Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Acclaimed composer Salim Merchant opened up about celebrated singer and composer Arijit Singh announcing his retirement from playback. During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Salim revealed that he is not surprised by Arjit’s decision, as a lot of composers, singers, and other members of the music industry have been shifting their focus from film music.He revealed that he himself has not composed for a movie in the last 6 years, ever since he came to the realization d…
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Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) National Award-winning musician Swanand Kirkire has shared his two cents on Arijit Singh’s reported retirement from playback, saying the film music industry still needs the singer, even as he respects his decision to explore independent music. Kirkire noted that while the fast pace of Bollywood can be exhausting, a creative break could help the acclaimed singer return refreshed.Speaking about Arijit’s retirement and Neha Kakkar’s break, Kirkire told IANS: “Arijit Si…
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Composer Salim Merchant reflected on the economics of independent music during an exclusive conversation with IANS.When asked about the current scene of independent music in the country, Salim said that with the emergence of independent music, it has become extremely easy for the makers to release a song, something which was not so uncomplicated previously.Salim told IANS, “Independent music has already changed. There used to be only film music before, of course, Gazals an…
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Gajendra Verma, who is known for songs like ‘Tera Ghata’ and ‘Mann Mera’, has released a new track titled, ‘Mud Ke Tu Aa’. The singer has said that the songs build on the theme of ‘one more chance’. The song depicts the moment of realization that arrives after love has already slipped away. As Valentine’s season approaches, a time often associated with both love and reflection, his recent release finds its place among the emotions that re…