Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Aug 22: Konkani music industry has not been lagging behind in using advanced technology, of late. We see latest instruments in the hands of musicians and state of the art production techniques being used. But now, for the first time a complete Konkani music album will be released on Android mobile app, that too free of cost.
Lawrence D’Souza may not be the professional singer, but his love for music has prompted him to bring out a complete music album by bringing together experienced music composer, singers, lyricists and others. Lawrence who has a great passion for music has sung a solo and duet in his maiden album 'Istageeth'. Popular singers Mohammed Iqbal, Babitha Pinto, Prajoth D’Sa, Shilpa Cutinho, Rony Crasta, Asha Moras and Gavin Menezes, have rendered their voices to give a complete professional touch to the album. Title song is sung by Lawrence and Roshan.
Roshan V Cordeiro, an experienced music composer and a music teacher by profession, is instrumental in bringing out this album. "Lawrence has tremendous interest and ability in music. He sings well though he started singing late. He is a great music lover and does not lose opportunity to sing during weddings, roce and other social programmes," says Roshan who has trained Lawrence to extract best from him.
"Lawrence has improved a lot over the years in singing and now he is not less than any good singers around. His initiative is big milestone in Konkani music. Hope he continues his love for singing and inspires many youngsters to come up with innovative ideas." adds Roshan.
Speaking to Daijiworld, Lawrence D’Souza says “I have seen people copying CDs within hours of release of albums. As most people listen to music in mobile phones these days, traditional CDs will not remain for long. So I thought of reaching out to music lovers through the latest technology. It takes some money to invest without any revenue as songs will be given to listeners without any charges. The big satisfaction in this method is, people living in any part of the world can access the new songs within the minutes of launching the music app."
"Some copies will be printed in CDs also so that people without mobile app facility can listen to the songs. Our main focus is on apps. In future we will explore the possibility of generating revenue through mobile apps to cover the cost of album, without taxing the listeners." Lawrence says with optimism.
The album "Istageeth" will be launched in Lawrence D’Souza’s native Palimar on September 17.
Wilson Kateel, Jocy Siddakatte (Fr Joseph Cyril OCD), Roshan Cordeiro and Rickson Fernandes have penned songs in the album.
Well- known names of Konkani have worked behind the scene along with the Roshan and Lawrence in shaping the album.
Rhythm programming is done by Rajesh a well known music director.
Violin by Dr Amith, flute-by Lokesh, bass guitar by Ashith pinto, saxophone by Johnson Nikhil Salins enhance the music in the album.
Recording, mixing and mastering have been done by Ashith pinto and Srinivas at Daijiworld Audio Visual studio in Mangaluru.
Lawrence D’Souza is producing his album under LVLTunes banner. He plans to contribute to Konkani world in a bigger way through his banner.
More details will be revealed soon on daijiworld.com, which is official media partner for the album.