Ajaneesh Lokanath's composition for Kantara: Chapter 1, finds insprations across time. Like the efforts that has gone into the other aspects of the film, Ajaneesh's music also involved research.
In an interview with CE, the composer said, "It was fascinating to study how music existed 1,000 years ago, before Carnatic music was fully organised. Mantras inspired our compositions as well. There’s depth in 'Brahmakalasha', and similar research went into the other tracks, blending Carnatic with folk traditions. Temple musicians and Carnatic classical experts helped us maintain authenticity, preserving sounds passed down through generations."
But Ajaneesh's work on the film is not without some prior expectations. "When Rishab began Kantara, expectations were high for both the story and its music. He was behind 'Varaharoopam' in the original and now 'Brahmakalasha' in Kantara: Chapter 1. The sound is entirely aligned with his vision. It’s what the director has created, and I simply translated that into music," said the composer.
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