On a musical journey
Chaitanya Rajapurkar, a 14 year old budding young artist composed the music for a thriller play ‘Ek Adhoori Kahani’ at the Indian Theatre Festival by Rangmanch and was solely responsible for the audio effects of the play. Indian Weekender spoke to this young musical genius
Tell us something about yourself?
I moved with my family to NZ in 2003 and joined school in 2004. Currently I am studying at Mt. Roskill Grammar School in year 12. I like learning about music and musical instruments, it has been my passion since my childhood.
What are your hobbies?
I would say my hobbies are both music and engineering. I like to understand how musical instruments work, it fascinates me.
When did you get interested in music?
I guess since my dad was into creative arts, I kind of flowed into that stream automatically. Dad is a brilliant actor and he used to play percussion with a band in India, my mum sings Indian classic and my grandfather used to play harmonium, so I belong to a family where everyone has dedicated time to their passion for music and arts. I can say music is in my genes... (Laughs)
I got serious about music when I was in year 6, I took part in a singing competition by Tarana FM called ‘Taare Zameen Par’ and I was the runner up in its 1st edition. In the next season of ‘Taare Zameen Par’ too I unfortunately came as a runner up. Even though I did not win, it gave me immense confidence to be on stage.
Where did you get your training from for Rangmanch?
When I was 12 years old I was learning base guitar, a friend of my dad told me about Rangmanch and they were looking for someone who could do the music for the plays. I readily agreed to it since it appeared really exciting to me and I must say it indeed is. As soon as Rangmanch opportunity came to me I started training myself on my own, I watched YouTube videos, practiced on the mixer my father got me.
Any institute you studied music from?
Last year I went to Mumbai for a couple of months did two courses on music there. I got my course at Livewire Media Institute; the two courses were DJing and learning Music Technology. It was more like programming, checking instruments and making music. While in India I had the opportunity to work under Amit Trivedi, I along with his team recorded a song for an episode of Coke Studio.
When in Mumbai I also got trained for two months under an audio engineer Aslam Khan who has been working in the Bollywood music industry for the 17 years.
Do you follow any particular musician?
As of now I like Vishal Shekhar and Pritam’s music, their incorporation of electronic music into tracks in amazing. Also, when it comes to singing I am a big fan of KK, he is humble and his vocals are terrific, I also had the fortune to meet him and share the dinner table with him couple of years back.
Support from Family?
My family has been a big support to me all these years, I mean had it not been for my mum and dad being behind me, I wouldn’t have reached where I am right now and will not be able to achieve my dream of becoming a renowned musician.
Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years?
In the next 5 years I would like to have my own music studio and of course work as a musician. Apart from my regular studies I am a taking a course on audio engineering and will work to become one of the best musicians in New Zealand. As of now my expertise are in Indian classical and semi classical music.
Chaitanya Rajapurkar, a 14 year old budding young artist composed the music for a thriller play ‘Ek Adhoori Kahani’ at the Indian Theatre Festival by Rangmanch and was solely responsible for the audio effects of the play. Indian Weekender spoke to this young musical genius
Tell us something...
Chaitanya Rajapurkar, a 14 year old budding young artist composed the music for a thriller play ‘Ek Adhoori Kahani’ at the Indian Theatre Festival by Rangmanch and was solely responsible for the audio effects of the play. Indian Weekender spoke to this young musical genius
Tell us something about yourself?
I moved with my family to NZ in 2003 and joined school in 2004. Currently I am studying at Mt. Roskill Grammar School in year 12. I like learning about music and musical instruments, it has been my passion since my childhood.
What are your hobbies?
I would say my hobbies are both music and engineering. I like to understand how musical instruments work, it fascinates me.
When did you get interested in music?
I guess since my dad was into creative arts, I kind of flowed into that stream automatically. Dad is a brilliant actor and he used to play percussion with a band in India, my mum sings Indian classic and my grandfather used to play harmonium, so I belong to a family where everyone has dedicated time to their passion for music and arts. I can say music is in my genes... (Laughs)
I got serious about music when I was in year 6, I took part in a singing competition by Tarana FM called ‘Taare Zameen Par’ and I was the runner up in its 1st edition. In the next season of ‘Taare Zameen Par’ too I unfortunately came as a runner up. Even though I did not win, it gave me immense confidence to be on stage.
Where did you get your training from for Rangmanch?
When I was 12 years old I was learning base guitar, a friend of my dad told me about Rangmanch and they were looking for someone who could do the music for the plays. I readily agreed to it since it appeared really exciting to me and I must say it indeed is. As soon as Rangmanch opportunity came to me I started training myself on my own, I watched YouTube videos, practiced on the mixer my father got me.
Any institute you studied music from?
Last year I went to Mumbai for a couple of months did two courses on music there. I got my course at Livewire Media Institute; the two courses were DJing and learning Music Technology. It was more like programming, checking instruments and making music. While in India I had the opportunity to work under Amit Trivedi, I along with his team recorded a song for an episode of Coke Studio.
When in Mumbai I also got trained for two months under an audio engineer Aslam Khan who has been working in the Bollywood music industry for the 17 years.
Do you follow any particular musician?
As of now I like Vishal Shekhar and Pritam’s music, their incorporation of electronic music into tracks in amazing. Also, when it comes to singing I am a big fan of KK, he is humble and his vocals are terrific, I also had the fortune to meet him and share the dinner table with him couple of years back.
Support from Family?
My family has been a big support to me all these years, I mean had it not been for my mum and dad being behind me, I wouldn’t have reached where I am right now and will not be able to achieve my dream of becoming a renowned musician.
Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years?
In the next 5 years I would like to have my own music studio and of course work as a musician. Apart from my regular studies I am a taking a course on audio engineering and will work to become one of the best musicians in New Zealand. As of now my expertise are in Indian classical and semi classical music.
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