Kochivibe  is always on the lookout  for Talents who are making it BIG in life and one of the searches ended in Ifthikar Ali – a singer , music composer and producer.  At the age of 17 he launched his first musical album and then two years later he launched another musical album mantra. I caught up with “Ifthi” for a quick interview!

1) Tell us something about yourself ?

I was born in Trikarpur in Kasargod District, Kerala and did 3 yrs diploma from Arena Multimedia Bangalore and was in Dubai from 2005-2009. I am now back in Bangalore and is the CEO of RightClick Interactive.

2) Somethign about Ifthi the talent musician

Self taught musician, composer, singer. Had training of harmonium (carnatic) for a month, but later stopped so that I can concentrate on piano and chords.

3) How early did you begin developing your music talents and the path taken?

I was 10  when I first started playing around with keys, a casio keyboard which I got as a birthday gift. First song that I composed was the prayer song  for Vidyathiraja School when I was in 9th grade.

4) What all instruments do u play?

Keyboard.

5) The Kind of music you like?

I love all kinds of music. I go by a rule ‘Sounding Good’. Anything that’s appealing to me. No definite description for that. Depends on the mood.

6) Tell us about the work you have done so far?

First album was Dil Hai Deewana, released in 2 districts. First professional project was malayalam album Mantra in 2003. Then an un-released project October, still sorting out the release issues. An International instrumental album ‘in-conceivable’ with a singaporean artist. One single ‘Show me love’ with canadian producer Moilim Yacoub aka MY.

7) It said the new comers are always asked for money to get a chance to sing in movies? Would u pay to get a chance to sing in a movie?

I have had offers like that. I haven’t done so far, I won’t be doing. I take music as a passion. I don’t need to invest in that to get recognized. For an artist, his talent is the investment.

Your take on Reality Shows (Singing)

It’s a good platform for the new comers. Hope the back end of such shows are genuine.

9) Your dream aspiration and role model?

AR Rahman

10) What is your recent project?

Right now working on a international album for a chennai/bangaore based company Tune4. Mix of instrumental, hindi and english. I have few other projects in the pipeline, but not clear as such to speak about.

11) Valentines Day is near do u have a valentine and what plans for valentines day?

Nope I’m working this valentines, travelling from friday to monday for an album project.

12) Your concept of Love? and Recommend Top Romantic Songs of your choice for Kochivibe readers!

If you think about the fantasy side, Love is something u cant live without… everyone in this world loves something or someone….. the heart skipping a beat or goosebumps, missing someone badly etc etc

Practical side, it’s how you adjust with someone…it is the level of understanding between two individuals and willingness to sacrifice small things in life. It’s about how well you share and care each other.

Love for me as a musician is a source of inspiration. Anything around the concept of love is a spark.

and my top pick of romantic songs would be

• Manju Pole of the film Dost (All time fav – Malayalam),
• Bole Sajni from Doli Sajake Rakhna (Sonu Nigam/ARR),
• When you say nothing at all (Ronan Keating)
• Right here waiting (Richard Marx)

You can catch Ifthikar in this facebook fanpage.