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Posted Oct 31, 2009 | General | 963 Views   (Updated Oct 31, 2009 05:21 PM)

~A gift to yourself~

“OK”…I said to myself….” I will make a song”. Now that was interesting thing to do on lazy afternoon. I sat down with my acoustic and thought “Ok, now what kind of song I would love to make”. Answer was bluntly “I don’t know…” or “jeez..I... “OK”…I said to myself….” I will make a song”. Now that was interesting thing to do on lazy afternoon. I sat down with my acoustic and thought “Ok, now what kind of song I would love to make”. Answer was bluntly “I don’t know…” or “jeez..I can’t think of one”.James Hetfield of Metallica was having beers after beers in a hotel when the band was on tour, he was talking on a phone to a friend with the other free hand strumming the guitar. He just happen to play a nice lick (small piece of notes played on guitar), he found it so amazing that he slammed the phone, gulped whole beer and sat down embellishing piece of music he just played. In no time, “Nothing else Matters” song was composed, which is one of top rock ballads of all time! One of most beautiful thing about playing music is unpredictability. You never know when you will bump up with some beautiful music. As I sat down, I just could not come up with something which is good to ears. You know what pieces fit together but its like “hmmm…Nah, this is not the song which I would like to compose!” and then some day when you come from office strum your guitar with blank thoughts and stoic face you come up with something incredible music. You get on your toes, you start analyzing, you bring the pieces together. “Ok, maybe this…nah…it should sound more darker..so lets add a minor…hmm…nah…sounds so predictable..let me add a 7th or 9th”. Hours pass by …you don’t even have a glass of water, you are so much into it. This very moment has a term which I don’t remember but at this moment your mind, body and soul are totally concentrating on ONE task. That is an incredible and astonishing part which a man discovers sometimes. Later when you are almost done…you smile; there is a sense of happiness within you because you have created something which you can proudly say is yours. You compose a song or write a poem or may be write a small DP like this …I mean anything…There is a mesmerizing and magical feeling of creating something of your own. You never know when it happens but it happens. It happens maybe when you are in the happiest state of mind or also may be when you are going through the low stages of your life. Anytime! But you do not know when. There are some surprise gifts for you which comes surprising from yourself! I believe everyone subconsciously has a vision (or perhaps we can call it a dream). With every step you make you are subconsciously walking towards that dream. Your mind secretly analyzes things, put pieces in mind and someday everything comes out like a surprise gift and you exclaim “I can’t believe I created something like that”.It might not appeal to others but it was your dream, your vision. It was something which you hoped you could create or make it someday and you do. Read More
Posted Oct 05, 2009 | General | 1011 Views   

~Lost Musicians~

This incidence took place like 4-5 years ago. I just had started experimenting with music. Regular visits to popular music shops likeFurtadoes and Bhargavaswas so common. Visiting such shops and exhibitions is like one experience in itsel... This incidence took place like 4-5 years ago. I just had started experimenting with music. Regular visits to popular music shops likeFurtadoes and Bhargavas was so common. Visiting such shops and exhibitions is like one experience in itself. The scene is so unique, bunch of kids trying some Metallica leads, guy with short pants wierd hair trying punk on bass guitars etc...Sometimes its too intimidating (some guys rip your head off) and sometimes you are on the flow and you are the man! Back on the incidence, I saw this old man in furtadoes playing synthesizer (Keyboards) which from his appearance didn't seem to do well in his life. Torn chappals, pretty old formal white (turned yellow) shirt not in shirted, had worn a very old pair of glasses. I was just glancing through the acoustic section I saw this man playing some nice major sounding scales on one of the expensive keyboards, he went on and on...like a flow. Like he was telling a tale, he knew that tale so well that he knew when the climax would come, he knew which notes emoted which emotions ....he was just un stoppable. I didn't know music so much that time...but I knew this stuff is not which "everybody gets" or sometimes you won't get it like even in some years to come. It was a pleasure to watch and hear but I could stop pitying this man. It was like "woah! but what a waste of talent...jeez!" I wondered where these genius people go lost, I mean he was so awesome he certainly deserved more than chappals. Sometimes I feel sad about musicians finding difficulty to get bread and bread just because they dedicated their life for music. There are people even among my friends who have given up education and bussiness just so that they can be a musician. I have some really terrible stories to write about my own friends who deserved much better then what are going through just because they didn't opt to do a 9 to 5 job and it was not like they are not trying to find place in music industry (not Bollywood!! duh...but trying to convince record albums to make their cds out!) Sounding good seems to be one thing and marketing music seems to be another (explains the fact...why "band manager" is required!). Classic example so that most of you get this would be describing character of Arjun Rampal in Rock oN movie. Simple, knows his music but not manipulative. In Bollywood, their musician are very talented but there music is just so much of money...so commercialized and so much predictable. Boring! Education is important, I wouldn't say give it up however I feel if there are guys who have talent in music it should be brought up. If there is IIM for a manager, IIT for engineers why not for musicians? There should be Trinity university over here too!! I really hope there would be more platforms for the great musicians out there so that get can reach people and give them some source of better lifestyle. Read More
Posted Sep 15, 2009 | General | 845 Views   

~Whispers From Within~

I believe, the journey we have in our life matters more than our birth or our death. This song has been very close to my heart for quite some time now. I am not sure how many of us believe in spirituality however I believe there is nothing beyond... I believe, the journey we have in our life matters more than our birth or our death. This song has been very close to my heart for quite some time now. I am not sure how many of us believe in spirituality however I believe there is nothing beyond having a spiritual experience and meeting someone who is deep inside you. A point where you find answers to all your questions. Same tide that drew me closer Pushed me far away Held the hand the lit the dark night Then, with nothing, I could say I was on the outside I was waiting for a sign I set a coarse for a hidden island That lay beyond the deceiving silence I was on the dark-side I was sailing towards the light I made my way through a sea of sirens A pirate's lot full of worthless diamonds I try and listen to the music When the ocean breathes Wish that I could build a bridge Across the sea And the secrets of the moonlight Would carry me Where the sun meets the water And the sky breaks free That's where I'll be Same sign that drew me closer Jealous, howling wind The memory of the safest shoreline Never find again I was on the outside I was waiting for the right I made my way through a sea of violence But you never heard me scream in silence I was on the dark-side I was sailing through the night I'm playing cards at the devil's table I lost my hand to a hand less stable Every time I hear the music When the ocean breathes Wish that I could build a bridge Across the sea And the secrets of the moonlight Would carry me Where the sun meets the water And the sky breaks free Is that where you'll be I'll be on the outside Far beyond the rising tide Where you'll be searching far and wide For what you lost along the ride When you sail to find me Let the wind remind thee Of a shipwrecked sailor That was saved by a maiden And sent out to sea That's where I'll be A million, million miles away Sea dreamer 'til my dying day - Sea Dreamer, Anouskha Shankar Feat. Sting Thanks for reading. Read More
Posted Aug 26, 2009 | General | 719 Views   (Updated Aug 26, 2009 05:41 PM)

~Music and Attitude~

Music is all about attitude. There are many of us who listen to different kind of genres in music however we tend to dislike orjust would not prefer certain kind of genres. For example, I have met some of people who just think Ro... Music is all about attitude. There are many of us who listen to different kind of genres in music however we tend to dislike orjust would not prefer certain kind of genres. For example, I have met some of people who just think Rock = pure noise. Hmmph! Ok fine, rock is a hard melody and it is just not about music but attitude also. Not penning this DP to defend Rock or metal but I was thinking about this people including myself being so touchy about genres of music we pick. As for me, I simply dislike Hip-Hop or Rap (Keeping respect to people who like it) It is just my personal way of thinking. I just do not believe talking is music and their lyrics …jeez, women…expensive cars, gold chains, getting high, parties etc…come on it does not appeal to me, no sir. For me your lyrics, should give your personal experiences of life (no matter how dark they are). Music is just simple 7 notes (ok yeah…for all trinity graduates there are 14 notes!) so why on earth will I not like them if they just change in tone. As I took a deep breath, I understood that music is about attitude, it represents you. You would just try to listen to those artists who pen down lyrics which means to you or make such kind of music with those simple 7 notes that it appeals to your personality and character. When I was in teens I remember I use to head bang as if I never needed my skull tomorrow to legendary heavy metal bands but now it is not the same, I mean I respect them and listen them too but I have matured (yes, a bit!)…I am more towards profound and mature sounding jazz, blues, depth in character sounding artists like Eric Johnson, John petrucci, Mark Knopler, Buddy Guy, King, Clapton, Satriani, Vai many more… I was so astonished to know we have such an amazing voices and music instruments from India.I bow to artists like Sultan Ustad Khan, Pandit Hariprasad churasia, Ravi Shankar, Anouskha Shankar, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (man, that’s some voice!) et al..they are mesmerizing. The sound from Sarangi, Sitar, Zitar(!), Flute, Santoor…they sound so peaceful and pure. My thinking has changed and so I have been listening to artists who appeal to me, my attitude and the person I am. Their sound emotes something which is indulging for me. I personally feel that next time you listen to any artist,I think we should see what these artists pen down, their thoughts, what is their sound. Personally I feel, We cannot like music in one listen…unless it is commercialized popular music (they are catchy and found way worthless). Every time I listen to Shakti Concert ( John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain—oow!) I find more and more depth in their music and I find this is something I missed long time ago. As you know, Britney Spears (arggh!!!!!!!!!) won’t be remembered like even couple of years from now whereas Floyd would be still worshipped by our great grandchildren. Happy listening! \m/ Read More
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Posted Aug 13, 2009 | General | 1367 Views   (Updated Aug 13, 2009 10:00 PM)

~Romeo & Juliet~

I still remember when I was around 10 years old, Heart full of passion and love I intensely listened music and so much so into guitaring. I use to jam a lot with friends. I remember such afternoon when guys were discussing about the romantic song... I still remember when I was around 10 years old, Heart full of passion and love I intensely listened music and so much so into guitaring. I use to jam a lot with friends. I remember such afternoon when guys were discussing about the romantic songs in rock genre and I heard this song and at the moment I fall for it. Even today, whenever this song plays my heart floats here and there, I am on cloud no. 9 and still remember how insane love can make you but you still would love it. Legendary guitarist Mark Knopler wrote this song for his ex-gf who dumped him and actually was using him to have a glimpse of limelight nevertheless he still was into her. In an interview, when the host asked her if there was something between her and Mark; she said "yeah you know I used to have a scene with him", Mark was torn apart by this statement eventually included this line in the song. Hope you like it too...do check A lovestruck romeo sings a streets of serenade Laying everybody low with me a lovesong that he made Finds a convenient streetlight steps out of the shade Says something like you and me babe how about it ? Juliet says hey its romeo you nearly gimme a heart attack Hes underneath the window shes singing hey la my boyfriends back You shouldnt come around here singing up at people like that Anyway what you gonna do about it ? Juliet the dice were loaded from the start And I bet and you exploded in my heart And I forget the movie song When you wanna realise it was just that the time was wrong juliet ? Come up on differents streets they both were streets of shame Both dirty both mean yes and the dream was just the same And I dreamed your dream for you and your dream is real How can you look at me as if I was just another one of your deals ? Where you can fall for chains of silver you can fall for chains of gold You can fall for pretty strangers and the promises they hold You promised me everything you promised me think and thin Now you just says oh romeo yeah you know I used to have a scene with him Juliet when we made love you used to cry You said I love you like the stars above Ill love you till I die Theres a place for us you know the movie song When you gonna realise it was just that the time was wrong juliet ? I cant do the talk like they talk on tv And I cant do a love song like the way its meant to be I cant do everything but Id do anything for you I cant do anything except be in love with you And all I do is miss you and the way we used to be All do is keep the beat and bad company All I do is kiss you through the bars of a rhyme Julie Id do the stars with you any time Juliet when we made love you used to cry You said I love you like the stars above Ill love you till I die Theres a place for us you know the movie song When you gonna realise it was just that the time was wrong juliet ? A lovestruck romeo sings a streetsus serenade Laying everybody low with me a lovesong that he made Finds a convenient streetlight steps out of the shade Says something like you and me babe how about it ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LOfgaSvKz8 Thanks! Read More
Posted Aug 01, 2009 | General | 553 Views   

~Little Johnny~

Little Johnny was in school. He had no sense of what responsibility is all about. He use to laugh whole day with friends and have fun. He loved butterflies, the blue sky, trees, rain and the zephr.When we grew older, he came to know the world has... Little Johnny was in school. He had no sense of what responsibility is all about. He use to laugh whole day with friends and have fun. He loved butterflies, the blue sky, trees, rain and the zephr.When we grew older, he came to know the world has set of rules which everyone seems to follow whether they liked it or not. Johnny was so confused, he did not understand this. He felt he was special and the insects, animals, river, the sea, mountains, trees, valleys, monsoons was a way of the world to tell him how much she loves him. He was insane and madly in love with all of them but it seems people did not understood this and he felt that everyone is interested in something else. He was so dissappointed and left out. He did not believe in any kind of rules. He wanted to fly free as a bird with no strings attached. He believed this whole earth was his home, he could roam around freely, talk to people and sing & dance whole day but it seems people thought he was out of his mind. Big boys use to poke him and said it was a disgrace to see a boy playing with butterfly, Johnny could get bashed and ran as much as faster as he could when he saw them. Johnny found no fun in violence. One day he found a beauitful piece of music instrument called guitar, he went ahead and spent all his savings and brought that guitar. He thought "Maybe, I can spend time with this new friend!" He took it away with no clue how to play it, he chose a spot far away from crowded city and under huge tree beside a pond he started plucking strings. People passing by use to say what noise is he making! Johnny could hold his heart and tell himself not to sink. He said this tree and grass below are with us, the pond is so silent and always watching us, they are my friends. Johnny also then remember his momma always believed in him and she believed that he would be some big man one day. With big smile on his face, he would make dissonant sound from the guitar. Johnny played night and day, sometimes he use to forget he had to eat. He was so insane about this instrument. He found lot of peace. He use to think "I am insane, maybe everyone is insane but only difference is I am insane about music and they are insane about getting money". Johnny thought time and money were for the sane people. He is special, God loves him, Momma told this to him and he believe whatever his momma said. He also thought and experienced that friends come and go but his guitar stayed loyal to him. Sometimes it use to frustrating for him and he couldn't play properly but soon the breeze, the pond, the tree, the green grass and insects on it cooled him down. He could play with them and once he was in mood again He would start playing again. Sometimes the weather was so beautiful that Johnny use to keep guitar aside and look at the sky, the clouds, the pond. They were so silent but it seems they are talking to him in some way. He felt he was not alone anymore, he also felt his guitar loved to be with him at this place watching and meeting his new friends. Sometimes when it rained Johnny couldn't go there, he missed his friends who had being protecting him and motivating him to make him feel was special. He could watch outside his window from home just to see when could rain stop and he could take his guitar to meet his friends but it never stopped. He could then hug his momma and play few songs for her while she made food for him. Later nite With high hopes, Johnny could try to sleep with keeping guitar beside him so that next day morning when rain would stop and he could run towards the friends waiting for him. Read More
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Posted Jul 17, 2009 | General | 741 Views   

**Sex, Drugs & Rock n Roll**

Rock & Drugs have a very old relationship.It was and is taken for granted that people who are majorly into this kind of genre are into drugs too. "Dude...have you smoked a pot and then listened to floyd?" One of... Rock & Drugs have a very old relationship. It was and is taken for granted that people who are majorly into this kind of genre are into drugs too. "Dude...have you smoked a pot and then listened to floyd?" One of the guy I met during jamming expressed this to me..."No dude...not into those stuffs!" was my reply...This incident again made me think about something that always made me curious.I clearly remember so many legendary guitars whom I prefer to worship rather than going to temples were deeply with chemical clouds. I wonder how necessary was it and why was it and how it got attached to it? Does getting into the world of music you need to get high? ...remember Pink Floyd all there mind blogging, self elevating music was creating under influence of hallucination drugs, Jimi Hendrix made most of his innovative techniques and composition after intaking LSD (which is said to invoke your creative juices!), Dave Mustaine use to inject herione and composed one of the most aggressive heavy metal riffs. Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, ozzy Osbourne..the list is endless. However, when we look into our culture. Those legendary pandits and ustads...to my best knowledge they were never into these toxins. I remember oncePundit Ravi Shankar told after having a tour to US. He said thathe found lot of drug addicts attending his concerts, dancing, enjoying the music and in their own world, he felt that if he was here in his teens then he too would have been into these drugs, sex and rock kind of lifestyle. At first instance he thought these people were harmful but as days passed by he found one very distinctive feature of these people. He found that they were really innocent and he was immensely moved by their honesty. If you see the biggest difference is not the about "taking drugs" or "not taking drugs" it is about the cult. Rock is more about aggressive, "kick arse", "I want it my way", hate , hallucinations, etc...it is very assertive kind of emotion and indian classical music is about love, sadness but not depressive, pain with no hostility.It is very submissive. It is bit difficult to explain but the music which you compose is more of what you want to express. Even the tone of the instrument defines the culture behind it. PS: This DP is just an expression and not an encouragement or justification of taking drugs. Read More
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Posted Jul 14, 2009 | General | 475 Views   

**Rain - Reflection of me?**

"Holy , its raining heavily and look at these god forsaken traffic!" exclaimed by colleague. It was indeed raining heavilty. Everyone is stucked! From the 12th floor of my office, it is an amazing sight of lights from one end of the high... "Holy , its raining heavily and look at these god forsaken traffic!" exclaimed by colleague. It was indeed raining heavilty. Everyone is stucked! From the 12th floor of my office, it is an amazing sight of lights from one end of the highway to another one but ofcourse it is a hell down there! Like any normal human being, I pray that it doesn't rain heavily while I travel to office and back. I do pray and hope with my whole heart that God have a sympathy on me and it doesn't not rain eventually the traffic also isn't havoic however in my subconscious mind there is always a thought of rain to come and stay for long. No matter how much chaos we find happening there has been beautiful part residing in our hearts about rain. The moment its arrive there is a gush of hopes running in my heart. Like its mark of new beginning, everything from here will be beautiful and smooth. We all atleast once in life have got a miserable experience due to rain (as simple as stucking at office like I am now! to tyres getting punctured to 26/11!) no matter how bitter the experience we have always found a feeling to which we relate rain to happiness and a peace of mind. I personally feel, Rain is so close to Love. I personally experienced lot of people have fallen and broken in love, they have been in misery for long time. They hope they don't fall in love again and so much be sceptical about it but deep within our hearts we expect we are one of those who want to feel special. We gaze at the rain hours and hours, I never know why I do that. It makes me feel special and there is a train of thoughts running in my mind. Sometimes I feel even after being so ineffable the rain helps to express myself. They way it dances, the way it smells, they way it behaves mischevious, the way it can play and make friends with little kids easily, silently cries, behaves so unpredictable, sometimes is lost, sometimes so destructive that it hurts those who mean a lot to him. Sometimes rain helps me to connect to someone who is far away from me, like a messenger. Sometimes I am able to read the heart of someone. Traffic is still haunting nevertheless this feeling is very touching and peaceful. Read More
Posted Jul 09, 2009 | General | 499 Views   (Updated Jul 09, 2009 01:39 AM)

** My rock show on you tube **

Hi everyone... a very sweet adorable woman wished that I had some kind of concert video at youtube. I had a gig long time back with a crazy rock following headbanging crowd who never wanted their neck bones for tommorow crowd. I felt earlier i... Hi everyone... a very sweet adorable woman wished that I had some kind of concert video at youtube. I had a gig long time back with a crazy rock following headbanging crowd who never wanted their neck bones for tommorow crowd. I felt earlier it was too lofty to upload this one however I received one comment as a request or kind of an encouragement to exhibit the same. I had made a band around long time back like say a year in my orgainization and played a gig for a event with few popular number one of them was "Smoke on the water" by legendary Deep Purple band. The video doesnt have a not a proper sound and video quality but I hope you guys would enjoy it by watching the madness. My big thanks to angel_babe for being so lovely, sensitive and adorable. Also, My big love to Tanna for being such kind soul and such a mother kind of reflection for me. I love you as always. Cheers to everyone! :-) God loves you. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-FyYrfJ0xQ The dissonant rock guy with white guitar is me. Read More
Posted Jun 08, 2009 | General | 736 Views   (Updated Jun 08, 2009 12:57 AM)

Musician messe -- Bombay exhibition 4th-6th June

It was been over a month, a friend of mine - Sunil was really desperate to get his axe (read: guitar). He wanted some expert to come with him to check the guitars and choose the best one for him. I promised him this sunday and fortunately the sam... It was been over a month, a friend of mine - Sunil was really desperate to get his axe (read: guitar). He wanted some expert to come with him to check the guitars and choose the best one for him. I promised him this sunday and fortunately the same day I learned there was an exhibition of music instruments, sound technology and everything related to it! It was late afternoon but not late enough. We leaped out of your beds and off we go. Bombay exhibition center is in Jogeshwari (east). As I and Sunil entered 1 more friend joined us, Kritul (Kritz - the crazy gadget guy). As we reached there, we was several counters to book your pass as visitor. It took around 5 minutes for registration and got through the gate. There was lot of noise around...I could see different companies in each corner with their own stuffa. Amplifiers, Sound systems, DJ systems, mixers, equalisers, laser lights, smoke pipers, guitars, drums, sitars, sarangis, santoor everything!! People were gathered on each of these sections, few people just took off the guitars, drums, banjos and started jamming! Few people especially young guns gathered around DJ systems, where the organizers were showing how the system works and how exactly mixing is done. There was sound from everywhere and ultimately it was resulting a big noise but what I loved was the madness. So many people gathered checking different stuff. There were the big music gaints from Mumbai, Furtadoes and Bhargavas. In total, they displayed more than 100 guitars ranging from Rs. 3000 to whooping 3 lakhs. I couldn't hold my breath when I saw PRS, LTDs, Les Pauls, Ibanez (International branded electric guitars) hanging, shining right in front my eyes waiting for my hands to fall on them but first I need to buy a acoustic guitar (Simple guitar with hollow body) for Sunil. There were cheap and resonable acoustic guitars like Pluto, granada, GB&A and also the expensive ones like Cort, Yamaha and Takamine. Since acoustic cannot be plugged into guitar amplifier (Sound system speaker to amplify an electric guitar) I was struggling hard to hear what I was playing on acoustic. Half of the guitars were played so many times that they got untuned and because of the noise all round I could not even tune in. Finally, after lot of testing with different guitar, I got hold of one nice semi - acountic Black Granada guitar for him. We asked the Furtodoes person if we could just buy it here, they said yes but the compilmentary stuffs was not available and also they had only the display piece. So, it did not worked out :-( but anyways we do go to their shop and buy one there! Nevermind, we headed towards the electric guitars section. My God, Ltds, Ibanez, PRS (Paul Reed Smith), Les Pauls...oh...what an indulgence. I picked up one by one, The Les Pauls with the sweet sunburst color, plugged into the Laney guitar amplifier and it was smooth, so much for that tone! Played typical Guns and Roses stuff, some cool licks...and taught Sunil too about the basic stuff. There was a LTD guitar looked like the one Hanneman from Slayer plays. I plugged it too and started playing some heavy metal riffs and I could see the irritation on other people faces who were jamming on sweet blue numbers...hehehe..thats what we do. Metal is to wake up your neighbours!! It was 7 pm and the organizers started packing. They requested us to give back the guitars. I was not satisfied but alas...we headed towards the music room where we saw lot of guys/gurls surrounding a big fat guy on drums and mumurring something about music on the mic. I learned it was "The workshop" band (feat. in launch pad, Channel V) The drummer was explaining people about the techniques and different tricks while playing drums, along with him was a bassist with a nice orange plated 6 string bass guitar. It was cool to know about the different beats a drummer has to practice with and also the regular pattern played for different genre (like jazz, blues, rock, metal...etc). Enough talking...play the fing music...thats what everyone was screaming. Well said. With some cool drum rolls, the band started playing jazz...it was unbelivable. The bassist played everything on his gat. He fingerpicked, he played funk, he tapped his guitar...it was meladious...it was kick arse. The people roared with amusement!! Perfect jugalbandi! After half an hour, it was done. What an amazing experience! Musician messe was for 3 days however sad enough I came to know about it the last day but never the less. I, Sunil and Kritz enjoyed the stuff. The different guitars, the sound, the equiments, the madness, the enthu among the young generation, the chicks playing amazing violin (Sunil..hmm.nevermind). It was a really one of the heck experience! Shanti. Read More

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