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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWho would you consider some of your biggest influences when it comes to your \u201csound\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I love listening to all kinds of music, and so many artists\/producers have created timeless music, which makes it hard to think of a list. However some artists have impacted my playing and even production sensibilities, a few being Jimmy Page, The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Radiohead, Leo Brouwer, Zero 7, Air, Steven Wilson and so many more from all over the world. I think layering sounds with several instruments to make one solid part and how these artists use chords in composition could be some tricks that I\u2019ve incorporated in producing music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explain your creative process. Do you have a routine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My creative process and routine get divided because of the different roles I play musically. While making music however the music is what comes first for me, then the lyrics, I can probably count the instances wherever the lyrics led to a song. I usually keep a basic idea on a guitar maybe and then keep building on it for a few days\/weeks. When I start recording the production ideas on the DAW is when I go crazy experimenting with different sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is your \u201cstudio\u201d setup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My studio is called \u2018Ghar ka Studios<\/a>\u2019 \u2018Ghar ka\u2019 means Homey in Hindi and that is the vibe I like sticking to. I had started the setup as a home studio, then expanded to a project studio but post covid have had to resort to a smaller but efficient setup for the kind of work I do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of my favourite gear from my collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n When producing I usually start by listening to the demo, most artists usually come with a stripped-down version, and we try and retain the essence and explore transposing, cutting or extending the song, then create the Production Track at my studio, where we go all out exploring several sonic possibilities to come the one we like collectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I feel the most important process while working with other people, especially when you are producing an artist’s work, is to maintain their essence and not make your solo album vicariously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Essentially, I like spending enough time on the arrangement with the artist, committing to parts and tones before hitting the studio where the objective is to finalise the song and capture more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have an amazing music scene in India with amazing session artists and bringing them to perform on a record is a lot of fun. The spirit of collaboration, obsessing about the songs, and playing together makes it a very memorable experience each time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Always live musicians over programmed stuff for sure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually, once all the ideas are put together and the song in my head is flowing from start to finish. I love making people hear music just to get a different perspective sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not very regularly but usually just as streams if I do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With Byta you are in control of your music. <\/p>\n Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n Good question! I am yet to find the answer to that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually at my space, on multiple speaker systems and or while I am out for a walk. I usually like zoning out of the world for a few hours to listen to the mixes\/masters, especially if it is an Album or an EP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before Streaming services came to the picture, we would take a lot of interest in getting CDs printed for distribution during gigs. There was an instance where we were getting the CDs ready a few hours before leaving for a 4-city tour! Feels like an eternity ago…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually bandmates and other fellow musicians, I usually share an MP3s and WAV<\/a>s towards the end of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zokova<\/a>, TankBund<\/a> and The Yellow Bucket<\/a> will release music over the next year, and the music I will be producing\/arranging namely an EP by Taba Chake<\/a>, and albums with Bharat Chauhan<\/a>, Shashvat Bulusu<\/a> and Ali Saifudin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/byta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ghar-Ka-Studios-2018.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat is your process when working with other people? How is collaboration different in the studio vs working remotely? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At what point(s) are you comfortable letting other people hear what you are working on?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do you share<\/a> your work in progress (streams or downloads)? Any technical frustrations? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Byta delivers fast and secure audio sharing<\/h3>
How do you know when a track\/album is finished?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do you listen to the final mixes\/mastered work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How important is pre-release security<\/a> when sharing new work? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Who on your team gets to hear the final versions first and why, what formats do they each need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Anything you are working on, anyone you are working with and want to share? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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