Unknown Facts

1. First Love for Rock Music: Before becoming a film composer, Santhosh was deeply involved in rock and metal music, which has influenced his film scores.
2. Early Career in IT: Santhosh worked in the IT industry before pursuing a full-time career in music.
3. Debut Album: His first non-film music project was the album "Music I Like," which he released independently.
4. Collaboration with Independent Artists: Santhosh often collaborates with independent musicians and brings in fresh voices to his soundtracks.
5. Frequent Collaborator with Directors: He frequently works with directors like Pa. Ranjith and Karthik Subbaraj, forming strong creative partnerships.

FAQs

1. How did Santhosh Narayanan start his career in music?

• Santhosh began his career as a bass guitarist, playing for independent bands before making his debut as a film composer with the movie “Attakathi” in 2012.

2. What are some of Santhosh Narayanan’s most popular works?

• Some of his most popular works include the soundtracks for “Pizza,” “Soodhu Kavvum,” “Madras,” “Kabali,” “Kaala,” and “Vada Chennai.”

3. Which directors has Santhosh Narayanan frequently collaborated with?

• He has frequently collaborated with directors like Pa. Ranjith and Karthik Subbaraj.

4. What genres does Santhosh Narayanan typically incorporate into his music?

• Santhosh's music incorporates a variety of genres, including rock, jazz, electronic, and traditional Indian music.

5. What are Santhosh Narayanan’s hobbies outside of music?

• His hobbies include photography, traveling, cooking, reading, and playing musical instruments.

6. Has Santhosh Narayanan worked in languages other than Tamil?

• Yes, Santhosh has composed music for Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films.

7. Did Santhosh Narayanan work in any other field before music?

• Yes, Santhosh worked in the IT industry before fully committing to his career in music.