Amit Trivedi shares the thought behind his upcoming album 'Unsung Unreleased'
Mumbai, Aug 7
Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for crafting such as 'Dev.D', 'Bombay Velvet', 'Lootera', 'Queen' and others, is set to release his upcoming album 'Unsung Unreleased'. The composer has said that the 6 track album features songs that couldn't find a place in films but were high on artistic value.
For Amit, who has consistently redefined Indian music, this project marks a bold creative leap. Choosing a route seldom explored, he has stayed true to his vision, creating something that reflects his passion for pushing music itself. It is a testament to the kind of fearlessness that has always set him apart. The teaser of the album was unveiled on Friday.
Talking about the album, the composer said, "The thought behind 'Unsung Unreleased' was simple, why should a song have to wait just because it didn't eventually make it into the film it was created for? If I still believe in the song and feel it deserves to be heard, I'd rather release it independently and let it find its own audience".
The first song from the album will be released on August 12, with the remaining five tracks rolling out every 15 days.
He further mentioned, "The film may have changed, but that doesn't take away from what the song was meant to be. That's really where Unsung Unreleased comes from, giving these songs a life beyond the films they were originally created for. And in many ways, being an independent artist gives me the freedom to finally let them be heard".
The songs will premiere on AT Azaad, Trivedi's independent music label and YouTube channel.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is such a refreshing concept! Amit ji has always been experimental - from Dev.D to Queen, his music has a distinct soul. 'Unsung Unreleased' is a great way to honour those songs that deserved a stage. Independent music in India is evolving, and this is a big step! 🙌
Respect for Amit Trivedi. He could easily sell his songs to another film or repackage them, but releasing them independently on his own label shows true artistic integrity. Having 6 tracks release over 15 days is also a smart way to keep listeners engaged. At Azaad is the future of indie music!
As someone who follows Indian film music from abroad, this is really exciting to see. Bollywood often treats music as just a promotional tool, but Amit Trivedi treats it as an art form. The fact that he's putting his own money and label behind these songs is very inspiring. Looking forward to hearing them!
Great initiative, but honestly, I wish he would also collaborate with more indie artists for such projects. Still, it takes guts to release music that didn't make it to films - many composers would just let those tracks rot in a hard drive. Hats off for giving them a life! 🎶
Amit Trivedi is literally the thinking man's musician in Bollywood. From 'Iktara' to 'London Thumakda', his range is unmatched. This album concept feels so personal and raw - it's like getting a peek into his creative diary. Releasing on a YouTube channel also makes it accessible to everyone. Love this approach
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.