Feature: SIDDHARTHA KHOSLA Creates Memorable Soundtracks for 'This is Us' and Marvel's 'Runaways'

A smash hit television series can create a memorable soundtrack. That is what singer, songwriter, and producer Siddhartha Khosla accomplished with his score for NBC's Golden Globe and Emmy-winning series "This is Us."

Earlier this year, the This is Us Original Score soundtrack was released and debuted on the iTunes Top Soundtrack Charts. Siddhartha's song, "We Can Always Come Back to This," heard on Season One of "This is Us" ranked No. 12 on iTunes Top 100 songs and No. 1 in the Billboard Blues Charts for four consecutive weeks. The song also earned him a nomination for Best Song/Recording Created for Television from the Guild of Music Supervisors.

Along with being a film and television composer, he also fronts the band, Goldspot. Khosla most recently scored Season Two of "This Is Us" and following the Season Two finale, the This is Us (Music from the Series) Season 2 soundtrack was released that included the song recorded by Goldspot, "I Got You Babe."

Siddhartha also composes the Hulu series Marvel's "Runaways." His music for the show can be heard on the Marvel's Runaways original score soundtrack, and his fan-favorite song, "Gert's Lullaby" is included in the show's songs album.

Khosla's Indian-born parents emigrated to the U.S. in the mid-1970s to follow their American dream. Working at night and attending graduate school during the day, they decided to send Khosla back to India to be raised by his grandparents. His mother would record music to mail to her son. In fact, Khosla's song "Evergreen Cassette" paid homage to his mother and was featured in the first season of "This is Us."

As for his music on a television show, "I am part of a team for the program. The work is different from composing and singing with my band since that is my work and career. Composing for a show is different because it is a true collaboration," he explained to BroadwayWorld.com. "I am so lucky to be part of this process."

A multi-instrumentalist, he can play vintage electric and acoustic guitars, rare 1950s organs, harmonium, Greek bouzouki, Flemish harpsichords, and 80s analog synthesizers. He would listen to Indian movie soundtracks growing up and, as a teenager, he embraced The Smiths, The Cure, The Beatles, and Paul Simon. His musical roots influence his scores and songs to convey a sound that is engaging and unique.

"All of my experiences have been so important to shaping me as a musician. I have learned to write from my heart and share it with the world. When I scored for film or television, I help the creator with the vision. It is extraordinary that I get to write original songs and that my career has evolved to this stage," he says.

As a composer, it is essential to offer a broad, musical palette and he incorporates many sounds from different instruments. "I love all unique, strange, and vintage instruments from all over the world. I have used the table as a drum. I need diversity to add to the sound."

Khosla is currently scoring ABC's new Tim Doyle comedy series, "The Kids Are Alright," and E!'s first scripted drama series, "The Royals," starring Elizabeth Hurley. He continues to create music for many audiences on many levels, adding his special touch.

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