Music Mehfil India

02/07/2024

Selling sushi is the scene

Founder, guitarist, and vocalist, Bruce Lee Mani remains a die-hard Bangalorean, creating music and educating through Taaqademy. With over two decades in the industry, he’s consistently pushed boundaries, making Indian rock music more relatable and powerful.

In this episode, we explore topics such as Thermal and a Quarter, improvements in touring in India, lineup stability, his solo project, the vibrant Bangalore music scene and much more!

Music Mehfil India is about the India musicverse covering the people, their projects and organizations in the Indian music industry.

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27/05/2024

This one is a must-watch for all DIY indie musicians.

Sherley Singh is a dedicated entrepreneur with an in-depth experience in music publishing and rights management. She is the founder of Joshua Inc., which is now Music Rights Management India (MRM India) one of the first companies in India that provides services to music composers, lyricists and others with publishing administration help.

She believes that every artist, composer and publisher should receive what they are rightfully owed whenever their music is performed. Her work has been instrumental in addressing and solving complex issues related to metadata and royalty collection.

Music Mehfil India is about the India musicverse covering the people, their projects and organizations in the Indian music industry.

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14/05/2024

What Is - Brillante Piano Festival
Join us on a musical journey as we explore the . Discover the inspiration, the vision, the artists, the passion and everything that goes behind this unique Piano Festival in India.

Meet the brilliant Pianist— Ms. Khyochano TCK, known as Khyo. As the founder and director of the Brillante Piano Festival, .h.y.o__k isn’t just a pianist; she’s also the visionary behind India’s most prestigious piano music celebration.

What incredible endeavours we keep coming across, do share and let us know in the comments.

29/04/2024

We all wonder about our impact.
So did Ashu Phatak.

He's a multi-instrumentalist composer who has made music for 1000s of TV commercials, films and recently Mumbai Diaries amongst other series.

When he felt he should be doing more, he co-founded Blue Frog. Although that did not actually start off as a music venue! Then came the Quarter. Meanwhile True School of Music (TSM) began, to make musicians industry-ready. A few years later, the pandemic hit and TSM evolved.

We all know of Blue Frog, TSM and have had some direct, indirect interaction with it in the music scene. Talk about impact!

This episode has surprising stories of how these events came about.

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15/04/2024

Sherrin Varghese started from Movers & Shakers, became part of India's first boy band - A Band of Boys, then went on to modeling, acting, making more music solo and building a studio that enabled virtual concerts, conferences and much more. A singer, musician, actor & entrepreneur, Sherrin shares fun stories packed with lessons of reinvention and surrendering to the creative spirit.

Music Mehfil India is about the India musicverse covering the people, their projects and organizations in the Indian music industry.

08/04/2024

What is ... The Circuit?
Join us as we explore The Circuit, a dynamic hub where creativity and technology converge. Founded by the versatile singer, composer, and actor Sherrin Varghese, this studio is your gateway to the fascinating world of audio-visual production.

Music Mehfil India is about the India musicverse covering the people, their projects and organizations in the Indian music industry.

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25/03/2024

Vasundhara Vee, a celebrated Jazz and Soul singer, captivates audiences with her dynamic power-vocals, high-energy performances, and profound vocal resonance. Her versatile voice can be heard in a wide spectrum of the music industry, including Bollywood playback singing, Netflix series soundtracks, and prominent advertising campaigns, resulting in her truest passion: delivering electrifying live performances in her uniquely curated concerts.

We unpack freeing up the voice, myths around singing, healthy practices, carrying yourself in the industry, financial stability and creative satisfaction as an artist and so much more.

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11/03/2024

Do you remember hearing this song while watching an Indian Netflix series? That's a sync placement, something a music supervisor does. This episode is a masterclass in what music supervision is and its relevance in today's music, advertising and film industry.

Alick Sethi, with nearly two decades of experience as a music supervisor, began his journey as a radio DJ and producer on his own UK show. Over time, he got into the world of synchronization, representing small indie labels and unsigned artists for sync deals in TV commercials and movies. His focus extended to developing markets in Russia, Central Europe, India, and Asia.

As a full-service music supervisor, Alick wears multiple hats: finding composers, conducting creative searches and handling licensing. His passion lies in deciphering the subtleties of a creative brief, capturing poignant images or stories, and selecting the perfect song to enhance the audience’s experience, just as the filmmaker intended.

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04/03/2024

We are back with a new segment - What is
Scarfest is an interesting story truly embodying the resilience of metal musicians and the community

Meet the riff-wrangling extraordinaire — Sidharth Kadadi. As the guitarist of the renowned metal band Zygnema, Sidharth isn’t just a musician and educator; but also one of the masterminds behind Scarfest, Mumbai’s most electrifying metal music festival.

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29/01/2024

With so many little & big things missing in the Indian Music Ecosystem, there are many problems to solve, voids to fill and businesses to be built. In this episode we spoke to Ashish Joshi, founder of Artium Academy that's attempting to do the same.
In this conversation, we look into building a business in the music industry in India, the void Artium’s founders spotted and used to create a new curriculum, the role of technology and innovation in music education, the vertical integration of the music creation, using AI for music education, entrepreneurship 101, the vision with Artium Originals and more!
Music Mehfil India is about the Indian musicverse covering the people, their projects and organizations in the Indian music industry.
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p.s.: This time we've tried something new, please let us know what you think, cheers!

15/01/2024

We've all heard about Trinity Music Exams. In this one, we're talking to an educator who has been instrumental in making that happen in a time when it was far from easy.
Anjli Mata has been a dedicated educator teaching piano, guitar and vocals throughout her career of over 50 years now. She is the academic head of music, Trinity College London, in India regularly conducting workshops and seminars for music teachers and students across the country.
In this conversation, we discuss learning western classical piano, keyboard vs weighted keys, exposure to classical pieces, the potential for improving music education in India, the need for teacher training, the music scene in Calcutta, the rigour of ATCL, LTCL and FTCL and more!
Music Mehfil India is about the Indian musicverse covering the people, their projects and organizations in the Indian music industry.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!
We begin 2024 on a bold note...
Aashish Rego is a music composer who has worked on various TV shows, films and ad films in India. He has won several awards including the Indian Telly Awards for his work. He has also been actively involved in the organizing and administration part of the industry, via leadership positions in organizations like CMA, MCAI, IPRS, APMA and others.
In this conversation, Aashish explains the hard reality of the industry’s internal workings, the nitty-gritties of the continued fight for artist rights, the Copyright Amendment Bill 2012, scoring for several Indian TV shows like Balika Vadhu, what goes into mega collaborations, the fiasco of making films, winning awards and more.
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30/12/2023

Coming up next!
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Aashish Rego is a music composer who has worked on various TV shows, films and ad films in India. He started his musical education at the age of nine on the violin, and later learned piano and other instruments. He has won five Indian Telly Awards for his background music amongst several others for his work.
He has also been actively involved in the organizing and administration part of the industry via leadership positions in organizations like CMA, MCAI, IPRS, APMA and others. In this conversation, Aashish explains the hard reality of the industry’s internal workings, the nitty-gritties of the continued fight for artist rights, the Copyright Amendment Bill 2012, scoring for several Indian TV shows like Balika Vadhu, what goes into mega collaborations, the fiasco of making films, winning awards and more.

Aashish Rego is a music composer who has worked on various TV shows, films and ad films in India. He started his musical education at the age of nine on the ...

18/12/2023

What it Means to be a Commercial Music Artist
Vehrnon Ibrahim is a versatile and accomplished music personality who has worked in various roles and domains in the music industry. He started out as the frontman of one of the early rock bands Millenium and is currently an educator and an independent music consultant. He also teaches the history and context of music at the True School of Music.
He has worked in programming radio, as a DJ and is a regular commentator on Music, Culture and Creativity. In this conversation, we have discussed about the early days in rock and metal, how music in radio was programmed, the storytelling telling today, why EDM stalled, why hip-hop is rising and so much more!
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04/12/2023

Atul Churamani has been a part of the Indian music industry for a long time. He has worked with major music labels and artists, such as CBS, Magnasound, Virgin, and Saregama.
He is the founder of Turnkey Music & Publishing, the only company in India that focuses solely on music publishing. He has helped early Indian pop music grow and has also set up digital and music publishing businesses for the industry. He has organized events like Paddy Fields, a music festival that celebrates folk and fusion music. He has also been on the board of the Indian Performing Rights Society and the Phonographic Performance Ltd, which collect royalties for music creators.
In this conversation, we learn more about Atul Churamani and his amazing experience. We see how the pop music scene in India evolved and eventually merged into Bollywood. We will also hear his views on the music publishing and rights business, the changing music systems of today, and how he curates music festivals.
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04/12/2023

Record Label vs Publisher
This one is loaded 🤓

02/12/2023

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A peek into the episode.Atul Churamani has been a part of the Indian music industry for a long time. He has worked with many famous music labels and artists,...

20/11/2023

The OG Paree - Suneeta Rao, the Indian pop sensation, danced her way into our hearts and sang her way to fame during the vibrant 1980s and 1990s. Her timeless hit, “Paree Hoon Main,” from the album “Dhuan” (1991), remains a beloved Navratri anthem even today.
In our conversation through Suneeta’s versatile musical career, we witness the birth of Hindi indie pop, where artists fearlessly blended folk traditions with modern beats marrying a myriad of influences. The stage was her canvas, and she painted it with creative videos, theatrical performances and choreography. From then to now, we see how the touring landscape has evolved, performance technique awareness strung together with interesting behind-the-scene stories.
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06/11/2023

KJ Singh is a National Award and Filmfare award-winning sound engineer, sound designer and music producer based in Mumbai. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the Indian film and music industry, such as AR Rahman, Vishal Bhardwaj, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Amit Trivedi, Indian Ocean, Rabbi Shergill, and many more.
In this mazedaar gupshup filled with fun stories behind the scenes, KJ gives us insights into his creative process, his challenges and achievements, intent behind his label Asli Music, and his tips for aspiring artists and music producers.
Music Mehfil India is about the Indian musicverse covering the people, their projects and organizations in the Indian music industry.
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29/10/2023

Intention is important!

23/10/2023

If you've ever considered picking up an instrument, you must have heard of Furtados. Anthony Gomes is the director of the Furtados group of companies, one of the leading retailers and distributors of musical instruments, music books and music education in India.
In this delightful conversation of fun stories, Anthony shares about music education post independence, reality of access to instruments, challenges and opportunities in music literacy, supporting live music and much more!
1.5x it with timestamps given below ;)
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23/10/2023

If you've ever considered picking up an instrument, you must have heard of Furtados Music. Anthony Gomes is the director of the Furtados group of companies, one of the leading retailers and distributors of musical instruments, music books and music education in India.
In this delightful conversation of fun stories, Anthony shares about music education post independence, reality of access to instruments, challenges and opportunities in music literacy, supporting live music and much more!
1.5x it with timestamps given below ;)

Anthony Gomes is the director of the Furtados group of companies, which is one of the leading retailers and distributors of musical instruments, music books ...

16/10/2023

Best known for being the founder and frontman of Demonic Resurrection, Demonstealer Records and Headbanger’s Kitchen, Sahil Makhija is a multi-talented musician, chef and entrepreneur from Mumbai, India.
In this episode, Sahil talks in depth about the early days of metal in India, band dynamics, lineup changes, touring economics, going full DIY, handling criticism, evolving your music through logistical and financial challenges while pursuing other passions as well.
https://youtu.be/QHBiYzPW4sM

16/10/2023

I sat with The Demonstealer for a heartfelt talk
His tales were spine-chilling, they made me stop and gawk
About metal music in India, a journey to explore,
From despair’s dark depths to self-discovery’s shore
Sahil Makhija, aka Demonstealer, is a multi-talented musician, chef and entrepreneur from Mumbai, India. He is best known for being the founder and frontman of Demonic Resurrection, Demonstealer Records and Headbanger’s Kitchen. We have traced the early days of metal in India, band dynamics, lineup changes, touring economics, going full DIY, handling criticism, evolving your music through logistical and financial challenges while pursuing other passions as well. Phew!
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Sahil Makhija, also known as Demonstealer, is a multi-talented musician, chef, and entrepreneur from Mumbai, India. He is best known for being the founder an...

09/10/2023

Happy Monday
For 30+ years now, Narendra Kusnur has been a music journalist. He has written for Mid-Day, The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Free Press Journal, The Times of India, DNA, Rolling Stone India, Seniors Today and Music Plus along with writing his own blog for music reviews.
We discussed the discovery of artists, changing industry trends, impact of technology, music journalism, live music scene in India and Mumbai amongst other related things. We hope you find as interesting and fun as we did while recording this.
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For thirty years, music journalism has been an area of expertise for Narendra Kusnur. Among other magazines and websites, Kusnur's pieces have featured in Mi...

08/10/2023

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Did you know this? And do you agree with Adil-Prashant Music?

Adil Persian is one half of the music composer duo Adil-Prashant. They are known for their work in the television and film industry. Adil Persian and M. Pras...

02/10/2023

This was a lovely conversation with Adil Persian, one half of the music composer duo Adil-Prashant Music . They are known for their work in the television and film industry for composing the title tracks, promos and background scores for some of the biggest reality shows and serials on Sony TV, such as India's Got Talent, Super Dancer, Indian Idol, Ek Duje Ke Vaaste, etc
Adil shares his journey and bunch of insights about going from being a percussionist to a composer duo, what goes into making themes, title tracks and background music for Indian TV shows, economics of making music, work-life balance and dos - don'ts for upcoming musicians.
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Adil Persian is one half of the music composer duo Adil-Prashant. They are known for their work in the television and film industry. Adil Persian and M. Pras...

25/09/2023

Starting this series with Viveick Rajagopalan : A Journey of Konnakol, Breaking Stereotypes and Surrendering to Music.
Long form so maybe 1.5x it
Enjoy! 🙌

Viveick Rajagopalan is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer who specializes in Konnakol, the ancient art of vocal percussion from South India. A m...