Beyond the Music: Life Lessons from Rhythmic Energy

Rhythm means ‘taal’ and Rhythmic Energy is my life’s ‘taal’… Rhythmic Energy for me, has come to mean many things in life and has taught me many valuable life lessons along the way. • It is here that I learnt that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts, but also that the intensity of the glow involves every splinter’s contribution; that it is not always just about the heard melodies, but also about the intervening silences; that it is not always about that perfect note, but equally about its pursuit. • Coming with no formal training in singing, RE taught me that when it comes to music, it is more about the yearning than the training. • When I first came to associate with RE, what struck me most was the kind of commitment, dedication and seriousness that each individual showed during every practice session. It was almost like all the fun and banter are put aside at the sound of the ‘double beat’ and a sense of purpose takes over for the next several minutes, only for the fun and frolic to make a reappearance once the piece is done with. • Those were lessons to me on how to be committed and dedicated, and how to strike a balance between having a good time and doing what matters. • RE has also taught me to appreciate and respect fellow beings as they are, no matter where they stand musically or as individuals – an amazing lesson to be imbibed and remembered.