Magesh is regarded as one of Australia's most innovative and exciting drummers. He is known for incorparating tablas and electronics with the drumset. He has peformed with International artists like Nelly Fertado, The Pussy Cat Dolls, Lionel Richie, Ricky Martin, Anastacia, Chris Brown, Rhianna, Vanessa Amorossi and Daniel Merriweather while they were on promo tours Down Under.Magesh recorded a DVD called 'Unique Beats' in which he wrote all the music, played majority of the instruments and produced himself. He then signed a deal with 'Hal Leonard' in the United States which is one of the biggest music distibutors in the world.Magesh's skills have earnt him praise from some of the biggest names in the music business.
John Blackwell (drummer for Prince, Justin Timberlake) said in an interview " What Magesh is doing, combining tablas, machines and acoustic drums is....UNBELEIVABLE. If I had to follow anyone....it would be him."
Jonathon 'Sugarfoot' Moffet (drummer/producer for Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder) said " Magesh dares to be different to make his own unique statement".
Kenwood Dennard ( Drummer for Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespe)said
" The persona and the interesting rhythmic scenarios you have created are wonderful..... Welcome to the club. I'm digging this dvd."Venon Reid, guitarest of Grammy Award Winning band 'Living Colour' said...
"Magesh is a drummer of great subtlety and power....Part of the new breed not intimidated by experimental electronics yet steeped in world traditions and with a blazing pop pocket to boot!!"...
Vernon was so impressed with Magesh's talents that he asked him to record some music with him.
Also a producer and songwriter Magesh has written and produced music for numerous cd's, DVD's, CD-roms and televison commercials. He has appeared in t.v ads for 'M&M' choclates and Sony Playstation. He is currently finsihing a book on drumming.
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