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Acoustic Ballads & Storytelling

byRajni ShivaramStudio in Bengaluru; Services available across IndiaStarts from5,500 per minute of finished audioView full gallery

I strip back the production to let the voice do the work. These acoustic sessions focus on storytelling through melody, whether it is for a raw live set or a conversational voice-over script.

Jackson Browne is a master storyteller, and his songs have been a constant source of wisdom for me. Performing "For a Dancer" is like sharing a piece of my own philosophy. This is the core of my conversational style, where the focus is on telling a story with sincerity.

Ballads have a special place in my heart, and Beverley Craven's "Promise Me" is a song that has stuck with me for years. This simple, heartfelt performance showcases my ability to convey vulnerability and tenderness, a key skill for emotive voice-over work.

Seal's "Kiss from a Rose" is a song with a unique 6/8 time signature and a beautiful, winding melody. This cover was a personal dedication, but it also demonstrates my musicality and ability to navigate complex melodic structures while maintaining an emotional connection.

I never thought my voice was suited for musical theatre, but exploring songs like "Satisfied" from Hamilton has been a revelation. This one-take performance shows my ability to tackle challenging, narrative-driven pieces that require both singing and acting through the voice.

About Acoustic Ballads & Storytelling

I record these sessions in a treated acoustic environment using a large-diaphragm condenser microphone, focusing on clarity over volume. For voice-overs, I keep the delivery 'baat-cheet wali' (chatty)—the goal is for the listener to feel like I am sitting right across from them, telling a story rather than reading a script.

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