Though 'KK' is an urban film and has more scope for fast-paced numbers, I've made sure that there's a bit of melody in all the songs.
I believe in destiny. What has to come my way always does, sooner or later.
I always compose on the harmonium.
I was born in Vizianagaram but have lived all my life in Chennai.
Remember, the West's rock or pop was created for their languages, not ours.
I enjoy and understand melody before I create it. But the challenge is that I've also got to satisfy the film going audience of today.
I was thrilled when I was offered the opportunity to compose music for three songs penned by Karunanidhi in 'Paasakiligal.'
Madurai G. S. Mani was my guru, and later M. Balamuralikrishna taught me a lot.
I am happy that my hard work in 'Chandramukhi' has been recognized well.
Well yes, I think melody is still my forte.
If you observe, all classic love songs have a tinge of melancholy that comes naturally with the composition.
I've composed music for many remakes and they've all come out much better than the original.
Since my childhood, I had a great liking for Karunanidhi and admired his writing skills.
I have always worked hard. The only thing missing was a smile from Lady Luck.
My father set a strict regimen for me. He insisted that I learn to play many musical instruments before I choose one.
I started off playing the harmonium and singing. By the time I was eight or so, my interest moved to Western instrumental music.
People, irrespective of the language they speak, love good music.
I am probably the only composer in South India who has delivered many superhit songs but was not considered a success.
I was lucky that I could work with directors like Kamal, Lal Jose and Sibi Malayil. They understood music and gave me a free hand.
It is alright to ape Western music, but we have to ask ourselves if that is what we need in our films.
It is disappointing to note that you no longer find enough of melodious music in Malayalam films.
