I do sometimes go back to my old songs. Some I feel very proud of. They make me wonder, 'How did I do this?'
Amit Trivedi
Music is a universal language and really an interesting way for a brand to expand their consumer horizon.
But everything changed when I saw my son for the first time and today, I love my son, who is 18 months, the most in the world.
I'm very excited! To be sharing the stage of Katy Perry and Dua Lipa is an honour. I've watched Katy live and she's phenomenal to watch. A true performer!
Ever since I started, I think Bollywood has gone through a lot of changes. Film producers now want to experiment with their movie's music and that's why you see many of them working with independent musicians.
In films, you have to follow the director's vision. Filmmaking is a director's medium. So everything happens as per the script and his vision.
Whenever I come to Ahmedabad, I feel as if I am at home. Amdavadis make the best audience and that inspires me to make beautiful music.
Most films don't have a budget for a background score, but it is the toughest job to do. We work like donkeys. And usually we get only around a month to do a score.
I play the keyboard, but I am fond of all wind instruments, the oboe in particular.
But a lot of people think I am very expensive and I charge a lot of money, which is not the case. I am open to all kinds of experimentation and work. So, people should just approach without hesitating or thinking about money!
So I prefer to do the entire music for a film. And when I'm doing the background score, I can weave the whole film together in terms of themes and songs for a good cinematic feel.
I don't feel insecure at all. There's nothing permanent here. One has to make the most of his/her talent.
I see a parallel industry for independent music blooming alongside film music.
I have been a huge, huge fan of music ever since I was a kid. Anything to do with music inspires me.
Bollywood is such a space where you get to work with so many genres. Genres being pushed isn't the way of looking at it. In fact, I think Indie needs to be given a lot more focus or recognition.
I enjoy what I do. The only burden is the deadlines. Plus, composing background scores is a thankless job; it is not perceived as a significant thing.
Indian classical music is charming and currently there are a wide range of musicians who bring great classical tunes to the Bollywood industry.
I have been a total brat since my childhood. Because of me, my mother's day was over by afternoon as just managing me, she was exhausted.
About 25 years ago, when I was 15, I wrote a song called 'Indradhanush', which speaks about the seven colours, equating each with emotions that we as human beings experience.
The reason I went ahead with making the music for 'Bombay Velvet' was because I loved the script.
To play on top of a bus is something we've never done before - we did play on the Red Bull Tour Bus once in Bangalore last year, but it's always a one of a kind of experience to jump on the bus and sing.
Once you connect to a film, things flow naturally. And there are times where you don't connect with a film. In these situations, you just have to see through it. We are professionals and just have to give our best at the given circumstances.
When I get out of the studio, I want to disconnect from music. I would rather spend time with my family or watch a movie. I cannot take any more music.
My mother sang. But back in the day, it was looked down upon if the lady of the house wanted to sing in public. So, she couldn't pursue her musical aspirations.
Ultimately it's just music - whether I'm catering to the Bollywood audience or the indie audience. I just approach every type of music the way I am, and how my personality is.
I love listening a lot and I listen to all sorts of songs, old and new. But the real inspiration has to come from within.
My music is born from instinct. I react to situations a script may provide while creating a song.
I love everything about Delhi, mostly the fact that people here never fail to react to music.
I sign up whatever live shows I get simply because every gig is a chance to reach out directly to the audience. When it comes to gigs, I try mixing personal picks with what the audience demands.
My mom and sisters liked to sing and we would jam at home very often. I would also jam a lot in college, where I formed a fusion band and played the keyboards.
I am a very ordinary singer who doesn't even do riyaz.
I go deep into the script and speak the language of the film, musically.
I'm getting to compose music for diverse language films from all over the country.
Yes, because as composers we are looking for textured voices, and often the singers we find are not trained to perform in a studio environment. So we need technology to doctor their voices to suit the format.
When I look back, I remember how being a part of Bollywood was never the plan.
I am thankful to all my fans and supporters out there for the overwhelming love and support. I just hope I continue to make music that is loved by everyone.
Live performances are exhilarating, especially when performing for a young crowd.
My schedule usually keeps me busy. However, I love performing on stage and I try my best to take time out for live performances.
Sometimes, I record rough patches of tunes and take them to directors. They choose to retain my voice. Personally, I don't like my voice, and never want to record.
When I am composing in a studio, I cannot gauge what the audience feels. Sometimes, good songs don't get the recognition because the films fail. But when you are performing live, the reaction is immediate.
When I stepped into Bollywood, I had my own way because I knew no other way. People see it as unique but it has more to do with my personality.
More than influences, my music is based on instincts. I make music to match the script and the world of the film.
I was listening to radio and it plays only Bollywood. This is something I hate about radio stations. There's so much other beautiful music out there.
I don't watch TV. I don't listen to radio.
Whosoever has money has power. It's not about a label. If you have money tomorrow, you will be powerful.
I've been composing music for feature films since 2007. I've been creating music for films for 13 years and I totally enjoy and love doing that. However, I have a lot of music inside me which I want to share with you all in a different way.
I'm a huge fan of Chennai - the culture, the musicians, the audience... Language is not a barrier. It is all about the emotion in the music.
After all, folk-fusion is my favourite genre.
If the script doesn't excite me, there's no point working on the music.
I have to be excited by a particular voice to consider it for a song. I am open to new voices. If I come across one that I like instinctively, then I would like to work with that singer.
