Shashwat Sachdev With Hans Zimmer: National Award-winning composer Shashwat Sachdev has teamed up with legendary composer Hans Zimmer for the title theme of the upcoming British TV series, Virdee. Zimmer who is a 2 time Academy Award winner, is famous for composing music for movies like The Lion King, Inception, and Interstellar.
This is the first time an Indian artist has co-composed with him, marking a milestone for India on the global music stage. The track also features Emmy-winning British composer James Everingham who is known for his work on ‘Apollo: Missions to the Moon.’
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A Huge Collaboration
Produced under Zimmer’s label, Extreme Music, the Virdee title theme brings together two very different music worlds. It mixes the melodies of Indian classical music with the large, cinematic orchestration typical of Western films.
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For Shashwat Sachdev, this achievement is even more special because such collaboration is rare and and showing how music can bridge cultures and continents. He said it is historic because “he’s not only the first Indian to collaborate with Zimmer, but also the only Indian artist to be signed to Extreme Music.” Extreme Music is home to famous global artists like Deadmau5, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg, and Timbaland.
India’s Presence in Global Music
Working with Hans Zimmer puts Shashwat Sachdev on an international platform where very few Indian composers have reached.
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It is a step forward for Indian artists aiming to make their mark globally. The title theme of the Virdee is expected to combine Sachdev’s Indian musical roots with Zimmer’s signature grand orchestral sound, creating something unique for viewers.
