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{{Short description|Indian sound engineer, composer and producer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}

{{Tone|date=March 2023}}{{Infobox person
| name = Sai Shravanam
| image =Sai Shravanam @ Resound India Studio.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| landscape = 
| caption = Sai Shravanam
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1981|6|25}}
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India
| occupation = Record producer, [[audio engineer]], musician
| website = {{URL|http://saishravanam.com}}
}}

'''Sai Shravanam''' is an Indian music producer, recording and scoring engineer. He is a self trained tabla player <ref>{{cite news |url=http://drmichaelkoehler.com/saisymphony.html#:~:text=A%20unique%20classically%20trained%20Sound,single%20minded%20devotion%20towards%20music. |title=SAI SYMPHONY INFORMATION |access-date=29 June 2020 |archive-date=30 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630192212/http://drmichaelkoehler.com/saisymphony.html#:~:text=A%20unique%20classically%20trained%20Sound,single%20minded%20devotion%20towards%20music. |url-status=live }}</ref> and one of the few classically trained sound engineers in the country.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.softpowermag.com/indian-music-is-dynamic-needs-sensitivity-while-recording/ |title=Indian music is dynamic, needs sensitivity while recording |access-date=29 June 2020 |archive-date=29 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629233351/https://www.softpowermag.com/indian-music-is-dynamic-needs-sensitivity-while-recording/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the owner and founder of Resound India in the city of [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/the-sound-of-infinity/article8535255.ece |title=The sound of infinity}}</ref>

==Early career==

Sai Shravanam, a child music prodigy and devotee of Sathya Sai Baba, demonstrated significant musical talent from the age of six.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.educationworld.in/young-achievers-30/ |title=Education World Young Achiever |access-date=29 June 2020 |archive-date=30 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630215729/https://www.educationworld.in/young-achievers-30/ |url-status=live }}</ref> While watching a TV commercial for tea featuring [[tabla]] virtuoso [[Zakir Hussain (musician)|Ustad Zakir Hussain]], Sai Shravanam was deeply influenced by the music. This impact led his parents to buy him his first tabla set. Four years later, he was noticed by maestro [[Zakir Hussain (musician)|Zakir Hussain]]. Early percussion lessons from Hussain and his brother, [[Fazal Qureshi|Fazal Quereshi]], highlighted Shravanam's talent and provided him opportunities to work in various cross-cultural and experimental music projects with composers and artists.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-man-behind-the-sound-of-infinity/article8513608.ece |title=Percussion Lessons |access-date=9 November 2017 |archive-date=9 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109135319/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-man-behind-the-sound-of-infinity/article8513608.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

The [[The Times of India|Times of India]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31806&articlexml=Morsing-makes-its-debut-in-Hollywood-26032016006044 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911123106/http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31806&articlexml=Morsing-makes-its-debut-in-Hollywood-26032016006044 |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 September 2016 |title=Morsing makes its debut in Hollywood}}</ref> has recognized him as a rare engineer who has focused his career on recording, archiving, and producing classical Indian music. Since 2004, Sai has been actively involved as a musician, sound engineer,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/meet-sound-designer-sai-shravanam/article23602915.ece|title=Meet sound designer Sai Shravanam|access-date=20 April 2018|archive-date=28 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328052349/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/meet-sound-designer-sai-shravanam/article23602915.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> and producer for a variety of film projects, classical music albums, documentary films, and dance theater productions. In the Indian film industry, Sai has collaborated extensively with renowned music composer [[A. R. Rahman|A.R. Rahman]], contributing to his soundtracks and participating in live performances.

==Main works==

* His debut commercial album as a musician, music director, and music producer, "Confluence of Elements,"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/music-album-released/article1905454.ece |title= Confluence of elements}}</ref> was released in 2007. Featuring vocals by [[Bombay Jayashri]], the album is noted for its distinctive musical execution in the country.
* In 2012, his versatility earned him notable recognition as a Sound Recordist/Additional Engineer for the Academy Award-winning film ''[[Life of Pi (film)|Life of Pi]]'' by [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]], directed by [[Ang Lee]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/chennai-to-la-how-the-sounds-of-pi-were-recorded/article4299254.ece |title=Chennai to LA: how the sounds of Pi were recorded |access-date=30 August 2016 |archive-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106085920/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/chennai-to-la-how-the-sounds-of-pi-were-recorded/article4299254.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Oscars-sound-was-made-in-Chennai/articleshow/18683407.cms |title= Oscars sound was made in Chennai}}</ref>
* In 2015, in the film ''[[The Man Who Knew Infinity]]'' directed by Matthew Brown, Sai Shravanam was credited uniquely as an Indian Music Producer, arranger, Musician, and Sound Recordist.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/140516/when-math-met-ragas.html |title=When math met ragas |access-date=6 June 2024 |archive-date=16 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716050042/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/140516/when-math-met-ragas.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Sai Shravanam is credited for music production and sound design in the dance theatre production Thari - the Loom.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/malavika-sarukkais-production-thari-the-loom-links-dance-and-weaving/article20010543.ece |title=Rich visual tapestry |access-date=9 November 2017 |archive-date=9 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109035655/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/malavika-sarukkais-production-thari-the-loom-links-dance-and-weaving/article20010543.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The 75-minute program delves into the use of thread in the [[Bharatanatyam]] dance form. Sai Shravanam recorded the sounds of silk and cotton looms in [[Kanchipuram]], India,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/weaving-a-sari-story/article19844909.ece |title=Weaving a sari story |access-date=9 November 2017 |archive-date=12 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112024944/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/weaving-a-sari-story/article19844909.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> renowned for its temples. Utilizing these recordings and the rhythmic patterns of the weavers, he composed a unique soundtrack tailored to the nuances of Classical Indian Dance, Bharatanatyam.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/bharatanatyam-exponent-malavika-sarukkais-thari-the-loom-traces-the-loom-to-fabric-tale/article19924841.ece |title=Yards of imagination |access-date=9 November 2017 |archive-date=16 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716050048/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/bharatanatyam-exponent-malavika-sarukkais-thari-the-loom-traces-the-loom-to-fabric-tale/article19924841.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Awards==

* 1996 – [[Ugadi Puraskar Awards]]- Child prodigy For Tabla<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/meet-sound-designer-sai-shravanam/article23602915.ece |title=Meet sound designer Sai Shravanam |access-date=20 April 2018 |archive-date=28 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328052349/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/meet-sound-designer-sai-shravanam/article23602915.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
* 2017 – [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] Yuva Puraskar – Music for Dance
*2021- [[Kalaimamani]] award by TamilNadu Government.

==Discography==

* [[Tamasha (soundtrack)|Tamasha]], the soundtrack album, composed by [[A. R. Rahman]]
* As sound analyst in [[Chains: Love Stories of Shadows]] the soundtrack album, composed by [[A. R. Rahman]].
* [[Lingaa (soundtrack)]]
* Confluence of elements<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/music-album-released/article1905454.ece |title= Confluence of elements}}</ref> album composed and produced by Sai Shravanam sung by [[Bombay Jayashri]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/sai-shravanam/discography/2317738/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911141152/http://www.mtv.com/artists/sai-shravanam/discography/2317738/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 September 2016 |title= Confluence of elements}}</ref>
* [[Kaaviya Thalaivan (soundtrack)]]
* As Sound Analyst in [[Yudh: Three perspectives, one truth]].
* Sai has worked on the movie [[Kabali (film)|Kabali]], music by [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
* Mixed and Mastered Music of Server Sundaram, music by [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
* Worked in [[Mersal (film)|Mersal]], music by [[A. R. Rahman]]
* Worked in [[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]], music by [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
* Worked in [[Bigil]], music by [[A. R. Rahman]]
* Mixed and mastered the single [[Enjoy Enjaami]] by [[Dhee (singer)|Dhee]], featuring [[Arivu]] and produced by [[Santhosh Narayanan]]<ref name=":1">{{Citation|title=Dhee ft. Arivu - Enjoy Enjaami (Prod. Santhosh Narayanan)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYq7WapuDLU|language=en|access-date=2021-03-07}}</ref>
* Worked in [[Chhaava]], (2025), music by [[A. R. Rahman]]

==References==

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