Paradesi was a challenge: GV Prakash

He is amongst the youngest music directors within the industry. But his talent far exceeds his age. GV Prakash, in an exclusive chat with us, talks about his latest album Paradesi and the way it was working with Bala and the challenges of a period film…

How many songs are there in Paradesi?There are a complete of 5 songs with numerous variety. For example one is fast, one romantic, one classical and one travel song…

You have used many newcomers?Yes I'VE used the voices of two newcomers, Yasin and Pragathi. Vandana who sang a song inThaandavam has sung Avatha Paiya with Yasin. The song is already rocking at the Internet.

What is the response to the music so far?It is fantastic. The audio has just released and i'm already getting congratulatory messages on my social networking sites. The BGM is a success amongst listeners. I'M more than pleased. The only track Avatha paiya is a big hit.

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What was the challenge of working in a period film? Let us know concerning the instruments used…I needed to create the music of the 1940s that too keeping in mind a specific tribe. So it needed to have a tribal and local feel. I used numerous skin based percussions. Its been treated like world music. I'VE extensively utilized many ragas to lend a classical touch likesubhapanthurali and sivaranjini to give an ethnic touch.

How was it working with Bala for the primary time?It was very inspiring. He gave me numerous freedom and okayed it at one go when he liked the music. He actually shot the songs after which gave it to me to make the music. It was a unique experience. I even went to Valpaarai to compose the songs on location to get a feel of the era and the tea estates etc.