The Beauty of Indie Music | Santhosh Narayanan | OfRo | Thalaivan Oruvan | Coke Studio Bharat

Описание: In this electrifying episode of 60 Minutes with Sudhir, music director Santhosh Narayanan and independent artist OfRo join Sudhir Srinivasan for an inspiring conversation about their recent Coke Studio Bharat release, Thalaivan Oruvan — a powerful collaboration that also features SVDP and The Indian Chorus Ensemble.

They dive deep into the creative and cultural pulse behind the song, exploring how it blends powerful Tamil lyricism, experimental soundscapes, and rooted Indian rhythms to celebrate identity and resistance. Santhosh and OfRo speak candidly about the collaborative process, the spirit of musical freedom, and the joy of uniting diverse artists under one shared vision.

A vibrant, passionate dialogue that celebrates the ever-evolving sound of India — and the fearless artists shaping its future.

#santhoshnarayanan #ofro #thalaivanoruvan

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0:00 – Introduction: The Story Behind “Thalaivan Oruvan”
1:12 – Is There an Election Connection?
2:34 – What Sparked This Song & Idea?
4:10 – Crafting the Sound: Local, Grand, or Western?
6:05 – OfRo on Being a Voice in Indie Tamil Hip-Hop
8:15 – Does Indie Lose Its Spirit When Done for a Label?
10:02 – Can Too Much Polish Kill the Soul of a Song?
11:40 – If This Were a Film Song, What Would Change?
13:26 – Rise of Non-Film Music: What Caused the Boom?
15:10 – Indie vs Cinema: Do People Need Better Exposure?
17:00 – What Makes a Good Leader? The Core That Resists Power
19:20 – Social Themes in Indie Music: Expressing Real Sentiments
21:08 – Art as Political Expression: When Did It Begin?
23:22 – Biggest Changes After Creating a Socially Driven Song
25:14 – “Don’t Look Down”: A Fun Song With a Sad Truth
26:50 – India’s Value to the World: What Do We Uniquely Offer?
28:38 – Indie Spirit Inside Films: “10000 Pax” & More
30:30 – Most Indie-Styled Track Santhosh Has Done in Films
32:05 – Santhosh’s Signature Trumpets: A Defining Sound
33:58 – Favourite Coke Studio India Tracks
36:00 – What Does “Creative Freedom” Mean for Santhosh?
38:15 – Unusual Collaborations: How Magic Happens
40:10 – What Did You Discover About Each Other While Working?
42:05 – The One Element Without Which This Song Would Collapse
43:40 – Creating for Yourself vs Creating for Coke Studio
45:28 – Sell This Pen: Why Indie Music Matters
47:30 – Closing Thoughts: The Heart of “Thalaivan Oruvan”

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