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Mahesh

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Mahesh last won the day on November 6

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About Mahesh

  • Birthday 04/17/1992

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    http://mahesh-music.com

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    Give It To Me Both Barrels

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    Mahesh
  • Musical / Songwriting / Music Biz Skills
    Songwriter, composer, musician, performer, producer
  • Musical Influences
    John Mayer, Damien Rice, Paolo Nutini, The Reign of Kindo, Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, D'angelo, Erykah Badu, Daniel Caesar

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    Music
  • Location
    India
  • Gender
    Male

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    http://soundcloud.com/MaheshMusic
  • BandCamp
    http://maheshmusic.bandcamp.com
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    https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iKomwi9zKRV2UfnV1ThZV

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  1. I’d write a bridge if it felt like the song needed one. For me, it’s all about the context—what’s happening in the song, the emotion it’s conveying, and the journey it’s taking. Those factors really help decide whether a bridge or any other section fits or not.
  2. If I could talk to any musician, songwriter, artist, or producer, I’d probably go for someone who could teach me something while I'm not too starstruck by them. Instead of choosing one of my heroes just because I’m a fan (like John Mayer or Damien Rice), I’d want this conversation to be about learning and understanding their creative process. I think I’d love to sit down with one of the top producers of our time, like Dr. Dre, Mark Ronson, Rick Rubin, or Jack Antonoff. They’re all doing good stuff and have influenced so much of today’s sound. And then, of course there’s George Martin, the fifth Beatle who had such a huge impact on the music we listen to even now. Learning from someone with that level of influence would be incredible. On the other hand, I’d also love to talk to some top songwriters and musicians to understand their creative process. Benny Blanco comes to mind since he’s written so many songs and collaborated with a ton of people. Sia would be amazing too, or even Eminem—his lyric writing is just out of the world. So yeah, it’s hard to pick just one, but I’d probably go with someone whose work could push me further creatively.
  3. Same, I have similar sentiments with regards to this.
  4. Bruh 😂 I'll pass the gauntlet to @McnaughtonPark albeit in a macho heroic kinda way.. That comment really isn't helping the sausage fest comment now is it.. 😄
  5. Hello TJ, Thank you for sharing your song here. Many of the things mentioned by MisterB, I resonate and agree with. As far as the mix direction is concerned, remember that the instruments that have more brightness will be more present and upfront and you'd want to EQ each instrument accordingly. I like the chorus transition! At 3:00 and onwards, there is an extremely high whistly frequency that soars away in the background - I would definitely remove it or at least bring the levels down a bit as it is quite harsh on the ears. What did you record this using? Cheers
  6. Hello @ryandavis, either you are an AI yourself or respectfully, this just looks like something copied off the internet. Would you like to add something to the ongoing discussion on this thread?
  7. Hello Troy, thank you for the introduction. You've come to the right place as far as collective musical knowledge is concerned! Open mics are great fun! Looking forward to hearing some of that music of yours.
  8. Hiya Reid, welcome to the community! Glad to know more about you. I totally relate to having many unfinished projects on the DAW. Been trying to make a change by sharing some of the things here on the boards with some of the things I've been working on. That's been definitely helping me to keep things moving. Looking forward to seeing you around and listening to your music!
  9. Hey John, Great topic! My production approach has definitely evolved over time. In the past, I used to write songs in a more traditional way—just me, my vocals, and a guitar. The production would always revolve around that one-plus-one performance of the voice and the primary instrument. It was all about preserving the raw essence of the song, which was created from that intimate connection between the vocal and guitar. But during the pandemic, I experimented with something new. I started working on these small musical projects I called “tiny tunes,” where I’d take small sounds and build a song from them. This opened me up to a different way of using a DAW and sparked ideas around using different sound layers in creative ways within arrangement. Now, while working on my current EP, I think my approach has become a mix of both. I still start with the core of the song, but as I build on it, I add a lot of sounds and instruments I think would work well. I intentionally tend to over-develop the track at first to explore the kind of sounds that can work and then go through the process of stripping things away. It’s a bit like sculpting the arrangement—cutting things down until the essential parts remain, while also making sure the song has enough variety to keep it interesting. So, it’s a blend of my older, simpler approach and the more complex layering and arranging I’ve been experimenting with over the last few years. That’s where I’m at now!
  10. You've got a great voice! Were you looking to get feedback on the song on its own? If so, it sounds like currently you have a verse to a song and a chorus idea needs to be developed to progress the song. (Although it will depend on how you are choosing to look at it) Sharing the lyrics will definitely help. This idea has a lot of potential and I'd be curious to see how it will progress Thanks for sharing!
  11. This is useful stuff! Thank you for sharing John. It will definitely go in my bookmarks
  12. In today’s pop music landscape, where autotune and flawless vocal precision often set the industry standard, I think it’s important to reflect on artists from the past who weren’t necessarily perfect vocalists but still had an undeniable influence on contemporary music. While we can all admire singers like Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, and Freddie Mercury for their vocal mastery and versatility, there’s also something to be said about artists like Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, who weren’t technically perfect singers but had a unique ability to express themselves authentically. Even genres like Reggae allows for the imperfections to be freely expressed. Despite their vocal imperfections, they connected with their audience in profound ways, leaving a lasting legacy that shaped the music world. What I’m curious about is: can you think of other artists who, despite not being considered “perfect” singers by technical standards, were exceptional performers and profoundly influenced the music we hear today? The purpose of this discussion is not to suggest that good technique or vocal accuracy isn’t important—quite the opposite. As a vocal coach, I believe in the value of vocal technique. But it’s equally important to separate unrealistic expectations of perfection from the genuine, raw expression of an artist’s message. Let’s talk about singers who have found that sweet spot and made their mark!
  13. Hey John, Great topic, and something I think about a lot too. I resonate with your feelings on the whole fame vs. privacy balance. Like you, I’m more driven by the connection aspect—whether it’s on stage or through my teaching. There’s something fulfilling about making an impact through the music itself, without the layers of this celebrity culture. In my case, as a vocal coach and musician, I love being part of the indie music scene and building REAL, meaningful relationships with listeners and students. For me, success isn’t necessarily tied to fame, but more to how much I can influence or inspire others—whether that’s through my music or my work with other vocalists. At the end of the day, I’d rather have a dedicated community of listeners and students who appreciate the craft and why I do what I do than deal with the pressures of being “known" by people who may only know you in passing. It’s interesting to think about how fame might have been viewed as part of the dream when we were younger, but now, it’s more about the art, the work, and the impact!
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