Desi Beats Category

 

 

Yes we are still on the casting couch of Bollywood waiting to spearhead our own film, but at least we’ve been blessed with being able to work with some major voices on some pretty monster tracks!

 

So let me (re) introduce you to our latest batch of 10… yup 10 Official Bollywood Remixes!!!

 

(Some of them are updated versions from before…)

 

Sukran Allah - feat Apache Indian - Kurbaan

Mora Pia - Male Version - Raajneeti

Mora Piya - Kavita Seth Remix - Rajneeti

What’s Youre Rashee - What’s Youre Rashee

Kya Karu Summer Jam Mix - Wake Up Sid

Iktara Lounge Mix - Kavita Seth Version - Wake Up Sid

Tenu TV Calypso Mix - LSD

Tere Naina - My Name is Khan

Sadja - My Name Is Khan

Tu Hi Haqeeqatt Dremahouse Mix - Tum Mile

 

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I would also like to note that our remixes for the film Rajneeti feature on the official sound track!!!

 

“If you enjoy the original be sure to catch the two remixes appearing later in the soundtrack.

The first is “Trance Remix� with vocals by Kavita Seth. The second is “Twilight Remix�.

Both are wiked remixes by Deep and DJ Chantz.”  - PlanetBollywood.com

 

And special thanks to Apache Indian for tracking a vocal on the Sukran Allah remix!

 

Check it out all out in indiAudio radio!

 

Me and DJ Chantz (Chandu) were really excited to get commissioned for the Sajda and Tere Naina Official My Name is Khan Remixes…

 

Both of the tracks are so great to begin with, we knew the challenge was we had to make our mark in a meaningful way.

 

So in addition to adding a groove to connect with your body, we also added a new musical emotion to connect with your soul…

 

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It’s amazing how at this level (Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy) the vocal and presentation is already just impeccable, so it was easy to push them forward to drive the remixes along with the beats.

 

I really hope you enjoy our take on the songs, and find us up to the task : )

 

Check it out on indiAudio Radio, and look for it soon on Sony Music India…

Well… Me and DJ Chandu had to bite the bullet in an effort to get our music out to the masses… REMIXES!!! But proving ourselves in this arena has allowed us many great opportunities! So it is with some pride that I announce our FIRST Major Label Releases… (Meaning actually available in stores everywhere!) —– Now available on Sony Music: “Dance Reloaded 60 Non-Stop Hip Shaking Mixes” - Where we remixed 60 Bollywood tracks into a Non-Stop Set! (All new Beats and Bass-Lines on some pretty major hits!) “Aaj ke Raath” - Another Collection we remixed featuring 54 Great Retro Bollywood Tracks. “Bheege Honth - Emraan Hashmi’s Hits” - A 2-Disc set featuring two remixes we produced for “Raaz - The Mystery Continues” - Soniyo and Maahi. While we never ever planned to go the remix route, doing 114 remixes in about two weeks and creating a non-stop set was a bit of a challenge. Also the “Soniyo” and “Maahi” remixes were both a chance for us to “re-imagine” a track instead of just remixing it.  “Soniyo” in particular came out really great… But mostly, this has marked the beginning of a beautiful relationship with Sony Music which has already blossomed into several other projects. (I’ll be adding these Non-Stops to IndiAudio Radio once we launch.)

Dj Chandu and I have had the extreme pleasure of working with Shashank Gosh, Sagar Desai, Fox Star Studios, Sony Music, Phat Phish, and of course Mika Singh on the Quick Gun Murugun Soundtrack! This is our first real foray in a Major Bollywood Studio Release, and the experience has been great. We were invited to the video shoot with King of Bhangra - Mika Singh and the Superstar from the South Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who plays Quick Gun Murugun. The film is going to be released worldwide on August 28th in three languages! —– For the soundtrack we worked closely with my dear friend Sagar Desai (Music Director), to produce, mix and master the entire project, and we were also able to contribute four remixes/re-imaginings for the final release. Be sure to check out the soundtrack in stores soon, and the film on August 28th! (Also I will be be doing our first In-Depth Project Production Review and Analysis for “Deep’s Audio Den”, once the CD is available in stores.) Mind It!

I’ve been a music producer for 10 years… and I’ve sucked at it for 9 1/2… : )

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If you have read through any of my entries on this site you already know that I find more value in the lessons of failure, than from the pat on the back of success.

I’ve been meaning to initiate a discussion about music for sometime, but I’ve been too caught up in the actual act of producing to spare the time.

But it is from this very experience that I will base these entries (good or bad), as we dive head first in to making music for independent artists, labels, and mostly the massive mechanism of Bollywood.

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To begin with, being that I’m working in India, many people ask me what is the difference between a Music Director and a Producer.

For those of you in “Timber-Land” you must understand that Indian music isn’t defined by film, but films define ALL popular music.

(Just come Mumbai and try to release an Alternative-Rock Album, and you’ll have as much luck as you would in Afghanistan :)

So as I meet film directors, it becomes paramount that I convey exactly what we do, how we are different, and what the advantages are.

(I say “we” as one thing I’ve learned is that its quite advantageous to work as a team.)

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So what exactly is the difference between a “Producer” and a Music Director?

While we find the answer quite clear in the west, most people in India, even from within the industry, don’t have a clear understanding.

So lets begin our discussion of the craft with my own definitions…

“A Music Director creates and manages the musical requirements for a film including but not limited to the soundtrack and the score.”

“A Music Producer maintains a balanced responsibility between the Song, Artist, Genre, Mix, Intention, Distribution (Label/Film), Marketing, and Audience.”

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I’ll go into the specifics of this definition through the series of upcoming entries, as well as discuss specific studio, composition, arrangement, and production techniques, all while exploring the philosophy and strategy of how music production fits into Bollywood.

(I also reserve the necessary right to note and change the elements of this discussion as there is never an end to learning.)

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As Music Production is gaining importance, my goal is to document the industry’s and my own journey towards this destination, in hopes that it may help you on your own.

I’ve noticed that “production” is the defining factor behind what makes the top music directors great today…

Vishal and Shekhar, Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy, A.R. Rahman, and Pritam as examples, all have an advantageous ability to produce their own material.

In no lesser terms, production defines the state of the art.

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I truly believe that we are at the beginning of a trend where filmmakers will prefer a “Music Producer” to come in and polish their OST (Official Sound Track), over the traditional team of music director, lyricist, and composer.

Also noted is that filmmakers are breaking from the sole music director approach, and using multiple sources for their soundtracks, which again creates an environment where good production easily stands out against the rest.

Some evidence is rooted in and will replace the obligatory need to include remixes to appeal to the weddings and masses.

And ultimately, in the end I believe this trend will spur on a necessary renaissance for music outside of film in India.

(My next entry will go into details about your role as a producer.)

Buzz18.com has posted an interview and some video footage of our performance at Del Italia on Feb 18th!

I can’t say enough about how much I really appreciate In.com, Buzz18.com, and Daddy for making this all happen.

While on the web, or ever in Mumbai, you have to make a point to check them out.

Cheers again for their supporting local music!

Click here to watch the video…

(Unfortunately even the Sea Breeze couldn’t keep me from sweating - what idiot wears a jacket in Mumbai Anyways? :)

Come check out Pratichee performing tracks from her new album “The Peril of a Pop Princess” for the first time Live! I might toss in a track or two from Destiny :) We’ll be rocking out the set with Bob and DJ Chandu, as well as Aslim on Percussions and Ritesh on Guitars. There is a 500Rs Entry fee, come early cause space is limited! The venue is on top of Del Italia, located right across from the famous Juhu Chapati, which lends fantastic views of the sea while you enjoy the music! JUST ADDED: FREE CD’s FOR ALL THAT ATTEND!!!

  DADDY”S WINDSONG - THE BRILLIANT MAN BEHIND THE BRILLIANT IDEA! Sameer Malhotra, aka “Daddy”, has begun a series of fantastic concerts every Wednesday night on the terrace of Del Italia. It is amazing to see someone put this whole thing together, supporting and promoting live music, and truly encouraging a real music scene in Mumbai. —– I’ve always taken live music for granted growing up in the US, as there are so many choices, but now to have this here in Mumbai is a dream come true! A debt of thanks from all music lovers to Daddy!

—– Hello All… I know that it’s been quite sometime since I’ve posted, but it is one of my New Years Resolutions to be more diligent with my posts… No better place to start than with my new friends Tarun and Jayesh. Tarun is a DJ, Producer, and All-Around Bad Ass Technologist with an Amazing Desi/Celtic Group out of Vancouver called Delhi 2 Dublin. Jayesh in the middle is a dear friend from Sony BMG who we hope to work with soon… —–

Here is Delhi 2 Dublin’s Showreel… Check out the Video, and see just how impressive these guys are! You can check out more on their site Delhi2Dublin.com You really have to see these guys live… —–

 We had Mika back over, and we got him to check out some of our new beats! He even laid down a vocal with Pratichee… Mika truly is an amazing artist and performer! Check out the YouTube clip of Pratichee singing her parts here…