#TheMusicPodcast #RickyKej #Composer #Environmentalist #Podcast Join us on this musical journey with Tarsame Mittal on THE MUSIC PODCAST as he engages in a captivating conversation with Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy award winner, Indian composer, and environmentalist. Delve into the intricate world of music composition, gain insights on crafting award-winning tracks, explore environmentalism, global music, and much more. Don't miss this enriching episode! Ricky’s Socials - - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@RickyKejmusic - IG: https://www.instagram.com/rickykej/ - FB: https://www.facebook.com/ricky.kej/ - X: https://x.com/rickykej?t=5pVymb93MhtKRqG7bC6tzg&s=09 - SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2pG6h1xYYv5j7fuxackcfl?si=TV3f-c1eQtma46yFotbmWA Listen to this episode with Ricky on all leading audio streaming channels! _ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Tune in to The Music Podcast as we delve into the world of Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy award winner, Indian composer, and environmentalist. Join us as Ricky shares the profound purpose behind his music, deeply rooted in nature, and recounts memorable encounters, including his meeting with Hon. Shri Narendra Modi ji. From his commitment to eco-friendly living to his stance against Fast-Fashion, Ricky's journey is both enlightening and inspiring. Discover his collaborations with legendary artists like Stewart Copeland and hear about his unforgettable moments, from winning Grammy awards to performing the Indian National Anthem with the iconic Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Learn about Ricky's dedication to noble causes, including his involvement with WHO's 'Make Listening Safe Initiative' and his role as a "High-Profile Supporter" of UNHCR and UNESCO's "Global Ambassador for Kindness". Don't miss out on this insightful episode! Show some love! Hit the Like, Share, and Subscribe buttons for The Music Podcast! Your thoughts matter, drop them in the comments. Share your Wishlist for upcoming guests or the burning questions you'd like your favourite artist to answer. Connect with us at themusicpodcast01@gmail.com. Your feedback makes our podcast journey even more exciting! _ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Glimpses 01:54 - Introduction 03:31 - His Life's Purpose 05:09 - Version of Environmentalist 06:33 - Working with the people 07:08 - Meeting Hon. Shri Narendra Modi 09:00 - Commercial Benefits 10:47 - 'Pandit Ravi Shankar' Syndrome 13:49 - Being an Environmentalist 17:35 - Process of the Grammy Nominations 20:53 - Life after winning a Grammy 21:56 - Ownership of songs x Publishing Rights 24:06 - Life Lessons 27:55 - Making 3500 Jingles! 29:17 - Working with brands globally 33:16 - Desertification & Refugees 37:18 - Involvement with UNESCO & WHO 40:07 - Making music for children 42:44 - Funniest incident from his ad-jingle days 43:59 - Most Embarrassing Moment 46:14 - Education & Music Career 48:47 - His Music Institute in Bengaluru 50:29 - Working in Bollywood? 52:41 - Working with Music Labels in India 54:42 - One-size-fits-all Approach in Music 57:48 - His Team x Concerts 59:56 - 'A Ricky Kej Live Show' 01:01:44 - Memorable Live Shows 01:07:00 - Playlist x Inspiration 01:10:00 - Collaboration with Stewart Copeland 01:16:52 - Dream Collaborations 01:18:09 - Future Artists 01:20:16 - #AskTheGuest 01:41:14 - Handling Rejection 01:44:54 - Most Important People 01:50:23 - 'Riyaaz' as Composer 01:51:41 - His Music Production Equipment 01:53:38 - One change in the industry 01:55:20 - His Legacy 01:56:32 - Thank You! #therealmusicpodcast #Thatsreal #TMP _ Stay tuned for the next episode of 'The Music Podcast'! 🎧 We've got another exciting conversation lined up for you! Don't miss it! _ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The Music Podcast YT Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@TheMusicPodcast YT Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMusicPodcast/shorts _ Host - Tarsame Mittal Guest – Ricky Kej His Manager – Shashank Akella Audio Credits: Dialogue Editor, Mix and Master by Farhan Shaikh at Chordfather Productions Audio Post Production Studio - Chordfather Productions Producer - Vinita Sabberwal Business Head - Dimple Mehta THE CREW – CONTENT TEAM - Abhineet Mandal, Janice Fernandes, Fahiyan Hussain Head of Production – Sahil Choubey Post Production - Srinivas Rao, Ashutosh Surendra Kharunkar, Piyush Rajput Subtitling - Zibanka Media Services Pvt. Ltd. Researcher - Aastha Gupta SHOOT TEAM – D.O.P – Deepak Rai Sound – Akhilesh Singh Make Up - Mohsin Ali Lights - Famous Lights Camera: Video Plus Camera Attendants: Ujjwal Loy, Moolchand Yadav Lightmen: Mithun Sarkar BTS: Ramesh Yadav #themusicpodcast #tmp