M. Jayachandran

“It's very important that your work reaches people and it is marketed professionally and guarded well against piracy. For all of those reasons, I take into account the credibility of the team I work with.”

“I think the reason composers aren't valued is because many act as servants rather than music directors. Instead of taking a stand based on their convictions, they sway to the opinions of others.”

“What really surprised me was that we had released the song 'Kondoram'... without any video and it still garnered so many views. The song had only lyrics and no visuals.”

“Usually people like experimental music which is usually not the case in Carnatic classical concerts.”

“Any composer needs opportunities, but now these chances are based on personal relationships, and not on talent alone. For that, you must keep calling directors and keep them happy. So, PR plays a major part now, more than talent or success.”

“I always try to look for variety in my work.”

“Ramesh Vinayakam is a maestro music composer and a dear friend, too.”

“Be it flute, piano or any instrument, there would always be a reason to bring in the particular feel into a song.”

“I am familiar with the Odiyan legend, as my mother used to tell me that her grandmother would narrate the Odiyan tales while she grew up in Palakkad.”

“If a singer wants to improvise while recording a song, he has to get the permission of the composer.”

“Usually all lullabies are featured on a mother and child. But in 'Kalimannu,' it is picturised on a mother-to-be who is singing to her unborn child. I found the entire concept so beautiful.”

“Every song has a mood, a situation and a different kind of score.”