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Dec 2024
1h 23m

Amit Trivedi On Music, Struggles, Succes...

Raj Shamani
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Azaad Collab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CjGPZ_euPE Spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/album/1p3mGK6FO2Mcs4NSqqlPRK?si=3QS6PengQE6WqaJRTn2TQg

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:51) - Raj’s Favorite Songs

(04:08) - Making of "Zinda" Song

(07:15) - Why Emotions Are Important

(09:20) - Making of "Main Lad Lunga"

(13:42) - Making of "Yeh Fitoor Mera"

(17:11) - Difference Between Playback Singing and Independent Music

(21:21) - What Is Perception Building?

(23:55) - Why Cringe Music Is Popular

(25:56) - Why He Considers Himself Underrated

(30:40) - Cringe Content and Influencers

(35:30) - Obsession with Concerts & FOMO

(38:40) - Views on Diljit Dosanjh

(40:49) - How Artists Build Connections

(43:10) - My Underrated Songs

(44:34) - Azad Collaboration

(46:35) - Music Industry and Networking

(49:10) - Rejection

(52:00) - Bombay Velvet Music & Low Phase

(01:01:40) - His Process of Making Music

(01:02:12) - Making of "Iktara"

(01:04:55) - Weird Ways of Creating Music

(01:06:28) - Story of "Namo Namo"

(01:09:47) - Best Lyrics He Has Heard

(01:10:49) - Routine Before Getting on Stage

(01:12:26) - Making Money from Live Shows

(01:14:01) - Performing at Weddings

(01:14:44) - Win a Free Ticket to His Concert

(01:15:39) - His Most Iconic Jingle

(01:16:16) - Most Time-Consuming Work

(01:17:31) - Views on Money and Fame

(01:18:00) - Biggest Independent Song

(01:18:15) - What It’s Like Working with Pakistani Music

(01:21:43) - Thank You for Listening

(01:22:10) - Outro In today’s special episode of Figuring Out, we have the incredibly talented Amit Trivedi, one of India's most renowned music composers, singer, and musician in conversation with Raj Shamani. Amit is known for his incredible work in Bollywood and independent music, and in this episode, he takes us through the highs and lows of his career, revealing the emotional struggles behind his songs. Amit also shares his thoughts on the debate between becoming a playback singer versus an independent artist in today’s digital age.He also talks about his journey with Arijit Singh, the creation of his much-loved collaborations like Azad, and how he’s continued to experiment with his music to evolve as an artist. With a deep dive into the challenges of networking in the music industry and the doubts he faced during tough times, Amit’s journey is truly inspiring. We further talked about how, during his low phases, he transformed those challenging moments into opportunities to create some of his most heartfelt and memorable songs. Amit not only overcame personal struggles but also gave us masterpieces that resonate deeply with audiences. For more insightful and inspiring episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!

Follow Amit Trivedi Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsamittrivedi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmitTrivediMusic Twitter: https://x.com/ItsAmitTrivedi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItsAmitTrivedi/ Follow AT Azzad Here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCV-l3a6kn4443HWJxPv4pVQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atazaad/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATAzaad ----------- To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎ Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/ Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamani Facebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamaniraj LinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/ #podcast #figuringout #rajshamani #amittrivedi #music #bollywood #bollywoodsongs #singer

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