Vivek Sagar on #35 success, inspiration, BGM, Tharun Bhascker & more | Prema The Journalist #230

Prema The Journalist interviewed the music director Vivek Sagar in the context of the blockbuster movie 35 (2024). Prema The Journalist laid special focus on the background score, tracks and other compositions pertaining to the film and Vivek was game to share anecdotes and the thought process behind the making. Prema The Journalist also touched upon Vivek's knack for identifying new talent, making compatible movie choices, favourite singers and composers, music band background, working experience with directors like Tharun Bhascker, Vivek Athreya and more.

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00:00 - Intro

01:04 - Making of Neeli Meghamulalo song

06:42 - Knowledge on Carnatic music

08:30 - Identifying new talent

09:21 - Working with Tharun Bhascker

11:58 - Filtering movie offers

13:17 - Composing for 35 movie

17:08 - Element of silence in composing music

22:10 - Using Indian Instruments

24:27 - Ambition

26:00 - Experiments in composing for "35"

31:00 - Breaking down scenes from "35"

37:52 - Digesting success of "35"

40:30 - Most challenging composition

41:26 - Regretful composition

42:29 - Composing patterns and frequency

43:55 - Big budget offers

44:37 - Composing outside cinema

47:11 - Learnings from Ilaiyaraaja

49:07 - Learnings from AR Rahman

49:49 - Favourite contemporary music directors

50:24 - Application of AI in composition

51:32 - Handling mood swings

55:38 - Strengths and weaknesses

57:22 - Biggest critic

58:48 - Memory Test

1:01:35 - Sings Neeli Meghamulalo song

Edited & GFX by: Gopi Kanth Nuthi
Cameraman: Samuelsai

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PREMA MALINI is a two time Erstwhile AndhraPradesh State Nandi award, and one time National award winning TV Journalist, with deep expertise in creating socially relevant television documentaries, Celebrity Interviews and news programming.

[kirankumarpasikanti]

One of finest music director in TFI.... 🎉🎉

[santhosh]

Like someone rightfully said so - Vivek’s music will definitely going to age very well in coming years. Hope he gets more opportunities and continue to shine with his music.

[divyadavuluri]

Prema Garu, you show a strong knowledge of music. Your questions are clear and make the interview very informative.

Vivek Sagar, your compositions remind me of beautiful Telugu lite music. They will be appreciated for many years to come!!

[divyadavuluri]

Prema garu, I’ve been a huge admirer of Nitya Santhoshini garu and her incredible talent. Since you conduct interviews in such a sensible and thoughtful way, it would be wonderful if you could feature her.

[RetrospectMoveforward]

ఈ ప్రేమ కి ఇంగ్లీష్ లో మాట్లాడవచ్చు నాకు అని
మీకు వచ్చా అని
తెలుగు వాళ్ళతో ఇంగ్లీష్ మాట్లాడిపిస్తది
గబ్బు ది
అసలు మారదు ఎన్ని సార్లు చెప్పినా దీనికి!!

[karthikrockzofficial]

Most loved music director ❤ Vivek Sagara
He is a raja of our generation. it's not overacting. It's True

[hitesh]

he is the best we have. cherish him while he is still delivering quality music.

[lithinsaireddy]

Excellent Prema mam, your questions were very detailed and specific 👏👏👏

[madgamer]

(impactful scenes don't need bgm) I think this line changed whole writing process

[hanugamezz]

Hello andi, similar interview lyricist tho kuda cheyandi. Taaralaina cheralante song was life inspirational.. lyrics are best in all songs

[HemanthChandra]

marenduku sir swag movie lo antha BGM pettaru.... dialogues kuda vinapadaledu kada sarigga....

[vardhanpam]

Mama only classic can't mama
The reason hope u understood 😊😂

[venkateshchunduru]

20:43 opposite lo matladutunte disturb cheytam meeku alavatu ayipoyindi Prema gaaru 😢