Savan Kotecha | The Music Podcast: Western Music Culture, Songwriting, Pop Stars, Depression & more

#TheMusicPodcast #SavanKotecha #Songwriter #RecordProducer #OneDirection #Podcast Don't miss the newest episode of THE MUSIC PODCAST with Tarsame Mittal, featuring the renowned American songwriter and record producer, Savan Kotecha. Join us as Savan shares fascinating insights into the songwriting process, royalty rights, and artist involvement in music production and lyrics, discovering the band One Direction. Gain valuable knowledge about track credit ethics and other intriguing aspects of the Western music community. Watch now! Listen to this episode with Savan on all leading audio streaming channels! _ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode of The Music Podcast featuring Savan Kotecha, we take an in-depth look into the music culture of the West. Having worked with global superstars like Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Westlife to name a few – Savan has delivered the superhits and superstars that define the past two decades. In this episode, we get a closer look at the way they perceive the song credits and its distribution, how the Indian artists are perceived, the future of the music community globally and more. Delving into its hierarchies and ecosystem, he shares invaluable insights gathered from his experiences working with the renowned artists. From shedding light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of songwriting to navigating the complexities of crediting artists and collaborators, Savan provides a comprehensive overview of the industry landscape. He also opens up about his personal journey as one of the few brown individuals in the industry, emphasizing the importance of promoting Indian music culture on a global scale. With candid discussions about his upbringing, creative process, and battles with depression, Savan's story resonates with aspiring musicians and industry veterans alike. 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 [email protected]. Your feedback makes our podcast journey even more exciting! _ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Glimpses 01:46 - Introduction 03:49 - His Family Background 04:19 - His Indian Connection 05:53 - The Western System 10:32 - The Royalty Split, Fee & Copyright 15:13 - Publishing Deals 17:17 - Artist involvement in Songwriting 20:01 - Song Credits: India vs. West 22:46 - Celebrity Culture Conditioning of the West 25:30 - Javed Akhtar’s Fight for Rights 26:35 - Urging Artists to Join IPRS 29:03 - How American Music Business Began… 30:19 - The Beginning of his Music Journey 35:27 - “I was successful, but miserable” 38:26 - His Mission 41:55 - Depression & Artists’ Mental Health 48:03 - His Comeback in the industry 50:51 - Trying to meet Babyface! 54:05 - A Challenge from his Father x BMG Deal 56:06 - Meeting Simon Cowell 57:45 - Discovering One Direction! 01:01:11 - Next Chapters of Life 01:03:14 - Max Martin The Icon 01:05:53 - Collaborating with Ariana Grande, The Weeknd Ellie Goulding & Demi Lovato 01:09:49 - In Retrospect… 01:12:58 - The Songs’ Worth 01:17:57 - A Story from ’50 Shades of Grey’ 01:21:06 - Why aren’t Indian Artists going Global? 01:27:10 - Getting in touch with Savan Kotecha 01:29:54 - Take on Kpop 01:33:39 - Indian Music Culture x His Future Plans 01:36:46 - His own songwriting process 01:41:42 - Life-Changing Songs for Savan 01:43:24 - Artists he likes to work with… 01:44:57 - Indian Artists x Music 01:46:54 - #AskTheGuest 01:57:20 - More about the Western Music Industry 02:01:41 - In Conclusion… 02:06:43 - 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 –    / @_themusicpodcast_   YT Shorts Playlist:    / @_themusicpodcast_   _ Host - Tarsame Mittal Guest – Savan Kotecha 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 Attendant: Ujjwal Loy Light Attendant: Mithun Sarkar BTS: Ramesh Yadav #themusicpodcast #tmp