Sound Memories

We know what the Covid-19 lockdown looks like. But what does it sound like?

With the advent of new recording technologies, we can now make sound recordings to preserve memories of places.

Pete Stollery, The Conversation
· Jan 24, 2021 · 09:30 pm
Sound stories: Narinder Singh on his collaborations with Basu Chatterjee and Gulzar

The acclaimed sound recordist goes behind the scenes of ‘Sara Akash’, ‘Shatranj Ke Khilari’ and ‘Ijaazat’.

Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
· Jul 15, 2020 · 10:30 am
Sound stories: How BN Sharma helped create some of Hindi cinema’s biggest musical hits

Music for such films as ‘Madhumati’, ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ and ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ was recorded at Bombay Sound Services.

Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
· Mar 16, 2020 · 10:30 am

Sound stories: How the Western Outdoor recording studio influenced the Indian music scene

Set up by Suresh Nanavati, Western Outdoor in Mumbai soon became the go-place for the best Indian musical talent.

Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
· Oct 20, 2019 · 08:00 am
The untold story of the Royal Indian Navy's 1946 mutiny – traced through an art installation

Delhi-based artist Vivan Sundaram and cultural theorist Ashish Rajadhyaksha use original recordings, opera, poetry and chants for an immersive experience.

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· Mar 23, 2017 · 03:30 pm
How the Yuvraj of Kashmir rediscovered the songs of his childhood

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Suresh Chandvankar
· Oct 29, 2015 · 04:30 pm

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Sound Memories

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