Melody Matters

Vipin Aneja is basking in all the accolades his single Jaane Tere Sheher Ka (composed by Arko Muherjee) from Jazbaa has received. Apart from singing for films, the release of his latest album Mureed, is also keeping the singer busy. In an interview with us, Vipin talks about all things musical.

The songs on repeat on my iPod: Jaane Tere Sheher Ka and Kahaniyaa from Jazbaa

If I had to put together a ‘soundtrack’ for my life, the five songs on it would be: Pyar Ka Pehla Khat Likhne Mein Waqt To Lagta Hai by Jagjit Singh ji — time is the most crucial factor in life, I patiently waited for mine Aye Zindagi Gale Laga Le — since I have learnt a lot from life and turned every negative into a positive. I have emerged a better person. Woh Lamhe Woh Baatein — I cherish relationships and those priceless moments you have with your loved ones Tum Hi Ho — because I am a one woman man Mere Maula Karam Ho Karam — I pray to the lord for peace, harmony and love for everyone in this world and remove the pain and agony from everyone’s lives

What I listen to when: I’m happy: Bang Bang I’m low: Gham Ka Khazana Tera Bhi Hai Mera Bhi I’m working out: Modern Talking — Cheri Cheri Lady or Lean On by Major Lazer and DJ Snake

I’d describe my taste in music as: Varied. From Coke Studio sessions to ghazals to Bollywood to new age Sufi to western classical — bring it on!

My favourite time of the day/way to listen to music is: As soon as I wake up, I hear spiritual music and my electronic tanpura. Bollywood and other forms through the day.

If I could have one band in the world/a musician perform a private concert for me, it would have to be: George Michael

And the one live act I would love to see at least once in my lifetime: Mariah Carey collaborating with Christina Aguilera!