I've been contemplating writing something like this for ages and ages. But whether i've been just plain chicken, extremely just not confident, or just believed that nothing about me at all says, shows, or points towards any traits of being a 'blogger', i just never ended up voicing these thoughts or musings if you will.
Recently, however, my grandmother had a long drawn out conversation with my mother about me writing a book which in true me form, i just gawked and then laughed at. At which point, my girlfriend said that i should; and WHAM!!! alarm bells went off in my head - too much pressure!!!!!!!!!
But, being the sensible person that she is, she suggested that i try blogging, about my various interests, my take on these interests, how i observe them, minus the prejudices' etc, just opinions and thoughts.
There will be smatterings of my personal life interwoven into these prophetic writings of mine, which you will all learn from (good , bad or otherwise) .
(NOTE - I am a supremely sarcastic person, which if you do not understand or get, i suggest that you switch off American Pie , Jackass and what not, and put on some Fawlty Towers, Mind your Language, and other such British Comedy, easy ones for you to start with)
Maybe you'll learn a little about me, and then maybe you''ll learn a little about something else, or someone else. Either way, as long as you learn something, or then take away something positive(for yourself) from what you read, it works just fine for me
I've always wondered how I would be as a serial 'writer', even if on a blog, but in some concrete form which is publicly out there for people to freely read. Something that wouldn't be limited to the various saving spaces of my PC, portable hard drive, derelict last century laptop , or even random files found in the various little cupboards of my house, or whatever its called.
Something that actually went beyond the random, or not so random lyrical, driven, intense and so on display of madness and musing that is put forth into the lyrics i write for songs that i 'compose'
I 'write and compose' music, and i sing and play the guitar. Today, the fancy term for it is 'Singer-Songwriter', which is pretty much the most raw form and description of the occupation/profession/obsessive hobby/(this list does not end). Unschooled in playing guitar, except NOW learning a little from a certain gentleman called Anurag Shanker, who i regard as my guru of sorts. The only singing that i officially 'learned' was in the school choir, and about 1 month of Hindustani Classical vocal training, together, not much. But still learning everyday from everything i listen to and hear, different ideas, voices, thoughts, melodies, genres, styles - the list is endless.
WATCH , LISTEN and LEARN - they make you the wisest and most learned and educated person around.
A lot of this songwriting, i put to my band, or a bunch of us who have formed a band, called Spook. The only thing scary about us, is our faces, literally.
Its pretty simplistic really, melody, pleasing sounds, ability to express thoughts and emotions, feel, and beyond that, a little technical and schooled garnish to polish it up, flavour it, and make it look like you've really worked on the stuff, at whatever level, that's what goes into what we do.
The Purpose - to rise above all the pseudo-ness of whats 'cool' and what's not....and to gain the respect and silent approval of those that you respect, deep inside. To be accepted and lauded, even if not loudly and obviously, by those whose feet at which you would prostrate yourself at. And they DO NOT have to be big famous rockstars/musicians/famous people(ok maybe a few wouldn't hurt).
What you choose to learn, imbibe and apply, makes you who are, raises your individuality quotient, your skill set, and if those talents that you have, are assisted by a strong skill set, well, then i think you've got the ball rolling pretty decently.
In a complete contrast to this aspect of my life, on the side, I race yachts and sailboats, or simply just get out and get them going as fast as i can, as and when i can. Been doing it since i was 14 or so. I've had my ups, downs, sideways, upside down, inside out...you know the drill - but its something i can't and will NOT stop doing, voluntarily or otherwise.
Its the pure adrenaline of it all, the Antithesis in motion - The sheer thrill and excitement of constantly being in motion and coaxing your boat and sails squeeze every last drop out of the wind and tide that comes with the territory, and deep inside, the peace of mind, the flat calm of heightened senses, the most motion and adrenaline filled form of meditation for me.
Professionally, I'm one of the few thousand trained Commercial Pilots just lying around by the country, split wide open and being screwed by the government. The less said about that right now, the better, but i'm pretty sure it'll come out sooner or later.
I'm writing after about 7 years or so, properly, not counting micro-blogging, lyrics, answers to questions, and general shit i had to do along the way for professional/educational reasons. I guess now, its just me, my thoughts, with you guys(haha....this would actually be interesting to count) for company. You'll find prim propriety, a little brashness at times, some opinionated behaviour, and possibly a very messed up take on things around me(hopefully not) ; all in all, informative and entertaining (i swear i won't overdo the philosophy bit). So let's just see where this one goes.....
Cheers
The Beast
Recently, however, my grandmother had a long drawn out conversation with my mother about me writing a book which in true me form, i just gawked and then laughed at. At which point, my girlfriend said that i should; and WHAM!!! alarm bells went off in my head - too much pressure!!!!!!!!!
But, being the sensible person that she is, she suggested that i try blogging, about my various interests, my take on these interests, how i observe them, minus the prejudices' etc, just opinions and thoughts.
There will be smatterings of my personal life interwoven into these prophetic writings of mine, which you will all learn from (good , bad or otherwise) .
(NOTE - I am a supremely sarcastic person, which if you do not understand or get, i suggest that you switch off American Pie , Jackass and what not, and put on some Fawlty Towers, Mind your Language, and other such British Comedy, easy ones for you to start with)
Maybe you'll learn a little about me, and then maybe you''ll learn a little about something else, or someone else. Either way, as long as you learn something, or then take away something positive(for yourself) from what you read, it works just fine for me
I've always wondered how I would be as a serial 'writer', even if on a blog, but in some concrete form which is publicly out there for people to freely read. Something that wouldn't be limited to the various saving spaces of my PC, portable hard drive, derelict last century laptop , or even random files found in the various little cupboards of my house, or whatever its called.
Something that actually went beyond the random, or not so random lyrical, driven, intense and so on display of madness and musing that is put forth into the lyrics i write for songs that i 'compose'
I 'write and compose' music, and i sing and play the guitar. Today, the fancy term for it is 'Singer-Songwriter', which is pretty much the most raw form and description of the occupation/profession/obsessive hobby/(this list does not end). Unschooled in playing guitar, except NOW learning a little from a certain gentleman called Anurag Shanker, who i regard as my guru of sorts. The only singing that i officially 'learned' was in the school choir, and about 1 month of Hindustani Classical vocal training, together, not much. But still learning everyday from everything i listen to and hear, different ideas, voices, thoughts, melodies, genres, styles - the list is endless.
WATCH , LISTEN and LEARN - they make you the wisest and most learned and educated person around.
A lot of this songwriting, i put to my band, or a bunch of us who have formed a band, called Spook. The only thing scary about us, is our faces, literally.
Its pretty simplistic really, melody, pleasing sounds, ability to express thoughts and emotions, feel, and beyond that, a little technical and schooled garnish to polish it up, flavour it, and make it look like you've really worked on the stuff, at whatever level, that's what goes into what we do.
The Purpose - to rise above all the pseudo-ness of whats 'cool' and what's not....and to gain the respect and silent approval of those that you respect, deep inside. To be accepted and lauded, even if not loudly and obviously, by those whose feet at which you would prostrate yourself at. And they DO NOT have to be big famous rockstars/musicians/famous people(ok maybe a few wouldn't hurt).
What you choose to learn, imbibe and apply, makes you who are, raises your individuality quotient, your skill set, and if those talents that you have, are assisted by a strong skill set, well, then i think you've got the ball rolling pretty decently.
In a complete contrast to this aspect of my life, on the side, I race yachts and sailboats, or simply just get out and get them going as fast as i can, as and when i can. Been doing it since i was 14 or so. I've had my ups, downs, sideways, upside down, inside out...you know the drill - but its something i can't and will NOT stop doing, voluntarily or otherwise.
Its the pure adrenaline of it all, the Antithesis in motion - The sheer thrill and excitement of constantly being in motion and coaxing your boat and sails squeeze every last drop out of the wind and tide that comes with the territory, and deep inside, the peace of mind, the flat calm of heightened senses, the most motion and adrenaline filled form of meditation for me.
Professionally, I'm one of the few thousand trained Commercial Pilots just lying around by the country, split wide open and being screwed by the government. The less said about that right now, the better, but i'm pretty sure it'll come out sooner or later.
I'm writing after about 7 years or so, properly, not counting micro-blogging, lyrics, answers to questions, and general shit i had to do along the way for professional/educational reasons. I guess now, its just me, my thoughts, with you guys(haha....this would actually be interesting to count) for company. You'll find prim propriety, a little brashness at times, some opinionated behaviour, and possibly a very messed up take on things around me(hopefully not) ; all in all, informative and entertaining (i swear i won't overdo the philosophy bit). So let's just see where this one goes.....
Cheers
The Beast
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