Meet the Band

the band : paul : george : jon : mayank

Mayank Thanawala
tenor

Photo of Mayank speaking, wearing a black shirt. The photo is a closeup showing his head and shoulders. His right arm is raised and he is wearing an earring.

photo by Bill Lange

Intrigue. From the moment you hear his name, you are pulled into Mayank's unique world, and you cannot resist. From the moment you look into his eyes, you are caught in his unearthly gaze, and you cannot escape. From the moment you hear his voice, you feel the stirring of your psyche yearning to break through its shackles and discover the heights to which it can soar.

Mayank's world is not like yours. His world combines a quest for technical perfection with an appreciation for the subtle intricacies; the enigmatic with the gut-wrenchingly honest; the ridiculous with the sublime. Mayank can win your heart with a heartfelt ballad (You Are So Beautiful), charm you with flattery (Fascinating New Thing), and hit you with a tirade (Overreacting). Mayank's compositions are intense, forceful and honest, from the unforgiving Overreacting to the frustrated My Hidden Wish to the cynical but hopeful Don't Let Me Go.

One of Mayank's goals is to always try to add a dimension to the situation, which is exactly what he does for Hookslide. His hilarious yet informative newsletter gives the group a voice; his expertise in business matters gives the band financial stability; his voice adds height and resonance to the blend.

Intrigued? Look Mayank in the eye at the next performance, if you dare. You may never escape.

Birthday	March 26
Hometown	Fremont, CA
Favorite Musicians	Danny Elfman, Harry Connick, Jr., Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Jellyfish, Ravi Shankar, Ravi's daughter Anoushka, Zakir Hussein, Poulenc, Mozart, FRED, Tom Lehrer
Favorite CD's	Oingo Boingo: Alive, Monty Python's Final Rip Off, No Doubt: Tragic Kingdom, Cake: Comfort Eagle
Favorite Hookslide Songs	Tossed, Funkbus, Don't You Forget About Me, What Sin
You May Have Heard Me In	The Cornell University Class Notes; Schola Cantorum, Mountain View, CA
Day Job	Software Engineer at CardioDx
Hobbies	Flying, Running, Soccer, Singing, Spades, Cooking, Biking, Tennis
Roles Within the Group	Composer, Arranger, Tenor, Author of the Newsletter