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For singer-composer Sanju Rathod, music is as much about instinct as it is about collaboration. With his latest track Bangles, Rathod has stepped into a fresh sonic space, blending folk influences with reggae while pairing it with an unconventional visual treatment. The journey, however, came with its share of challenges, right from cutting down pages of lyrics to filming in difficult weather conditions. \u2018The toughest part was shortening the lyrics\u2019 Rathod says the idea behind the track was to create something musically different from his earlier work.\u201cThis time we\u2019ve gone for a very folk-style sound mixed with reggae, which feels fresh,\u201d he says. \u201cLyrically, I had written around eight paragraphs, and the toughest part was cutting it down to what you hear now.\u201d The singer also wanted the visuals to stand apart. \u201cWe\u2019ve taken a more international approach visually. Even though it\u2019s shot in a village, the story and treatment are very quirky. Piyush and Shazia have done a great job,\u201d he adds. Shooting in difficult conditions Despite the energetic vibe of the final video, Rathod recalls that the shoot itself was physically demanding. \u201cHonestly, the heat was the toughest part, we had to keep hydrating all the time,\u201d he says with a laugh. \u201cWe shot in different parts of a village, and staying there was challenging because resources were very limited. But the whole team handled it really well.\u201d \u2018Every collaborator brought something unique\u2019<\/span> Rathod credits much of the project\u2019s impact to the people he worked with, beginning with his brother and long-time collaborator G Spark, also known as Gaurav Rathod. \u201cWhenever I write or compose, I usually record a rough version in my own voice with a basic track,\u201d he says. \u201cWhen G-Spark takes over, he completely transforms it. It\u2019s like he understands exactly what I\u2019m feeling and what I want to say, and he brings that out beautifully in the music.\u201d He also speaks warmly about actor Isha, who stars in the video. \u201cWe share a great bond personally, she\u2019s a close friend, and so is her mother. That comfort really shows on screen,\u201d he says. \u201cShe\u2019s a fantastic actor, very hardworking, and at the same time she keeps the whole environment light and easy. Working with her is always effortless.\u201d For Rathod, working with choreographer-director duo Piyush and Shazia was another major highlight. \u201cThis was my first time collaborating with them. I went to them with just an idea and a vision, and they didn\u2019t just execute it, they made it even better. From direction to choreography, they added so much value to every detail,\u201d he says.\u201cWith his experience, producer Sajid Samji brought the whole vision together. And honestly, his humor helped all of us get through extreme heat during the shoot,\u201d Rathod says. <\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source timesofindia.indiatimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Singer-composer Sanju Rathod experimented with folk-reggae sounds for his latest track ‘Bangles,’ facing challenges in shortening lyrics and shooting in extreme heat. He collaborated with his brother G Spark, actor Isha, and choreographer-director duo Piyush and Shazia, who brought unique elements to the project, enhancing the music and visuals. 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