If you watch the video, you will notice a customized song (literally mentioning Coorg and even my dogs by name).
Here’s the process: I first brainstormed with ChatGPT to write the lyrics (essentially based on the visuals that I had). I then used Suno to turn that into a song (using my voice). I’ve a paid subscription but you can do enough in the free plan as well.
Suno works even if you don’t know how to create a tune yourself. But in my opinion it works much better when you can actually come up with new melodies. You just need to hum, record and upload whatever you can sing.
I’ve been creating melodies since I was in school (90s). My own singing is pretty average. Below is an 18-year-old recording of me singing in my 5th and final year at IIT Madras. You be the judge.
I particularly like the grooviness of another song I created earlier this week - Mitti ka Badan (using the same process that I described in the opening paragraph). What do you think?
For me, a tune often just comes from nowhere and then I just have to take it from there and do something with it.
Suno is a game-changer in that respect. Like earlier I remember spending around a month on Logic Pro to put together just one decent song. And now, I get something more than decent in mere 20 minutes of iteration. Crazy it is.
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In another news, Princy (my wife) finally did an official wrap-up of her clothing-brand . We hosted a garage sale of the remaining stock last week.
Running and growing her gym and fitness community in Panjim (& online) had left her with very little time to focus on this business. It was fun while it lasted though. Over the years, I not only got to photograph many of the outfits, but also ended up being a model occasionally. 😀
Alright, will get back with more stories to tell. In the mean time, may you get to do more of what brings you joy and less of what sucks it away.
