SAYAK DAS – PRESHOW RITUALS

In this Preshow Rituals segment, the pop rock artist, SAYAK DAS, reveals what he does before taking the stage. You can check out the rituals, after the break.

My pre-show ritual is exactly that; ritualistic. Typically the day starts with me watching full live sets on YouTube while I start my day. I have a tried and true rotation of Anderson .Paak, the 1975, Bring Me the Horizon, Kendrick, and old hardcore sets that I like to dive into. I like doing my vocal warm-ups around this time as well as a light jog. It really kicks up a notch when I get to the venue – that’s when the rituals actually start. Soundcheck gives me a nice boost in energy, but that’s mainly for the technical side of things. I make sure to do a yoga routine my dad taught me and get myself limber. Usually another round of vocal warm-ups, too. Then, I essentially meditate until it’s time to play. I have a guided meditation I like to follow that really clears my head and resets me so that I can go 110% on stage. I don’t really like talking to people before shows – maybe I’m being a diva but I prefer isolating myself until after all is said and done. My band and I will link before our time and have a powwow before it’s time to let loose. Showtime comes and I disappear in it for 45 minutes and I don’t tap back into reality until I walk off stage. At least that’s what it always feels like.

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