Quotes from Amit Trivedi

My mom and sisters liked to sing and we would jam at home very often. I would also jam a lot in college, where I formed a fusion band and played the keyboards.

Whosoever has money has power. It's not about a label. If you have money tomorrow, you will be powerful.

I am proud to say I'm a director's composer. People do method acting, I do method composing. I like to get into the skin of the character and go deep into the director's vision.

Sometimes, I record rough patches of tunes and take them to directors. They choose to retain my voice. Personally, I don't like my voice, and never want to record.

About 25 years ago, when I was 15, I wrote a song called 'Indradhanush', which speaks about the seven colours, equating each with emotions that we as human beings experience.

I go deep into the script and speak the language of the film, musically.

My schedule usually keeps me busy. However, I love performing on stage and I try my best to take time out for live performances.

If the script doesn't excite me, there's no point working on the music.

Music is a universal language and really an interesting way for a brand to expand their consumer horizon.

I was listening to radio and it plays only Bollywood. This is something I hate about radio stations. There's so much other beautiful music out there.

When I stepped into Bollywood, I had my own way because I knew no other way. People see it as unique but it has more to do with my personality.

I have seen both extremes; when there was no work, I was frustrated and now that I'm overworked, I feel the same. I'm looking for a balance now.

I am always in my space and it's a happy space. It gets stressful at times, but that's a part and parcel of our job.

The reason I went ahead with making the music for 'Bombay Velvet' was because I loved the script.

I am working on 'Bombay Velvet'. The music for it is jazz from the '60s.

When I am composing in a studio, I cannot gauge what the audience feels. Sometimes, good songs don't get the recognition because the films fail. But when you are performing live, the reaction is immediate.

I have a very efficient team that takes care of my time. But yes it is very tough to do so many things. I am not there yet. I am still learning. It is a pleasure to do so many things. The challenge is to be good at everything.

Live performances are exhilarating, especially when performing for a young crowd.