Music for me is...
M-MEDITATION in
U-UNITY with
S-SOUL providing
I-INSPIRATION to my
C-CREATIVITY
U-UNITY with
S-SOUL providing
I-INSPIRATION to my
C-CREATIVITY
‘Take a music bath once or twice a week, you will find it is to
the soul what a water bath is to the body’, nothing can be said so
beautifully than this about music. Music is something with which I can spend
many hours at a stretch; it helps me to think, be calm & make me
creative. With the interest that I developed in music and the hours I spent with
it has let me developed a knack for recognizing Bollywood songs set in a
certain raaga. This makes it very interesting and helps me to learn the raagas
in a creative way.
When I was a child, I used to listen to the songs to the oldies which my
father used to play on Gramophone. Thus, I grew up listening to the old songs
of the golden era of 50s, 60s, etc. Being born in late 80s, it was a strong but
tasty dose of music given to me by my father. Gradually, I developed interest
in the music of the golden era and I am very thankful to my father for giving
me this treasure of such antique musical pieces. The songs of this era were the perfect
mix of lyrics, music and artists. These golden pieces were
composed on the basis of different Raagas. These songs are the perfect examples
of Melody. Melodies like ‘Deewana hua badal’, 'Rimzim gire saawan’ gives you a rhythmic touch
and feeling that makes you want to emerge yourself in it. It is really a treasury for a music
lover like me.
In my childhood, I was introduced to the songs of many musical legends-
singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore
Kumar, Talat Mahmood, Hemant Kumar, music directors like OP Nayyar, Shanker Jaikishan,
Khayyam and my favourite R.D. Burman.
R.D. Burman was a retro composer. He was an innovative and creative person
when it came to composing songs. He used many lesser known musical instruments and different orchestration technique in songs like, ‘O
haseena julfon wali’ ’& Duniya me logon ko’. He gave melodies
like ‘Aapki aankon me kuch mehke hue se raaz hai’, ‘Mera kuch saamaan’
which fall under the evergreen category. You can't find people who do not like these songs.
'Aapki aankon me kuch mehke hue se raaz hai' from the movie 'Ghar' sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar.
'Aapki aankon me kuch mehke hue se raaz hai' from the movie 'Ghar' sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar.
My favourite female singers are Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. The name
Lata Mangeshkar itself inspires music in people. Not a single person can imagine this
music industry without the legendary Lata Mangeshkar. The main thing which
makes me a fan of her is the scale at which she sings and the simplicity with which she sings complex songs like ' Prabhu tero naam jo dhaaye phal paaye'.
Asha Bhosle is a versatile female singer in bollywood who can sing any song with ease, whether
it be classical or soft music. Where her voice takes on ethereal quality while singing 'Dil cheez kya hai ' from the movie 'Umaro Jaan' her voice also makes you dance to the tunes of 'Piya tu ab to aaja ' from the movie 'Caravan '. She has made a mark in every genre. Both of them had a different texture of voice which makes you forget everything.
As far as male singer is concerned, I like Kishore Kumar. One word to define
him is versatility. He was not only a versatile singer but also a versatile person.
He was a playback singer, actor, lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenplay
writer and scriptwriter. His most remarkable talent is; he was not a trained classical singer but had given wonderful melodies in his magical voice. This is the perfect example of natural talent.
My favourite songs of Kishore Kumar-- ‘Panchi hoon main us path ka’ from the movie 'Door ka Rahi '- This song was sung and composed by Kishore Kumar.
‘Kuch to log kahenge’ from 'Amar Prem '- The song has amazing voice of Kishore Kumar and a music piece given by Pancham Da (R.D Burman). This song makes us to think on the 2 faced world. But apart from this what a melody...
‘Kuch to log kahenge’ from 'Amar Prem '- The song has amazing voice of Kishore Kumar and a music piece given by Pancham Da (R.D Burman). This song makes us to think on the 2 faced world. But apart from this what a melody...
Music is my life; it is a medicine which cures
my mind & soul. There are very few people who can blend work & pleasure. I would like to be one of those few who can turn their pleasure into work and work into pleasure. With this in mind I would like to start my own Indian Classical music classes where I can impart the little knowledge that I have, to such young people who love and worship music as I do.