Composer K Picks His Favourite Songs : Just The Two Of Us

In 2011, director Mysskin introduced composer K to the film industry through Yuddham Sei. In the five years since then, he has composed for over fifteen films, worked with Rajeev Ravi twice*, and even acted in one of them – Kallappadam. He may be an engineering graduate, but he is no night owl; he prefers to think of music composition as his ‘9 to 5 job’. He also likes his music warm and neat, and is happiest when he’s listening to songs from the ’60s. Ahead of World Music Day (June 21), he takes a trip down memory lane, introducing us to songs that continue to inspire him.

Just The Two of Us – Bill Withers

The Song: Just the two of us. A dreamy ode to love, the song’s easy rhythm and catchy tunes make it one of the most covered songs of all time. When Withers sings about ‘building sandcastles in the air’, he pulls us into scenes of uncomplicated romance – where there’s no room for sadness (‘no time for tears; wasted water’s all that it is’).

K Speak:

“It’s probably one of the most covered songs ever. For me, the groove and chord sequence was just so captivating. There’s a certain movement when the saxophone kicks in which really appealed to me, and this made me look for similar patterns in other songs.”

*****

*An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that K had worked with director Rajeev Rai. He had worked with director Rajeev Ravi. We regret the error.

Composer K Picks His Favourite Songs : Just The Two Of Us

Recommended

I am an ‘Ezhil Artiste’: Soori

Foreign Actors In Indian Cinema