Shahrukh Padiyath

Music Producer/Composer

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Unleash your musical vision into a reality. My job is to transcribe whatever you have in your brain into audio waves exactly as it is. if you don't have a vision, no problem, i'll make sure you do.

Professionally Trained and academically educated music composer/producer with mild knowledge in orchestration.
Adept at providing artistic direction to musicians and writing musical scores for Films, Independent Music, Commercials, TV, Video Games, Documentaries and anything that might require music to any extend. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with strong transposition and transcription skills. Committed to encouraging creative musical thinking and arranging music to create a unique and original sound. Furthermore, artist management capability is much needed in the music industry, of which I am confidently skilled in.
Time management and commitment is a top priority without compromising work quality, not to mention extreme flexibility when it comes to working hours, understanding it might be hard to find someone who is able to work during any time of the day, regardless of normal working hours.
Although my basis of music is primarily western, the previous occupation entailed me to work with various styles of music from around world including Electronic, Bollywood/Indian folk and classical, Eastern folk and African native music which has enhanced my overview of music as a whole. This led me to work with upcoming and talented young amateur film makers mainly in India and collaborating by producing original compositions for a few independent songwriters.

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Languages

  • English

Interview with Shahrukh Padiyath

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: Worked on a 30 min long short film that i scored and recorded entirely by myself without the use of any other instrumentalist. All done within 2 weeks.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: Personal classical compositions.

  5. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  6. A: Mix of both worlds. Convenience and flexibility of digital and the organic "soul" touching sounds of the Analog which cannot be replaced.

  7. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  8. A: To always stick to your vision and not my own musical likes and dislikes.

  9. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  10. A: The end result.

  11. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  12. A: Can you make a track that sounds like "..."? I could but im producing for you, not "...", so i would rather take inspirations from your said artist and produce something new that is your own.

  13. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  14. A: That a music producer cannot fully envision and dive into the mind of the artist.

  15. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  16. A: The purpose of the project. Future visions. Musical inspirations. Importance of the project

  17. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  18. A: Always trust your musical instinct and open up about what exactly you have in mind for me to fully help you to create something with best our combined abilities.

  19. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  20. A: Laptop with Logic Pro, MIDI Keyboard, Headphones, Soundcard and a Mic

  21. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  22. A: My career path is whatever i could do with music. I have been doing this for 4 years.

  23. Q: How would you describe your style?

  24. A: Haunting combination of electronic and acoustic organic sound

  25. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  26. A: Billie Eilish. Her melody/lyrical writing and vocal expressions are exceptional

  27. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  28. A: If you have an idea, however small or unimpressive it may sound, Write it down and record it. You never know what a talented artist could do with a musical phrase.

  29. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  30. A: Cinematic, Electro Pop, Gothic Chill Ambient

  31. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  32. A: Recognising and applying the concept and reason of the story.

  33. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  34. A: Knowledge of current music trends as well as the possible available techniques for the best audio quality. Individualistic musical sound according to the project and its story. Expression and the need to convey the purpose of the song through sound. Out of the Box thinking through vocal and harmonic experimentation.

  35. Q: What's your typical work process?

  36. A: 1) Analysing the project. 2) Extensive Discussion with client to get a detailed view one what the goal is. 3) Starting up with a few examples to get the confirmation from client. 4) Constant check up with client for satisfaction until the end.

  37. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  38. A: Home Studio for Composition and Production.

  39. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  40. A: Hans Zimmer, Philip Glass, Billie Eilish, Droplex, Ludovico einaudi, Alter Bridge, Cascade

  41. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  42. A: Film Scoring and Independent song writer production

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GenresSounds Like
  • Ludovico Einaudi
  • Hans Zimmer
  • Droplex
Gear Highlights
  • Logic Pro
  • Studio Recording
  • MIDI
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