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Oye Oye Lives On: Sapna Mukherjee on Song's Enduring Power
24 Apr
Summary
- Songs like 'Oye Oye' possess a life of their own.
- Mukherjee believes music's integrity must be preserved in remixes.
- She feels she became part of people's memories.
Playback singer Sapna Mukherjee is currently experiencing a resurgence of interest in her iconic song 'Oye Oye,' featured in the new film 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge.' For Mukherjee, this moment highlights the lasting power of music rather than a personal comeback.
She observes that songs like 'Oye Oye' possess an independent life, sustained by their original composition and arrangement. Mukherjee shared an anecdote about a recent performance where the audience's enthusiastic sing-along demonstrated that music truly lives on in people's memories and does not fade away.
Regarding the current trend of song remixes, Mukherjee advocates for reinterpretation that preserves the original integrity and soul of the music. She believes that when songs are reduced to mere trends, their essential spirit is lost, but when their composition and arrangement are respected, audiences continue to connect deeply.
Reflecting on her career, Mukherjee finds greater value in her work becoming a lasting part of people's memories than in temporary recognition. She expressed a desire to continue making music, focusing on projects with depth and heartfelt meaning, asserting that such songs transcend time and belong to everyone.
