IB: How do you approach songwriting and What influences you? Do you have a visual image in your mind as the song is composed, or does that come afterwards as a result of the song?

I have a thoughts book in which I put down any thought that I think is worthwhile writing a song about. Any free time I get I use to write these thoughts out into sets of lyrics. This "stuff",as I would like to call it, is not very singable. Then I go sets of lyric by sets of lyric in order and put tunes to them. As far as the actual process is concerned,I dont really understand how it works. I take my guitar up, take the lyrics and start it off. If it doesnt come then I try again and again and again....until it comes. I know its there. Thats the thing. It's got to come and to do so you should let it flow.For me the whole songwriting thing is an exploration process.I go where the song takes me.
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IB: What's your philosophy on music today?

Most of todays music does not really attract me. Apart from a few bands, i dont really like listening to most of it. You have the boy band thing, the mixed groups which dont know whether they ar a boy band or a rock band,the heavy metal rubbish, the pop/hiphop extreme and techno-all which i dont really appreciate. "What music is , what it's not It'll be what it's always been Something new comes around when the worlds state doesnt fit in With its mood of constant well being when the world is riding high With troubles no generation before could have sen and they wonder why it is all going down." The present music scene is about thinking that either music will save the day(but it wont so head bang more and more) or that music is doesnt go that deep at all. A song is that perfect freind, to walk with you along the way while you face those very hassles.
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IB: Tell us about you, when did you begin writing songs ?

I used to write from the very beggining. I used to write these stupid rhymes. At age 17, I learned to play guitar and it just kicked off. I think that the fact that I havent been doing it ever since I was born has helped to be non conventional. I dont tend to stick to styles. I just let it come.To have it is an ability given to me.
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IB: How many projects are you currently involved in?

Right Now I have a CD out but things havent kicked off as yet. I am currently working in a day job.
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IB: What's your long-term goals?

I just want to make music, write......i dont kow. Musicians dont have long term goals like people in other industries. Their only goal is to make music, make music and make music.
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IB: How did you get into music/songwriting?

It pretty much runs in the family.I started out on the violin. Did not take to it much. Used to always sing though. Writing was always there.next was the mandolin then the guitar. The mouth organ canme later
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IB: How long have you been performing?

That i have been performing is an overstatement.Its been on for about 4-5 years now.

IB: What other artists/songwriters do you admire? And inspired you the most early on?

My two most important musicians in the world are Bob Dylan And Mark Knopfler. Other wise I listen to Billy Joel, van Morrison, U2.......
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IB: What do you want out of life?

All I want to do is to get up every morning,have a cup of tea.....no lofty dreams so to speak. Even If I dont make it big, it's cool as long as i get to do music. "He's most probable to stop any when he can't do on any more. He die with music in his soul, it doesn't matter if his dreams ever come true."
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IB: What is the most important lesson you think you have learned so far?

The most important lesson that I have learned so far is to not do the miles and get exhausted but do what you can and reach the finish line strong.
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IB: Where do you want to be in the future?

Nowhere in particular but just doing my thing....
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IB: How many of your songs are 'instant' songs and how many are channelled?

Out of the twenty three songs that I have finished, about three are spontaneous. The rest are according to the order in my thoughts book
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IB: Tell us about your latest project?

My only and latest project is my debut cd "Abberations..."
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Is There anything else you would like to add?

Maybe a couple of songs lyrics

What music is, what its not
it'll be what it's always been
Something new comes around only
because the world's state doesn't fit in
With its mood of constant wellbeing
when the world is riding high
With troubles no generation before
could have seen and they wonder why
it's all going down

Your mother used to tell you
she must have driven it into your head
Of the melodies of a golden time
when all was well
Never did she think at all
that the world would degrade
Into a place barren of love and joy
and all that keeps us sane

It could have been you're father
but what I know for sure
Is that sanity isn't the condition
of present existence anymore
People substitute it with a lot of things and tell themselves lies.
They'll eventually have to realize
that they're the only people who they can't fool.

You've got so many people behind you
they like their music so soft and sweet
'That's what we call music", they say,
"Bring our hearts down a beat"
You oblige and you have been doing so all along that's been the key to your survival
Since they either make you or break you,
you do as your told so you don't end up
singing on the streets.

That boy in the corner of this scenario
He's as good as anyone else out there.
He'll outlast everyone including you
and he has an advantage in his case.
His passion isn't driven into him
it's a choice he made of his own will
He won't die disappointed
even if he never gets to perform

He's most probable to stop any
when he can't do on any more
He die with music in his soul
it doesn't matter if his dreams ever come true. He holds them in his own hands
yours are in the hands of all those behind you You're a victim of someone else's wishes
He's a product of his own dreams.

Stick around, you'll see him go far beyond
You may not be able to congratulate him
He's all ready, it's only you who's in his way
If you really want to help get out of his way

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I know a girl
she's been the queen of many peoples world
and that's a figure running.
It seems to me that she's been handed a disposition
She's gotten used which she wants to shrug off. But she doesn't know which one to put on in its place.
She doesn't know of one that she even understands.
She's always had expectations pressed down upon her
Having pleased them, she's never really tasted what she wants
Not that she never tried but she must have
turned away because it seemed too scary
Not that she doesn't want it any more
because she gets enough from a boy she could end up marrying

Sunil,
You inspire me a lot. I admire your hard
work and determination. I enjoyed reading
your lyrics. If there is phrase which would
best describe who you are and what your
lyrics are mainly about, it is ‘devotion to
reality’.   I praise God that you have
discovered Jesus as your reality. I pray that
the Spirit of God will continue to lead you
into all truth and you will shine more and
more as a beacon of truth. God bless.

Grace and peace

This is David from Room 212, I got your message on my board and I added you to my "International Christian Music Station" and your music inspired a new station called: "Bob Dylan Tribute station", so far 5 artists and eleven songs, all Christian artists . Check it out.

May God continue to bless your music and talent

your brother in Christ,
David, Room 212

Hymns of success
Charan Raj H B
(Internet link http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan302006/metromon1357222006129.asp)

Sunil Noronha is a rewriter by profession but at heart, he is a musician who writes, sings and composes music. At the age of 17, he started playing guitar and now he can play several instruments. Singing gospel songs is his forte and he is also featured in ‘Think Again’, a compilation of gospel songs by Indian artistes on a CD.

How did you start singing?

I started singing what I wrote. I used to write about my daily life experiences. I have a book in which I put down my experiences and later use them as lyrics for my songs.

Does your work stop you from following your passion ?

Not really. I work Monday to Friday and my off days are dedicated to music. I keep my work and music separate.

Your first album ?

My first album is ‘Abberations...’ which has eight songs recorded by me and one song by Esefiong Asibong Umo, who is from Nigeria. My loved ones were really happy to see me pursuing my goals and achieving them and they appreciated my efforts and wished me luck for my future.

How many songs have you recorded ?

I have written 22 songs and recorded eight songs. I have applied for scholarship to record my other songs.

Tell us something about your audience?

My audience is limited, because, the most popular music today is heavy metal, rock and other contemporary genres. My music is quiet laid back.

Who are your favourite artistes?

I listen to Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler, Billy Joel, Van Morrison and many more. How did the album ‘Think again’ happen ?

‘Think Again’, the first Indian compilation of gospel music, was the initiative of Mumbai-based media company known as Ozone Media which was headed by Brian D’Souza, ex-member of the band called Dementra. He grouped 14 bands in India and compiled 14 Gospel songs on a CD. These songs can be downloaded free from the website www.greenozone.com

How can your fans get in touch with you ?

My music is available on the net. They can download it at a minimal cost or one can buy my CD from music stores for Rs 100. My email is: soundclick.com/sunilnoronha.htm.

45 Minutes of total non-stop AIR PLAY of Pure Gospel Rock Music…you won't get to hear on any other station except ALL INDIA RADIO. Yes
the PRE-LAUNCH of "THINK AGAIN" was simply amazing . Just a post brief highlight of the show for all you who did'nt get a feel of the
experience of the music & artists on the album which is due for release throughout the world on Jan 10th 2006. The 2 hour CHRISTMAS SPECIAL show on AIR 107.1 F.M. started off at 12 a.m. with RJ Canta rocking the airwaves. Plenty of Carols by Jim Reeves, Kenny Rogers and the likes dished out in the the First hour…Then into the second hour were Christmas Carols from the likes of
WHAM! , Backstreet Boys followed by 45 minutes and the first time ever airplay of India's only Online Gospel compilation "THINK AGAIN" to be
released on Jan 10th 2006. The First song by POWERFAITH from Nagaland with their song "In His
Love", up next THE SALVATION CRUSADE ,Pune based band…supercool track with a whole new line up…really good meaningful song "Miracle By Faith" , up next Mumbai based band Cherubim with their song "Breathe". A brief intro about the compilation and it's release date…Intense
from Pune are next with their song "New Creation"

NEXT ON WAS "SUNIL NORONHA" FROM BANGALORE WITH HIS ACOUSTIC PEICE "THE MUSIC TALKS"

Kerala based Gutarist Naveen J Anthraper "Your Tenderness" played on, followed by Mumbai band, Alum "Time for the Light" …lot of messages
of appreciation and requests being read, brief description about the 14 artists on the CD, acknowledgements and back to the music..10 mins
to 2.a.m. ….Blank Dice from Mumbai Featuring Naveen J Anthraper from Kerala version of "God is Good" by Don Moen is aired and the show ends
with Nagaland's top solo musician Kilang Pongen's single "River of Life"

All in All really good show…never has Gospel been given mainstream AirPlay , so very a big thank you to RJ Canta for her support & for rocking the airwaves with such great music… A big thanks to AIR F.M. for supporting the music. SPECIAL thanks to all listeners who tuned in.

7 bands – 45 minutes of non-stop rockin gospel music – one show – ONE ROCKING X-MAS

The album "Think Again" will be released Jan 10th 2006 worldwide on GREENOZONE.COM …This is a Non-Commercial Release that features 14 artist's from across the nation expressing them self in diff genres of music…thorugh song.. For all those who missed the show…No worries…you will get hold what you missed on the 10th of Jan when the album's out
and for all those who tuned in…thanks for truly believing in the music..Wishing one and all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS & A JOYFUL &
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR AHEAD ……Cheers..God Bless

   

I am also very proud of the way you are-a person of integrity. I pray to God that He give you grace to remain so.
-Praveen Deepak

...all that you have said in the interveiew. t's been a long, long time sice I read a really heart-warming music interview.
- Praveen Deepak
The Artists opinion: The music is me but i am much better than the music