Showing posts with label Prateek Kuhad interview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prateek Kuhad interview. Show all posts
I was uninspired being stuck at home, not experiencing and meeting new people-Prateek Kuhad
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Prateek Kuhad shares he was ‘uninspired being stuck at home’ during the lockdown
Soumya Vajpayee (HINDUSTAN TIMES; April 21, 2022)
Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad had a chock-a-block touring schedule in 2019 and wished for a break. But when the Coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020, he realised the importance of being busy. “2019 was a really heavy touring year for me. We did about 80 shows, so I was exhausted by the end of the year. Yes, I did feel a sense of relief [when the lockdown happened] because I did not have to play at shows. But one year into the pandemic, I really started missing the stage and playing live. I am glad we are doing offline shows again,” says the Cold/Mess singer.
Many artistes have been talking about the baneful effects of the pandemic on their work. Ask how the phase was for him, creatively, and Kuhad says, “I was uninspired being stuck at home, not experiencing and meeting new people. Creatively, there was definitely a slump. Given the chaos around when the pandemic hit, there was anxiety, too.”
He goes on to share how he kept himself going by “sticking to a routine and staying physically and mentally healthy”. He adds, “Also, during the pandemic, I started cooking and baking as a side hobby. Since I could not write music, I diverted my efforts into these creative activities.”
Like many of his contemporaries, the 32-year-old performed virtual shows, too. “The experience wasn’t that bad, but I feel it is nothing compared to an actual, physical live show,” says the Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (Baar Baar Dekho; 2016) singer-writer, who came up with a new single, Just A Word, last month, and is looking forward to headlining a North American tour in June.
With the number of cases soaring by the day, everyone has been vocal about how the pandemic hasn’t really subsided. Does he ever fear a lockdown again? “Yes, a bit. All we can do is be optimistic and try to do our best [by staying safe and overcoming the tough times],” he ends.
I don’t know how Barack Obama heard my song-Prateek Kuhad
9:26 AM
Samarth Goyal (HINDUSTAN TIMES; January 1, 2020)
Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad is on cloud nine ever since on Monday evening former US President Barack Obama listed Kuhad’s song, cold/mess, as one of his favourite songs in 2019.
“I was playing Chinese Checkers with my mum and my girlfriend, when someone I know from a music sharing platform shared his (Obama’s) post with me. For the first few minutes, I just kept staring at the post, and wondered, why was I sent this. Then I saw my song in his list and I was shocked,” beams Prateek, who is still in a trance. The singer thereon has been inundated with calls and texts from his fans and friends.
“I’m honestly shocked. I don’t even know how it happened. It’s not like I am signed to a record label or anything like that. I don’t even know how he heard my song, or who made him listen to it. How did it become one of his favourite songs. All this is very legit,” he says laughing.
“It’s nice to see someone like him, a person like Obama, listening to my music. I mean, he is one of the very few world leaders who is liked by everyone. He just comes across as a nice guy,” adds the Tum Jab Paas singer, who is clearly chuffed about the moment.
The 29-year-old, who recently wrapped up his North America and India tour, feels good that his music is being appreciated globally. “I don’t think much about these things. I’m really finicky about little details, and that’s the reason why I think the song has a global appeal,” adds Prateek.
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