As we are starting our chatting sessions in our Podcast, it is a privilege to feature my friend, classmate, and industry's leading Sound Engineer, Shiju Ediyatheril (Co-Owner and Chief Engineer of Audiogene Sound Studios). 

It is definitely more than a mere coincident, perhaps it is destiny, for two iconic legends to share their birthdays on the same day. Although they have their creative differences, they beautifully waved their magic wands to create beautiful musical pieces that were never heard before, be it songs or the background score. On this episode of Sounds Good with Manu, let's all celebrate these legends' birthdays by hearing a few intriguing stories of theirs.

The cinema industry is filled with uncertainty. A combination of talent and luck makes a select few people remembered, their names are etched forever in history. In this episode of "Sounds Good with Manu", you will hear a story of an unlucky incident that cost a legendary composer a prestigious award.

Most of us are still reeling from the shock of Dennis Joseph's death. His name is etched in the history of Malayalam cinema and it is impossible to not talk about his stories, the powerful characters he created, and the bond he shared with many eminent music directors in the industry. In this episode, you're about to hear a journey of a thousand miles. Let Dennis Joseph remain in all our hearts.

From 1941 to 1948, for seven years, no Malayalam Movie was ever released. It was after that long gap the movie that revolutionized the Malayalam Film Music industry was released. In this second episode of "Sounds Good with Manu", you get to hear a lot more about the hardships, the story, and how it revolutionized the Malayalam Film Music industry.

In this first episode of "Sounds Good", you can get an idea of what this podcast is all about. I don't want to boast, but I have a bunch of interesting stories that I will be sharing in my upcoming episodes and it can keep you hooked to your earphones. So stay tuned with "Sounds Good". Manu