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.
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