World Motorcycle Day: Palash Sen's Journey with Music and Bikes
Palash Sen, the charismatic frontman of the iconic rock band Euphoria, has an intimate connection with music and motorcycles. Born into a family of musicians and doctors, Palash was introduced to music from an early age. His love affair with bikes began when he was two, and over the years, he has found himself drawn to the world of motorcycles. On World Music and Motorcycle Day, Palash opens up about his journey with music and bikes, revealing the lessons he's learned from riding and his dream motorcycle.
Key Takeaways:
- Palash Sen was exposed to music from the moment he was born, coming from a family of 17 generations of musicians and doctors.
- Music is therapy for him, and he believes it has the power to heal and touch people's emotions.
- Palash's fascination with bikes and cars started when he was two, and he eventually earned his first bike, a black Yezdi 175, by saving up Rs 1,250 for a year and getting support from his dad.
- His dream bike is a Harley-Davidson cruiser, and he has ridden a Harley 1100 for a music video, feeling like a king on the rugged motorcycle.
- Bike riding has taught Palash humility and patience, and he emphasizes the importance of safe riding practices.
- Palash has written many iconic songs with Euphoria, including "Maeri", which he says would not have been possible without the inspiration from his mother, and "Mehfuz", which he wrote for his father, who passed away when Palash was young.
Statistics:
- Palash has been exposed to music from the age of zero, being born into a family of musicians and doctors.
- He earned his first bike by saving up Rs 1,250 for a year and received support from his dad.
- Palash has ridden a Harley 1100 motorcycle for a music video, which weighed heavily and required two people to help with parking.
- Palash has written iconic songs with Euphoria, including "Dhoom Pichak Dhoom", "Maeri", "Mehfuz", and "See You Later".
Sources:
- World Motorcycle Day:
- Palash Sen interview:
* "I was exposed to music from the moment I was born. Music is the beginning, the end, and infinity." - Palash Sen
* "If you look at old, classic rock and roll videos, bikes were always there. Even I have a rock and roll video, See You Later, which was shot on a bike." - Palash Sen
* "Bike riding has taught me humility and patience." - Palash Sen