Interview with Artist Takar Nabam
By Mick Michaels
The Cosmick View: Hello, Takar, and welcome to The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us!
Takar Nabam: Hello! It’s my pleasure. Thanks for having me!CV: Describe your definition of your sound and style and how does
that definition uniquely describe the music?TN: I feel like a bands sound is like a melting pot, where each member has his/her different flavor to add. The flavors consist of the kind of music they listen to, their upbringing, their experiences, their stories. So it’s unique for each band and that’s the best part about it. As for me, music became my best friend since my teenage years living far away from home. I am a sucker for eerie, yet hooky melodies and interesting chord progressions. I grew up listening to a lot of Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk, and then steered away to a whole new world of Jazz, World Music, RnB, Soul, Indie, Singer Songwriters. I kind of mellowed out while growing up. I have never limited myself with my listening choices and if I liked something, I’d have heard it a gazillion times already! If I have to sum it up, my music is a melting pot of singer songwriters, Old time Jazz Improvisors, Indie Artists and some good old Rock n Roll.
CV: Today, everyone talks about artist and audience connection. Is such a
level of connection actually achievable for an artist and if so, how have you made the connection to your fans?TN: Yes, I think it’s important to take out time from your busy schedule…however busy you may be, to thank the people who took out the time to hear your music, or even cared to comment on it. Let’s put it this way, if I wrote to John Mayer that his music really connects to me and it makes my life so much better, I’d flip if he ever replies back! But just being on the receiving end, it would feel so much nicer to hear back from the Artist himself/herself. It makes you feel like you know that person.
I always try and reply to all the comments, DMs…. I feel if someone has invested their time to hear me out, the least I should do is acknowledge it and thank them. Some of these people have ended up coming down to my shows or even bought my merchandise, etc. I feel thankful for their kind gesture and it gives me immense satisfaction to know that my music makes a difference in their lives.
CV: Can an artist truly interact with its fans and still maintain a level of
TN: Yes, it is possible. It really depends on the kind of person you are as an Artist. I, sometimes, like to post about my family and the other facets of my life, which my followers like to see and know. However, I do try and not delve too deep into a lot of personal details, because that’s something that I wouldn’t want people to poke their noses in. There needs to be some sort of filter, and you need to decide where to draw that line. I’d rather chose to get deeper into the details of it in my songs, which I do most of the times! The good thing is that it isn’t too direct, you can always be more metaphorical, and exaggerate a few things, augment your imagination by tweaking a few details, that’s when it gets interesting.
CV: Is music, and its value, viewed differently around the world in your
TN: From what I have observed, Music is universally viewed as something that brings people together. It overcomes all kinds of barriers, such as language, color, sex, race, hierarchy. There’s music for celebration, for mourning, for motivating, for healing, you name it. We are emotional beings and we need Music in our lives.
CV: Do you feel that an artist or band that has an international appeal, will tend to connect more so to American audiences? Would they be more enticed or intrigued to see the band over indigenous acts because of the foreign flavor?
TN: It’s hard to predict whether it would appeal to the American audiences or not. I think it’s kind of a gamble; you would never know it unless you try it and see it for yourself. I as a listener am always intrigued by different flavors from different parts of the world. I may not become a fan instantly, but I will definitely check it out. Another important thing is the message that you wish to deliver. If the message connects to the audience, they will listen to you and they may turn into your fans. Worth a shot though!Another thought, most of the global Artists are the ones who make it big in L.A., especially. If one can break it there, they have really made it to the global scene, or so it appears!
CV: Has modern-day digital technology made everyone an artist on some
TN: Good question. Technology has definitely made recording, releasing music much more accessible to the world. It’s just a matter of time before you know who is in it for the long run or just get out of it early. Technology can facilitate a few things like recording, production, making music, but it won’t give you the talent, which is innate. An artist, whether he/she has the advantage of technology or not, will figure out a way to get the music ready and out.
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends and one who sets them?
TN: Ah tough one! The one’s who set the trends are definitely smarter and plan way ahead, I guess. The one’s who follow the…like many of us, just do it for the love of it. On a serious note, I feel it’s important to know what’s really happening around you, but if you try too hard to catch up with the trend, by the time your music is ready to be put out the music will, most likely, be out of trend. So it’s important to know who you really are, what you really stand for. Another scenario, let’s say you made a trendy song that you didn’t really like and it blew up! You’d have burnt yourself out much faster and you’re less likely to do the same thing again. It’s important to know both sides of the coin.
CV: Has music overall been splintered into too many sub-genres in an effort
to appease fan tastes in your opinion? And has such fan appeasements, in actuality, weakened music’s impact as a whole by dividing audiences?TN: Seeing this question made me think about the Daily mixes that Spotify throws at me. I like to explore a lot of new Music through these daily mixes, and I forget about the genres. I feel that so much music has already been released and a whole new world of cross genre music has been coming out lately, which is interesting in a way. I’ll just say that it has given a level playing field for a lot of newer Artists, who get discovered by listeners from all over the world.
CV: What can fans expect to see coming next from you?
TN: More new Music, More interesting stories!CV: Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.
TN: Thanks for having me! It’s been an absolute pleasure. Your questions really made me think…quite a lot!Check out Takar Nabam at:
Official: www.takarnabam.com
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3bSVzno
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XjfJjb
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2wheiqh
Instagram: https://bit.ly/34g0dWp
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3bQysJX
Twitter: www.twitter.com/takar_nabam
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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, show host, dreamer and guitarist for the traditional Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me; what I couldn't say in speech, I was able to do with the written word. Writing has given me a voice and a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books and now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.
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