Usually all lullabies are featured on a mother and child. But in ‘Kalimannu,’ it is picturised on a mother-to-be who is singing to her unborn child. I found the entire concept so beautiful. M. Jayachandran Read Quote
The increased use of cigarettes and tobacco products among youth is worrying. Starting with cigarettes and tobacco, youngsters are soon lured into use of drugs. M. Jayachandran Read Quote
Singing these days has become a mechanical exercise for many, and mostly this is because song situations that require effort from the heart are rare to come by. M. Jayachandran Read Quote
The songs of Raghavan Master are timeless. There are a lot of things that a student of music has to learn from them. He expressed his thoughts not through words, but music. M. Jayachandran Read Quote
Any composer needs opportunities, but now these chances are based on personal relationships, and not on talent alone. For that, you must keep calling directors and keep them happy. So, PR plays a major part now, more than talent or success. M. Jayachandran Read Quote
I think the reason composers aren’t valued is because many act as servants rather than music directors. Instead of taking a stand based on their convictions, they sway to the opinions of others. M. Jayachandran Read Quote
I pick voices suitable for a particular song rendition and for that, it doesn’t matter where they hail from. M. Jayachandran Read Quote
Be it flute, piano or any instrument, there would always be a reason to bring in the particular feel into a song. M. Jayachandran Read Quote
