How I Wrote My First Film Score for the Nepali Film 'A Road to a Village'

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8 күн бұрын

My name is Heidi Li, I am a multicultural and multilingual jazz singer + composer from Hong Kong. In this video I share my first experience composing a movie soundtrack, for the Nepali film 'A Road to a Village' directed by Nabin Subba. #TIFF2023 #biff2023
** You will also get a sneakpeek of the Original Soundtrack OST as well as the theme song "Aa Langne"
Footage of Official Trailer: • GAUN AAYEKO BATO (TRAI... ‪@baasurifilms‬
In This Video:
00:25 A Road To a Village Trailer
00:46 How I got the job
01:17 My Initial Reaction
03:27 Research process, understanding Rai music and culture
05:37 Writing Theme song "Aa Langne"
07:19 The creative process: Categorizing cues into themes
09:11 Challenges
10:46 Flying to Nepal to work with the Director
12:31 Recording Nepalese Musicians: flute and percussions
13:34 Recording Rajesh Payal Rai
15:41 Producing the tracks
16:15 Using my own voice
16:56 Releasing Worldwide
A Road to a Village
Director: Nabin Subba
Starring: Dayahang Rai, Pashupati Rai, Prasan Rai, Prem Subba, Keshab Rai, Raj Thapa
Producers: Amod Rai and Nabin Subba
Screenplay: Mahesh Rai & Nabin Subba
Cinematographer: Josh Herum
Editor: Kwan Pun Leung
Sound Design & Mixing: Kishore Acharya
Composer, Vocals and VST Programing: Heidi Li
Lyrics (Aa Langne): Bhupal Rai
Lead Vocal (Aa Langne): Rajesh Payal Rai
Nepali Flute: Gopal Dev
Flute (Aa Langne): Pierre Veniot
Guitar: Ron Ng
Cello: Justin Siu
Jazz Drums (Aa Langne): Antonio Fusco
Nepali Percussions: Bharat Budhathoki
Mixing engineers: Matthew Barr
Recording Coordinator (Nepal): Ashok Rai
Recording engineer (Nepal): Rubin Shahi
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@HeidiLimusic 3 күн бұрын

If anyone would like to translate the English Subtitles into Nepali so that I can reach more Nepali audience, please reach out! Namaste🙏 Hope you enjoy the video!

@nashimbiswakarma Күн бұрын

I can do it…how to reach you?

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

@@nashimbiswakarma can you send me yr email? Mine is info@heidili.com. Thank you! ☺️🙏

@goofoff0726 5 күн бұрын

It's a master piece of Nepalese art and movie industries. Thank you for your Contribution.

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@sadiksha7387 5 күн бұрын

We had ‘ A road to a village’ at opening night in Nepali America International Film Festival (NAIFF 2024) on june 20th in Maryland, USA along with the director Nabin Subba and Actor Dayahang rai! In the Q/A Director Nabin had talked about how there are so many layers to this movie from colors to cast to sounds and it is so interesting to learn about the music/ sound throughout the movie and how it came about. I loved how the themes of lost, hope, missing daughter was portrayed throughout capturing the audiences emotions subtly. Thank you for sharing your journey , it’s so interesting! I am glad this came in my yt recommendations!!

@HeidiLimusic 5 күн бұрын

Wow this is great! I am glad that you get a chance to watch the movie and met Nabin and Dayahang in person!

@user-pq7xt6xs6d Күн бұрын

I belong to RAI community.. Thank you Heidi for this beautiful work ❤

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

😊

@devendrarai476 2 күн бұрын

‘ A road to a village’ has already stood as a masterpiece in Nepali Film Industry. It has successfully narrated the unspoken story of Rai community from the eastern region of Nepal. I am grateful to you for your amazing composition that has smoothly reflected the pure traditional and organic sentiment of the indigenous Rai community representing all other communities. Kudos to entire Team.

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

🙏😀thank you! I'm so grateful to be part of the team

@jrs696 5 күн бұрын

Eagerly waiting to watch in hk....thanks for sharing your story with us.

@HeidiLimusic 5 күн бұрын

It is coming soon to HK!! Hope the film will reach more audience

@perseusshrestha7503 3 күн бұрын

Wow! I didn't know the soundtrack of this movie was composed by a woman musician from Hong Kong. Honestly saying the music is so unique but no different from nepali music. Salute you for your hard work. I hope we get to hear amazing music more from you .

@HeidiLimusic 3 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@charismaticklopp3024 5 күн бұрын

Your music gives soul to this movie... Thank you so much for this gift.

@HeidiLimusic 5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bandanatamang1886 3 сағат бұрын

Oh hi I am from Kathmandu Nepal 🇳🇵 ☺️. I have been waiting to watch it. Never knew a foreigner wrote this story.

@marianamarianas244 Күн бұрын

Thank you for your contribution.. lots of love from Nepal 💕💕💕

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

😃

@milanrai6784 5 күн бұрын

Thank you Li for giving us this wonderful piece of work, especially for the Nepali Movie and Kirati Culture #RAI

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

thank you very much!

@Tubesanjaya 3 күн бұрын

You have done really good job ms musician Li 🙏🙏

@muan990 3 күн бұрын

Hey, Heidi! I am more than glad to know that you enjoyed working on this project. I can see the sheer enthusiasm and dedication you have put into producing the soundtracks for the film. We as a viewer sometimes don't realize the importance of music in the film, how it sets the tone and overall viewing experience. I think you did a phenomenal job. Dhanyabaad.

@9422655 4 күн бұрын

When you pour your heart into something you love to do; the end result merely matters. Masterpiece!!! Thanks a bunch Heidi.

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@user-te8tt6mv4v 17 сағат бұрын

See u again u respect our nepali story

@akihana97 2 күн бұрын

When I watched the movie I had noticed about the background music / soundtrack , I didn't know exactly but it felt completely different but so beautifully aligned with the story going on.. as a person who is completely unrelated about musics, the music from the movie definitely had caught my attention and now i know the story behind it and it completely makes sense.. and i can just think its so beautiful, your hard work I think from an audience perspective has definitely paid off Thankyou for making so beautiful, unique yet connected to the cultural root the movie moves around. ❤❤

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

I'm very grateful!😊

@khusimangurung7476 3 күн бұрын

Wooooooo, hoooooow ? 😊

@amitrai1081 Күн бұрын

So beautiful composition.

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

😊

@user-lz2lg2hp1u 3 күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thanks alot Ma,am

@shoeneilg Күн бұрын

congrats and best of wishes

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

☺️

@anishrai1834 5 күн бұрын

Great job and thank you for doing it for us and nepali film

@HeidiLimusic 5 күн бұрын

It's my pleasure! Thank you very much! :)

@MegaSatyam123 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for the awesome work you have done 👏👏👏

@HeidiLimusic 2 күн бұрын

thank you! :)

@1MK0M4R 2 күн бұрын

Excellent work !!!

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

Thanks

@shreerai3920 5 күн бұрын

I am looking forward to watch this movie in this weekend in the UK. Hope we get new untold story within one of the oldest tribe in Nepal called 'Rai' people. Congratulations to your work & thank you for your contribution of music to the community. 👏

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

Thank you! I am sure you will like the movie!

@ekengurung3227 2 күн бұрын

Loved your work in Road to village . The music was absolutely good .

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

😀

@user-te8tt6mv4v 17 сағат бұрын

Thank u heidi ia m nepali frm nepal

@bibekneupane1262 2 күн бұрын

Loved the movie and loved the score.

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

😃

@Clash764 2 күн бұрын

Love from Nepal ❤

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

🎉

@himalayantiger77 3 күн бұрын

Wow! A huge respect to you and the movie team. Your music gave me goosebumps. ❤️

@parkishgiri 6 күн бұрын

Very informative video Heidi! This would also be a good visual documentation for people who think composing for Films is easy. Loved your presentation here. I haven't watched the film yet but I'm looking forward to watching it soon.

@HeidiLimusic 6 күн бұрын

Thank you! I hope you can see it soon!

@rubenjoy4477 3 күн бұрын

great job heidi n nabin daju

@pierre-antoinechaffangeonl308 6 күн бұрын

Great Heidi !!!💪💪😘😘

@HeidiLimusic 6 күн бұрын

Merci Bcp!!

@villagecampingdarjeeling8482 4 күн бұрын

Hi just came through your vlog, wow did not even think you did it. your passion emotion and love for music and culture. wow you really did a great work. would love to hear more.

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@JerryyArus 3 күн бұрын

Proud of your work

@BishalHenyongchha 3 күн бұрын

Nice ❤

@gismilan 6 күн бұрын

Waiting 🙏

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

🙏

@Mangalbishnu 5 күн бұрын

Respect

@HeidiLimusic 5 күн бұрын

thank you

@Rawbee 3 күн бұрын

Great work. As a Nepali person I invite you to visit Nepal anytime you are free or you want to free your soul, Nepal has a lot to offer🖤

@HeidiLimusic 3 күн бұрын

I have been to Nepal three times and they are all very unforgetable trips. Will definitely come back!

@Rawbee 3 күн бұрын

@@HeidiLimusic would love to host you again mam 🖤

@wochyu1 5 күн бұрын

Amazingly Awesome❤❤❤

@HeidiLimusic 5 күн бұрын

thank you!

@limbuanil2191 5 күн бұрын

Best of luck Li..❤ 🙏🏻 🇳🇵

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

thank you!

@travelwithjason999 5 күн бұрын

Wow beautiful great ❤ i frequently travel to Hong Kong ❤

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

Nice!

@pahakrai5442 5 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot great insights

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

thanks!

@madebi85 5 күн бұрын

Amazing work!

@HeidiLimusic 5 күн бұрын

Grazie!! :)

@PierreVeniot 4 күн бұрын

Great insights Heidi, can't wait to see it in Hong Kong

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Pierre!

@sumerae 3 күн бұрын

Watched the movie! Loved it and the music is so interesting and incredible. ❤️🤍 I had goosebumps literally 🥹

@Bikashrai104 5 күн бұрын

Such a great 👍

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

@reneshabee 5 күн бұрын

Congratulations and thank you heidi, listening your work along with beautiful story is truly beautiful experience.

@HeidiLimusic 5 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@parusinrai 2 күн бұрын

❤❤❤

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

🎉

@Anachi474 5 күн бұрын

Sounds like a wonderful experience, Heidi. Congrats! Kamila ❤

@HeidiLimusic 5 күн бұрын

Thank you Kamila!

@user-le6kx5sx3i 5 күн бұрын

Great interesting film, thanks for you mam

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

thank you!

@janmadin130 5 күн бұрын

Very interesting story. Dhanyabad Heidi!

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

thank you!

@TheGodfather094 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for your masterful contribution 🙏🙏

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@prashantagurung3833 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for your effort wonderful movie.

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

thanks!

@AnandaMaharjan 4 күн бұрын

Wonderful

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

Thank you

@simarai7401 5 күн бұрын

Lov frm india god bles you Your look nepali as well

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

@Bmonk91 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for making such wonderful music for this film. It sounds so authentic and true to its roots that it doesn't feel like the music was composed by a foreign composer at all.

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

I am so glad you liked the movie! thank you!

@Yogendrarai-os4tl 5 күн бұрын

👑👑

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

@P.R1334 4 күн бұрын

One day u will leave the world but this master piece will remain forever..

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

thank you!

@Joe852 6 күн бұрын

恭喜又一大突破

@HeidiLimusic 6 күн бұрын

謝謝你

@business_insider_nepal 4 күн бұрын

Thank You Li 💐🙏

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

@ProducedInNepal 2 күн бұрын

you're such an inspiration didi

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

🙏

@raibspr7797 5 күн бұрын

Hi Heidi, music has no languege with no limitations, respectfully your music composition is just awesome: looking forward more your contributions to the Nepalese film industries: thank you !!

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

thank you!

@ashokmangphangrai3452 4 күн бұрын

Lots of ❤ From Nepal 🇳🇵

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

thank you!

@light-1985 4 күн бұрын

We want to see more work from you in nepali movie.Good job

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

I hope so too! Thank you

@kishorelama 4 күн бұрын

experienced it on cinema, it was great experience'

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

I am very glad you had a great experience!

@chandraprakashsunuwar7711 6 күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤@ thanks for make video about it `Gaun Aeko Bato´ / A road to a village ! ❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤@

@HeidiLimusic 6 күн бұрын

Aa Langne!

@Mr.SantoshRai_25 5 күн бұрын

❤🇳🇵🇳🇵

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

@manojrai6205 4 күн бұрын

Respect 🙏🙏🙏

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

Thank you

@user-re1wb1es6r 4 күн бұрын

👍️👍️

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

@universal1772 5 күн бұрын

🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

@gismilan 6 күн бұрын

Aa Langne 🙏🙏🙏

@HeidiLimusic 6 күн бұрын

aa langne! :)

@PriyanshRai 5 күн бұрын

Hey i would love if you release the soundtracks

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

I will! :)

@PriyanshRai 4 күн бұрын

@@HeidiLimusic i mean i freakin loved the bgm And while i was watching the movie i knew it had some chinese influenced so i remembered you heidi li

@chamlingpawanrai 5 күн бұрын

When are we going to listen aa lange ?

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

very soon!!!

@believerseclub4513 5 күн бұрын

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын

@pralhadshrestha7872 2 күн бұрын

Love from Nepal ❤

@HeidiLimusic Күн бұрын

🙏

@universal1772 5 күн бұрын

@HeidiLimusic 4 күн бұрын