The Score Magazine January 2019 issue | Page 23

QUIRKS & QUERIES Hanita Bhambri Tell us what brings our the best music from you. Though it's hard to be objective, but the best songs come from a place of complete honesty as hard. Literally like putting your heart on a petridish for display Describe your song writing process. My creative process is all jumbled up, it's very hard for me to not write. Writing helps me heal. The cluster of thoughts in my head find a way to the words on the paper in front of me and music flows into those words naturally Who or what are you inspired by the most while writing music? Inspiration comes from any place. Sometimes personal experiences, some built from the art, movies and literature that have moved me. Damien rice and Ben Howard have played a huge part in the way that I write. I convey my intent with my lyrics and the music is to support the lyrical story. You recently won the Project Aloft Star Asia 2018. How was your experience and what were your biggest learning? It's been a Rollercoaster ride. People were so supportive, it's crazy. I loved meeting musicians from all these different countries. Especially the aussies, especially I got to rave about my obsession with masterchef haha. I loved travelling to Korea and exploring the city however little I could. It was such a unique thing - performing in front of an audience who doesn't understand the language and still connecting to them. I learnt to believe more in myself If you had the chance to collaborate with a musician, who would it be and why? I love a lot of indie musicians but if I had to pick, I would love to collaborate with Prateek Kuhad. I love his music and his songwriting really moves me. His songs are simple and powerful, and that's right up my arena. So it'd be interesting to see what we can create Tell us about your upcoming projects I'm hustling and experimenting, I'm doing what I can to grow my audience. I released my second single on 7th Dec and begin shoot a music video for my next single with Universal in January. So can't wait to share that! What is the motto or advice you live by? RAPID FIRE Favorite song of all time - Elephant by Damien rice A song that plays continuously on your playlist - You should see me in a crown by Billie Eilish An artist you would love to learn from or get music advice from - Damien Rice, he's my childhood hero A place you love to sit at to write your music - The comfort of my bed Best gig yet - Sofar Bangalore, July. It was an unplugged show, I had a high fever and had hoarse voice so I let my heart do the singing. By the end of it everyone was in tears. It's the most connected I've felt to my audience Be kind to yourself. You'll figure it out. The Score Magazine highonscore.com 21