“It can be slow it can be fast!
It can make your heart beat fast!
It can drown the blues big or small!
Music is simply the best of em all!”
What do you do when you do not have time for relaxation or exercise or you are simply lazy!? Well, there is something which can still be done!
Read on and also learn about the Drummer Rick allen of Def Leppard who has only one hand!
I love music!
By default my echo device would play Hanuman Chalisa at the same time everyday and then Vishnu sahasranama and maybe later on other songs or chanting depending on the festival!
Then while driving it will be some hindi old or new soulful music by KK or Arijit singh or my favourite Sonu Nigham! If nostalgic then Kishore da and Rafi saab would come with Mannade and Amit Kumar!
Later on while sketching it would be some rock song or pop song which could be new or old depending on my son and my mood! My daughter would drop in her KPop once in a while!
Then if it is at home with my father it would be the classical songs with my Tabla to assist! We all would join in the chorus and it would be mesmerising!
Finally before we sleep if in the mood then some old songs or videos of popular songs on the projector and then a few minutes of instrumental music by many including Kenny G for a sound (mostly!) sleep!
Even during my study days and school days music has been keeping me alert and awake! If I need to concentrate then it is more instrumental music like the Dream theatre or even some carnatic classics!
Good music has no boundary and I feel it really helps me keep a good mood! Which is why I really do not like when someone says to stop the music or reduce the volume! Even now! Then again I am really wary of anyone who does not like music when he or she has a normal mood!
There have been studies that show even plants and animals like and enjoy music so I guess humans must enjoy it more!
Listening to calming music can help people relax and focus on the present moment. Studies have also found that listening to music helps release endorphins which further reduces stress levels and may even aid in the healing process. Now this is subjective and whether you get endorphins or not, it is still good!
Now proper musicians are better qualified to talk about the intersection of music and healing! The drummer of the Band Def Leppard was Rick Allen.
The band’s album ‘Pyromania’ was selling millions of copies in the U.S. and their videos were all over MTV when in 1984 he lost his left arm in a car crash! When he thought all was lost, his bandmates famously stood by him and he remained in the group. They supported him and with music he supported himself.
Over a period of time he trained himself and developed a drum kit which could be played with one hand and his legs! And lo! He created magic with the drums! He continued to play with the band, which went on to its most commercially successful phase!
When asked what was the inspiration he told about the healing power of music or in his case, drumming!
Of course you must not take it literally! Music calms your body mind and soul! It makes you feel postive and hopeful and that is the crux! A good positive healthy mind is the essential element to have a healthy body! Even if you do not believe in these, just sing and dance! At least you will move some muscle! Or if you want you can read a book! Like the one written by birthday celebrity Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy! Who!? you may know him as the author of Ponniyin Selvan or as Kalki!
Now listen to light music and try to sleep!
Shubh Ratri!
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