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A tête-à-tête with Arunaja who is at the top of her ‘ GAME ’.
Bad News - with the onset of the pandemic , it feels like it ’ s everywhere , especially when you turn on the TV or go online . Shocking headlines make us feel that the world is falling apart . We never really needed to hold on to our faith as much we do now . And like an oasis in the desert , Arunaja Nalinakshan ’ s latest track GAME is here to pacify our hearts , to instil hope and to make a solid place in our playlists . Written and performed by Arunaja , this orchestral pop track is co-composed with Ossi Jauhiainen and mixed and mastered by Mikko Tuomi .
We caught up with the singer-songwriter , who is currently at the top of her ‘ GAME ’ and here are some excerpts from our super fun and candid chat .
When did you discover your voice , and were you quick to use it once you realized you could carry a tune like no other ?
There was never a point like “ aha ! I can sing ” for me . I have always been singing . Even before my folks decided to enroll me into music classes at the age of 5 . It almost feels like I was born with it and it never felt like a special thing for me until I started winning competitions in school . That when it hit me , not everyone can sing … haha
How did The Stage change your life ?
‘ The Stage 2 ’ helped me realize what
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I can do with music . More like a perspective or rather a direction towards my next step in life . Coz had just finished my Master degree in commerce and it was time for me to decide what next .
Could you share some handson advice for young aspiring musicians or independent artists ?
My advice to them would be to dig deep and strive for originality .
How was your experience during your first Bollywood gig for Manikarnika - The Queen Of Jhansi ?
I still remember getting a call from
Ehsaan one day out of the blue . He asked me to show up at their studio . I honestly couldn ’ t believe that I was sitting next to Shankar on a Sofa . Loy , right behind the sofa fiddling with his keys and Ehsaan chilling with the guitar . I had a ton of fun . I got to learn a lot . They are such cool human beings . Down to earth and absolute chillers .
What ' s the best piece of advice another musician ever gave you ?
Patience .
Do tell us about your latest gig ‘ GAME ’ and what you love about it ?
The fact that the song is about