Achieving something for first time has its own importance;
they are magical moments to cherish forever.
For Parvathy, this magic happened twice on Friday, 21st June ’13. She
appeared in national news paper ‘The Hindu – Metro Plus’ (for right reason :) of
course – passion for music) and same evening she gave debut performance at well organized, well attended musical event. ‘World Music Day’ was gracefully
celebrated at ‘Taj Deccan’, Hyderabad. Event theme was ‘Vocal’ and Parvathy’s drum beats took the group song (12 :
The Incorrigible Dude’s Naughty Brood) to greater heights.
It was a rare site to see musician teachers and their
students perform on same stage. These students were professionals from various
fields and belonging to various nationalities but their passion for music had
brought them together at event. There was western music with instruments like
guitar, electric guitar, drum, synthesizer, violin etc and Indian music with
tabla, flute too. There were solo as well as well coordinated group
performances. There were own
compositions as well as popular numbers like Dire Straits too. There
was western classical opera and also latest Bollywood number like Kabira. Two ballerinas
won everyone’s heart with their performance matching to tunes of live song.
We few OMCites (Satya, Raj, Monika (Mrs. Raj)) were
fortunate to share this special moment of first stage performance with
Parvathy. Chakri could not make it due
to constraints at last moment. Other OMCites were virtually present with us in
form of their good wishes through electronic media. Parvathy’s parents,
colleagues and friends were there as ‘PK’s fan club’ and had a wonderful time. Parvathy’s hubby Krishnan was beaming with
joy, he shared with us that Parvathy was bit tensed before the event but he was
very sure that she will do very well as she had practiced well.
Parvathy’s family loves music.. Krishnan plays piano and son
Rishi plays guitar. Many of us OMCites have attended daughter Gauthamy’s Arangetram (debut on-stage
performance for classical dance). Parvathy feels music is real stress buster
for all of them.
We wish all the best to Parvathy’s in-house band and may you
all enjoy your passion for music. Parvathy, you can always count on us OMCites to
be there to applaud for you during all events you rock with your drum beats.
Glad to read this, thank you Monika for capturing in detail, this article is next best to being there in person!
ReplyDeleteVery well written, clear message on what "passion" can do....
ReplyDeleteIt almost felt like I was watching the event through your commentary. Well written Monika.
ReplyDeleteMonika, I am really honoured & very touched that you have given such a lovely write up on my special evening.My joy with my dream of playing on stage with a band having turned into a reality has got even further multiplied with this wonderful recognition you have given me as well as the encouragement I have been receiving from my family & many other friends. I am very fortunate indeed. I also wish that everyone dreams & chase their dreams , come what may!
ReplyDeleteHI Monika,
ReplyDeletewell written. i was feeling bad that i could not make it. but after going through your reporting, i felt good. i think you have a talent for writing. have you considered being a journalist...
warm regards,
divakar.
Dear Friends,
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton for all your kind words.
Dear Parvathy,
My friend shared a wonderful thought: Music without words ... pure sound energy ... helps us reach no-mind state, just like meditation.
May U enjoy greater heights of happiness with rhythm of betas.
With warm regards,
Monika