SANDEEP NARAYAN
Crafting Melodies Beyond Boundaries
Step into the vibrant world of Sandeep Narayan , a Carnatic and fusion maestro who seamlessly blends genres , from classic rock to hip-hop . Raised in a melodious home with a vocalist mother and rooted in rich musical traditions , Sandeep ’ s journey is a harmonious blend of versatility , passion , and innovation . Join us as Score delves deep into his musical odyssey , revealing the magic behind the melodies .
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You have had an early start in music . Can you tell us about your most cherished memories ?
I started formal training at an early age . But even before that , I used to attend my mom Shubha Narayan ’ s classes at her music school ( which is still active today ). I used to hum geethams and my parents realised that I was grasping a lot of music on my own . By the age of 5 , I was participating in Thyagaraja Aaradhanas and other community events . Also , my two elder brothers Nikhil and Nirmal are also into music and my father K . S . Narayan was actively involved in organising concerts . So , I was exposed to a lot of Carnatic Music from an early age .
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When was your first stage performance ?
During Thyagaraja Day , I was on stage for the first time . I think I must have been around 5 years old and I sang the song Raminchu Vaarevarura .
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Were you nervous singing on stage at such a young age ?
Not really . At such a young age , we don ’ t feel any fear nor worry about what the audience might think . We tend to be fearless because there is no tension about being judged .
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Your recent EP Arul is amazing and we loved the track named Tradition . Could you take us through the creative process in composing the track ?
I collaborated with a Toronto based mridangam artist and producer Yanchan . He has a lot of exposure to Carnatic Music as well as a strong background in Hip-hop and Afro beats , and I had not done anything in those genres . I saw a lot of his work during the pandemic time and I messaged him saying let ’ s collaborate . He sent me a sample stem and asked me to sing Manavi Aalakincharadate over it just to see whether it would work with Hip-hop and it was a lot of fun .
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