Sid Sriram

“I think 'Adiye/Yadike' is unique and fresh and something new for Indian films. It brings together the blues and gospel feel with Tamil folk lyrics.”

“On the surface, being a musician can look pretty glamorous. But so much work goes into it.”

“I want the audience to be transported to a different world once they enter the auditorium.”

“I started listening to old school R&B artists like Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, and Donny Hathaway when I was in 6th grade.”

“The youth is hungry for good music; I feel responsible and glad that I can be an agent who can mentally, emotionally stimulate them to listen to music outside of cinema.”

“My roots are Carnatic music. I think everything stems from that.”

“When I was 11, I decided that music was what I wanted to pursue as a career.”

“'Maruvarthai' was an exciting song for me because it showcased my Carnatic roots.”

“I have huge respect for the musical aptitude and intellect of listeners in India. They appreciate genuine, quality music.”

“Being associated with songs that push boundaries is amazing. If the rest of my career consists of a majority of songs that are experimental, I'll be a happy man.”

“My mom, Latha Sriram, is my first guru.”

“Ultimately, you're looking for a soulful experience when you listen to any form music.”

“My whole family is involved in the arts - my sister is a professional Bharatnatyam dancer, and my dad helps me out on the music business end.”

“When it comes to 'Maruvaarthai,' I have said many a time that Carnatic music drives my creative influence. In that sense, Darbuka Siva gave me a lot of room to breathe with the melody. The instrumental, however, was grounded. The lyrics is just poetic, and phonetically, they sound beautiful.”

“'6 Weeks' is broken up into two sections; both sections use the same set of samples, just in different ways.”

“One of my dreams is to work with Ilaiyaraaja sir and do more with Anirudh and Santhosh Narayanan.”

“My goal is to communicate how powerful the breaking down of artistic barriers can be when grounded in thought, intention, and a true understanding of all the forms that are being experimented with.”

“Film music has given me everything - career and popularity.”

“Growing up in the U.S., music became a way for me to find my roots and anchor points.”

“Being an Indian in the U.S. and growing up in the suburbs were the two things that really shaped my outlook.”