Jayesh Jhaveri
Do you select patches/sounds and the octaves they are played in, based on whether the singer is male or female, and his/her respective voice character? Or
Deconstructing Bhoomi 2021- "Ghar Aao Na"
Another track elevated to perfection, this time around we are deconstructing a song out of the latest album Bhoomi 2021, Ghar Aao Na. The original song sung by inimitable Sunidhi Chauhan.
Join us in this live, interactive masterclass to learn how Salim Merchant:
1. Structure Behind Ghar Aao Na
The idea behind various parts of the composition, the opening, prelude, verses and so on.
2. Instruments In The Track
This is a multi-genre track that uses some traditional instruments like Sitar and Tabla, along with a more EDM-like backing. The singing is a purely contemporary style. This song, as well as many other songs in the Bhoomi album, falls into similar multi-genre category.
3. Coming together of Ghar Aao Na
The entire mix, laying out of various parts, automation, the entire engineering aspect of making of the song.
This masterclass is a must-watch for any music producers willing to go the extra mile to create a playlist that requires a repeat!
This is going to be an interactive masterclass. As and when you register, do drop in a question with anything specific you maybe looking to learn, we'll ensure that Salim ji addresses those questions for sure. In the masterclass page, find the "Ask a question" section.
Submitted Messages
Messages can be submitted by the attendees of the session till 1 hour before the session starts.
Jayesh Jhaveri
Do you apply FX/EQ to your keyboard tracks or clips in Logic while creating your programmed sections and are recorded in the studio as is, or
abhraneel oak
How you decide on layering on kicks, snares, hi-hats, other percussions, and instruments?
Jimil Shah
Hello sir my question is how do you layer the instruments and how does the track sounds clean despite of so many instruments
Devashish Upadhyay
How you decide the arrangement of the song and evolve it throughout the whole production with different instruments sitting together
abhraneel oak
When do we add a "low end" to a kick drum?
About the Artist
Salim Merchant
Emmies, Filmfare Awards, IIFA wins, you name it. Salim Merchant’s is a name to behold when it comes to contribution to music, even in Cinema. With an unimaginable amount of good work in the industry, he’s left his mark on it with poise and sheer effort.
One half of Salim-Sulaiman, the duo has composed music for Chak De! India, Kurbaan, Rab Ne Banadi
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6 March 2022
3:30PM GMT
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