Is the onslaught of remix music adulterating the quality of evergreen songs?
It is surprising that certain remixed songs have created interest among listeners for the original version. For instance, an average Hindi music listener wouldn’t have heard the original version of “Saiyaan Dil Mein Aana Re” until its remix version was released, and this obviously increases the appeal for the original track. But then, hardcore fans of retro music will have definitely heard the original, and it would depend on their individual taste whether they like the remix or not. Personally, I wouldn’t mind listening to the newer versions, unless the remixing is badly done. Does shifting base to a satellite radio station mean changes in the studio atmosphere and working style? Not really. Technically, the way we do the shows are the same, and the equipment we use is similar. But the shows won’t be live… Though my presentation for the WorldSpace channels won’t be live, it will be equally challenging. When I speak to the microphone, I imagine a group of people in front of me, who l
