Symphony of the Senses

   I'm someone who's deeply moved by emotions that are conveyed through words in the form of musical notes. The deepest regions of my heart uncover themselves to music without hesitation. According to me, music in itself is a form of meditation. Just like, you've got the whole of a music platform to choose from and you can pick up exactly what you want to according to your mood. And there you make your playlists-a perfect mix of all songs, your go to!  

  Imagine coming home after a long day, tired, and unwinding with a soothing ghazal (if in your 30s) or a slow pop song (if my age or older)—it’s blissful! Heartbroken? Arijit Singh or Anuv Jain validate your emotions. If missing someone, “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran hits just right. Questioning life? “Shallow” by Lady Gaga offers reflection. In a happy mood? Play “Senorita” by Shawn and Camila. To play an old number, “Take My Breath Away” never disappoints. At a party and eager to dance? Bollywood classics and Punjabi wedding hits are essential. Music sets the perfect vibe for any moment. 

   Being a writer, music has a deep impact on my style of writing, ideas, and beliefs. Right now, I’m writing while listening to soft music. Just tell me what can be better than your favorite ones playing in the background, being snuggled up in your cozy little chair, feet rested on the grill, sipping on your coffee, feasting your eyes with the enthralling view of nature whenever you face writer's block, sitting in your balcony and sharing stuff about your favorite aspect of life: Music. That's exactly what I'm doing right now. I don’t mind background distractions while I write: blogging, songwriting, journaling, or even homework. I can stay focused amid family chatter, a loud TV show, or my brother’s antics. Despite interruptions, I’m able to keep my ideas flowing. That level of focus should be our aim for any activity which comes naturally if we truly enjoy what we’re doing. 

   However, when it comes to rhythms, I would call it anything but a distraction. I write more of poems-rhyming and rhythmic. Music's my guide, comfort, equivalent to my morning tea, the gentle breeze that just touches me past and offers me the most evocative moments to glance back at. The strings of the guitar and its chords combine together to give me a sense of relief. The strings just create ripples of memories in the air, and the notes produced are the things said and done while the lyrics are just trying to tell us what actually happened. 

   As Shakespeare mentioned in the Merchant of Venice, “The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils; The motions of his spirit are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be trusted. Mark the music.” As a child, I learnt and wrote it in the exam. However, today I relate and ask, If you can't be moved by something as evoking as music, what can touch your soul? Music buffs like me tend to have softer hearts. I wonder how non-melody listeners rejuvenate, uplift, or substantiate feelings. They must have found their own unique ways to cope. I'm not saying it's wrong not to listen to songs, but I would have considered myself criminal enough to not have explored this magnificent industry. 

   Every stage of my life has a song tied to it, reflecting a lifelong musical journey. As a psychology student, I firmly believe in music's healing power—it's helped me relax and regain strength when needed. I take pride in curating the perfect playlist, from my ringtone to road trip tracks, and my selections are always well received. This skill of picking the right tune isn’t learned overnight; it’s honed over years of supporting the music industry through listening, sharing, and gradually creating my own work—composing, writing lyrics, and producing songs that reflect my passion. Dreaming to produce my own albums, and performing at my own concert in front of a crowd of thousands is somethings that gives me goose bumps at any time of the day. I would love to earn a professional degree in music (on my wish list). And yes, not to forget how all my evening walks are paired up with songs playing in the earphones which are dug into my ears and this makes every evening special and I call this my 'me time' when I get to reminisce every part of the day, sing along, and live up to my dreams in the world of music and cinema. 

  Everyone should experience the beauty of beats before leaving this world. For me, life’s challenging, and each day feels incomplete without my daily radio—cliché or not, it’s genuine. My love for music is evident from the very fact that my feet are tapping to the beats of 'Night Changes', my mood grooved to its  setting while penning down this piece of writing for my readers. So, here I catch my breath and sign off, leaving y'all with a thought to take a minute and play your favorite song today for once and see how it makes you happy. The aim of my writing will be accomplished too: Radiating positivity and leaving my readers with a smile :)