In conversation with
AMARTYA BOBO
You have released a few singles over the last few months . Could you talk to us about them ?
Could you talk to us about your songwriting process ?
I try to keep it simple , sometimes if i am lucky , a good melody comes naturally , otherwise I try n think of a word ( for example , Noor ) and construct a melody around it
According to you , what makes a perfect song ?
Anything that is pleasing to the ears but also has an underlying complexity in the arrangement , without it sounding too complex .
What is your process of production of a song ?
That would depend on the song itself , currently I am trying to keep it very organic with the basic acoustic instruments . But if it is a Film song or a score then the script would determine the production to some extent .
What inspires you to write music ?
Well , have been a musician all my life since the age of 12 , so don ’ t need much inspiration , making songs just makes me happy , the process , the recording , everything
Shaam Simti , Kaisi Ho , Thikana and a few others were released over the last year . I have done a few film scores before , but concentrating on building my artist profile as a singer / songwriter now
Name a few artists you draw inspiration from and why ?
The Beatles because they challenged everything and changed most of it , and AR Rahman because he elevated the bar of musicianship and production inspiring millions like us to make better music in this country
Take us through your tech set up for music making
I work on Cubase , use Apollo Twin X , compose on my Taylors and mostly use my Neumann U87 for my vocal dubs
What is the importance of lyrics in music according to you ?
Lyrics and composition go hand in hand , so it ’ s very important . If either is weak , then the song becomes weaker
Tell us about your upcoming projects .
After “ Noor-Kasauli ” my next single will be out by Feb end , and then a Collaborative EP of around 3 songs with a few fellow musician friends of mine
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