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). 

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.