Monday, April 05, 2010

Notes of life

Theres a great deal of emotion in music, you will agree!

From the notes of subtle staccato on the piano to the deeply crafted compositions on the violin, the clumping strums on the guitar or the thumping percussions from the drum, there have come about some of the finest pieces of wonder that the human mind can conceive and create for it's likes to intensely indulge in enjoyment!

What would be a world without music, if the maestros had not assumed their will and power over the instrument to create many a relic for the rest of us to relish? Can we imagine a realm where sound is merely a cacophony of our menial verbiage grossly cluttered in chatter and monotony at best?

To experience the sheer amount of joy that is a result of a musical treat is sanguine not just to the ears or the mind but also to the soul, or the inner being, I suppose! How else can you justify an amount of disproportionate rush that overwhelms the self while being subject to the brilliant modulations of sound that we know and term as music?

Would you therefore, like me, not empathize with Henry David Thoreau for his belief that "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer? Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.

Footnotes:

This post was created as an inspirational result of a mad rush obtained while listening to the creation of one of music's most respected masters - Hans Zimmer. His conception for the movie Angels and Demons reflected to me, while writing this post, how intense an emotion music can bring upon to the listener and the splendid outcomes as a result thereof!

30 comments:

  1. a brilliant post!
    musical in its own way!

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  2. Music is
    what feelings sound like :))
    Wonderful post ....

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  3. Aaahh, theres nothing like music ! Infact, I consider music to be one more form of nature, along with fire, water, etc.

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  4. I agree with you. Music soothes both body and mind. It is the best way to relax.

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  5. Very well written

    I am not sure what I would have done without music :)

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  6. Music is a way of life. Its not art. its more than mere art. Its divine. I have spent many sleepless nights, just to admire the compositional beauty of a single song. I know the feeling behind this post. Good one!

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  7. I can but agree to all what you say here!!

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  8. Hi Rakesh! Like Peter! Agreed...
    I'm looking forward to getting to the "Days of Music", the April 25th week-end, with hundreds of concerts in Lisbon...

    Blogtrotter Two is having a MED break. Enjoy and have a great week!!

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  9. Ohh yes, life would be so bland without a dose of ghazals every now and then ..and a potion of absinthe to go with it .. just divine..

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  10. Music is indeed part of our life...try to blend music with each and everything you do and feel the difference.
    Musically beautiful post.

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  11. You are so right!!!
    Music has a very strong influence in my life and can really alter my moods!!

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  12. Magiceye

    Thanks very much Sir! Appreciate your words of supprt!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  13. Anya

    Indeed, music is what feelings sound like!
    Very well said!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  14. Vimmuuu

    For you very much! Being a very talented exponent in the area, I can imagine how much of a pleasure it must be for you to indulge in the hobby!

    And, I wrote this post keeping you in mind!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  15. Rajesh

    Indeed, music soothes both body and the mind and therefore is the best way to relax!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  16. Survivor

    Thanks pal!

    I, for one, cannot imagine a life without music!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  17. Aditya

    I do agree, it is more than just a form of art - perhaps it is a combination of art, emotion and bliss!

    Thanks very much!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  18. Gil

    Thanks very much! Hope to see some pictures from the Days of Music!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  19. Aria

    Welcome back my good friend! It's so nice to see you!

    And yes, life will certainly be very bland without music!

    Divine indeed!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  20. Saji

    Right you are when you say that music is a part of life!

    Thanks very much!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  21. Marie

    Welcome back! Glad to se you here! Hope you are doing well!

    Indeed, music has a very strong influence on our lives and the way we are is perhaps partly as a result of what we listen to!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  22. Music is something enjoyed through sense which stimulates our enormous source. Well said about music. It cause both relief and restless.

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  23. Jeevan

    Music is unrivaled in bliss and creativity!

    It is also that element that appeals to the soul, the body and mind in equal measure!

    I cannot imagine a life without music!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  24. I simply can't imagine a life without music...great post mate :)

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  25. Arpan

    Me too! I cannot imagine a life without music, for it is the essence of my existence even though I ain't a performing element!

    Thanks very much!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  26. Hello. I think H. D. Thoreau really had something there. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I love hearing anything remotely compassionate and that quote is at the heart of compassion. Best, M.

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  27. Mark

    Indeed, the man had a very eloquent sense of categorizing life with the notes of music!

    Thanks very much for your visit and comments!

    Truly appreciate it!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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