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the audience at a subconscious level. People start connect- Best of Bollywood ing to the lyrics and the melody slowly seeps in. I have songs for the week always focused on good lyrical content for all my songs. ending Dec 19, 2015 I HAVE ALWAYS Now, I have started writing lyrics on my own and am enjoy- ing this phase of my career. Last Peak Song Album When and how did you learn music? week Position Title Title I started learning music at the age of 11. My father (Naresh 1 3 2 Deewani Mastani Bajirao Mastani Sharma) was a leading music arranger. He has composed 2 1 1 Gerua Dilwale BEEN A MUSICIAN 3 5 4 Pinga Bajirao Mastani background music for over 200 films. Since my father was busy, he sent me to the right people to train myself. He used 4 2 2 Agar Tum Saath Ho Tamasha to observe me closely and would often see what I am prac- 5 4 2 Matargashti Tamasha tising. He listened to the tunes that I created. My father 6 7 6 Malhari Bajirao Mastani ON MY OWN believed that to be a musician, you should listen to your inner 7 6 1 Tumhe Apna Banane Hate Story 3 8 - - Aayat Bajirao Mastani self. No one can teach you how music composition is done. 9 11 8 Manma Emotion Jaage Dilwale This helped me create my own style. The entire credit goes 10 8 1 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Prem Ratan Dhan Payo to him for showing me the right path when I was teenager. 11 - - Janam Janam Dilwale TERMS When it comes to Bollywood music, which has been 12 9 5 Heer Toh Badi Sad Hai Tamasha your favourite decade? 13 10 1 Prem Leela Prem Ratan Dhan Payo I grew up in the 90s and I am fond of that decade’s 14 - - Tere Bin Wazir Music composer Mithoon music. At the same time, my father would make me 15 12 8 Tu Isaq Mera Hate Story 3 hear the works of stalwarts like Madan Mohan, 16 13 10 Jalte Diye Prem Ratan Dhan Payo talks about his latest song Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Mohammed Rafi. But if I had 17 14 13 Wajah Tum Ho Hate Story 3 JANAM JANAM: to pick one decade, it would be the 70s as I enjoy lis- 18 15 1 Gulaabo Shaandaar This song is composed by Pritam and Mar Jaayen from was shot in a 360-degree camera tening to that era’s music. 19 16 1 Main Hoon Hero Tera Hero format. Shah Rukh Khan had hurt his 20 20 2 Tung Tung Baje Singh Is Bliing knee but shot the ball dance without Loveshhuda and looks Are you a spiritual person? delay, climbed steps and even lifted I think faith can never be quantified. I don’t necessarily Kajol without making it look like it was back at his career as he connect with religion as I believe that God is the father of hurting him during the making completes a decade in all mankind and loves everyone unconditionally. Do you consciously keep a low profile? Mithoon WEEK ENDING 19 DECEMBER 2015 the industry I am an introvert. Crowd and noise are a complete turn off for me. I do not believe in the theory of out of sight, out of TOP ANGREZI mind. So I do not see the need to attend all the parties in 10 [email protected] found the scratch. He wanted the song for his film. I con- town. These things actually derail me for days which ulti- nected with Sayeed Quadri saab who had penned the lyrics. mately affect my work commitments. How has your musical journey been? We changed the words a little bit to give it a fresh appeal. Song Album Artiste / Many composers are also judging reality shows but we Title Title Band It feels good that I have come so far and achieved success in Sayeed saab is one of the most prolific and substantial poets haven’t seen you in one of them. Hello 25 Adele my career. Music makes me happy. I have composed music in the world today. We share a great rapport and enjoy work- I have been open to the idea of judging a reality show and to 1 2 Sorry Purpose Justin Bieber that is close to my heart and never been influenced by ing with each other. be honest, I have been approached quite often. But it’s just 3 Hotline Bling Hotline Bling Drake trends. I have always been a musician on my own terms, You have collaborated with Atif Aslam again. What kind that I am not convinced with the kind of circumstances in 4 Adventure Of A Lifetime A Head Full Of Dreams Coldplay which is extremely fulfilling. Each day, when I enter the stu- of an equation do you share with him? which they work. 5 Can’t Feel My Face Beauty Behind The Madness The Weeknd dio, I am excited to compose something new. I have always had a good time while working with Atif. He Singles are making a big comeback. Would we see you 6 What Do You Mean? Purpose Justin Bieber How did Mar Jaayen happen? has sung my compositions really well and I love his voice. The band Coldplay literally doing one in the near future? On My Mind Delirium Back in 2006, I was approached to compose a song for Bas But at the same time, I am not hell-bent on working with a 7 Ellie Goulding go ape in the animated In our country, music is too attached to cinema so the trend 8 How Deep Is Your Love De Maxx - Long Player 35 Calvin Harris & Disciples video. Directed by Mat Ek Pal. I had offered the makers three melodies — Tere Bin, particular singer. For me, melody is the king. I am sure if I Whitecross, the video came of singles picking up again is a welcome change. I am 9 Never Forget You Single MNEK & Zara Larsson Kuch Is Tarah and a melody that was more of a scratch. At have a good melody, then any good singer can make it about after Chris Martin happy about it. Ultimately, it is the music that is being 10 You Don’t Own Me (ft G-Eazy) Regime Music Societe Grace bumped into Andy Serkis that time, Girish Kumar would attend music sittings as he sound better. appreciated. I have heard a few of the singles that have was working as an assistant in his company. While working What is the most important element while composing? released in the last few months and they are good. I do New entry in the chart Movie sound track Highest gainer Highest loser on Loveshhuda, Girish still had that melody in his mind. He For me, the lyrics are the most important element in a song. have a couple of offers and in 2016 you will see me com- These are the international songs compiled across all genres, ranked by radio airplay audience impression reminded me about it. At first, I couldn’t recollect but later, I The words are the face while the song and tune are heard by ing up with a few singles. Listen to all the latest hits on gaana.com mobile app BAND STAND ARTISTE ALERT REGGAE RAJAHS / REGGAE Istanbul, BeLights in Malta and Diggy Dang, AMEYA DABLI/ SUFI AND CLASSICAL SINGER General Zooz and Ziggy B in New Delhi. “We MUSIC CREW have dedicated ourselves to spreading the e belongs to that growing breed of cor- porates who turned to music full-time. ndia’s first reggae sound system, this sounds of dub, reggae and dancehall music across India,” says Ziggy B. “Since the reg- HAmeya Dabli had a 14-odd corporate crew of DJs and MCs comprises reggae stint with various MNCs. “However, since the entertainers and promoters from New gae scene is so small here in India, it has I past couple years, I’ve been keen to devote Delhi, currently with a base in Goa. The core been vital for us to travel the world to see more time to music with a vision to develop of Reggae Rajahs comprises DJ MoCity, how other sound systems, DJs and MCs all and create musical concepts and themes that Diggy Dang, General Zooz, BeLights and around the world operate. It has been really would be universally appealing and soothing.” Ziggy B. Formed in 2009, they have dedicat- inspiring,” says General Zooz. It was with this intent that he formed Divine ed themselves to spreading the sounds of On their influences: Their influences Chords, a congregation of like-minded musi- dub, reggae and dancehall music across include Anthony B, Alborosie, Don Carlos, cians. One concept that sets them apart is India. Shabba Ranks, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, embellishing the usually drab main ceremony Reggae Rajahs have opened for Snoop Steel Pulse, Capleton, Luciano, Mr Vegas, at weddings with chants, mantras, songs Dogg aka Snoop Lion in New Delhi and have Ninja Man, Super Cat, Sugar Minott, Cocoa interspersed with explanations and live raga- also shared the stage with Dub Inc (France), Tea, Gregory Isaacs, John Holt, Jacob Miller, based music for the assembled guests to feel Million Stylez (Sweden), Ziggi Recado Junior Kelly, Sizzla, Turbulence, Vybz Kartel, Ameya involved in the ceremony. (Holland), Tippa Irie, Apache Indian, Gaudi, Yellowman, Gentleman, Tippa Irie, Black Dabli Ameya’s devotional album Devadhideva Dub Phyzix (all UK), Supa Bassie and Uhuru, Alpha Blondy and Manu Chao. released a couple of years ago has nine tracks Sargento Garcia (Spain), Subatomic Sound, out the deepest of bass frequencies enable festivals in Spain, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia On their way forward: Reggae Rajahs including a few shlokas. Ameya mostly per- we still continue.” He briefly trained with Sunil South Rakkas Crew (both USA) and the journey, resulting in a unique musical and Poland. In 2014, they embarked on a are curating India’s first celebration of reg- forms devotional and spiritual music, ghazals Borgaokar. Dreadsquad (Poland). experience that cannot be replicated. Taken world tour starting in South East Asia, fol- gae sound system culture which they’ve and Sufi gayaki and equally loves to dish out Ameya counts Ustad Bade Gulam Ali Khan Says General Zooz, “Emerging in the from Jamaica to all parts of the world, it is lowed by their maiden voyage to Jamaica. termed Goa Sunsplash. Coming up on western soft rock and select Bollywood music. sahab, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Lata 1950s in Jamaica, the reggae sound system now time to sow the seeds of reggae sound They went on to travel to South America as December 16 in North Goa, the day-long “If I was to choose one special gig, it would be Mangeshkar, Jagjit Singh, Shankar is one of the most enduring traditions in system culture in India.” well as making their third appearance on event features a number of international and one to a packed house of over 25,000 people Mahadevan, Bryan Adams and Ronan Keating modern music history. The selector (who On their a-ha moment: The year 2013 was the European summer festival circuit. homegrown acts including Dub Smugglers, at the International Convention Centre at among his inspiration. Ask him about his plays the music) and the MC (who keeps the a big one for the Reggae Rajahs. They start- On their brand of music: Since then, Delhi Sultanate, Forelock, General Levy. Hartford, Connecticut during the 2010 Guru hopes and dreams, and Ameya says, “Music is crowd entertained) are the two conductors ed their own online weekly radio show and they’ve gone on to become a truly interna- They dream of collaborating with Damien Purnima celebrations in the presence of my not just an art form but also a form of worship of this immersive, interactive musical jour- also made their second appearance on the tional sound with DJ MoCity representing Marley one day. spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.” for it has the ability to address and communi- ney. Speakers that are customised to bring European tour circuit, performing at major the crew in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and — [email protected] He got his training from his mother Dr cate every single emotion that we as humans Anuradha Dabli, who’s a disciple of Prabha experience in our life. I hope to create music, REVIEWS HOT DOWNLOAD Atre. “Whenever she used to do riyaz, I used to which irrespective of its genre or language, go and sit with her and try and imitate her. will give the listeners an experience that is, in FISHERMAN’S BOX (SET OF 6 DISCS) — THE WATERBOYS Soon this became a daily activity and from age fact, blissful music and beyond!” WARNER, `2,099 five, I started training with her – a practice that — [email protected] Folk Rock: The Waterboys is a group who have managed to pull off the peculiar blend of Celtic folk with rock ’n roll pretty well. 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