Shreya Ghoshal admits new voices are sometimes replaced in final song in films: ‘When that happens…’

While Shreya Ghoshal admitted that she picks her song on the basis of composition and not the music director, banner or film, she shared that the pandemic has given a bigger push to independent music. The singer added that several artistes have been struggling for a long time and platforms like these could help them reach a bigger audience.

 

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Shreya Ghoshal on new trends in music industry

As we discussed music, we asked the National Award-winning singer about the criticism around songs today being made for Instagram reels. The duration of songs has become shorter with a 60-second hook. To this, Shreya Ghoshal said that she too may have pointed that out in some interviews but things are evolving at a fast pace. Shreya said that in general, the attention span of humans has become less and not many even have the patience to hear or watch the complete song in one go. “This is a problem we have created for ourselves, and it’s a truth we cannot deny. So, anyone who is making music, they want it to be heard and not neglected. And that’s why the greed comes in to make it Insta friendly so that the songs go viral. But I must point out that there are also great songs made purely for music, and they too get equal love,” she said. The singer added that some of her old songs are also becoming popular thanks to social media, so trends can also be helpful.

She called this new change “bitter sweet” as for her “ek minute mein gaana shuru nahi hota (a song doesn’t even begin in a minute)”. As for a change that is positive, Shreya Ghoshal said that talents today have accessible platforms and can get a chance to get their voices heard. “Even if it’s heard and liked by 500 people, it can soon snowball into something bigger. That’s the amazing change we have seen over the years.”

 

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Are reality shows still needed?

Every year several reality shows take place in the country and young talents come forward. However, not many have managed to find a space in the film industry. Given that Shreya Ghoshal too is a gift of the platform, we wondered if these shows are even worth the time and effort anymore. Sharing that when she participated in the show, it was just ‘a competition’, the singer, who’s returning as the judge of Indian Idol, shared, “Back then there was no excessive hype around it but the aim still remains the same — to give new talent a platform. I think once a contestant goes on stage and sings, their job is done. Henceforth, it’s a new journey that they have to take. Also, given there are a lot of great voices around, you cannot expect to be singing too many songs. While you wait, you work on yourself and improve your craft. Arijit Singh is such a great example of the same. He didn’t win the show but studied music, trained himself to become the biggest name today, a master of his craft. He’s a great story to learn from.”

But is this lack of opporunities for singers also because it’s a closed industry with big names singing most songs? “I will never do that. There are times when a new male voice sings a scratch with me, and it goes really well. Even while I wish the voice is retained, ultimately it’s the composer’s wish or the producer’s demand, and it does get changed. But I must add that sometimes when that happens, the song goes to a new level, almost 20 times better and so you cannot deny that sometimes a song requires that maturity, that magical inputs. That’s where the composer’s mind works correctly and they know which voice would suit the song best. While it happens very often, we cannot be judgmental as new voices also get a break this way, when the scratch is retained. I got my first song that way.”

 

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Shreya Ghoshal on ‘Tum Kya Mile’ controversy

Shreya Ghoshal was not comfortable talking about the controversy around her name not being highlighted when “Tum Kya Mile” dropped. The song was promoted with Pritam and Arijit Singh’s name. She shrugged off the matter, saying it was “blown out of proportion”. However, she did agree that the industry is slightly inclined towards the opposite gender. “But it’s not just music or films. The discussion is not limited to actresses or singers, it’s prevalent in every company, every industry. It’s a common story and a fight that every woman faces. And it’s not even limited to India but worldwide.”