Top 35 Amit Trivedi Quotes

I am always in my space and it’s a happy space. It gets stressful at times, but that’s a part and parcel of our job.

Ever since I started, I think Bollywood has gone through a lot of changes. Film producers now want to experiment with their movie’s music and that’s why you see many of them working with independent musicians.

Indian classical music is charming and currently there are a wide range of musicians who bring great classical tunes to the Bollywood industry.

If the script doesn’t excite me, there’s no point working on the music.

Music is a universal language and really an interesting way for a brand to expand their consumer horizon.

I don’t watch TV. I don’t listen to radio.

Bollywood is such a space where you get to work with so many genres. Genres being pushed isn’t the way of looking at it. In fact, I think Indie needs to be given a lot more focus or recognition.

When I get out of the studio, I want to disconnect from music. I would rather spend time with my family or watch a movie. I cannot take any more music.

I love listening a lot and I listen to all sorts of songs, old and new. But the real inspiration has to come from within.

I am working on ‘Bombay Velvet’. The music for it is jazz from the ’60s.

I was listening to radio and it plays only Bollywood. This is something I hate about radio stations. There’s so much other beautiful music out there.

When I look back, I remember how being a part of Bollywood was never the plan.

More than influences, my music is based on instincts. I make music to match the script and the world of the film.

Live performances are exhilarating, especially when performing for a young crowd.

Whosoever has money has power. It’s not about a label. If you have money tomorrow, you will be powerful.

I have a very efficient team that takes care of my time. But yes it is very tough to do so many things. I am not there yet. I am still learning. It is a pleasure to do so many things. The challenge is to be good at everything.

I don’t feel insecure at all. There’s nothing permanent here. One has to make the most of his/her talent.

The pressure is only from the producers and the labels. No composer, no singer would ever want to sing a remix.

When I stepped into Bollywood, I had my own way because I knew no other way. People see it as unique but it has more to do with my personality.

There are almost no takers for independent musicians in India.

I don’t have any background in the industry, nobody in my family or friends. So entering into the industry and dealing with the concept of being a Bollywood music composer was daunting initially.

I’m a huge fan of Chennai – the culture, the musicians, the audience… Language is not a barrier. It is all about the emotion in the music.

Yes, but Phantom Productions is my core team. It is like my family. And I love them.

Lyrics is the face of any song. The combination of composition, lyrics and singing is what makes a song a song.

I’m very excited! To be sharing the stage of Katy Perry and Dua Lipa is an honour. I’ve watched Katy live and she’s phenomenal to watch. A true performer!

I play the keyboard, but I am fond of all wind instruments, the oboe in particular.

I am thankful to all my fans and supporters out there for the overwhelming love and support. I just hope I continue to make music that is loved by everyone.

Whenever I come to Ahmedabad, I feel as if I am at home. Amdavadis make the best audience and that inspires me to make beautiful music.

I love music, whoever makes it. Whoever makes great music in the entire world I am their fan because I love music so much. I am each and everybody’s fan who is putting their music out there.

I share different relationships with all directors. I share a beautiful working relationship with Anurag Kashyap. Sriram Raghavan is such an inspiration and I have always wanted to work with them. I gel really well with filmmakers like these.

I have been a total brat since my childhood. Because of me, my mother’s day was over by afternoon as just managing me, she was exhausted.

I have to be excited by a particular voice to consider it for a song. I am open to new voices. If I come across one that I like instinctively, then I would like to work with that singer.

My schedule usually keeps me busy. However, I love performing on stage and I try my best to take time out for live performances.

Once you connect to a film, things flow naturally. And there are times where you don’t connect with a film. In these situations, you just have to see through it. We are professionals and just have to give our best at the given circumstances.

I’m getting to compose music for diverse language films from all over the country.