You all must be well versed with numbers but have you ever thought that even a person's name can be Number? If no, then we'll acquaint you with him today.
Number is a musician by passion and profession, originally from Delhi but resides in the United Kingdom after he migrated there at the age of 14. During his childhood he had been shuttling between Saudi Arabia & India as his parents used to work in Saudi. In the UK, he studied at University of Portsmouth and obtained honors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Right from the very ripe age he was having an inclination towards music. When he was studying at boarding school at Nainital he was the part of school choir. After departing to UK his love for music grew even more. He began gathering all kinds of music instruments and machines. This had started as a hobby but later became his passion. This passion inspired him to come out with his own songs and as a result, music lovers got two songs from him. Receiving positive response from music lovers for his songs – ''Reboot'' and ''El Groove'', he became more serious about music.
About his passion he says,''I believe that music finds its way to where it is needed. My own music compositions and lyrics have kept me afloat through some tough waves. I like to make music wherever I find inspiration. At the moment my past two releases can be classified as a mix of Pop and Rap in an Indian format and I am very happy with response to my songs''.
Although he is away from India but Number is well connected with Bollywood music as well. Speaking about the current musical scenario of Bollywood he said,''Bollywood is a home to many of the world's greatest singers and composers. I think there is a wave of nostalgia going through at the moment as Bollywood is flooded with remix songs. Most songs from the golden days of the entertainment industry are being remixed to serve the interests of the youth today. Remixes are nice and remind us of the talent that helped shape Bollywood into what it is today but I feel there is a space and need for something new and more. Good music will always be loved by all''.
He also watches music based reality shows regularly. Giving his opinion about reality shows he said, ''I have never actively participated in any musical or talent related reality show but I like watching them and I think there is too much untapped talent in India and reality shows are good platform for such talent''.
Although the entertainment industry was badly hit by the pandemic and music industry too suffered but Number is positive about the future of music industry. With high hope he says, ''the pandemic has humbled us in different ways and now it's the music that is helping all to keep entertained and sane. Music is helpful to lift spirits and spread happiness. Indian music has always been more about the expression of emotions and now coming out of this pandemic, I think we need to look out for many new compositions from new and existing artists. Music is the best healer and it will play big role to add cheer in common man's life''.
When asked whether a singer-composer like Number can remain away from Bollywood, he said, ''I watch Hindi films and l love Hindi songs be it new or old. If an offer comes from Bollywood to score the music for film I would say it would be a matter extreme honour for me. If I am asked, my personal choice will be to score music for dark, fantasy or fiction related theme. May be few romantic numbers but not many."
He concluded by saying, "I know that I can perform very well for any kind of uplifting or revolutionary based song. This is because I happen to know many inspirational people who represent change. My parents are prime example of such an existence''.
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