Tapas Relia

When discussing the scene, NK asked me to create a song that would be a jam between Chotu (a Rajasthani boy) and Chet (an American hippie). I tried making an original song for days, but it was just seeming too unnatural on chotu. Then It dawned on me… why would Chotu sing an original song? As a Rajasthani boy, he’d naturally gravitate towards Sufi/Folk music. I suggested NK use Damadam, but he disagreed, saying it’s been overused. He agreed to use it only if I made it respectfully and offered a fresh concept. I approached the song as a jam. I wrote the English lyrics and composed them, leading the melody towards Damadam. I scripted the jam section as a fun interaction between the two. During recording, I sang Chet’s parts for Devu since he wasn’t available. I arranged it minimally with just Dholak, Bass, and Guitar. Fun fact: there are two guitar versions of the song. The film version has the rough guitar rhythm I played from my keyboard, while the album version has a different and better guitar rhythm played live. Thank you @musical_swaroop for all your help and hospitality ❤️🙏🏼 #tapasrelia #musiccomposer #musicproducer #explore #bollywoodmusic #fyp #logicpro #bollywood #dhanak #nageshkukunoor

I made Aasman Ko Chukar, in 2006. Opening the session after 15 years! What nostalgia ❤️ #AasmanKoChukar #Hanuman #ReturnOfHanuman #TapasRelia #DalerMehndi #Producer #Explore #Reels

Some of the most famous works almost always have an interesting story. Here’s mine… So way back in 2003 I composed 3 close-up TV scripts that were meant for research. Research ads are those that get played to a selected group of people, who then rate the ads. The one that scores the most, gets made into a final TV commercial. Time was limited and I distinctly remember making this particular one in less than 30 mins. As I had taken way too much time on the other two. I threw in some beats, worked out a bass and simple progressions with very few tracks and sang a scratch over it. Then @chetansashital Chetan came in and sang the final version in the voice of KL Saigal. Then, as fate would have it, this particular one, bombed very badly in research and didn’t make it. But the ad gurus who wrote this script and conceptualised this ad, Mr. Piyush Pandey and Mr. Prasoon Pandey believed in the jingle and somehow convinced the client to go ahead with THIS one rather than the other one. It is sung by Chetan Shashital who has been a formidable force in the world of voices for several decades. This ad wouldn’t be what it is, if it wasn’t for Chetan’s incredible singing style. #kyaaapcloseupkartehain #Throwback #CloseUp #nostalgia #classic #india #indiantv #indiantvfans #trending #reels #reelkarofeelkaro #90sTV #90s #90skid #2000s #nostalgic #yaadien #memories #closeup #tapasrelia #piyushpandey #prasoonpandey #chetanshashital #ogilvyindia

I would not trade this joy for anything. A fun session with this talented singer. @supati_ranjan @shubhankchaube_ you missed this mad session ☹️ Behind the scenes, Recording, music studio, singer, new song

One way to make a Sunday interesting. Bass lines. Analog Synthesizer Jam music composer producer studio

Finally an addition to the studio worthy of a post. Do swing by. Thank you, Shubhank for this most valuable gift. @shubhankchaube_

Blips, bloops, toings and twangs. Just making sense of the noise is also a skill. Korg Volca Drum Sound Synthesis Drum Machine Live Jam Film Music

Applications deadline 30th April. Link in bio. #abhivyakti #originalmusic #independentartist #ahmedabad

APPLICATION LINK IN BIO Hear me out! If you want to perform your original music, apply to Abhivyakti City Arts Project Festival happening this year in November. Highlights: Perform your ORIGINAL music. No compromises, no filters. If selected, we cover your travel to Ahmedabad, your stay, and you perform 3 shows. Full production + backline support Your entire performance gets a multi-camera professional recording, which you get to keep You keep 100% rights to your music. Always. No gatekeeping. No nonsense. Just real artists and real music. Apply now or tag someone you know who would love this. You’ll find the link in my bio and on the abhivyakti city arts project Instagram page. focus on the music, we handle the rest. Your entire performance gets a multi-camera professional recording, which you get to keep Also You keep 100% rights to your music. Always. No gatekeeping. No nonsense. Just real artists and real music.

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We’re pleased to announce Tapas Relia as the Music Curator for Abhivyakti City Arts Project, Edition 8. A celebrated composer and producer with over 25 years of experience, Tapas Relia has shaped some of India’s most memorable soundtracks across advertising, cinema and digital media. His distinctive blend of Indian and contemporary musical influences continues to create powerful sonic narratives that resonate across audiences. We look forward to the musical vision he brings to Edition 8. #Abhivyakti #TapasRelia #MusicCurator #AbhivyaktiEdition8 #CityArtsProject [Abhivyakti, TapasRelia, MusicCurator, AbhivyaktiEdition8, CityArtsProject]

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