Q & A
"I hate spiders" - Hamin
Hamin Ahmed is the lead guitarist and a vocalist of Miles, one of the leading bands in our country. Incidentally, Miles is celebrating their silver jubilee in music this month. Although Hamin is a celebrity in his own right, he can be recognised for his impressive lineage. Son of the talented composer Kamal Das Gupta and legendary Nazrul artiste Feroza Begum, music is in Hamin's blood. The Daily Star recently had a chance to catch up with the artiste. Excerpts from the conversation:What would you do if you were marooned on a deserted island?
Do what Robinson Crusoe did. Build a house, look for ships to rescue me. If you could have one object on the island, what would it be?
A guitar. What gives you the greatest satisfaction as a musician?
I get the most satisfaction from the love and respect of Miles' fans. Another feather in our cap is that we have been able to carve a niche in India. We have been performing regularly not only for the Bangalee audience but for the entire Indian community. Other satisfying achievements include my interview by CNN for their Q&A program. What is the wildest thing you have done?
Sometimes one's ego gets the better of one. I was getting poked around by a car. I drive a BMW 318i. I accelerated to a speed of 120kmph in Dhaka. That was pretty wild... Driving fast for fun is okay, but while driving one must realise that it is not a racing track he is driving in, there are people around you. One must never do anything that could result in a tragedy for their own family or for someone else. Who is your favourite fictional character?
Spiderman, for his ability to help others. However, I hate spiders. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
I visualise myself as a successful business magnate. I will retire as a music performer and look forward to owning a music production company. One person who means the most to you...
My son. Three things you absolutely hate?
Hypocrisy, extremism and deceit. What are your all time favourite songs?
Hey Jude (The Beatles), Black magic woman (Carlos Santana), Hotel California (Eagles), Little wings (Jimmy Hendrix),Jump (Van Halen), Winds of Change (Scorpions), Love of God (Steve Vai). What type of dishes do you like?
Biryani (Bengali) and Vegetable Noodles Soup with prawn and crab (Chinese). Who are your favourite actors?
From Bangladesh it is Humayun Faridi. I also admire Amitabh Bachchan and Al Pacino. Which of your peers do you admire?
Ayub Bacchu for what he has achieved, Manam Ahmed for his arrangement/keyboard skills, Shafeen Ahmed, for his vocal abilities and Russel, former Warfaze guitarist, for what he has done as a Bangladeshi.
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