--- title: "Original Music Scores & Live Theatre Performance in Bangalore" description: "Need original theatre music or a live performer for your play? I compose and play live scores in Bangalore, syncing music directly with your cast's energy. Let's discuss your project." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ananth.menon/music-sound-for-theatre/original-score-live-performance last_updated: 2025-09-08 --- # Original Music Scores & Live Theatre Performance Tribe Verified · Composer for Jagriti Theatre productions. By [Ananth Menon](https://mytribe.in/ananth.menon) · Available for productions in Bengaluru · ₹25K Per Production (estimate) Part of [Music & Sound for Theatre](https://mytribe.in/ananth.menon/music-sound-for-theatre). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ananth.menon/music-sound-for-theatre/gallery) I do not just write background tracks. I weave music into the story, playing live to match every move on stage. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Here's a little jam session for 'Bali: The Sacrifice'. I co-composed this Kannada track, 'Hittina Hunja', with Vedanth Bharadwaj. For me, music in theatre is about getting to the heart of the story, and sometimes that means I'm right there, playing live to match the energy on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/900a79c7-4e56-47d8-80a1-25508dc0c6c4) - ![Sometimes the music for a play takes on a life of its own. I was stoked to perform live for 'GRETEL', and even more so when we got to produce and release a full studio album of the score. You can now stream it on all major platforms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76b1aef4-0d42-4c1c-8ad0-e5fbd81bf432) ## About Original Score & Live Performance Sound design is just the start. When I score a play, I look for the pulse of the story. Whether it is an intense drama like 'Bali: The Sacrifice' or a fable like 'GRETEL', I am often right there on stage, syncing my guitar and voice with the cast to make sure the music reacts to the actors in real time. Writing for the stage is different than writing for an album. You are not just creating a mood; you are building a character. My process starts with script spotting, where we sit down to identify the exact emotional beats. We figure out where the tension needs to rise or where a moment needs to breathe. I draw from my background in blues, folk, and fusion to create textures that feel lived-in, not just tacked on. For sound design, I look at the physical space. I build audio worlds using drones and textures, creating a foundation that the actors can step into. If it is a live performance, I attend rehearsals to lock in the flow. I want to be able to shift the tempo or the intensity based on how the audience is reacting that night. It makes every show different. I am based in Bangalore and work with local theatre groups to bring these worlds to life. If you have a script and need someone to help define its voice, let's talk. Whether you need a full original score, atmospheric soundscapes for a dramatic piece, or a musician to perform live on stage alongside your actors, I am happy to collaborate. ## About Ananth Menon Music and theatre have always been inseparable for me. I spend my time either writing scores in my home studio or standing on stage, ready to shift the mood of a scene the moment an actor changes their delivery. It is raw, it is live, and it is always about the story. 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