“If music be the food love, play
on!”
Immortal words……
Ketu’s passion for music is
legendary. When he went to USA for his masters, he didn’t miss any live show! I
think his main criterion for selecting his university was its close proximity
to New York, so he could be a part of the music in the city. From watching Paul
Simon in Central park, he travelled far and wide to see them all. The much
envied CD collection in my drawer is a comprehensive representation of the music
scene over the 70s, 80, and the 90s. I have inherited entire discographies of
bands- a varied collection of hard rock and metal.
When I would ask a simple question
about music, it would result in a full fledged lesson- the band, its roots, its
history, and how they evolved to become who they did! I like music too, but it
ends with the popular hits of my growing up years, namely the late 70s and 80s.
I float in the age of disco and the frivolity of pop! My contribution to his
collection is- greatest hits….by Abba, Madonna and the like!
Cut to fifteen years later………
I get educated again!
The greatness of rock, the relevance
of alternative lyrics and the contribution of heavy metal bands to the world!!!!!!!!
And this time, it’s by my rocker son!!!!!!
Arnav’s music career began five years
ago when I forced the keyboard upon him. He persisted patiently for three years, and as
soon as he saw a chance, he promptly dropped it in favour of the much cooler
guitar…….a bass guitar, no less! Now the house reverberates to the amplified sound
as Arnav finds himself, expresses himself.
In the middle of his final exams
last weekend, as we pored over quadratic equations, triangles and arithmetic
problems, in the breaks he took in between, Arnav took his passion a shade
deeper. Within the hour he had designed a blog and penned a post! As words
poured out, he followed it with two others, much to my amazement!
Presenting……….
