His professional music debut as a record producer came when he worked on the production for an EP by the American hard rock artist Tanadra released on 29 April 2010.
[19] Though he hails from a rock music background, Shenoy has said he always loved the Spanish Flamenco for its energy and passion characterized by its flourishes, rhythms and staccato style.
[24] "Bliss", Shenoyʼs follow-up single from his Indian World Fusion project was launched by the Recording Academy via a Worldwide Exclusive First Look[2] at Grammy.com in 2013.
[25] The project explores the rich lexicon of Indian classical instrumentation conceptually steeped in ancient Hindu scriptures and mythology in what Shenoy describes as a "long journey back to his own cultural roots."
The animated video for the music was scripted by art directors Roshni Mohapatra and Robert Capria and created by Actuality Films in New York.
Branded as Sridhar & Arun Shenoy,[27] the first single by the duo titled "Make Up Your Mind Or Leave It Behind" was released on 7 May 2014 and featured Lonnie Park on guest lead vocals.
[30] On 1 July 2016, Shenoy released A Stagey Bank Affair,[3] his second album and his first as a collaboration with The Groove Project, a group that consists of 13 other artists.
The music and visuals combine to represent the childlike wonder that remains in some adults, despite life's inherent sadness and chaotic nature.
[4] The visual aesthetic used for the fairground concept, presented in the format of vintage poster illustrations, was conceived by art directors Roshni Mohapatra and Robert Capria[33] The album physical package includes a 20-page booklet with 10 retro-styled carnival art panels, a second 24-page booklet with additional artwork and anecdotes, as well as 6 more images on the album package and 2 animated music videos.
Shenoy has explained in the liner notes the music was written during an extended phase dealing with difficult personal issues.
It has been noted that these tunes showcase a more fragile, vulnerable, softer side of the singer's personality, in great contrast to the muscular intensity of his earlier work; and that the album features the guitarist's lushly melodic melodies, simple yet thoughtful lyrics and surprisingly graceful vocals.
Stylistically the group goes for a soothing chamber pop approach, with classical, jazz, and worldly influences woven into a colorful tapestry of sound.
Saxophonist Marcus Mitchell from Maryland, USA, pianist, vocalist & mixer Lonnie Park from New York City, keyboard player David Joubert from New Jersey, USA, guitarist Samituru from Finland, bass player Hector Ruano from Venezuela and drummer Glenn Welman from South Africa.
[43] In an interview, Shenoy has stated that idea of this concept album is, in part, a posthumous tribute to Roshni Mohapatra (7 Jan 1980 – 13 December 2018), his ex-wife of 16 years who passed away in 2018.
[45][46][47] The inspiration for the debut single "Pilot" released on 31 July 2019 came from a popular quote by author and speaker Michael Althusser: “The bad news is time flies.
The third single "To Be a Bird" released on 10 October 2019, draws inspiration from the quote by Neil Armstrong: "Gliders, sailplanes, they are wonderful flying machines.
[49] The tune has been compared to a theater play than a music track, with elements of tension, a plot, a rise, and an almost mysterious calming part.
The composition and arrangement follow a funky downbeat groove than takes the band slightly left of center from their previous Smooth Jazz releases.
However, the group's signature saxophone and guitar leads ultimately land this track firmly in The Groove Project's Jazzy home.
The first two minutes of the piece follow in the footsteps of the group's previous releases, with Mitchell's saxophone playing sitting front and center.
The song has a New Age feel, with the group's signature duo of saxophone and guitar trade bluesy, Smooth Jazz licks.
He was nominated along with Larry Carlton, Dave Koz, Gerald Albright and Norman Brown, and the eventual winner Chris Botti.