Playback & Session Singing
Available across Bengaluru
I provide professional vocals for films, singles, and jingles in Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu, with remote or studio recording options and experience as a composer and multi-instrumentalist.
Pricing Guide
Remote Studio Vocal Recording
Service Coverage
- Vocal Track: Full rendition of one song (up to 5 minutes) suited for Melodies, Bhavageethe, or Soft Pop.
- Languages: Kannada, Hindi, or Telugu.
- Setup: Recorded at acoustic-treated home studio using Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic and Audio Interface.
Files & Delivery
- Format: Uncompressed WAV/AIFF (24-bit, 48kHz).
- Stems: Dry lead vocals (raw), one processed reference track, and 2 backing vocal/harmony tracks.
- Timeline: Delivery within 3-5 days of receiving materials.
Revisions
- Includes 2 rounds of corrections for pronunciation or pitch.
Commercial Ad Vocals & Dubbing
Usage & Scope
- Commercial Rights: Includes buyout fees for Digital and TV broadcast usage.
- Format Choice: Either a Jingle/Anthem (up to 90 secs) OR Character Dubbing (1 episode/corporate video).
- Tone: Versatile range from joyful advertising hooks to dramatic narrative acting.
Production Standards
- Sync: Strict adherence to video time-codes and lip-sync requirements.
- Location: Remote home studio recording or travel to client-designated studio in Bengaluru.
Revisions
- Includes 3 rounds of re-takes to perfect brand feel and intonation.
In-Person Playback Session
Session Framework
- Duration: Up to 4 hours of recording time at a pro studio of your choice in Bengaluru.
- Artist Role: Physical presence for direct supervision under the Music Director.
- Output: Recording of one Lead Song or multiple backing/counter-melody tracks.
Performance Add-ons
- Improvisation: Live feedback implementation and melodic improvisation.
- Instruments: Optional Flute or Ukulele textures added during the session (request in advance).
- Diction: Expert handling of Kannada lyrics and nuance.
Logistics
- Travel: Included within Bengaluru city limits.
- Exclusion: Studio rental cost is not included in this fee.
About Playback & Session Singing
Bringing Stories Alive with My Voice
Music feels like home to me - every song is a new story, every lyric a feeling I want to live. I usually say, naanu swara, neenu akshara (I’m the note, you’re the word). My job is simple: to give your words and tunes a real, breathing voice.
What I Offer
- Movie, album, and single vocals - from soulful melodies to peppy numbers
- Adaptable singing style for film playback vocals, indie tracks, or even jingles
- Remote recording vocals from my own studio or in-person sessions in Bengaluru
- Experience with Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu songs
My Journey So Far
- Sung for Kannada films with music directors like BJ Bharath, Arjun Janya, Anand Rajavikram
- Notable tracks include “Vaa Vaathi” (Kannada), duet with Rajesh Krishnan (“Muddu bangaara”), “Honganase”, “elle avithiru nee”
- Hindi single “MehsoosKarZara”, and the Tiger Anthem in Kannada & Telugu for Times of India & National Geographic
- Many independent Kannada singles like “manasadhe neenu”, “Novina angadi”
Why Work With Me?
I’m a multi-instrumentalist and composer too, so I get what it takes to make a track work. I love experimenting - soulful session singer for deep tracks, light and fun for lively ones. Bahala aatmiyavaadaddu (very close to my heart), each project gets my full attention.
Let’s make your story sing.
Meet your Expert
Surabhi Bharadwaj
1442 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I'm Surabhi. Life for me is a bunch of tiny joys - strumming my ukulele, sipping matcha, scribbling tunes in my journal. Nanna katheyu neene baredu, neene paatrava padede... nanna poornaside. That line sits in my heart and spills into my music. I find magic in simple things - painting, rangoli, sunrises, or a new recipe in my food diary. My songs, like ‘Bhavachitrave’, are just pieces of my life, memories I want to share.
My Work
What I Do - Original music (composition, lyrics, vocals), playback singing, and acoustic live performances.
My Kind of Music - I make Kannada independent music, mostly my own lyrics and tunes, with a touch of contemporary bhavageethe.
How I Work - Each song is a story. I team up with producers, tabla, guitar folks, and video artists to bring it alive.
