Found on as my friends status message (shakil)
An irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Music : food for thought
As musical instruments, I consider Piano and violin as very beautiful instruments. Their beauty lies in the fact that the emotions that they can conjure up within a human heart. A feeling of love, feeling of sadness, feeling of joy.
Lately I have been hearing to a lot of musical soundtracks and was trying to recollect some of them where these 2 instruments have really shown their prowess.
At the top, I will rate the theme song from movie Schindler's List. Listening to violin in the movie will make you cry.It does convey a lot of emotions.And the most inherent is the feeling of sadness and helplessness.Just close your eyes and listen to the same and feel whatever you want to feel and it will take you to that pinnacle. Even the movie too makes you feel the same way. The violin in the movie is played by Itzhak Perlman. This music conveys so much of sadness and feels like as if violin itself is crying.
I also heard the piano from the movie Love story. The music of the piano contains a lot of sadness in the same.I believe on the youtube, some of the music pieces played on the piano other than the movie soundtrack are brilliant.As the movie piece is a mixture of lot many instruments. Frankly, the movie was not that strong as its music.
Also looking on the youtube, I came across some of the piano pieces which have been described as Relaxing music.And they are indeed so relaxing. No more sadness. just plain old simplicity. After listening to these piano music, I felt about the most simple things in life. Like a smile, the rain,sunrise, wind , moon, sleep etc. etc.
I came across a very strange instrument that I never thought can do the same as piano and violin. A bagpiper. And it has been captured beautifully in the movie Titanic. The soundtracks in the movie give a feeling of an unrequited and eternal love. One can feel the same.
One of the soundtrack from the movie titanic that catches your breath and emotion.Piano piece from titanic.
I cant forget to mention the title soundtrack from the movie, The notebook. Very slow and beautifully crafted one on piano.
Some more notable soundtracks/Theme music
- Forest Gump
- Life is beautiful
- Chariots of fire
- Platoon
- Saving Private Ryan
And godfather of all
- The Godfather
All good movies had even greater soundtrack.
Not to mention, on my trip to budapest, I heard the piano in one of the restaurant. And they played Frank Sinatra's My Way. Check the link. I indeed captured it on a video. A very beautiful rendition of one of the classics.
My Way.
Apologies for the background noise. Couldnt help it but wanted to capture this song.
Lately I have been hearing to a lot of musical soundtracks and was trying to recollect some of them where these 2 instruments have really shown their prowess.
At the top, I will rate the theme song from movie Schindler's List. Listening to violin in the movie will make you cry.It does convey a lot of emotions.And the most inherent is the feeling of sadness and helplessness.Just close your eyes and listen to the same and feel whatever you want to feel and it will take you to that pinnacle. Even the movie too makes you feel the same way. The violin in the movie is played by Itzhak Perlman. This music conveys so much of sadness and feels like as if violin itself is crying.
I also heard the piano from the movie Love story. The music of the piano contains a lot of sadness in the same.I believe on the youtube, some of the music pieces played on the piano other than the movie soundtrack are brilliant.As the movie piece is a mixture of lot many instruments. Frankly, the movie was not that strong as its music.
Also looking on the youtube, I came across some of the piano pieces which have been described as Relaxing music.And they are indeed so relaxing. No more sadness. just plain old simplicity. After listening to these piano music, I felt about the most simple things in life. Like a smile, the rain,sunrise, wind , moon, sleep etc. etc.
I came across a very strange instrument that I never thought can do the same as piano and violin. A bagpiper. And it has been captured beautifully in the movie Titanic. The soundtracks in the movie give a feeling of an unrequited and eternal love. One can feel the same.
One of the soundtrack from the movie titanic that catches your breath and emotion.Piano piece from titanic.
I cant forget to mention the title soundtrack from the movie, The notebook. Very slow and beautifully crafted one on piano.
Some more notable soundtracks/Theme music
- Forest Gump
- Life is beautiful
- Chariots of fire
- Platoon
- Saving Private Ryan
And godfather of all
- The Godfather
All good movies had even greater soundtrack.
Not to mention, on my trip to budapest, I heard the piano in one of the restaurant. And they played Frank Sinatra's My Way. Check the link. I indeed captured it on a video. A very beautiful rendition of one of the classics.
My Way.
Apologies for the background noise. Couldnt help it but wanted to capture this song.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Jagjit Singh at his best
Was listening to jagjit singh yesterday and came across these lines.
"Har mulakat me mehsoos yahi hota hai
Mujhse kuch Teri nazar pooch rahi ho jaise"
"Har mulakat me mehsoos yahi hota hai
Mujhse kuch Teri nazar pooch rahi ho jaise"
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Life or something like it -2
Things that I have learnt in the last 27 years of my existence.I am not a perfectionist.But for sure I will try to work on things which I have realized.I have not copied these from anywhere.I am writing this from whatever experiences I had.Nothing emotional about it.Just plain and simple me.
Never take anyone for granted
Expect the unexpected
You will feel heartbroken at some point in life
Life is a full circle.Things do come back to you in some form or other
You get very few chances to be happy.Just enjoy them
Memory is short lived.Dont depend on it.Although its painful
Love is not eternal but love for sure is blind
Its not always bed of roses in relationships.But it counts a lot when its thorny
Sometimes you are in love, sometimes you have to work for it to be in love
Every damn person on this planet earth will change except your parents
More than your time,value others time
Get the best for yourself whatever you can get
All one needs is a partner for who will company you in this journey of life.Make this journey a real pleasent one
Happiness is certainly not governed by money but not also without it.Its best realized when you have a person to share.
Not everybody has the patience to listen to you.
Its your luck if you find a shoulder to lean on whenever you need
Nothing can match the feeling of hug
Indifference causes more pain than hate
No need to proove anything to anybody.Those who need you dont need that proof and those who dont wont care for that proof.
Never take anyone for granted
Expect the unexpected
You will feel heartbroken at some point in life
Life is a full circle.Things do come back to you in some form or other
You get very few chances to be happy.Just enjoy them
Memory is short lived.Dont depend on it.Although its painful
Love is not eternal but love for sure is blind
Its not always bed of roses in relationships.But it counts a lot when its thorny
Sometimes you are in love, sometimes you have to work for it to be in love
Every damn person on this planet earth will change except your parents
More than your time,value others time
Get the best for yourself whatever you can get
All one needs is a partner for who will company you in this journey of life.Make this journey a real pleasent one
Happiness is certainly not governed by money but not also without it.Its best realized when you have a person to share.
Not everybody has the patience to listen to you.
Its your luck if you find a shoulder to lean on whenever you need
Nothing can match the feeling of hug
Indifference causes more pain than hate
No need to proove anything to anybody.Those who need you dont need that proof and those who dont wont care for that proof.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Calvin & hobbes
Found on my friends orkut profile ......
Calvin: Wow, it really snowed last night! Isn't it wonderful?
Hobbes: Everything familiar has disappeared! The world looks brand-new!
Calvin: A new year, a fresh clean start!
Hobbes: It's like having a big white sheet of paper to draw on!
Calvin: A day full of possibilities. It's a magical world, Hobbes, ol' buddy... Let's go exploring.
Calvin: Wow, it really snowed last night! Isn't it wonderful?
Hobbes: Everything familiar has disappeared! The world looks brand-new!
Calvin: A new year, a fresh clean start!
Hobbes: It's like having a big white sheet of paper to draw on!
Calvin: A day full of possibilities. It's a magical world, Hobbes, ol' buddy... Let's go exploring.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Life or something like it :)
Marvin ( A disgustingly hopeless cynic robot from Hitchhikers guide to galaxy)said this
Life, loathe it or ignore it, you can't like it.
Life, loathe it or ignore it, you can't like it.
Moments once again
Found on my friend VJ's Blog
Bonding that may last forever or just memories
Also if in mood listen to the song "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits.Search it on youtube.
Bonding that may last forever or just memories
Also if in mood listen to the song "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits.Search it on youtube.
Fond memories
Sometimes some people just come and leave you and go but the a single moment they give to you is more than a thousand moments that come your way.
I experienced the same when I returned back from Hungary(was there for a month or so).As soon as I returned I met that person (though I was very tired from my flight and the horrenduous experience I had).But the hug I got took away all the pains and refreshed me.
The hug and the moment of closeness I felt can match nothing.Seriously :).
Check out the person over here.Photo courtesy Rinku.
Me and Sammy
And the best one :).
Now Why am I missing him is because his father ( our very own kaptaan sahib) got transferred to Noida :)
I experienced the same when I returned back from Hungary(was there for a month or so).As soon as I returned I met that person (though I was very tired from my flight and the horrenduous experience I had).But the hug I got took away all the pains and refreshed me.
The hug and the moment of closeness I felt can match nothing.Seriously :).
Check out the person over here.Photo courtesy Rinku.
Me and Sammy
And the best one :).
Now Why am I missing him is because his father ( our very own kaptaan sahib) got transferred to Noida :)
Monday, June 16, 2008
I like beer
I love beer :D - My friend sent me this song.
Lyrics I Like Beer - Tom T. Hall
--------------------------------
In some of my songs I have casually mentioned
The fact that I like to drink beer
But this little song is more to the point
so roll out the barrel and lend me your ear
(chorus)
I like beer It makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer It helps me unwind and sometime it makes me feel mellow
(makes him feel mellow)
Whiskeys too rough
Champaign cost too much
vodka puts my mouth in gear
This little refrain should help me explain
as a matter of fact I like beer
My wife often frowns when we're out on the town
I'm wearing a suit and a tie
She's sipping vermouth and she thinks I'm uncouth
When I yell when the waiter walks by
(Chorus)
Last night I dreamed that I passed from the scene
and I went to a place so sublime
the water was clear and it tasted like beer
then they turned it all into wine (ahhhh)
(Chorus)
(Yes he likes beer)
check this
Lyrics I Like Beer - Tom T. Hall
--------------------------------
In some of my songs I have casually mentioned
The fact that I like to drink beer
But this little song is more to the point
so roll out the barrel and lend me your ear
(chorus)
I like beer It makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer It helps me unwind and sometime it makes me feel mellow
(makes him feel mellow)
Whiskeys too rough
Champaign cost too much
vodka puts my mouth in gear
This little refrain should help me explain
as a matter of fact I like beer
My wife often frowns when we're out on the town
I'm wearing a suit and a tie
She's sipping vermouth and she thinks I'm uncouth
When I yell when the waiter walks by
(Chorus)
Last night I dreamed that I passed from the scene
and I went to a place so sublime
the water was clear and it tasted like beer
then they turned it all into wine (ahhhh)
(Chorus)
(Yes he likes beer)
check this
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
one more time....Another brick on the wall
This is from KORN.
Daddy's flown across the ocean
Leaving just a memory
A snapshot in the family album
Daddy what else did you leave behind for me?
Daddy what d'ya leave behind for me?!
All in all it was just a brick in the wall
All in all it was all just bricks in the wall
We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey, Teachers! Leave those kids alone!
All in all it's just another brick in the wall
All in all you're just another brick in the wall
We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey, Teacher! Leave those kids alone!
All in all you're just another brick in the wall
All in all you're just another brick in the wall
I don't need no arms around me
I don't need no drugs to calm me
I have seen the writing on the wall
Don't think I need anything at all
No, Don't think I need anything at all
All in all it was just bricks in the wall
All in all you were all just bricks in the wall
Goodbye cruel world, I'm leaving you today
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye all you people, there's nothing you can say
To make me change my mind.
Goodbye...
Everybody has just been another brick in the wall.
But I dont want to be one.May be thats just a thought, but I dont want to be one.
The best one is
I don't need no arms around me
I don't need no drugs to calm me
I have seen the writing on the wall
Don't think I need anything at all
No, Don't think I need anything at all
All in all it was just bricks in the wall
All in all you were all just bricks in the wall
Cheers PINK FLOYD.
Daddy's flown across the ocean
Leaving just a memory
A snapshot in the family album
Daddy what else did you leave behind for me?
Daddy what d'ya leave behind for me?!
All in all it was just a brick in the wall
All in all it was all just bricks in the wall
We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey, Teachers! Leave those kids alone!
All in all it's just another brick in the wall
All in all you're just another brick in the wall
We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey, Teacher! Leave those kids alone!
All in all you're just another brick in the wall
All in all you're just another brick in the wall
I don't need no arms around me
I don't need no drugs to calm me
I have seen the writing on the wall
Don't think I need anything at all
No, Don't think I need anything at all
All in all it was just bricks in the wall
All in all you were all just bricks in the wall
Goodbye cruel world, I'm leaving you today
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye all you people, there's nothing you can say
To make me change my mind.
Goodbye...
Everybody has just been another brick in the wall.
But I dont want to be one.May be thats just a thought, but I dont want to be one.
The best one is
I don't need no arms around me
I don't need no drugs to calm me
I have seen the writing on the wall
Don't think I need anything at all
No, Don't think I need anything at all
All in all it was just bricks in the wall
All in all you were all just bricks in the wall
Cheers PINK FLOYD.
Monday, June 09, 2008
unkWriting this post when I am drunk
Listening to Pink Floyd-Coming Back to life
Where were you when I was burned and broken
While the days slipped by from my window watching
Where were you when I was hurt and I was helpless
Because the things you say and the things you do surround me
While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words
dying to believe in what you heard
I was staring straight into the shining sun
Lost in thought and lost in time
While the seeds of live and the seeds of change were planted
Outside the rain fell dark and slow
While I pondered on this dangerous but
Irresistable pas-time
I took a heavenly ride through one silence
I knew the moment had arrived
For killing the past and coming back to life
I took a heavenly ride trough our silence
I knew the waiting had begin
And headed straight... into the shining sun
But I still dont believe that "Evrything happens for good and its gonna be right in the end."... This is your day and make full out if it..nobody knows wats gonna happen in future than how can you say everything will be allright.......Just stupid stuff.
Where were you when I was burned and broken
While the days slipped by from my window watching
Where were you when I was hurt and I was helpless
Because the things you say and the things you do surround me
While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words
dying to believe in what you heard
I was staring straight into the shining sun
Lost in thought and lost in time
While the seeds of live and the seeds of change were planted
Outside the rain fell dark and slow
While I pondered on this dangerous but
Irresistable pas-time
I took a heavenly ride through one silence
I knew the moment had arrived
For killing the past and coming back to life
I took a heavenly ride trough our silence
I knew the waiting had begin
And headed straight... into the shining sun
But I still dont believe that "Evrything happens for good and its gonna be right in the end."... This is your day and make full out if it..nobody knows wats gonna happen in future than how can you say everything will be allright.......Just stupid stuff.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
To Infinity...........And beyond
Needless to say I fell in love with this character once I saw the movie Toy Story part 1 & 2. Guess who --
One and only BUZZ LIGHTYEAR.
One and only BUZZ LIGHTYEAR.
Kashmir
A song came to my mind as I took this picture.Dont know what is the significance of Kashmir in Budapest.
The song is Kashmir By Led Zeppelin
The song is Kashmir By Led Zeppelin
A visit to Holocaust museum
I visited the Holocaust museum in Budapest and this one was worth the visit.They had a synagogue which was converted into a Holocaust museum.
It showed the complete history of the holocaust even before WW II.
What was interesting was the way they had designed the museum.It showed videos,pictures and lots of artifacts belonging to Jewish People.The closest to a picture of holocaust I have seen is in the movie "Schindler's List".
One day I will visit Aushwitz concentration camp.Things to do in my list.Just not this time :)
Some pictures from the museum.
View inside the museum taken in night mode.The ambience added to the mood.
It showed the complete history of the holocaust even before WW II.
What was interesting was the way they had designed the museum.It showed videos,pictures and lots of artifacts belonging to Jewish People.The closest to a picture of holocaust I have seen is in the movie "Schindler's List".
One day I will visit Aushwitz concentration camp.Things to do in my list.Just not this time :)
Some pictures from the museum.
View inside the museum taken in night mode.The ambience added to the mood.
Friday, June 06, 2008
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