Hanita's on song

She describes herself as a bundle of chaotic energy Im 24 but I feel a lot older Its this energy and maturity that translates to the lyrics of Delhibased musician Hanita Bhambrirsquos songs which she will be performing this weekend in the city My experiences in the last few years have shaped me to become slightly wise and maybe a better communicator both as an artist and as a person I would call myself a temporary cynic as Im a hopeless optimist at heart I believe that no matter how bad things get they will get better she tells us before she flies into the city for a gig This selfintrospection which manages to find its way into all her songs is also why her debut EP tour is the talk of the townMaybe it was because her introduction to performing live wasnt that great that she decided to hone her skills which has eventually paved the way to a successful career ndash she has already worked with Universal Music When I was 13 I sang for the first time on the stage and it was a disaster My sound was cut off and I was bullied for months So Irsquod play all of these songs and keep singing along till I sounded like the voice in my head I picked up the guitar a lot later and I still know very little but itrsquos enough to help me accompany myself and write songs Most of my learning has been selfdirected which isnrsquot as glorified or admirable as its made out to be as you can pick up unhealthy vocal behaviour or guitar techniques that you have spent a lot of time unlearning I am obsessed with selfimprovement says the artiste who took vocal and guitar workshops and lessons only recentlyBhambris EP includes her already popular song Let Me Go which embodies the escape from everything a person is not It encapsulates the angst of not being true to myself and trying to break free from societal conformation constructed identities and my own demonsrdquo she tells us Even the name of her EP talks about hopelessness and the healing that follows When I think of Nothing For Our Own I see a wornout water pipe thats leaking from everywhere It starts with one crack and you bandage it and then a new one crops up and then another Till the metaphorical angst and pain is sprouting from all directions and you cant fix the vessel holding it in anymore It summed up what I was going through when I was recording these songs and what I wanted to share with the world that time she tells usIt was similar insightful and touching lyrics that also made her reach the semifinals in the International Songwriting Competition ISC last year where she submitted three songs in four categories and got nominated in all of them To gain this kind of international recognition is extremely encouraging Those who know me would know how hard I am on myself People dont know about are the sleepless night and constant worrying I still find myself filled with crippling selfdoubt and have to keep reminding myself to have faith But platforms like these have bolstered up my confidence and made me feel safer in sharing my songs with the world When I performed in Korea I was performing in front of an audience that wasnrsquot quite familiar with English yet they cheered for us louder than they did for their home acts So theres definitely scope we just need the funds and the correct platforms tells the artiste who last performed in the city in 2017Bhambri who will perform with her entire band for the first time in the city tonight has 11 shows lined up for her EP tourOn Tonight 830 pm onwardsAt The Finch Shah Industrial Estate Saki Vihar Road Andheri EastCall 8055992993Log on to insiderinCostRs 499Catch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates