The Precise example of Maris Vijay who is “Driven by Passion”
Maris Vijay (marisvijay.com) an Indian film composer who owns Miracle Music now it’s named M-Muzik Official (m-muzik.com), which was originally established in 2002 as a music production company. From a 6-years-old piano player to an Indian film composer the journey was not effortless for him. Just like the common rest, he had many ups and downs in his journey, it was not simple but he constantly worked hard for his goals. It is the choices that he made at each of those eternities that have encouraged him to observe what he has accomplished today. Maris Vijay have recorded many Local, National, International renowned albums and have performed innumerable demo tapes in the Christian Devotional and Commercial arena comprehensive of all aspects of Musical Chores and Cinema. He said, “I had a special preference for music since my childhood and I knew I will choose music as my ultimate career forte. Music gives me ample satisfaction because I never perceive it as work, I always enjoy the process and since then I am attracted to the idea of instruments, using them to evolve and win my display. I seek my inspiration from the great music legends, A. R. Rahman and Ilayraja sir. They are one of my motivations and the pride of our nation, every piece of their work motivates me to do even better every day.” On being asked if he was given a chance to share the stage with anyone whom would he choose, to which he said, “Definitely I would prefer it to be with my favorite musician Han Zimmer, and Hill songs. Precisely these artists characterize the perfection in music. As I have mentioned earlier, they are my inspiration, and to share a stage with them is a dream of many. So, it would be a tremendous honor for me if I receive this prospect ever.” He has been honored with the best music programmer Award from London, the United Kingdom for Sambavii Saranam. Recently, he was nominated for a CineFest Malaysia as an International music director apart from this formerly he was awarded Honorary Doctorate in Music from the Academy of Universal Global Peace for his significant contributions to the music industry and the movie Drop of water has been nominated for the international film festival EL CINE SUMA PAZ which was directed by Raj Kumar Das. The pandemic has impacted the whole music industry just like the rest, the music industry is also harshly confronting the worldwide consequence of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Projects are delayed, with the conquests being withheld. So, when we asked him how is he managing, he replied, “Still, we all are trying our level best to get ourselves accustomed to the new normal. As everything is online so we are also regulating the same, operating mostly on online format.”
According to him, if he had a chance to change the industry, he will motivate live performers to record performances with crystal clear quality sound because the value of a high-quality song with crystal clear lyrics is unbeatable which eventually turns out as a feast to the listener’s ears. He recalls all his work that is special to him as he considers all his work projects the best in their stance, he does not usually draw a comparison because he tries to improve himself each day. He always puts his soul into the work, he always try to do better every day which ultimately compels him to commemorate the notion of keep going and make it best this time. The qualities that are needed to make a great singer as stated by him is that a good singer is the one who has control over his/her mouthpiece and outlines like Good Tone with a soul that feels the lyrics and sings with dynamics and clear pronunciation, apt support to desirable volume reach, suitable style, consistency, and regarded musical phrasing. This is what he believes can be deemed as the characteristic of a great singer.