In conversation with
LOST
STORIES
First things first, tell us about your latest single ‘Bombay Dreams’. What was the
idea behind it?
The idea for Bombay Dreams started in the summer of 2015 when
Kavita Seth sent us the vocal idea and we started building a vibe
around it. After multiple versions, we finally got a vibe going which
we sent to KSHMR and he loved it. He worked his magic on it and
that’s how Bombay Dreams happened.
How did the thought of collaborating with the amazing Kavita Seth come about?
Tell us more about the collaboration
We had already collaborated with Kavita Seth on our previous
release Mahi before this. We were a fan of her writing & her unique
voice since a long time and it fit perfectly with the kind of sound we
were planning on doing.
You have also roped in ace producer KSHMR. Take us through the production of
the song and your collaboration with him.
KSHMR has been supporting Lost Stories for a long time now. We
knew we had to work on a track together ever since we heard each
other’s stuff but we never found the perfect time and vibe for it.
Bombay Dreams happened at the right time and we had the right
vibe for the song that Niles really liked. This collaboration was not
only a dream collaboration for us but also a lot of Lost Stories &
KSHMR fans across the globe.
What were the best moments for you while creating the single?
I think when we decided to name it Bombay Dreams was the best
moment for the song because it gave the song an identity and a
feeling of nostalgia according to me. That just elevated the song to
the next level.
Could you elaborate a bit about the kind of tech set up you’ve used for the single?
Both KSHMR & I make music in our bedroom studios. We both use
Ableton Live and that’s what made the process so simple. The flute
was recorded live at a studio and we recorded Zaeden’s vocals over
the iPhone mic I think.
How has the single been received so far and what are some of the best comments
you’ve received?
The reaction has been amazing. People love what we have done on
the song as a team and thanks to our awesome management, the
team at Dharma and our friends, the song is spreading everywhere.
Best comments are always the ones where people notice very
minor details in the song which you spent months on. It’s always
great to know that people are listening to your work with such
concentration.
Tell us about your upcoming projects
There’s so much music in the pipeline that we don’t know what to
put out next!
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