Music is one of
the oldest and greatest creations by human being. Human beings have witnessed
the presence of music since the early stages of human civilization. Right from
the usage of the tools, they have learned the basic creation of music and since
then we all know what music has turned out to be. Music has no language,
regional and religious barrier all across the globe and it has become an
essential part of our lives. Music has an absolute positive vibe that can influence
our mind and body. The above cited concept about music has been always true in
my case as well or I can say wider in fact. Since childhood I have been a big
music lover and was always in search of good music irrespective of language,
country or genre. I was not involved with music during my school days but as
soon as I stepped in college (Gauhati University) I got the opportunity to
learn some of the basics of western classical music beginning with the guitar. The
initial days were quite unknown; the curiosity in my mind compelled me to learn
new aspects about music that could be created through the stringed instrument.
After having
tried others guitar I possessed my own very soon and this stopped the long wait
that I had to endure to use other’s
guitar.
First strum on my
guitar, and what a feeling it induced in my mind. The memories so strong have
been still fresh and vivid. I realized that I was a quick learner and soon caught
the attention of many. After having met with several musicians and singer in and
around the university campus, I remember the first call that came to me for a performance
and the excitement and nervousness it gave me at the same time. Very soon these
little knowledge and involvement in music gave me a platform I had never
imagined. All of us know life is not a bed of roses which comprises of various
problems and sorrows; it won’t leave us till we die but we all find different
ways to heal our wounds and keep ourselves happy in some way or the other..
Like everyone I have been through some of the difficult days of my life and I
know there’s lot more to come thereafter but what kept my nerves still was my
involvement in music.
Varsity week
2014 was ahead and hostellers were busy preparing for various cultural
competitions. I with some of my fellow mates prepared with lots of hard work;
well one more step towards my first ever competition. We sang well but we
were not declared winners; however this
left an indelible mark in my mind and
made me realize that there are so many new things that I learn.
My plethora of experiences
and the modest knowledge of music gave me the prospect to be a part of
professional choir group. It was an extremely undiscovered world for me and it
was the first ever platform outside the campus where I got an opportunity to express
my talent. My evenings got a new purpose that was full of musical mirth and
entertainment but the best part is I met with some of the awesome musically
iterate persons and struck with them new bonding of friendships. Days, months
and a year with lots of memories smeared with new colors in my life. Now we can
boast of shows that includes the international shows in SOUTH ASIAN GAMES 2016
held in Guwahati and there was one thing that I learnt during such shows is that
even if all the people don’t understand the language that we sing it does not
stop them from enjoying and cheering us; and that’s the magic of music that
unite us all.
Perhaps exposure
to different forms of music could lead to exploration of new ideas and transcend
boundaries they never thought existed.
Rahul
Rabha
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