Sound of music gets new twist with technology

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 15:50

Music now goes beyond conventional mellifluous compositions. It`s time for some most unexpected sounds mixed with unique beats and meaningless lyrics - a la ‘Gangnam style’ and ‘Why this kolaveri di’. Some attribute this to technology and others to evolving tastes.

Playback singing has lost its glory days: Shaan

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 13:58

Shaan, known for his mesmerizing voice, feels playback singing has lost its charm and that actors should start singing their own songs.

Sony to trademark ‘Why this kolaveri di’

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 19:14

Sony Music wants to trademark the phrase to use it as a brand and also to stop others from doing it.

‘Why this Kolaveri Di’ now in Arabic

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 13:40

‘Why This Kolaveri Di’, the phenomenon, now has its Arabic version - which is already a hit on Youtube.

Stock song of 2011: Why This Kolaveri Di?

Last Updated: Sunday, December 25, 2011, 17:45

This is how a broker sums up the stock market trend for 2011, while copying the grammar-less lyrics and format of one of the most talked about song of the year.