Since my senior years in high school, a fervent desire to metamorphose into a rock sensation had entrenched itself within me. Films like "School of Rock" and "Whiplash" ignited an unwavering impulse to partake in a musical ensemble, bestowing upon the masses the enchanting essence of rock 'n' roll magic. The pursuit led me to embark upon a self-propelled journey of mastering the guitar post my high school days. However, it wasn't until the commencement of my undergraduate odyssey that I dared to seize the stage, breathing life into the age-old aspiration that once flickered in the corridors of my mind.
Within the hallowed halls of BUET, a distinct assembly of ardent music aficionados congregated, constituting the most receptive and passionate audience I had ever borne witness to. In this haven of harmonies and rhythms, I found the canvas to coat my long-cherished childhood dream with the vibrant hues of reality.
08.07.18
Cultural Night Civil Fest (Eccentric)
Performance list hanged in the backstage wall. Slot 17- Instrumental (Mugdho)
Anchors announced for Slot 17.
I walked alone towards a dark stage in the auditorium hearing voices of more than a thousand people. I was trembling since I was about to perform for the first time ever. How will I play in front of all these people? What if I play any wrong notes? I became anxious as the questions were circling my mind.
Then a beam of light came to my face. No doubt onlookers were wondering where the rest of the band is, why there is only a lad strumming a guitar. Then I started playing with shaken hands 'Gratitude', a 4-minute instrumental by Harvard alumnus Amin Toofani. When the flamenco part comes in after a minute, I can’t explain how melodious and magical a moment can create when a thousand people clap together with your music.
I walked off the stage. A young boy felt fullest that day.
Verse
Amidst the pandemic's embrace, I birthed a YouTube haven, a canvas for self-discovery and collaboration with fellow minstrels. It became a sonic laboratory, where the art of sound production unfurled, it was fun.
Chorus
Destiny's favor smiled upon me, introducing kindred spirits ablaze with musical passion. Together, we embarked on clandestine sonic voyages, birthing 'Podochinho' - a name shrouded in elegance, signifying fleeting footprints of cherished moments.
Within our harmonious crucible, unity thrived sans a sole conductor. Lessons unfurled as a sonnet of collaboration, a tapestry woven by our melodic synergy. 'Podochinho' became a compass through life's tempests, revealing that the sweetest harmonies emerge from dissonant interludes. Leadership took refuge in shared convictions, guiding us as equals in our sovereign realm of creativity.
Outro
Through chords and beats, we learned the dance of camaraderie, crafting a sonata that resonated within hearts. Thus, 'Podochinho' stands as an eternal ode to unity's melody, echoing the truth that the most enchanting harmonies arise when talents and hearts converge in sublime unison.