operate a new device . Once you understand how to operate it , it becomes easier with the passage of time . It becomes your second nature as you rely on muscle memory .
Please tell us about your upcoming songs , and the experience composing the song during these times .
There are quite a few interesting projects in the pipeline . There ’ s the music for “ Prithviraj ”, a soon-tobe-released Yashraj film . We are also doing music for a film called “ Yudra ”, directed by Ravi Uddyavar who has previously helmed “ Mom ”. There ’ s a Netflix original series by Zoya Akhtar in which we are recreating Archie and the Riverdale comics . That ’ s really exciting …. bringing a slice of our childhood and adolescence alive on screen !
We are also doing a film called “ Dhaakad ”, starring Kangana Ranaut and directed by Razneesh Razy . Then there ’ s a Rajshri film by Avinash Barjatiya . There ’ s also Meghna Gulzar ’ s film on the legendary former Indian Army Chief , Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw . So , there ’ s a lot of exciting and diverse work in the offing . Since these are Directors we have worked with in the past , it ’ s always a phenomenal experience collaborating on new projects all over again . These folks are like family and composing music for their projects is pure joy .
Before a song is given to you for recording , what is the approach towards it ? Can you take us through the process .
See the films or projects that we work on as Composers are all keeping the Director ’ s vision in mind . We are merely elements on a large canvas that bring his / her creative vision to life . That means that when a Director presents us with a situation based on the screenplay and the script , it ’ s our task to musically interpret , visualise , and manifest that situation on-screen . There are some notes that suggest the kind of mood that needs to be captured . Based on that either we first create the tune or the Lyricist comes up with a set of lyrics that depict what the situation is and we put that into a melody . The sequence of events might vary from song to song , but the objective remains the same . It ’ s a lot like painting on a canvas … one brush-stroke , one colour , one shade after the other from different directions . There ’ s some trial-and-error involved . You may need to add something or erase something else . That ’ s how even a song comes to life . There ’ s a blueprint , but never a fixed formula .
Which form of music does immediately strike at the time of composing ?
We keep an open mind whenever we need to musically interpret and manifest a situation . It ’ s about capturing the mood and conveying that to the audience or listeners . So , there isn ’ t a particular form of music that we begin with … to avoid bias of any sort . Each time we make a song , it is the song that dictates the genre of music . You cannot compare what we made for “ Rock On ” to “ Taare Zameen Par ”, “ Kajra Re ”, or “ Kal Ho Na Ho ”. They ’ re all different genres and musical styles that complement the screenplay and lyrics . Keeping all of that in mind , notes and tempos come together to create a melody .
Western and Indian rhythm patterns are exclusive in their own way . Which according to you is more adaptable ?
Rhythm is a time signature . Rhythm is universal . It is the language of the universe . You ’ ll find it everywhere . So , in terms of music , it doesn ’ t matter whether these rhythms are Western or Indian ; as long as they ’ re composed tastefully . It ’ s like adding an Indian Garam Masala to French cuisine . Sounds unpalatable on the surface , but it ’ s doable if mixed in the right quantity , at the right time . Picking and choosing the right rhythms to mix is key . You can ’ t hope to mix any two random forms of rhythms and expect it to be aesthetically delightful ! It really comes down to the creative vision of the Music Director and his or her ability to make these rhythms adapt to each other .
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