Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Musical Memories: A Journey Through Music Appreciation
This story is about a person who loves music and remembers all the fun times they had with it.
As a student, they and friends made music together.
They tried playing instruments like the guitar and harmonica, but were not amazing musicians.
But they enjoyed music, listening to famous artists like Duke Ellington.
The author also loved listening to the radio and watching cricket, and had fun singing at college and with friends.
It is a happy memory of a life filled with music.
The author recounts his experiences and appreciation of music from childhood to adulthood.
He formed a music group called 'Saaz Aur Awaaz' in college, performing variety entertainment shows.
The author took lessons and tried different instruments like guitar and mouth organ, but never excelled.
He has fond memories of listening to radio programs and attending musical performances by experts.
The author fondly recalls various musical experiences from childhood to college, including radio shows and concerts.
- Who
- The author, his friends, family, and musical artists such as Duke Ellington, and other musicians.
- What
- The author shares memories of his encounters with music from childhood to adulthood.
- When
- From childhood through adulthood, with references to specific time periods like the 1960s and school days.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, and Mussoorie are mentioned as locations relevant to the author's experiences with music.
- Why
- To reflect on and share a lifetime appreciation of music and the joy it has brought.
- Music Group Name
- Saaz Aur Awaaz
- Guitar Teacher
- Richard Gnanakan
- Radio Program Listened To
- Binaca Geet Mala, Vividh Bharathi, Ek Aur Anek, Purane Filmon Ki Sangeet, A Date With You
- School Attended
- Hindu College, Delhi
- Cost of Radio
- ₹650
- Guitar Lesson Price
- ₹10 per session