{"id":10508,"date":"2022-02-14T12:55:34","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T12:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2022\/02\/14\/shantanu-sudame-releases-his-first-ep-hum-2-0\/"},"modified":"2022-02-14T12:55:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T12:55:34","slug":"shantanu-sudame-releases-his-first-ep-hum-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2022\/02\/14\/shantanu-sudame-releases-his-first-ep-hum-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Shantanu Sudame Releases his First EP Hum 2.0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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February 14<\/strong>: Music composer and singer Shantanu Sudame released Hum 2.0 on 10th<\/sup> February 2022. The album comprises four romantic songs composed, sung and written by Shantanu himself. The songs are dedicated to couples experiencing the blissful joys of coming together and beginning a new life with hearts full of love and eyes full of enchanted dreams.<\/p>\n

Shantanu is the popular voice behind the song Manzar Hai Ye Naya<\/em> from Uri: The Surgical Strike<\/em>, in which he sang for music composer Shashwat Sachdev. As a music composer Shantanu has to his credit a variety of popular projects such as Raja Rasoi aur anya Kahaaniyaan<\/em>, The Great Escape Stories<\/em> (Netflix), Adrishya<\/em> (Epic), HRX Heroes<\/em> (Discovery) and Paurushpur<\/em>; multiple documentaries for Nat geo including Mega Festivals<\/em> (Hotstar) and his recent release Space Odyssey<\/em> (Discovery). His last film, titled Itwaar<\/em> had a song named Mann Bhala Toh Sab Bhala,<\/em> which was sung by Udit Narayan. Both the song and the film were well-received by the audience.<\/p>\n

An excerpt of a recent interview with the singer-composer where he talks about his inspiration, songwriting process and more.<\/p>\n

What inspired you to start playing the guitar or making music? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I have been singing since childhood, but my formal training actually started on the guitar itself. I was keen on mastering the art, so I kept learning. Making music professionally was a natural transition for me. During my journey as a music professional, I discovered scoring visuals which I intend to continue doing. Doing commissioned work teaches you things that you would never learn on your own. If you get the right team to work with, it’s gala time!<\/p>\n

Your YouTube Channel has some beautifully sung classics? Who has been your inspiration from the Golden Era? <\/strong><\/p>\n

These classics are the pillars of my music, actually. I grew up listening to various kinds of music, from Indian Classical to Filmy Songs but, it was not until I was 15 that I was exposed to any kind of international music. Later I studied western classical guitar for a few years along with Indian Music, but in terms of musical choices, you would notice some major influence from the golden era. I love it and embrace it!!<\/p>\n

If I have to pick a few names from that era that affected my music as a singer-composer, then they would be S D Burman, Kishore da, Hemant Kumar, Madan Mohan Saab and Pancham Da.<\/p>\n

What inspires you as an artist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the last 2 decades, my listening (in terms of music) has been really wide, and so are the influences. Also, I believe it was never just the music that inspired me. These days it’s more of the other things like reading, playing, travelling, meeting friends, etc. Music is simply a tool to express me.<\/p>\n

What’s on your current Spotify list? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Recently I have been rediscovering some piano music by Erik Satie, some independent music and Panchamda’s music. I really like some songs from Billie Eilish’s recent album. The writing in it is great.<\/p>\n

How would you describe yourself as a musician? <\/strong><\/p>\n

For me being a musician is a way of life. Learning and practising is a part of it, and I don’t just mean learning on the job. I am a fan of routine as it actually keeps me sane, and I feel more in control. I believe if you are in the best shape physically and mentally, you do hit that sweet spot during creation more often. So, I try and keep that pencil sharp!!<\/p>\n

It is evident in your music that you are a guitarist par excellence. How do you think it affects your creation? <\/strong><\/p>\n

In a Big Way!! It is the essential ingredient, especially when it comes to my independent music. Luckily the guitar family is huge. I have got a variety of string instruments that I play. Like in this EP you can hear Rabab and Ukulele in almost all the tracks. But even when I am writing for different instruments like sarangi, flute or a trumpet, mostly guitar\u00a0is my primary writing tool. Almost always, some instrument from the guitar family always finds its way in my tracks.<\/p>\n

What is your process of writing songs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A lot of time, they write themselves. When I have to, it’s quite a ride. Well, lines that will sync well in terms of lyrics don’t come naturally to me. But interesting thoughts do. So, I write them down and shuffle, add, subtract till the time they start making some sense.<\/p>\n

Do you have stage fright??? Do you follow any ritual or any other habit before your performances?? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Stage Fright? Oh Yes!! I have realised that no ritual works. I would love to hear some suggestions, though!<\/p>\n

What’s one good piece of advice another musician gave to you? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Music is an art of reaction.<\/p>\n

If you weren’t a musician, what would you have been? <\/strong><\/p>\n

A Yogi.<\/p>\n

Are you happy solo or looking forward to making a band in the near future? <\/strong><\/p>\n

A band in future? Absolutely!<\/p>\n

Hum 2.0 is available on all the leading music streaming platforms and YouTube Channel Shantanu Sudame.<\/em><\/p>\n

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