Music has become like fast food: Shravan

Music composer Shravan gets talking about the city and its people, and why today’s songs can never be evergreen classics
Bhopal is special It’s a beautiful city and the best part is, it is so close to nature. For those living in metros, it’s nothing less than paradise. People here are blessed to be able to see so much greenery around, with lakes and hills, all within one’s reach.The serenity of Bhopal makes it special. MP is progressing at a rapid speed. But people here still value their culture and traditions. And I find Bhopalites very warm and friendly. They shower a lot of love on artists. Jo bhi kalaakar yahan aata hai, usse bahut pyar milta hai. Yahi wajah hai ki yahan baar baar aane ka mann karta hai.
Music has become like fast food
There’s immense potential in youngsters, but what they lack is patience. Instant hit, instant success – it doesn’t last for long. A lot of hard work and perseverance is required. Music has also become like fast food these days. Ek gaana raaton-raat hit ho jaata hai aur utni hi jaldi logon ki memory se chala bhi jaata hai. The songs of the ‘70s and ‘80s are still etched in our memories. They are evergreen classics. The same can’t be said about today’s music. During those days, music directors would rule the industry for years. Par aaj kal toh, na singers chalte hain aur na music composers. Film producers get three-four music directors on board, which has made songs extremely diluted. Producers ko aaj-kal ke composers pe vishwaas hi nahi hai, ki ek banda poori film ka music sambhaal sakta hai. Secondly, this trend of composers singing their own songs... The ones who can really sing well don’t get a chance. I consider myself lucky that I started my career in the ‘80s. Tab aisa bilkul nahi hota tha.