the Blues and Jazz. Headed back to Dubai, then Bombay, an experience by all accounts and now back in Dubai.

Me, Claire, Irish, born in Waterford, Ireland, headed to London with a band at 18, 2 years gigging and plugging the band, disillusioned, headed back to Dublin, got a career, drank beer, had fun, couple of relationships, then an epiphany, didn’t like what I saw, closed up shop in Dublin and moved to Dubai (strange I know), got a job, met Dinesh and we started writing music. Became The FINE and the rest is History….

]]> http://thefine.net/en/who-are-we/who-are-we.html/feed/ Censored Life http://thefine.net/en/blog/censored-life.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/censored-life.html#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:29:54 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/censored-life.html The Dubai Music Scene

As a musician in Dubai you can’t just get up on stage and play, there is no such thing as jamming or a session. To play here you need to be licenced to a hotel, who audition you, check your music is innocuous (no sex, drugs, rock and roll or politics) and then tell you what to play and you play.

Yep Boring! Fantastic musicians, but one can only listen to 70’s, 80’s and 90’s covers and smile for so long and then I need to be very very drunk! and not to mention the dreaded karaoke!

Another fallout of this censorship is the worlds top dj’s are God’s here - they get past the rule as they rock up with records. So each week in Dubai there is some DJ, maybe the worlds 7th greatest DJ, I think last week it was the 12th, filling up the dancefloors - commercial heaven.

Sometimes - I want to break free!

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/censored-life.html/feed/ When, where and how will it end? http://thefine.net/en/blog/when-where-and-how-will-it-end.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/when-where-and-how-will-it-end.html#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:29:09 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/when-where-and-how-will-it-end.html Who is brave enough to stand up and stop this madness. Why do countries interpret the support from the democratic war machine to believe that they have a carte blanche to also murder, cross boarders illegally and brutalize nations of people Why is the solution to send in the marines?

Why bother with the democratic political process, UN resolutions, I think we’re all losing faith in these processes and the leaders behind them.

I wonder when, where and how it will all end?

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/when-where-and-how-will-it-end.html/feed/ Bertrand Russell and Kevin Carter http://thefine.net/en/blog/bertrand-russell-and-kevin-carter.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/bertrand-russell-and-kevin-carter.html#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:23:38 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/bertrand-russell-and-kevin-carter.html I read a quote today by Bertrand Russell:
“War doesn’t determine who is right, war determines who is left” - basic math.

Been thinking about this and Kevin Carter today.

The media sells disease, famine, war and death. Each day goes by another young man dies.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/bertrand-russell-and-kevin-carter.html/feed/ Peace and Hope http://thefine.net/en/blog/peace-and-hope.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/peace-and-hope.html#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:22:48 +0000 claire Blog http://thefine.net/en/blog/peace-and-hope.html I am just trying to live my life on this earth. I do not see colour or creed, caste, nor feel hate. But yet why is my life threatened by a minority who wish that I have no breath or voice in this life. I’m tired of trying to understand this.

We need an awakening, you and me, the little people, need to fight for our rights and dignity. Carry our hopes and the hopes of others, open dialogue, we need to bridge the ignorance gap, not the political or religious leaders, whose greed and false righteousness has blinded them.

We need to take our futures back into our hands.

]]> http://thefine.net/en/blog/peace-and-hope.html/feed/ Thanks for coming http://thefine.net/en/blog/thanks-for-coming.html http://thefine.net/en/blog/thanks-for-coming.html#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2006 08:25:00 +0000 Dinesh Blog http://dee.thefine.local/en/blog/thanks-for-coming.html I just wanted to write and say thanks to everyone who came to the Chelsea last week. It was great to finally get up on stage and play. Both Dee and I were very nervous, but once you get thru the first song the rest roll on. Andy we really appreciate you coming in at the last minute to play with us, thanks.

Moe and Blaise, keep them laughing!

lol

Claire

p.s. Andy, muchos gracias for the help on the Guitars!!

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