With a voice that weaves a spell of serenity and a repertoire that boasts of versatility, Aanchal Tyagi is steadily carving a niche for herself in the Indian music scene. In an exclusive chat with The Pioneer, she unravels the threads of her musical journey and her latest release, Doob Rahe
From Indore, Aanchal Tyagi is a multilingual singer and performer. Her song Kojagiri from the critically acclaimed movie Godavari marked her playback singing debut in 2022! Step into the spotlight with the captivating singer as we delve into the melodies, inspirations and passions that fuel her music. With a voice that can soothe, inspire and uplift, she has captured the hearts of fans everywhere. From the heart to the mic, she pours her soul into every performance and we are thrilled to sit down with this artist to uncover the secrets behind her musical magic!
Doob Rahe marks her latest release. Speaking about the feelings she wanted to arouse in listeners and the idea behind this song, she said, “The song I worked on was always supposed to be cheerful and have that quirky quality. The idea was to have that youthful vibe so listeners and the current generation could connect with the music. We were brainstorming even during the production process with the concept that it should have those beats. You would want to groove to it as you listen to it as well. As one listens to the song, I wanted them to feel as though it’s something new in the indie music scene and want to dance.”
Aanchal’s versatile vocal talent has also been featured in several standout projects, including Abhijeet Srivastava’s captivating Fungeet-Najariya, Shashwat Sachdev’s nationally acclaimed composition Paris London Amsterdam and her latest energetic collaboration Jhoome Re for Hyundai Spotlight, alongside the talented Benny Dayal. “Whenever we plan a new song, we make sure the words are simple yet leave an impact on the listener’s mind,” she stated in this interview. “I always work with Shahira & Poorva on the lyrics. Although there isn’t any particular inspiration, we make sure the song fits the melody and the message it conveys. Therefore, the melody of the song is more significant to me than the lyrics and the emotions it arouses in me after listening to it are what inspire me to write lyrics that complement the tune.”
Her artistic growth has been profoundly influenced by her rigorous training in Indian classical music, which began at the tender age of six. She is an All India Radio-rated artist! Woohoo! But there’s a catch. “This is my first song with Shashwat and I had a great time during our sessions. It’s a fun song, which is exactly what I wanted it to be. I always aspired to create humorous songs as an artist and this undoubtedly aided in the development of my musical foundation. The experience of working with Benny for the second time was unique. I had the chance to work on both the audio and video fronts thanks to Ranveer Singh.”
She also mentioned how, since the age of six, she has been schooled in Indian classical music. Regarding how this early training shaped her current vocals, she stated, “It was more akin to a rudimentary music lesson than a full-fledged one. My parents urged me to concentrate on my education because I was also a good student. I’ll give that training all the credit it deserves for helping me develop my foundation because classical training strengthens it and makes it simple to sing a variety of songs. The subtleties of the semi-classical melody, particularly in Doob Rahe, may sound like pop, but if you listen closely, you’ll hear the semi-classical touch. Thus, I can say that the training has improved my vocals.”
“I prioritise becoming a vocalist over everything else. I therefore make every effort to try new things. Whether you listen to Paris London Amsterdam, Lifafe, or Doob Rahe, each song is unique in its own manner. This is my attempt to make each song versatile in its own way. My goal is to give every song my best effort, so when a new genre presents itself, I make sure to master the fundamentals before adding my own flair. This keeps me loyal to my music and supports the new genre at the same time,” added the singer.
Later, listening to her work on international platforms, Aanchal said to fans, “I love that music is so accessible to listeners and that they have the freedom to listen to whoever they like. They can play whatever they want and continue without having to go out and buy cassettes to listen to them. With more listeners and chances, these platforms have also provided a path forward for Indian musicians seeking international fame and access. Working together is crucial as you grow each other’s fan base. The best thing is that you may experiment, discover each other’s strengths, and bring out the best in one another. Collaborations also help in getting the individual flavour to it and talking about Doob Rahe, it is composed by Abhijeet Shrivasta, written by Shahira and I have sung it with Varun Jain, who is a commendable vocalist, so overall this collaboration is where four good artists come together and try and bring something good to the table, adding to the value of the song.”
