(Pop, Ghazal, Devotional, Bollywood etc.)
Theme Based compositions of the lyricist-composer
Yogesh is a University of Michigan, Ann Arbor graduate and former Merchant Navy engineering professional who has transitioned over the past decade into a full-time music composer, acclaimed lyricist, and multifaceted musician. As CEO and energy sector consultant turned creative, he has steadily built a career grounded in passion, collaboration, and craft.
Having worked with leading Bollywood musicians and legendary vocalists, Yogesh has produced two independent pop albums, numerous devotional tracks with T-Series, and additional releases under his own label, YBM SOUNDESIGN (see Annexure 1). A skilled vocalist himself, he actively mentors aspiring singers, offering voice training with the aim of helping them turn professional. His grounded approach—prioritizing “music” over “fame”—stems from early lessons at top studios like A.R. Rahman’s and guidance from revered gurus.
A prolific solo creator, Yogesh has composed over a hundred lyrical works and handles everything from concept to final masters and video production in his own studio, collaborating with top instrumentalists. He prides himself on the speed and quality of his output, rivaling mainstream composers when backed by a solid budget.
Deeply rooted in expressive and classical traditions passed down by his mother—a Kathak dancer and classical singer—Yogesh regularly collaborates with Ustads and top professionals in Delhi to produce e-concerts across genres like semi-classical, ghazals, and devotional music. His diverse influences, spanning pop-rock, jazz, ballads, and American country, give his compositions a global texture enriched by professional studio techniques.
Through YBM SOUNDESIGN, he invites singers, music companies, AV and film producers, and other stakeholders in modern Indian music to join him in expanding the independent music scene. He notes the challenges artists face today—rising production costs, minimal compensation from streaming platforms, and a lack of collaboration—and seeks to counter this by fostering professionalism, high standards, and the use of studio and generative AI tools in music education.
Independent music, he believes, is no less rich than film music—it simply requires the composer to craft their own story. His mission moving forward is to transform passionate hobbyists into refined professionals, supported by platforms like International Indian Icon (USA) and various social music groups.
Music is an Expression of Innermost Feelings, so never treat a song as just a song to sing.
Objective hereon is to create professionals out of hobby musicians and inculcate STUDIO TECHNICS, generative AI as a learning stream for all aspiring singers, of which he is a Mentor, supported by International Indian Icon (USA) and motivator for various social music groups.
ANNEXURE 1
Yogesh Bahadur: Profile of some unique Pop compositions
1* = All songs available on all apps (by title) besides YouTube, Spotify unless otherwise stated
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Song Title |
YouTube / Spotify Link1* |
Description |
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Best of Yogesh Bahadur |
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aRX0oHtUTSz3Z3pW2hyTT?si=cc6a0b0356124064 |
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST (mixed genre) for easy access |
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Album SHADOWS ON MY WALL on YouTube (8 tracks) |
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmUaN8379c3ArSfISAkqBWjwdEv19MPo_ (8 tracks) |
First Album released Covid time 2020, songs created with top Bollywood artists in Chennai, Mumbai & Delhi from my ‘briefcase studio’ on business travels |
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Album OFFICE SE BREAK, PARTY CHALU on Spotify, YouTube, all Apps |
https://open.spotify.com/album/3xZrgchIsHwVVAGnOhZHgB?si=u7rpgupISKaomcn_DAhlVg (9 Tracks) |
Unique collection Created for all corporate business professionals who have inner desires to unleash |
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Badal Garajne Lage |
https://youtu.be/PIWvOf0yY08 (video) |
A song with POETRY in RAP on Climate Change, leading to unseasonal weather patterns*, comes from Yogesh’s long career in Green Energy |
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Peepal Ki Chhaon |
https://youtu.be/IPao56WVabo?si=6GPmrs9kaj-r0Vw7 (Video depiction)
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A Unique subject – NEIGHBORING NATIONS AT WAR, raises the question – Whare are THE BORDERS (SARHAD) ? Peepal Tree symbolizes Togetherness, destroyed by war & turmoil |
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Mujhko Behte Hue Paani mein katra samjho |
https://open.spotify.com/album/5IzhT2XYr0DsIDQ2GuzoNB?si=FLrJajZWTjqF6063XuCvgw |
A Romantic Ghazal-based composition penned by Yogesh comes from every singer’s love for for Jagjit Singh ghazals. |
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He’s not the one for me |
Yogesh composes in both English and Hindi. This song duet with daughter Divya who is a western band singer too. |
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Din Chala |
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ggmkVItNFS7QOO8jP2AWd?si=32ef1b6b3b454114 |
Alas, nobody writes songs for SENIOR CITIZENS. This one is about keeping spirits, romance & friendships on top as we age into twilight years – A Party Song |
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Masti Ke Dhaage |
https://open.spotify.com/track/58wgPRtT7zW9BGx9lDmnSa?si=647afff0228e4dd2 |
A SUFI SONG, in JUNOON, when every human being feels cheated by friends and world at large; thereby toils to find his deserved space in the world. |
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Kaisa Sila De Diya |
https://open.spotify.com/track/1T6puDTlyTVHYIab8QI6r4?si=20da9bd4aede4c50 |
A JAZZ based effort utilizing jazz musicians in Delhi & Chennai recorded with A. R. Rahman musicians |
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Teri Meri Raahein (Gangster Story) |
https://youtu.be/rAZXckcwpq8?si=rmamBqpfkC0BeJ2T (Singer: Divya) |
A Imagined story of a girl pleading to her gangster boyfriend to mend ways J |
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Matwara Jiya |
My CV, life since my Birth.. all yearning for Music is depicted in this peppy song created for my school & college mates |
Yogesh Bahadur: Devotional Music, Ghazal compositions
Theme Based compositions of the lyricist-composer
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Jai Shri Ram (T-Series) |
https://youtu.be/_mwyfZnT83k?si=RXCQKdDJ3sPS1bx9 and all TSeries channels, apps |
Released during Jan’24 Ayodhya Ram Mandir celebrations as the T-Series main song; when BHAJAN genre went on top of all playlists |
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Maiyya ko Meri Hai Khabar (T-Series) |
An ardent follower of the Goddess, the composition has Flute by today’s legend Pandit Ajay Prasanna on Flute. |
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Sai Baba Teri aankhon Mein (T-Series) |
Bhajan created on Yogesh’s motivation from visit to Shirdi Sai Baba temple in collaboration with T-SERIES |
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Shri Ram Chandra Kripalu |
TULSIDAS’S widely sung stuti’s version is created as a video showing REAL locations of each event in Ramayan |
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Jamuna Chalat Vasudeva (Sadhna Sargam) |
https://open.spotify.com/track/3P3O7EaF11om47hL0eeMP7?si=5d4074bf6ed94d22 |
Sung by legendary Sadhna Sargam ji, it was a collaborative effort with musicians, technicians of maestro A. R. Rahman – creating the scene when Vasudeva takes newborn Krishna through river Yamuna |
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Krishna Janam Katha |
A Music video on the life of Lord Krishna since His birth in a single song |
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O Pavansut Hanuman |
Created during 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack imagining the victims praying to Lord Hanuman to end their turmoil, save them …. A Relevant Song for these times. |
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Ghazal concert at Islamic Centre (Playlist) |
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmUaN8379c3CayFpabTKjp_CTluWw0T6I&si=Zpfobrcim4HlVd42 |
Most of this concert had my own compositions or my own unique versions of popular ghazals … Must Check out! |
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Sapnon ke Samandar Mein |
https://youtu.be/1fFhF9gS3g4?si=yyAeAAWWU1PLnNeT (Ghazal Concert version)
https://youtu.be/djmKifBPH1c?si=VJ6WMkN2_7SmZNQ4 (Jazz Version) |
TWO Versions of the same Ghazal based composition – one as Ghazal, other in JAZZ |
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