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Any EP( extended play) or a single on the anvil?
Not as of now, but I hope to dip my toes a little deeper into the independent musical shores in the near future.
Why do you think there is a dearth of female composers in the music industry barring a few like Sneha Khanwalkar, Jasleen Kaur Royal or the erstwhile Usha Khanna? Would you ever like to compose a note or two yourself?
I’ ve never considered myself a composer. I’ ve written a few songs casually here and there, but those are my private thoughts penned at leisure. They are exclusively mine and not for sale. I can hum a few stanzas for my own gratification and solace in a lone corner but won’ t really look to broadcast them over the mike. See I thoroughly enjoy the process of creating, but in my public life, singing will always remain my principal priority. I’ m not sure“ why” there is a dearth of female tunesmiths in the tinselville, but I can clearly figure out a voluminous emergence of more and more female technicians and behind-the-scene craftswomen, etc. in showbiz currently than ever before, which is indeed a positive sign and a step in forward direction!
Again there is a resurgence of remakes of golden oldies or yesteryear hits. How challenging is it for today’ s singers to do justice to such songs, yet deliver a fresh feel with their contemporary twists?
This is something I deal with regularly, as I’ m known for a lot of covers I do for the YouTube, where I too must execute an already existing song with much integrity and yet add my own verve and freshness to its present-day version. It is definitely a challenge, but audiences are open to hearing new interpretations of songs they love. It’ s why our YouTube covers get so many views, hits and likes. So, it is definitely possible to strike the right balance between staying true to the original as well as adding your own spin to it.
What would be your future plan of action? Is Hollywood / international indie music scene calling?
By Jove, I want to do it all! Taking it step by step though. While for now, I’ m just about getting started in Bollywood. Slow and steady wins the race— doesn’ t the sagacious saying go that way?
You don’ t have a typical sugary sweet voice but a new age one for sure. Is that a blessing in disguise for you to stand out of the crowd?
I think finding your own unique sound is extremely crucial for singers. I am delighted, my voice isn’ t considered‘ stereotypical’— precisely that would be the last adjective I’ d wish to associate myself with!
Do you follow or incorporate any particular singer’ s style in your rendition? Who is your favorite international artiste and what quality attracts you to him / her?
I’ m sure I subconsciously incorporate the style of several singers who I’ ve grown up listening to. I try to learn from everyone I listen to. One of my all-time favourites has been the sensational soul / popstar Beyonce Knowles. She’ s an amazing all-round performer and a musical trendsetter in her own right.
Your message to your fans and readers of the magazine …
I am indebted to everyone whoever lends an ear to my music! So conveying my loads of love to all those die-hard fans and followers out there. Besides, I’ d ask you all to stay plugged-in, as I have many exciting things coming up in the next fiscal! Ta-ta!
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