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From: Roger D'Souza <rdsg2...@gmail.com<mailto:rdsg2...@gmail.com>> Andrew Ferrao Collaborations<https://www.facebook.com/AndrewFerraoCollaborations/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf> October 15 at 6:34pm<https://www.facebook.com/AndrewFerraoCollaborations/posts/1260508120668807> · We feel honored and humbled that you made time to listen to our song and shared it on your timeline Thank you for all the [https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v5/f6c/1/16/2764.png] ❤️! Mai Ge Dhobitalao : YouTube link https://youtu.be/r4DuKan0D4Y Mai Ge Dhobitalao - Andrew Ferrao (Goan - konkani original )<https://youtu.be/r4DuKan0D4Y> “Mai Ge Dhobitalao" - Andrew Ferrao (Andrew Ferrao Collaborations) Music Composer / Vocals : Andrew Ferrao | Lyrics : Roque Lazarus |… Making musical waves in Goa [http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/epaperimages/18102016/1810201616160643-small.jpg] [http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/images/dnsenlarge.gif] ‘ Ata Kitem Korpache, Goem Kabar re Amche, Konnache gomteak dorpache, Maar teka, fodd teka, dor teka, soddi naka, ’ is the chorus from the catchy new song, ‘ Mai Ge Dhobitalao’ that is making rounds on Facebook and Whatsapp. One person who knows he has made a difference by producing the song is Andrew Ferrao from Verna. “ After uploading the song, it went viral in less than 24 hours on Facebook and Whatsapp. I hope this works in not only being a well received song but a stronger message to make a difference for Goa,” says Andrew. ‘ Mai Ge Dhobitalao’ is a single with a message about Goa’s current state of affairs. “ It is about Goa, a piece of land like any other part of the world but what draws everyone here is cultural ethos of the Goan people. Even if harmony in the communities is strong yet youth are getting wayward and tend to get instigated at the drop of the hat. This is the result of over indulgence by parents as the chorus of the song ends with ‘ Mar teka, fodd teka..’ which is the voice of the youth in Goa today. In the song, we are not lusting for blood rather we are pointing to the crime, fights and issues like influx of migration, land being sold by Goans rather than keeping it in the family and the high number of bidders from other states. Through the song we hope that Goans not only save Goa but also protect the culture of the state,” explains Andrew. The rock song was conceptualised by Andrew Ferrao in Mumbai who also did the music composing, and lending his vocals and the lyrics is Roque Lazarus. Steve Carvalho ( Mumbai) is the video director and the song was mixed and mastered by Umar Shaikh at Kabir Studio ( Mumbai). Nixon Soares played the guitars, Crosby Fernandes ( Mumbai) on bass and Prathamesh Chari on drums. With everything about Goa, why was the song titled, ‘ Mai Ge Dhobitalao’? “ In Mumbai, Mai Ge Dhobitalao is an expression like Maiche kazar and it is used a lot by Goans living in Mumbai,” adds Andrew. Andrew Ferrao has created a niche for himself as a successful performer, composer and producer in his 23 year- old music career. One of the most distinguished keyboard players in the circuit, he is known for his unique playing style. His wide array of musical involvement spans from performing with Rabbi Shergill, Neeraj Shridhar ( Bombay Vikings), Pritam , Natalie Di Luccio ( Canadian Opera Soprano), Leslie Lewis, Vasuda Sharma, Hamsika Iyer, Shruti Pathak, and collaborating with the Youtubers based in Mumbai, composing music for jingles, music albums and documentaries. The music video was shot over two days at Andrew’s house terrace at Verna by using minimum lights. The scenes of the children were shot at places like the Margao wholesale fish market, Margao vegetable market, Holy Spirit Church, Grace Church Margao, Colva beach, Quepem mining area, slums at Birla, Verna industrial area, Margao Old Municipal Building and the Rivona hill cutting site. Andrew was part of the crew when they were scouting for locations and he was disappointed with the way Goa was getting destroyed. “ Goa is in need of good leaders and Goans are feeling let down by the system. People think they should join politics to make money but what future do they see for their children? I come to Goa especially to breathe in fresh air because the cities are getting polluted. I hope Goa doesn’t turn out to be the same,” says Andrew. This was the first time that Andrew sang for a song and from being behind the recording booth, he faced the microphone, “ Usually I record people singing songs. This time, I sang and recorded the song in one take. Even I was surprised as most singers take 5 to 10 to 15 takes for one song. Maybe I had too much anger which was finally vented out through the song,” laughs Andrew. He also received feedback from Goans in Goa and abroad who want to help Andrew with his next single. “ I have already started working on the next song and I received many calls from Goans who want to help me creatively by lending their Goan houses for shooting my songs,” concludes Andrew about the success of ‘ Mai Ge Dhobitalao’. Dolcy D’Cruz cafe@ herald- goa. com ‘ Mai Ge Dhobitalao’ is one of the most viral music videos in Goa right now with Goans and those with love for Goa sharing the video on their social networking sites. Conceptualised by Andrew Ferrao, the music video touches on various issues which are destroying Goa and with its rock beats, it is surely catching attention TWEETS @ DOLCRUZ PIC: VIRESH CHARI Creating a musical difference: Andrew Ferrao’s musical video ‘ Mai Ge Dhobitalao’ is well received on social media [http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/epaperimages/18102016/181020161616018.jpg] [http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/images/dnsenlarge.gif]
