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Armaan Malik has been one of the most sought after singers in the business, not only in Hindi, but also in Southern languages. The talented singer- musician turned a year older today, and in an exclusive interaction, opens up on various aspects of his life….
Music has been part of you since birth, you’ve heard and consumed music a lot more, and of varied genres than an average person.How has your music taste evolved over the years, and how much time does it take for you to adapt or get accustomed to a new kind of music/ sound?
My music taste has significantly evolved over the years. I have heard varied genres of music throughout my musical journey, and I believe this broad exposure has shaped my varied tastes and influenced my style. Over time, I’ve become more open to experimenting with different sounds and genres, which has allowed me to constantly keep it fresh for my listeners!
When you create your own music, what do you see? Do you see how good the music is, or how good the lyrics are, and how the overall the song is feeling ? And is it the same benchmark when you listen to of your seniors or contemporaries?
When I create music, I focus on the overall experience of the song. I see how the melody, lyrics, and production come together to evoke emotions and tell a story. It’s not just about how good the music or lyrics are individually, but how they complement each other to create a cohesive and impactful piece. The overall feel and emotional resonance of the song are paramount to me. In the end, it needs to make you feel something. If a song I’m working on moves me, and gives me goosebumps or makes me want to dance, I’d consider my job done!
Who is the first person you usually share your music with when you create to get an opinion from ?
My brother Amaal. He’s an absolute genius when it comes to feedback for a song. I always make sure to lean on his advice before any independent release of mine.
Has your partner Aashna Shroff’s presence in your life impacted your music and how?
Many of my love songs have taken on a deeper meaning because of her presence in my life. Aashna has profoundly impacted my music! I’m lucky to live a love story, while also writing about one in my songs.
You are super successful, when was that one moment you realized that you are famous and people recognize you? And how much of the stardom do you take seriously?
When my songs ‘Tumhe Apna Banane Ka’ and ‘Wajah Tum Ho’ from Hate Story 3 dropped and were literally being played on every radio station, and people finally started recognising me as the voice behind these songs, that’s when it hit me that: “Yup, I guess we’ve arrived”.
I don’t take stardom too seriously. I don’t let it go to my head, and that’s something I have learned from my dad. My dad has always taught us the hard way and told us that success is very momentary – one day you’re famous and the other day you might not be. While I am grateful for the recognition and love from my fans, I tend to focus more on my music and connecting with my audience, rather than getting caught up in the fame bit of things. At the end of the day, it’s the music and the impact it has on people that matters the most to me.
Armaan has recently teamed up with Amazon Music and curated a special playlist.
Music has been part of you since birth, you’ve heard and consumed music a lot more, and of varied genres than an average person.How has your music taste evolved over the years, and how much time does it take for you to adapt or get accustomed to a new kind of music/ sound?
My music taste has significantly evolved over the years. I have heard varied genres of music throughout my musical journey, and I believe this broad exposure has shaped my varied tastes and influenced my style. Over time, I’ve become more open to experimenting with different sounds and genres, which has allowed me to constantly keep it fresh for my listeners!
When you create your own music, what do you see? Do you see how good the music is, or how good the lyrics are, and how the overall the song is feeling ? And is it the same benchmark when you listen to of your seniors or contemporaries?
When I create music, I focus on the overall experience of the song. I see how the melody, lyrics, and production come together to evoke emotions and tell a story. It’s not just about how good the music or lyrics are individually, but how they complement each other to create a cohesive and impactful piece. The overall feel and emotional resonance of the song are paramount to me. In the end, it needs to make you feel something. If a song I’m working on moves me, and gives me goosebumps or makes me want to dance, I’d consider my job done!
Who is the first person you usually share your music with when you create to get an opinion from ?
My brother Amaal. He’s an absolute genius when it comes to feedback for a song. I always make sure to lean on his advice before any independent release of mine.
Has your partner Aashna Shroff’s presence in your life impacted your music and how?
Many of my love songs have taken on a deeper meaning because of her presence in my life. Aashna has profoundly impacted my music! I’m lucky to live a love story, while also writing about one in my songs.
You are super successful, when was that one moment you realized that you are famous and people recognize you? And how much of the stardom do you take seriously?
When my songs ‘Tumhe Apna Banane Ka’ and ‘Wajah Tum Ho’ from Hate Story 3 dropped and were literally being played on every radio station, and people finally started recognising me as the voice behind these songs, that’s when it hit me that: “Yup, I guess we’ve arrived”.
I don’t take stardom too seriously. I don’t let it go to my head, and that’s something I have learned from my dad. My dad has always taught us the hard way and told us that success is very momentary – one day you’re famous and the other day you might not be. While I am grateful for the recognition and love from my fans, I tend to focus more on my music and connecting with my audience, rather than getting caught up in the fame bit of things. At the end of the day, it’s the music and the impact it has on people that matters the most to me.
Armaan has recently teamed up with Amazon Music and curated a special playlist.
