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This is in response to Rochelle’s Weekly Photo Prompts For Friday Fictioneers.
Word Count : 100
I never had those fancy gadgets like music system, karaoke etc. Returning from school I’d practice on a harmonium religiously.
When I got a chance to audition for a Radio Station I practiced harder.
I passed the audition and was called for the recording.
Where I sang with all my might with the accompaniments arranged by the Station.
When the recording was over, one of the musicians, an old man on the Sarangi, had to be woken up as he had gone off to sleep all the while I was belting!!!
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Trivia : In those days there was a Radio Station called Yuv Vani for the youth. The musicians (middle aged to very old) used to be on the permanent pay roll of the Station who accompanied the novice singers during audition/recording. The musicians were in Government jobs. I guess the rules were slack and these old hands could continue on a prolonged tenure with an indefinite retirement.
Sarangi is a string instrument which is used as an accompaniment. It is also an instrument played solo for classical music performances.
Here’s a video clip of Pandit Ram Narayan playing the Sarangi
I’d like to hear your recording. 🤩
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Hee..Hee…LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Good fun
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Hee…Hee …
Thank you very much Derrrick 🙏
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Haha! Loved the story
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Thank you very much 🙏 Sadje
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You’re welcome dear sister
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The featured image felt so relatable! 😄 It reminded me of my own childhood me at the harmonium and my family reacting exactly like that. ❤️
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Come let’s practice together with the harmonium in full blast. Don’t worry about the neighbours.
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Bilkul! Bahut maza aayega. 🎶😊
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👍👍👍👍
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Geeta Di,sing a song
Yeh yuv vani hai,Geeta Di kee awaz mai aik madur geet suniyey.
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Saa…Reee…Gaa….Maa…..
Now don’t fall asleep 😴
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Ah but shame… a great little story, Geeta, and also that interesting video.
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Thanks Chris. Life is like that. Great talents never get recognised. 😂
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I wonder what came over that old man.
Thanks for teaching me what a Sarangi is.
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He was a very old man who had to be assisted to get up and taken home….since you asked !!
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That explains it. Thanks.
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she should audition for india’s got talent next time. hope springs eternal.
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Thanks Plaridel for encouraging the singer.
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Great trivia.
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Thsnk you James
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What a delightful and relatable story! The image of pouring your soul into a performance only to find the Sarangi player fast asleep is both hilarious and strangely endearing. Those old government-run studio days had such a unique, unhurried charm that you just don’t see anymore. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece of nostalgia—it truly brought a smile to my face!
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Thank you Indrajit…Those were the days of no technology only patience and perseverance but so very enjoyable. I too am amused whenever I remember or recount this anecdote.
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Great story Geeta I wish I could hear that recording 😃
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Hee ….Hee…God forbid Ange….Brace yourself for an avalanche!!! 🤢
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🤣
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Hehehhe, a fun story.
From time to time we enjoy videos from Prasar Bharti Archives.
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Hee…Hee…Yes, they are available on You Tube.
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Geeta, I enjoyed your music-themed story and also listening to the YouTube music. Do you still play harmonium?
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No Lisa…I took pity on the neighbours. 😂
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🙂
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Dear Geeta,
Perhaps the music was so relaxing it lulled him to sleep. Just saying… 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hee..Hee..
Thanks dear Rochelle
Shalom
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