‘There’s always room for an artiste to grow’
For his latest single “Khwaab”, young musician Gaurav Balani—who has been the bassist for popular Indian rock and roll band Parikrama since 2011—has tied up with veteran classical singer Shubha Mudgal. He says working with her was no less than a masterclass in music.
“Khwaab”, which Balani has composed with Mudgal—who has also penned it—falls in the world fusion category. The song, released earlier this month, has been released as part of Balani’s own collaborative project called Inalab.
“This song is essentially for the dreamers...people who aren’t afraid to put themselves out there for something they truly believe in, no matter how impossible it might seem. The lyrics simply state that your dreams can lead the way to the future you desire,” Balani, who has also been playing for Mudgal’s band for over half a dozen years, told IANS.
“That was something that helped pave the way for our collaboration. The whole experience of writing this song together was extremely humbling. Even after everything was recorded to perfection in the studio, she kept asking me if I was ‘satisfied’ with the takes or if there was something else that I wanted her to try musically. Working with her was like getting a masterclass in music,” he added.
As an artiste, Mudgal continues to innovate and collaborate with younger artistes.
“Shubhaji has collaborated with a lot of artistes over the years, ranging from folk music to electronica. She is the perfect collaborator and human being to work with. What I’ve learned from her is that there’s always room for an artiste to grow and learn from others. That is the most amazing quality of hers,” Balani said. IANS