Sound engineers are artists too. Their contribution in the making of a song is as important as the composer and the lyricist, says Anil Chopra.  Mr. Chopra started IRAA Awards where the name itself recognises sound engineers as not technicians but artists. IRAA is Indian Recording Arts Academy setup by him with this mission 16 years ago. Listen to the podcast and do post your comments on what you feel about this new campaign / initiative. And help sound engineers in the process :-) 

converSAtions with Indian musicians and sound engineers by Aditya Mehta

Episode 73 - Sound engineers deserve to paid royalty income like all other artists, demands Anil Chopra - Chairman IRAA Awards and PALM Expo, India

She is not just a singer and actor. But is doing much more in the world of music and now in the digital space of NFTs. Get to know the story behind the AI Radbot and NFT called Damroo, created by the multi-talented Vasundhara Das. She says, "I recognise that using music, rhythm and music as a medium for self-expression is a powerful healing modality for body, mind and soul; and I want to be a catalyst - helping others find their own voice, rhythm and musicality so they can express themselves fearlessly too." Listen to this episode to know more about this new venture of hers.

Episode 72 - Story of Damroo NFT Radbot by Vasundhara Das

Now that you know about the history of IRAA, Indian Recording Arts Academy, listen to the honorary chairman, Pramod Chandorkar and the deputy project director of PALM Expo, Smita Rai, talk about the selection process. A lot of hard work goes behind the scenes by top jurors who are talented and experienced professionals in the Indian music industry. Pramod talks about how each jury member works passionately and tirelessly in making the best selection from the nominations. No wonder IRAA Awards have become coveted to win for Indian sound industry and music professionals every year. Full respect to the IRAA jury and everyone involved behind the scenes. Language of the converSAtion: English

Episode 71: The behind the scenes selection process of IRAA Awards explained by Pramod Chandorkar and Smita Rai

The IRAA, Indian Recording Arts Academy, was setup by Founder and Chairman, Mr. Anil Chopra at the PALM Expo in 2006. Dedicated to the sound engineering fraternity of India, the annual IRAA Awards have become a prestigious award to win.  In this converSAtion, Anil Chopra explains the story behind starting IRAA as well as how the selection process happens. Do listen to understand how much effort goes into the selection and the recognition and glory it seeks to achieve for our Indian audio industry. Language of the converSAtion: English

Episode 70: The story of IRAA Awards for Indian audio industry at PALM Expo | Anil Chopra explains

Those who are connected to the world of pro audio in India definitely read the PALM Technology magazine. And have surely visited the PALM Expo in Mumbai every May since 2001. And sound engineers secretly do wish to win the IRAA Award too. Its time to meet the founder director of these properties - Mr. Anil Chopra. Get to know about his journey in the world of sound and also how he has helped bring in a surge in the Indian audio industry. Language of the converSAtion: English

Episode 69: The sound journey of Anil Chopra - founder director of PALM Expo and IRAA Awards

In this second tutoREal on Blockchain in music, we explain you the concept of a permissionless system. Also get an overview of how cryptocurrencies work and what it takes tobe a part of such an open system.  Do SAbscribe to our podcast for the next episode. And also share it with others also. Language: Hindi

Permissionless blockchain technology explained with examples (Hindi) - E02

In this first tutoREal on Blockchain in music, we explain you the concept using a very simple transaction of lending money to a friend. You will soon realise that this technology is not rocket science, and that it already exists in some form or the other in our daily lives!!  Once you grasp the basics, you can then try to extrapolate this same concept into your own business or work environments. And then your mind will be able to absorb this concept a little better.   Do SAbscribe to our podcast for the next episode. And also share it with others also.   Language: Hindi

Basics of Blockchain Technology with a finance example (Hindi) - E01

A buzzword these days is Blockchain. But what is it? And why so much hyp around it?  In a well-researched series, the Sudeep Audio team brings to you a series on understanding the Blockchain Technology in simple Hindi language and hopefully you will get to know its basics.   The idea of this effort is to help you then implement it in the business of music and also read your own contracts with greater understanding.   To listen to such tutoREals, SABSCRIBE to this podcast now. Language in the podcast: Hindi

Introduction to Blockchain in Music (Hindi) - Trailer

A topper in M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry at Bombay University, Nikhil Mehta became a sound engineer out of a matter of prestige! Listen to this converSAtion from a brilliant man who recorded several prestigious projects since 1977. Though during this interview he did forget names of several musicians and jobs he handled as a sound recordist. But those who have worked with him do remember him fondly always. And on the occasion of his Sudeep Studio's birthday (23rd September), we are proud to share a part of the interview (first and last actually) that we were finally able to do in 2021. Nikhil Mehta passed away peacefully on 2nd September, 2021 at his Ahmedabad residence. Language in this talk: Gujarati

Episode 68: Sudeep Studio history (in Gujarati) by sound engineer Nikhil Mehta

After sharing his initial experiences in the Hindi film industry in the previous episode, Ustad Taufiq Qureshi shares his approach towards rhythm arrangement for not just songs but also for background scores and ad jingles.  Taufiqbhai also gives invaluable tips on how to build a career as a music producer. Don't forget to thank him for sharing his years of knowledge and guidance he gives like a true Guru.   ** OTHER CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE ** Inteview by: Dipesh Varma (student and percussionist) Audio cleanup and processing: Dipesh Sharma Batalvi (Los Angeles) 

Episode 67: Arranging rhythm for film songs, background scores and ad jingles by Ustad Taufiq Qureshi

He is a percussionist par excellence. A rhythm arranger and a composer too. In part 1, get to know the musical journey and work experiences of Ustad Taufiq Qureshi. His own student of 14 years and now a rhythm arranger as well, Dipesh Varma, handles this converSAtion in our new format. A first for the converSAtions podcast channel by SudeepAudio.com in 10 years! For those who may not know, Taufiqbhai is the younger brother of Ustad Zakir Hussain, and son of Ustad Allah Rakha Qureshi. He has also been a part of background score and music for movies like Damini, Train To Pakistan, Ghaatak, Agnivarsha, Asoka, Mission Kashmir, Black, Main Hoon Na, Dil Chahta Hai, Devdas, Sawariya, Dhoom 2, Bhool Bhulaiya, Parzania, Tere Naam, Jab We Met, Action Replay, Housefull 2, Tez, ABCD (Any Body Can Dance), Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and others. Listen to part 2 of this podcast episode too. ** CREDITS ** Interview by: Dipesh Varma Audio cleanup and processing by: Dipesh Sharma Batalvi (Los Angeles) #TaufiqQureshi #SudeepAudio #converSAtions To buy recording studio equipment (hardware, original software, studio accessories, etc.) for your home or professional studio goto: https://www.sudeepaudio.com Read SAundCheck articles on our blog: https://www.sudeepaudio.com/saundcheck To stay updated from the world of home studio business in India , follow us on: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/SudeepAudio -- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SudeepAudio

Epsiode 66: Ustad Taufiq Qureshi shares his musical experiences (part 1)

Followers of this podcast are in for a treat! Sound engineer Shadab Rayeen is back after a studio-building hiatus and answers questions asked by SAbscribers. The questions vary from how to choose a reverb to how to make a mastering track. Do thank Shadab for sharing his experiences and answering most questions posted on Sudeep Audio's YouTube community page.

Episode 65: Q&A with sound engineer Shadab Rayeen

Spotify for Artists is a very useful tool for musicians who want to monitor and analyse their song's data on Spotify app. Spotify India's Artists and Label Marketing Head, Padmanabhan NS (Paddy), shares with us important tips for this analytical tool provided for free. This premium tutoREal will empower all artists and labels to use the Spotify for Artists application effectively.

Episode 64: Q&A on Spotify for Artists India

Vipin Mishra is the ex-guitarist of the Delhi band, Parikrama. And since 2005 he has been working as a composer and music producer in the ad film industry in Mumbai. In this converSAton, Vipin tells us about the reality of the music scene. This will help many students and parents to know about the reasons one should take up music as a full time profession.

Episode 63: Become a musician for the right reasons says Vipin Mishra

Get to know the sound journey of ex-YRF Studios chief sound engineer, Shantanu Hudlikar. Lots to learn from him initial childhood exposure to various art forms. Know more about the kind of work he did in the sound recording industry in Bollywood for 30 years and more!

Episode 61: My journey in sound engineering - Shantanu Hudlikar

Learn from life lessons, struggles and much more from these converSAtions with musicians, sound engineers of India. Other topics cover music technology, production, copyright basics and a lot more. You can watch videos of these podcasts and much more on the Sudeep Audio YouTube channel as well.

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