1 week Ago By Sahan Weerasooriya
Bassist Benjy Ranabahu is overjoyed as his version of having his own band (for the second time) is gradually taking shape. When asked as to how the name Inner Vision cropped up, Benjy said that they were thinking of various names, and suggestions were made. “Since we have a kind of a vision for music lovers, we decided to go with Inner Vision, and I guarantee that Inner Vision is going to be a band with a difference,” said Benjy.
In fact, he has already got a lineup, comprising musicians with years of experience in the music scene. Benjy says he has now only to finalise the keyboardist, continue rehearsing, get their Inner Vision act together, and then boom into action. “Various names have been suggested, where the keyboard section is concerned, and very soon we will pick the right guy to make our vision a reality.
” Inner Vision will line-up as follows...
Anton Fernando Benjy Ranabahu: Ready to give music lovers a new vision (Lead guitar/vocals): Having performed with several bands in the past, including The Gypsies, he has many years of experience and has also done the needful in Japan, Singapore, Dubai, the Maldives, Zambia, Korea, New Zealand, and the Middle East. Lelum Ratnayake (Drums/vocals): The son of the legendary Victor Ratnayake, Lelum has toured Italy, Norway, Japan, Australia, Zambia, Kuwait and Oman as a drummer and percussionist. Viraj Cooray (Guitar/vocals): Another musician with years of experience, having performed with several of our leading outfits.
He says he is a musician with a boundless passion for creating unforgettable experiences, through music. Nish Peiris Nish Peiris: Extremely talented (Female vocals): She began taking singing, seriously, nearly five years ago, when her mother, having heard her sing occasionally at home and loved her voice, got her involved in classes with Ayesha Sinhawansa. Her mom also made her join the Angel Chorus.
“I had no idea I could sing until I joined Angle Chorus, which was the initial step in my career before I followed my passion.” Nish then joined Soul Sounds Academy, guided by Soundarie David. She is currently doing a degree in fashion marketing.
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with Benjy Ranabahu at the helm, playing bass, Inner Vision is set to light up the entertainment scene – end May-early June, 2025..
