DigiScribbles III

Its been a long time now I know... so what is it that made me come back here...even Iwonder...guess its the very independence of free-spirited expression of my thoughts that brings me back here.
I plan to write about music... why? cuz its my latest love... one that has been rekindled due to some recent happenings and not so recent memories... this love has been passed on to me genetically with both parents loving music like their first child... dad being a nostalgic rock star and mom a highly trained vocalist... I was forced to imbibe this trail of classical music as a kid and after a few unimpressive(to myself only though) renditions, I surrendered to the world of excuses - bad throat, dont remember the words, my bro sings better...on and on goes the list... and thus I stopped singing... which I deeply and sadly regret today...
Then came the phase of adolescence when rock and pop became food and water... grooved to the tunes, headbanged with friends, talked in slangs, tried writing rap... this was a beautiful time yet couldnt last long...academic pursuits and go-with-the-crowds attitude took pole position and life raced ahead seated on these uncertain wheels...again I wonder why...it lost its charm and by the time college became a part of life, music had bid adieu again...
The scene changed and much like this blog, it gave me the right to be free and I could exercise it to its limits and beyond... with a new-found spirit and a roommate who preferred music only to the likes of Bon Jovi, Il Divo, Boyzone I realized that music had stayed on, much like a benign tumor not revealing itself unless searched for... thus spoke my heart for this new string and music made me, ME, again... I played music for myself, for friends, for everyone around... Music caught my attention in every way- be it the guitar or an mp3 player or bands performing or even a particular Violin... and in a span of 5 years I had managed to grow from just listening to music to living it... it became the answer to every question... reaction to every situation... advice to every need... preference in every choice... friend in every jubilation... shoulder for every tear...hope at every crossroad...
I sit today writing about a life changer...acknowledging the presence of a spirit that has been molded by Music... and the very sound of a harmony today makes me happy... it takes a lot to satiate a human being but today I stand with a satisfied soul... living each day to its full, accepting what it has to offer, seasoning it with a little helping of MUSIC...

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