I don’t like selling music: Lucky Ali

Lucky Ali talked to Bhavna Khullar of Spicezee.com about his new album, strained personal life and his latest attempt to save the planet!

The multi-talented Lucky Ali has returned on the music scenario with his new album ‘Xsuie’, after a long hiatus. What’s commendable is the fact that the singer-actor has taken the path less tried as he released the album online. Lucky feels that it’s time for us to realise that the world is on a different platform altogether and we need to change accordingly.In an exclusive interview with Bhavna Khullar of Spicezee.com, Lucky Ali talked about his new album, strained personal life and his latest attempt to save the planet, as he looks forward to “change all the game” with the new trend!

Bhavna: Your latest album marks your comeback…what kept you away from the scene for so long? Lucky: I won’t call it a comeback, as I’ve always been doing something or the other every time. After dad died, things were very strained, so I wanted to just hold on for sometime…you know I didn’t want to do things just for the sake of doing them. I like to do things at my own pace, and it was all worthwhile as I did get the opportunity to meet and work with some really talented people. Bhavna: What is your new album ‘Xsuie’ about? Lucky: ‘Xsuie’ means ‘At Your Pace’. It is about moving ahead in life. Bhavna: It’s been time that we’ve heard you doing playback for Bollywood. Why is that so? Lucky: Bollywood was never a career option for me. That’s not my kind of music. I just do it if someone simply asks me to do it…otherwise that’s not something I really enjoy doing. Bhavna: But out of the songs you have sung for Bollywood movies, which ones are your favourite? Lucky: I like all the songs of ‘Sur’. Also I really like the compositions by Vishal Shekhar and AR Rahman. Vishal-Shekhar’s music is very challenging, which generally involves a lot of high-pitch and low-pitch singing at the same time, while AR just allows me to play around. Bhavna: Which actor do you think your voice suits the best? Lucky: None…they are all so young for it! Bhavna: You’ve also taken to blogging on your website. What got you interested? Lucky: I’ve always been very inclined towards technology. I had a software company earlier, so I’ve always been aware of that kind of stuff. And 6 to 7 years back, I realised that why would someone go out and purchase a CD when the CD itself can come to you. Another reason was that, releasing songs online reduces the carbon footprint. Getting so many CDs out is not good for the environment. Since I attach myself with the initiative to save the planet, I take care of it. And I think it’s a great way of making your music reach people out there and then if they like it they can download it otherwise they are free to completely ignore it. And you know, I don’t like selling music…in fact I don’t like selling anything! Bhavna: Your personal life has been quite strained…. Lucky: You mean with my wife? Bhavna: Yes.. Lucky: It’s not that serious actually. You know such things can happen in any marriage, and I’m glad about the little tiffs and all…they keep the relationship healthy. But my wife being urban enjoys an urban kind of a lifestyle. My first wife is of rural background...so basically, you have to adjust accordingly. But love is not the issue, children are not the issue, so nothing is really strained as such. Bhavna: You were recently quoted somewhere that you ‘feel burdened with expectations’. What does that statement have to do with? Lucky: Expectations are bound to be there when you work with people. So the statement was completely professional. I would want to express my thoughts my way…you know I can’t be doing anything when I’m told that “I only have to do this”…I can’t do that and sometimes it hurts people. And then they tell you to be responsible for each and every thing…I mean we all are old enough to understand our responsibilities…so that kind of makes me feel burdened… Bhavna: Your brother-in-law recently made his Bollywood debut as a music composer. Have you been guiding and helping him? Lucky: I’ve always encouraged Mickey to look at India. Of course he discusses music with me. He is a very serious musician and it’s totally up to him how he likes to take things further.