We were watching one of the live performances of Hotel California on YouTube.
The boy was with me and we were seeing the crowd go crazy.
Being a responsible Dad have to use every opportunity to show him the path.
I told him, “I want you to be a great guitarist or musician and form a band like the Eagles. But on one condition.”
He asked what.
I said, “If you become a star, you are not supposed to get into drugs and commit suicide – because most musicians cannot handle the fame and fans and do stupid things.”
Pat comes the reply – “Nana, But not AR Rahman. I will be like AR Rahman.”
Thank you AR Rahman.
Today I was listening to Thiruda Thiruda – A.R.Rahman’s 3rd movie which whenever I listen transforms me to the slogging days of 12th Standard. However, I was listening to Raasaathi en usuru ennuthilla and remembered the voice – Shahul Hameed – the unfortunate singer who died so young in a car crash near Chennai in 1998 or around that time. I was appreciating the intense song the way Shahul Hameed had song with so much passion and life – I felt sad. How unfortunate – he could have been a great singer with his high pitch and powerful voice.
However, he still lives on. 10 years down the line, a soul thought about him. Isn’t that wonderful. Very few can leave a mark on the world they lived – it is easy for artists – musicians, painters, singers, dancers, actors,writers. What will people like me leave behind?
Anyway, Shahul Hameed – your voice is immortal. Thanks for the great song.
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