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Somesh Mathur - The colour of a Rainbow; It defines our Universe

Dimaag ka Daheee - 30 Sep 2021

1. What made you get into music?

It's in my genes as both my parents are my Gurus in Hindustani Classical Music, but still I decided during my Undergraduate Studies in Business Administration that I wanted to be a professional singer and composer (Classical, Ghazal, Pop). And I started performing concerrts professionaly during my BBA & MBA (secretly ðŸ˜œ).

 

2. Which two composers you like the most and why? 

Its a hard choice to make, but amongst my favourites are Salil Chowdhury, Madanmohan & R.D. Burman... I love Beethoven and Lennon-McCartney too.

 

3. Any advice for this current generation of Composers? 

Listen to a wide spectrum of music belonging to most genres, including the new global genre BHAARAT®.

 

4. What do you work toward in your free time?

I like to practice (riyaaz) singing, listen to music, play Golf, watch Formula 1 and other motorsports, and some Tennis, Soccer and Cricket.

 

5. What inspires you?

Music which appeals to me.

 

6. What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?

I managed to create and release an international album, A PROMISE BROKEN which has caught on globally, sitting in the 4 walls of my Home Studio, with the participation of musicians and technicians from all over the world.

 

7. How would you convince someone to do something they didn’t want to do?

Would try and explain to them that it's for their own good (Mind Body Soul).

 

8. If you woke up and had 2,000 unread emails and could only answer 300 of them, how would you choose which ones to answer?

Would reply to those which are Top Priority WORK RELATED or MUSIC- CREATIVITY RELATED.

 

9. What’s the most interesting thing about you that no one knows till date?

I love FUNK and R&B DANCING.

 

10. If a Genie suddenly appears and grants you three wishes, what do you intend to wish for?

PEAK HEALTH, BILLIONS OF DOLLARS & A NOBLE CREATIVE DISPOSITION.

 

11. Are you more of a hunter or a gatherer? 

Both, intermittently.

 

12. If you’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be and why? 

The colour of a Rainbow; It defines our Universe.

 

13. If you complete a contract of a big budget movie and you step outside the office and find a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do? 

Pick the lottery and produce a big budget movie thereafter.

 

14. What do you think about when you’re alone in your car? 

Random thoughts and instincts. Experiences of "life".

 

15. If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? 

Somesh Mathur. Pursue my compassion, something that makes me really happy.

 

16. If you could be any animal in the world, what animal would you be and why? 

A Lion. Is MAJESTIC.

 

17. What was the last gift you gave someone? 

"Happiness" by gifting my Beau something she loves most; Clothes. Lol...

 

18. Which is your favourite movie?

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY.

 

19. What's your favourite holiday destination?

My Home Studio. Otherwise Goa.

 

20. What sports do you enjoy watching?

Motorsports.

 

21. What is your favourite song?

WISH YOU WERE HERE (Pink Floyd and My Indian Acoustic Version), DIL E NAADAAN (from my GHALIB album), KYA KAAM KIYA HUMNEIN (from my Achha Hai album), LET IT BE (The Beatles) A PROMISE BROKEN (from my recent album A PROMISE BROKEN), OFF THE WALL (Michael Jackson) to name a few... I also LOVE Jazz & Blues.

 

22. What celebrity would you rate as a perfect 10?

Amitabh Bachchan.

 

23.  If you could pass on one message for your fans or followers, what message would that be?

Be "Yourself" at all times, and try and figure out who you really are. 

 

24. What’s the most you watch on TV and why do you choose to watch it? 

Formula 1 Races and CHILL FUNK JAZZ Music on YouTube.

 

25. What is your superstition?

My "Intuition"...

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