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    Explore " music composition" with insightful episodes like "S2E130 | 11 April 1975 | Chupke Chupke", "Orchestration Recipes (with Philip Johnston)", "#93 - "The SECRET Laws Of Consciousness, Easy MANIFESTATION Techniques & How to Lucid Dream" | Ozie Cargile", "Decolonising the Loop & Reimagining the DAW with Josephine Zwaan" and "How to Choose the Right DAW for You (+ Isobel’s personal top 3 picks)" from podcasts like ""Filmy Calendar Show", "52 Cues Podcast", "The Way Of Will John", "Girls Twiddling Knobs" and "Girls Twiddling Knobs"" and more!

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    Orchestration Recipes (with Philip Johnston)

    Orchestration Recipes (with Philip Johnston)

    If you’ve been watching my videos for any length of time you know I love to use metaphors to break down complex topics, and I have found a kindred spirit in composer and concert pianist, Philip Johnston of Orchestration Recipes, who joins me to unpack how he makes advanced musical concepts much less intimidating!

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    00:00 - Intro & Welcome
    01:51 - Interview with Philip Johnston
    03:26 - Philip's musical journey
    09:31 - An alternative way to represent music theory
    15:37 - Is it necessary for composers to be 100% full-time to be taken seriously?
    18:05 - Why is the traditional teaching of music theory stuck in one system?
    21:24 - The orchestration recipes system
    33:04 - How do people get the most from the recipes?
    34:43 - Volumes 3 & 4 of orchestration recipes - "the spices"
    37:25 - A video example from volume 3 "spices"
    40:55 - How should people best use these responsibly?
    41:47 - Any specific advice for media composers?
    47:32 - How to learn more about Philip and orchestration recipes
    47:55 - Outro and How You Can Join the 52 Cues Community!

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    Decolonising the Loop & Reimagining the DAW with Josephine Zwaan

    Decolonising the Loop & Reimagining the DAW with Josephine Zwaan

    Have you ever questioned the way that music technology software is designed? And how the tech tools and gear we use might look and feel completely different if they were designed by different humans (i.e. not just predominantly white, cis, heterosexual men living in the West). Well, this question didn’t just bother today’s guest, producer and researcher, Josephine Zwaan. It led her to write a masters thesis that totally reimagines how a DAW could behave through the lens of African philosophy, exploring ways to ‘decolonise the loop’. 

    Josephine is a multifaceted, creative force who uses research as a tool to challenge and rethink existing frameworks and practices and creates music under the moniker of Suzooki Swift. She also co-founded rosetta, a Netherlands based initiative supporting female and nonbinary music producers, with an emphasis on education and community building. 


    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
    {00:00} Intro
    {03:25} Josephine on her alter-ego, SUZOOKI SWIFT
    {06:06} Josephine on her track SWIMMIN’
    {12:56} Josephine on discovering her strengths in collaborations
    {15:49} What brought Josephine into music production?
    {20:15} Josephine on setting up her platform rosetta.
    {22:15} Inside Josephine’s research on decolonising the loop
    {57:10} Episode Summary


    Check out Josephine's Website >>

    Connect with Josephine on Instagram >> 

     Check out Josephine's platform rosetta >> 

    rosetta on Instagram >> 

    Suzooki Swift on Instagram >>

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    How to Choose the Right DAW for You (+ Isobel’s personal top 3 picks)

    How to Choose the Right DAW for You (+ Isobel’s personal top 3 picks)

    Feeling overwhelmed by all the recording software choices? Been using the same DAW for a while and feel like it’s time to switch it up? Haven’t started recording your music because you don’t have the right gear? If so, this episode is a MUST LISTEN because we’re breaking down the pros and cons of a variety of recording softwares and demystifying this often overwhelming decision.

    If you’re curious what software Isobel uses, you also won’t be disappointed because inside you’ll learn her top favourite 3 DAWs and why, when and what she uses them for. And if you’re not even sure what a DAW is, don’t worry! We’re breaking all of this down, and more :)

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
    {02:31} What is a DAW?
    {04:37} Why does it feel so hard to choose a DAW?
    {13:24} Isobel's run-through of 7 popular DAWs
    {36:58} Isobel's Top 3 DAWs
    {39:21} Episode Summary


    Check out Ableton Live >> 

    Check out Logic Pro X >> 

    Check out Pro Tools >> 

    Check out FL Studio >> 

    Check out Cubase >> 

    Check out Cakewalk >> 

    Check out GarageBand >> 

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    Navigating a Freelance Creative Career as a Disabled Artist with Meg Fozzard

    Navigating a Freelance Creative Career as a Disabled Artist with Meg Fozzard

    It’s not easy growing a career in the arts but it’s down right tough if you’re living with a disability too. In this episode, Isobel is joined by journalist, digital producer and disabled rights activist Meg Fozzard to discuss the challenges disabled artists can face, the things the industry can do better and strategies Meg has developed over the years to grow her career whilst having a disability.

    Inside, you’ll gain some really practical knowledge on things like access riders and funding but also hear how it felt for Meg to become disabled right after she’d graduated from university and was starting her career in the arts. Whether you’re a disabled artist, temporarily able artist or working to make music and the creative arts more inclusive, this episode is a must listen.


    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    {00:00} Intro
    {05:02} Meg’s experience as a Producer
    {06:51} The importance of recognising disability as being fluid
    {10:16} Meg’s story of becoming disabled after graduating university
    {19:18} Meg on how becoming disabled has impacted her work
    {22:36} Meg’s advice to freelancers navigating the creative industries
    {30:06} What is an access rider and how to write one
    {33:57} ​​Where are the creative industries getting things right in relation to disability access?
    {35:24} Meg on her experience producing the podcast Equal Too
    {39:28} How can able-bodied individuals support their disabled peers? 
    {42:16} Meg on the Access to Work scheme
    {44:08} Organisations helping people with disabilities in the creative sector
    {46:35} Episode Summary


    Find out more about Meg Fozzard >> 

    Check out the charity Drake Music >> 

    Find out more about the UK government’s Access to Work scheme >>

    Check out the Disabled Artists Networking Community >>



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    The Art of Music Mastering w/ Katie Tavini & Izzy McPhee

    The Art of Music Mastering w/ Katie Tavini & Izzy McPhee

    If you’ve ever wondered what music mastering is, how to get your music mastered or even get into mastering yourself, this podcast episode is for you because Isobel is joined by Weird Jungle mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Izzy McPhee. Between them, they’ve racked up credits with We Are Scientists, Bloc Party, Frankie Morrow, Ash, Waverly, Arlo Parks and so many more. 

    But what’s also interesting about Katie and Izzy is that they met through the amazing Saffron studios’ mentoring scheme. So, not only will you hear them demystifying the mastering process in their discussion with Isobel, but also their experience of mentoring and how it’s enriched both their lives and their practice. 

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    {00:00} Intro
    {04:15} What is Mastering?
    {08:31} Why is Mastering so mystifying for so many people?
    {11:14} Izzy takes us through her Mastering chain
    {15:22} What brought Katie and Izzy to Mastering?
    {29:27} Izzy on the benefits of having a music-industry mentor
    {32:07} Katie on the importance of being a mentor to others
    {36:40} Katie on setting up her group 2% Rising with musician Rookes
    {39:22} Being the ‘token woman’ in music technology spaces
    {49:14} How do you go about getting your music mastered?
    {52:23} How should musicians work with mastering engineers?
    {58:43} Izzy’s advice for budding mastering engineers
    {1:01:55} Katie’s advice for those wanting to get started in Mastering
    {1:04:13} Episode Summary

    Find out more about Weird Jungle Mastering >>

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    Katie Tavini >>

    Check out
    Izzy McPhee >>

    Check out
    Saffron Music >>

    Listen to
    Episode 61: Art, Activism and Music Production: In Conversation with Rookes/Jenny Bulcraig >>

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    Why Community is More Important Than Confidence for Women Learning Music Tech

    Why Community is More Important Than Confidence for Women Learning Music Tech

    It’s common to hear people make the case for initiatives and spaces that help women become more confident with music tech. And many women will say they wished they had more confidence when it comes to music production, mixing and the whole recording process. But what if this pursuit for more confidence was actually further sabotaging the progress of women with music technology? What if, instead, we need to be questioning the whole focus on confidence itself?

    In this solo episode, Isobel explores some of the reasons she doesn’t focus on confidence when it comes to her unique approach for teaching women recording and production and she draws from wider theories and research to help better understand concepts such as confidence in the context of gender. This episode asks what else might we need to change if not women’s confidence if more women and girls are to truly thrive in music technology spaces. 

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
    {00:00} Intro
    {02:28} Previous episodes and resources relating to confidence vs assertiveness
    {04:33} Is confidence really the missing link towards music tech spaces becoming more inclusive?
    {10:01} Why has confidence become so highly valued in music tech spaces?
    {12:58} Isobel on why community is more important than confidence in music tech
    {15:13} Student testimonials on the strength and importance of the community inside
    Home Recording Academy
    {17:46} Why it’s important to re-evaluate community culture as a whole, rather than help individual women to become more confident with music tech
    {19:37} Episode Summary

    Listen to Episode 18: Gender and Music Tech Education with Dr Eddie Dobson >>

    Listen to
    Episode 56: Being Assertive In Music Tech Spaces >>

    Listen to
    Teaching Women Music Technology [Pt1] Why Have We Failed (So Far)?? >>

    Listen to
    Teaching Women Music Technology [Pt 2] My Unique Approach >>

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    Rhetoric of Masculinity >>

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    Jeff Miller's Revolutionary Take on Generative Music for Relaxation and Sleep

    Jeff Miller's Revolutionary Take on Generative Music for Relaxation and Sleep

    What if the key to relaxation and creative flow is just a piece of tailored music? Join us as we sit with composer and designer Jeff Miller to explore this intriguing intersection of music and technology. Jeff enlightens us about his groundbreaking work with the Sync Project and the leading-edge Unwind Music app. This app cleverly utilized the principles of generative music to encourage relaxation and better sleep. Our conversation examines how the app matches music to the listener's mood and gradually adjusts it to achieve a desired state, an approach grounded in the ISO Principles of music therapy.

    We'll also uncover how Jeff and his colleagues ingeniously used data and natural language processing to create a chatbot for Slack. This unique tool was designed to generate personalized playlists, helping to regulate mood and enhance creative flow. We also examine the meticulous process behind building the Unwind music app, spotlighting the significant roles of a diverse team, including music legends like Peter Gabriel.

    Tune in as we conclude our fascinating conversation with Jeff, delving into the power of music in liminal spaces - those fleeting moments between doing and being. Here, Jeff shares how the principles applied in his work can be used to create a relaxing sleep podcast, drawing from his own experiences with meditation to guide listeners into tranquillity. With Jeff's valuable insights and our stimulating talk, you're set to discover the science and artistry behind using music as a powerful tool for relaxation and well-being. So, are you ready to tune in to relaxation? Let's get started!

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    Adventures in Sound, Voice & Field Recording with Cathy Lane

    Adventures in Sound, Voice & Field Recording with Cathy Lane

    If you’ve ever felt stumped as to what to do with all those field recordings you’ve been making… Or like experimental music sometimes lacks a human touch… this episode is a must listen because Isobel is joined by Cathy Lane, an artist, composer and academic inspired by everyday experiences and, in particular, how ‘hidden histories’ can be investigated from a feminist perspective. Inside, Cathy shares so many gems from her vast experience and knowledge as one of the most highly regarded artists and academics in her field.

    Cathy has worked with composed sound for the last three decades and has developed a practice that combines oral history, archival recordings, spoken word and environmental recordings in formats ranging from gallery installations to books, essays and concert presentations. A Professor of Sound Arts at University of the Arts London and directs Creative Research in Sound Arts Practice (CRiSAP), Cathy shares how this work is also deeply influenced by her beginnings in grass-roots community-run learning spaces.

    This episode is a real treat so get comfy and plug in!

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
    {00:00} Intro
    {05:08} How Cathy got started using music technology
    {09:29} Cathy on the women-only groups she was involved in, and the acceptability of these spaces.
    {14:55} Her PhD and access to technology
    {18:59} What is electroacoustic music?
    {27:06} Cathy’s PhD thesis, on using space in composition
    {34:47} Using field recordings in composition to convey meaning
    {38:37} Her discovery of field recording
    {45:07} Cathy on her piece, Am I Here?
    {51:43} Cathy on her piece, Here We All Are
    {59:41} Using field recordings as part of the compositional process
    {01:09:09} Cathy’s technology setup
    {01:16:05} Episode Summary


    Check out Cathy’s Website >> 

    Cathy’s CRiSAP profile >> 

    Find Cathy on Facebook >> 

    Say hello to Cathy on Instagram >>





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    Maximising your Recording Studio Time with Phoebe Bentham

    Maximising your Recording Studio Time with Phoebe Bentham

    Have you ever recorded in a studio and felt like time just slipped away? Or maybe you wished you’d felt more comfortable or like you were using the time better? If so, this episode is not to be missed because Isobel is joined by Brighton based producer and engineer, Phoebe Bentham, who’s sharing her top tips on preparing like a pro for your next recording studio session. 

    Inside, Phoebe also discusses her route into production and engineering, her love of microtonal music, how she went about recording a choir, live drums and guitar in just one day and her advice for any trans listeners wanting to work in recording studios. 

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
    {00:00} Intro
    {03:43} How Phoebe got started in sound engineering
    {15:43} Phoebe explains her love of microtonal music
    {20:40} Phoebe’s advice on how to prepare for a studio session and how to effectively work with an engineer
    {26:31} Her definition of a producer vs an engineer
    {34:04} More tips on how to prepare for a studio session
    {43:20} How Phoebe engineered and mixed a live performance of Lambrini Girls’ track Help Me I’m Gay
    {56:50} How Phoebe recorded an 18-person choir for Angel Maxine’s track Be Yourself
    {01:09:58} Phoebe’s advice for trans women forging careers in sound engineering
    {01:17:09} Episode Summary


    Connect with Phoebe on Instagram >>

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    EP#55 Are You a Music Producer? >>



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    How I Use 'Assignments' to Take Imperfect Action and Make Music with Limited Time

    How I Use 'Assignments' to Take Imperfect Action and Make Music with Limited Time

    Do you struggle with perfectionism? We totally get it - it can be easy to put off recording your music out of the belief that every single element of it needs to be perfect. It can also be tricky to find time to dedicate solely to making music; so perfectionism combined with limited time can make it really difficult to actually sit down and get the music made. 

    Inside this episode Isobel discusses the importance of taking ‘imperfect action’ when making music, and explains how using the ‘assignment method’ helped her ditch the perfectionism and spend meaningful time making music. Remember, done is better than perfect!

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    {00:00} Intro
    {02:39} Why Isobel started using the assignment method
    {05:29} What is the assignment method?
    {13:18} How you can start using the assignment method in your music-making
    {17:39} Episode Summary

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    The Life & Times of a Black Woman DJ with DJ Paulette

    The Life & Times of a Black Woman DJ with DJ Paulette

    DJing is still a pretty white, male industry, but when this week’s guest, DJ Paulette, first began spinning vinyl in Manchester’s nightclubs in the 90s, black women DJs were few and far between. Winner of the DJ Mag’s Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award, DJ Paulette's career has spanned over two decades and multiple locations. But inside this candid conversation, Paulette also shares the personal path she’s trodden along the way.


    Paulette shares the real sense of threat she felt DJing as a black woman in the clubs in 90’s Manchester, her time doing PR for some of the 90s and 00s most influential dance music artists and setting Paris on fire with her iconic flavour of House music selections. But perhaps just as interesting is Paulette’s experience of losing her mojo with DJing, packing it all in and moving back to Manchester and how she’s rebuilt her career and reconnected with the DJ artform. 

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    {00:00} Intro
    {04:26} Paulette’s early memories of music and introduction to DJing
    {10:50} Her experience as a black woman DJ in the early 90s
    {13:17} Inside DJ Paulette’s first gig
    {17:16} What it was like being one of the only female DJs in the 90s UK club scene
    {24:30} Paulette’s experience working in music PR alongside DJing
    {36:23} Moving to Paris to pursue her DJing career
    {46:03} Losing her mojo for dance music and DJing
    {01:04:43} How moving back to Manchester helped Paulette fall back in love with DJing
    {01:08:05} The importance of speaking out against discrimination in order to help the younger generation
    {01:11:11} The meaning and inspiration behind her track “Sheroes”
    {01:26:47} Episode Summary


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    DJ Paulette on Instagram >>

    Listen to ‘Sheroes’ >>

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    "Duck Pond Eyes" by Daniel Candiotta

    "Duck Pond Eyes" by Daniel Candiotta

    "What a beautiful day out here in the park."

    Inspiration for a song can come from anywhere around us is we stay open and curious. There's also a lot to be said for allowing oneself to surrender to a vibe.

    In this episode, innovative songwriter and producer Daniel Candiotta sits down with Emmeline to talk about how the gift of breadsticks one fateful day led him to compose an entire EP. He also discusses his goal of releasing one EP a week--a surefire exercise in home recording, music production, and accountability. Daniel shares how he combats perfectionism and how his experience of the studio and of putting music together has evolved over the years. Plus, hear his hilarious stories about the evolution of his brand new single, "Duck Pond Eyes."

    To learn more about Daniel Candiotta, or to follow his musical journey, visit him on Instagram, Spotify, and all over the web. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of a Song, follow Emmeline on social media or visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can also hear songs from previous episodes on the Journey of a Song Official Spotify playlist.

    For behind-the-scenes info and more about Journey of a Song, follow @EmmelineMusic on social media or visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can hear songs from previous episodes through the Journey of a Song Official Spotify Playlist.

    55. "Ikarus" by ¿Dónde está Alicia?

    55. "Ikarus" by ¿Dónde está Alicia?

    "Where does the wind take you?"

    Have you ever wanted something so badly, needed something so badly, that despite your best attempts, the need overtook you?  In the atmospheric, immersive "Ikarus," ¿Dónde está Alicia? explores Icarus's narrative from Greek mythology from this perspective of deep yearning.

    In this episode, Journey of a Song goes bilingual! Emmeline sits down with Javier Nunez of ¿Dónde está Alicia? to talk about functioning in two languages as a musician, the journey of therapy, and the difficult but rewarding path of self-knowledge. Javier also shares a bit about writing and recording with a band from a distance--from home recording techniques to the unexpected ways in which songs can evolve with outside input!

    To learn more about ¿Dónde está Alicia? or to follow their musical journey, visit the band on Instagram or on Spotify. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of a Song, follow Emmeline on social media or visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can also hear songs from previous episodes on the Journey of a Song Official Spotify playlist.

    For behind-the-scenes info and more about Journey of a Song, follow @EmmelineMusic on social media or visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can hear songs from previous episodes through the Journey of a Song Official Spotify Playlist.

    54. "Flashing Lights" by Baylis Laramore

    54. "Flashing Lights" by Baylis Laramore

    "Deep in the woods, things aren’t always what they seem..." 

    Songs might usually have some sort of emotional impetus, some big feeling that catapults them into being--but not all songs start with a feeling. Not all songs are initially borne from that place deep down inside of us that says, "See me. Hear me. Know me."

    Some songs start, quite simply, with a prompt.

    In this episode, folk and Americana artist Baylist Laramore shares how his eerie, contemplative track, "Flashing Lights," came from the combined influences of a prompt from a writers' group and a book he couldn't put down. Baylis talks about coming to songwriting later in life, about the importance of finding a songwriting community, and how writing prompts and musical friendships have inspired him to keep writing, keep singing, and keep creating. He also discusses the beauty of the Kerrville Folk Festival!

    To hear more from Baylis, or to follow his musical journey, visit him online or on Instagram. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of a Song, follow Emmeline on social media or visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can also hear songs from previous episodes on the Journey of a Song Official Spotify playlist.

    For behind-the-scenes info and more about Journey of a Song, follow @EmmelineMusic on social media or visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can hear songs from previous episodes through the Journey of a Song Official Spotify Playlist.

    S10 E21: Delaware State of the Arts - Dr. Jennifer Margaret Barker

    S10 E21: Delaware State of the Arts - Dr. Jennifer Margaret Barker

    Paul Weagraff interviews Dr. Jennifer Margaret Barker, Professor of Music at the University of Delaware, and 2021 recipient of a Masters Fellowship in Music Composition from the Delaware Division of the Arts.



    The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. Learn more at Arts.Delaware.Gov.

    Delaware State of the Arts is a weekly podcast that presents interviews with arts organizations and leaders who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of communities throughout Delaware. Delaware State of the Arts is provided as a service of the Division of the Arts, in partnership with NEWSRADIO 1450 WILM and 1410 WDOV.

    52. "What Do Ya Know" by Remy Reilly

    52. "What Do Ya Know" by Remy Reilly

    "I think I'll cancel my plans today, so I can drive and see your face."

    Sometimes, a song starts with a line. Sometimes, it starts with a melody. For Dallas-based singer-songwriter Remy Reilly, "What Do Ya Know" started with a vibe.

    She knew the sound she wanted, and she knew the collaborator she wanted: Jonathan Tyler of Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights. The two spent an afternoon in the studio trying to capture a dreamy, feel-good summer vibe and left with one verse in their pockets.

    Remy wrote the rest of the song on the car ride to that night's gig.

    In this episode, Emmeline and Remy talk about finding inspiration for new compositions, cowriting, the influence playing live can have on a songwriter, and much, much more! Plus, hear a cameo from Remy's pet parrot!

    To learn more about Remy Reilly, or to follow her musical journey, visit her official website. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of a Song, follow Emmeline on social mediaor visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can also hear songs from previous episodes on the Journey of a Song Official Spotify playlist.

    For behind-the-scenes info and more about Journey of a Song, follow @EmmelineMusic on social media or visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can hear songs from previous episodes through the Journey of a Song Official Spotify Playlist.

    S2E62 | 3 June 1983 | Souten

    S2E62 | 3 June 1983 | Souten
    Embark on a nostalgic journey with Satish Kaushik in this episode as he unveils the release date of 3rd June 1983 and reminisces about the iconic and timeless film "Souten." Discover how this film became a turning point in Rajesh Khanna's career and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of the audience. Delight in the melodious music composed by the renowned female singer Usha Khanna, making this film a blockbuster of its time.