Multilingual Singer & Composer

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

A: I am especially proud of my album Binte Sayed (Sayed's Daughter). This was a deeply personal project dedicated to my triplet daughters who passed away shortly after birth. I was the composer, lyricist, producer, and vocalist. Turning that profound loss and love into music was an incredibly challenging but cathartic experience, and I believe the raw emotion captured in that album is some of my most honest work.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: As of July 2025, I'm in the process of producing a new multilingual EP that features collaborations with vocalists from France and Korea, further pushing my fusion sound. Alongside that, I am continuously releasing new singles in Hindi, Bengali, and Arabic, and expanding my series of musical interpretations of the Quranic Surahs.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: SoundBetter is filled with world-class talent. While my primary goal is always to be the perfect fit for my client's vision, if a project required a very specific live instrument that I don't specialize in (like a full string quartet or a specific folk instrument), I would happily help connect them with another professional on this platform who could best serve their song. Collaboration is key to great art.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital, without a doubt. As a tech innovator, I thrive in the digital domain. It offers limitless flexibility, perfect recall, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with artists on the other side of the planet. While I respect analog for its warmth and character, the precision, efficiency, and boundless creative potential of digital tools are central to my entire workflow and artistic identity.

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

A: My promise is a seamless, professional partnership and a final song that you are 100% in love with. You will receive broadcast-quality production that is not only technically excellent but also uniquely yours and emotionally powerful. I consider a project complete only when we've brought your vision to life perfectly.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love the freedom to create without boundaries. One day I can be producing a heartfelt Bengali ballad, the next a high-energy French pop track, and the day after an ambient electronic piece inspired by code. Music is a universal language, and my job allows me to speak it in many different dialects, connecting with people and cultures all over the world.

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

A: The most common question is: "Can you truly create an authentic-sounding song in my native language?" My answer is always: "Yes, because authenticity is my primary goal. It's more than just direct translation; it's about understanding the unique cadence, poetry, and cultural nuances of the language. I immerse myself in its musical traditions and often consult with native speakers to ensure every line feels genuine and connects with the heart."

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

A: The biggest misconception is that because I work digitally and release music prolifically, the process lacks depth or soul. In reality, it's the opposite. Digital tools allow me to work at the speed of inspiration, capturing emotion efficiently without being hindered by technical barriers. Every track, no matter how quickly produced, is a piece of my own artistic and emotional journey.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is the core story or emotion you want this song to convey? Who is your target audience? What language(s) does this song need to be in? Can you provide 2-3 reference tracks for the sonic style and production quality? What is your intended deadline and budget for this project?

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

A: Clarity and communication are everything. Before you reach out, have a clear idea of your vision—the emotion, the style, the language. Find 2-3 reference tracks that capture the sound you're aiming for. Most importantly, listen to a provider's portfolio. If their music resonates with you on an emotional level, you're likely going to have a great creative partnership.

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

A: A solar-powered laptop with Ableton Live fully loaded. A high-quality USB microphone (like a Shure MV7). A pair of durable, closed-back studio headphones (like the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO). A compact 25-key MIDI keyboard. An acoustic guitar, for when I want to write without any power at all.

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

A: I've been a musician my entire life, but my professional path started in technology as a software developer. For years, I built complex systems by day and composed music by night. I officially launched my professional music career a few years ago, founding my own label, Abu Sayed Music, to release my work. This dual background allows me to be both highly creative and incredibly organized and efficient.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I describe my style as "Multilingual Fusion." It's a blend of the melodic and lyrical traditions of South Asia, the structure and polish of global pop music, and the immersive textures of ambient and electronic soundscapes. Thematically, it's a mirror of my own life, exploring everything from technology and love to spirituality and social commentary.

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

A: I would love to work with A.R. Rahman. He is a true visionary who showed the world how to seamlessly blend deep cultural and spiritual traditions with cutting-edge technology and universal pop sensibility. To be in a studio with him would be a masterclass in composition, production, and how to create music that truly moves the soul.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Treat your mix like you're debugging code. If something doesn't feel right, don't just keep adding more plugins. Instead, start muting tracks one by one to isolate the problem element. Often, the issue isn't what's missing, but what's there that doesn't serve the song—a conflicting frequency, a rhythm that's slightly off. Isolate, identify, and fix the root problem.

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

A: I primarily work on Pop, World, and Fusion music. My portfolio is incredibly diverse, ranging from commercial-friendly pop songs in multiple languages to ambient, atmospheric soundscapes and tracks that fuse traditional Bengali and Hindi melodies with modern electronic elements.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is undoubtedly my linguistic and cultural adaptability. The ability to not just sing, but to compose and write authentically in a vast array of languages is what sets my work apart. This allows me to create music that genuinely connects with a specific target audience, anywhere in the world, without sounding like a generic translation.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a unique duality: the precision and logic of a tech innovator and the soul of a musician. This means that on one hand, the track will be technically pristine, meticulously arranged, and expertly produced. On the other hand, it will be filled with genuine emotion, haunting melodies, and a rich, immersive soundscape that blends cultural influences in a way that is both modern and timeless.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: My process mirrors a tech development cycle: Discovery & Vision: I start with a deep conversation with the client to understand the song's core emotion, story, language, and target audience. We'll establish key reference tracks. Prototyping: I compose a core musical idea—a chord progression and melody—and build a basic arrangement. Development: This is the main production phase where I build out the instrumentation, beats, and soundscape. Integration: I record the final vocals and integrate them into the track. QA & Delivery: The final stage is a meticulous mixing and mastering process to ensure the track is polished, powerful, and ready for release.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio in Dhaka is the hub where technology and music meet. It's a digitally-focused setup built around a powerful custom PC running Ableton Live. For vocals, I rely on a Rode NT1 microphone for its clarity and warmth, running through a clean preamp. Monitoring is handled by ADAM Audio T-Series monitors, and I use a Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol keyboard for composition and sound design. It's a streamlined, efficient setup designed for high-quality, creative output.

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

A: I'm deeply inspired by pioneers who build bridges between worlds. A.R. Rahman is a huge influence for his masterful fusion of Indian classical traditions with groundbreaking electronic soundscapes. On a global scale, the cinematic scope of Hans Zimmer and the innovative, soulful electronic music of artists like Bonobo inspire me to create sounds that are both emotionally resonant and sonically unique.

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

A: My most common work is full-scale music production for a global clientele. Clients come to me with a concept, and I handle everything from composing the melody and writing lyrics in a specific language (be it Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, or Japanese) to full production, mixing, and mastering. I specialize in creating authentic, culturally-aware pop and fusion tracks that are ready for broadcast.