#TheMusicPodcast #TapasRoy #Ethnic #MultiString #Instrumentalist #Bollywood #podcast Get ready for the latest episode of THE MUSIC PODCAST, hosted by Tarsame Mittal and Sunny M.R. as the special co-host! We're excited to welcome Tapas Roy, one of the country's leading ethnic multi-string instrumentalists. Join us as he shares his incredible journey, from witnessing multi-string instruments at live shows worldwide during his youth to mastering them and building a collection of over 100 instruments! Experience the unique sounds of his instruments and be amazed at his immense talent. Don't miss this captivating conversation filled with musical depth and artistry! _ TAPAS DA’S SOCIALS - - YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@tapasroymandolin8010 - IG - https://www.instagram.com/mandolintapas?igsh=NmJuM3M3MnJ3b3F5 - FB - https://www.facebook.com/mandotara?mibextid=ZbWKwL For inquiries about some of Tapas Da's unique instruments, please contact Mintu, the designer and maker. You can reach him at +91 72786 90589 _ Listen to this episode with Tapas Da on all leading audio streaming channels! _ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Get ready for the newest episode of The Music Podcast! Join the host Tarsame Mittal and Sunny M.R. as the special co-host for an exciting discussion with the seasoned ethnic multi-string instrumentalist, Tapas Roy. In this episode, Tapas Da takes us through his journey of mastering and collecting a vast array of instruments, explaining how he continues to expand his collection and finds meditation through music. He reflects on his father's profound influence on his artistry and how those lessons continue to shape his music today. Tapas Da also shares his experiences as a band member with Arijit Singh, describing the enchanting live shows they perform together. He urges more musicians to embrace the discipline and dedication needed to excel in the art. Additionally, Tapas Da highlights some of his most iconic Bollywood work, including songs like "Ilahi," "Sawaar Loon," "Afghan Jalebi," "London Thumakda," and "Deewani Mastani," as well as his contributions to folk music. He also reveals his talent for designing string instruments, breaking down their creation and purpose. Tapas Da also showcases the incredible speed at which he can play and what has kept him motivated over the years to keep exploring and learning more. This episode is packed with surprises you won't want to miss! #therealmusicpodcast #Thatsreal #TMP _ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Meeting Sunny M.R. for the first time 04:23 - Instruments Tapas da plays & owns 10:25 - Story behind 'Ilahi' 12:35 - Behind The Scenes from 'Jannat' Music Album 14:10 - 'Sawaar Loon' Rendition 15:20 - Buying Instruments Globally 17:45 - Playing the 'Shamisen' instrument 18:20 - Difference between Fretless and Fretted instruments 20:05 - Dedication towards his Work 26:19 - Story behind 'Tuntai' 30:12 - 'London Thumakda' Story 33:03 - #AskTheGuest 35:40 - Life lessons from his Father 36:27 - The music from 'Bajirao Mastani' 38:50 - Making & Built of a Mandolin 44:40 - His 'Riyaaz' & Layering Process 48:41 - His Funniest Experience 52:53 - Coming up with New Melodies 54:50 - Importance of Notation in Bollywood Music 57:53 - Best Miking Techniques 59:40 - All about 'Rubab' 01:02:41 - Solo shows and the Mandolin Festival 01:08:36 - Daily Routine: Then vs Now 01:14:11 - Right Age to Learn Music 01:18:20 - Will he ever teach? 01:20:33 - Sources of Earnings 01:21:42 - Techniques & Tips! 01:23:04 - Dream Collaboration 01:23:50 - All about 'Oud' 01:28:12 - International Projects x Mandolin Community 01:30:24 - Future Projects 01:32:14 - The Riff from 'Kalank' 01:34:39 - All about 'Saz' 01:39:47 - Change in the Industry 01:42:15 - Instrumentals from 'Janam Janam' + Outro Stay tuned for the next episode of 'The Music Podcast'! 🎧 We've got another exciting conversation lined up for you! Don't miss it! _ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The Music Podcast YT Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@_TheMusicPodcast_ _ Host - Tarsame Mittal Guest – Tapas Roy Audio Credits: Instruments Recording,Dialogue Editor, Mix and Master by Nikhil Bhagwat Producer - Vinita Sabberwal Business Head - Dimple Mehta THE CREW – CONTENT TEAM - Abhineet Mandal, Janice Fernandes, Fahiyan Hussain Head of Production – Sahil Choubey Post Production - Srinivas Rao, Ashutosh Surendra Kharunkar, Piyush Rajput Subtitling – Zibanka Media Services Pvt. Ltd. Researcher - Aastha Gupta SHOOT TEAM – D.O.P – Deepak Rai Sound – Akhilesh Singh Make Up - Mohsin Ali Lights - Famous Lights Camera: Video Plus Camera Attendants: Ujjwal Loy, Moolchand Yadav Lightmen: Mithun Sarkar BTS: Ramesh Yadav #themusicpodcast #tmp ‎