Google Lab Sessions
Shankar Mahadevan x Music AI LIVE
Sound Design and Final mix
Client: Google
Social Media and Online Streaming / 2025
We had the opportunity to collaborate with Google on a series of videos documenting an exciting creative encounter with Bollywood icon Shankar Mahadevan. The project captured a multi-day studio session where Mahadevan and a visiting team from Google explored co-creation using Google’s AI-powered music tool, Sandbox.
Our role was to provide sound design and final mixing across all video formats. The goal was to craft a sonic experience that supported the visuals and storytelling—without overshadowing the star of the show: the music being created.
We designed a palette of custom sound effects to enhance transitions, motion graphics, and key narrative moments. These included subtle whooshes, impacts, and UI-style accents, all created from scratch using a combination of foley recording techniques and synthesis-based sound design. Each element was carefully placed to match the rhythm and energy of the visuals while leaving space for dialogue and the musical arc.
The project was delivered in multiple versions, including a 6+ minute documentary and shorter cuts optimized for social platforms across Google’s channels.
