From the Editor’s Mac – Ananya Grover
Rolling out our fourth issue, I’d like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for the support and encouragement you have given to this magazine. Whether you’re a first time reader or have kept up…
Interview: Sudha Raghuraman, Carnatic Vocalist – Ananya Grover
Sudha Raghuraman is a Carnatic vocalist, composer of several well-known dance dramas and has performed at prominent music festivals both in India and abroad. Here, in conversation with Ananya Grover, she shares her life experiences, tells us about her music…
Musica Anima Mea Est – Muskaan Saluja
It runs in my veins. It really does. And I know you’re probably thinking- ‘Who is she to make such romantic statements? I have never heard of her so she can’t be a musician, neither is her name anywhere on…
Opera, Orchestra and the Internet – Rimjhim Sayana
Let’s take a look at the forms of music available in 16th century—operas, orchestras and musicals. Walking up those stairs and sitting in a box, listening to someone down on the stage singing… It’s so classy. You know what they…
Young Musicians
Take a look at the work of these budding artistes: Shivam Roy Shivam sings in both Hindi and English and is a skilled guitarist. On his YouTube channel ‘Roy Bong’ he uploads videos of himself singing renditions of various popular…
The rise and rise of K-pop – Tanvee Walia
K-pop, or Korean pop, is the music genre taking over the world right now. In almost every country of the world now, you will find dedicated listeners of this unique kind of music dancing along to its catchy tunes in…
Music, my refuge – Gayatri Gupta
Music is my refuge. My musical journey started when I was ten years old. I performed at a concert for the first time at the age of twelve, and since then, music and I have been inseparable. Music has been…
To Cinema, With Love: Music in Films – Siddhant Chandak
Films are may not be art and they’re not simply entertainment either. What they are, for sure, is an experience. When you want to watch a film, you make a plan with your friends or family or sometimes with just…
Inhale the Music – A.G.
Inhale the music. Breathe it in and drown yourself in it. Let its bittersweet melody invade your mind. Feel yourself let loose as each of its syllables conquers your body, leads you to your safe haven and helps you forget…
The Journey – Tanishq Khurana
I was jamming with my band. The drummer started playing this funky groove. I added a chord progression to it with my right hand playing this fast melody in staccato. The bassist slapped his bass like he meant it. My…
Humour | B. MUZAK – Caitanya Singh Jaswal
Background music. The music that never gets its time in the spotlight. The music that, subconsciously, you’re always searching for, but never find. It is a genre of music. Put simply, it’s what you hear in the elevator when you’re…
The World of Sound – Ananya Grover
Artwork By Ananya Grover I close my eyes, ignoring my sense of sight, and a whole other world which I usually sideline comes to life. The world of sound. The sounds echo and pulsate in my head; familiar sounds of…
The Comprehensive Guide to Listening to Your Music – Aryaman Trivedi
To say that I am addicted to music would be quite an understatement. According to Spotify, I listened to 18,634 minutes of music last year. That’s 310 hours, or about 13 days. Oh and I use four apps to listen…
From Stage Fright to the Spotlight – Shambhavi Priya
Music is like the cure to every single ailment out in the world. It gives us serenity and refreshes us completely. It is the messenger of our heart and soul. My music journey began a long time ago, before I…
A Brief Guide To Music Streaming – Naman Kumar
Today, music is everywhere. It is insanely more accessible and as a result, people listen to it all the time. The single most revolutionary change in how we listen to music is that of streaming. You can now simply search…
A Melodious Rant on Real Music – Siona Ahuja
Some blatant words and butthurt comments by Siona Ahuja. Disclaimer- if you’re a teenage pop lover, back away before you get super offended. Maybe it’s the thrill of hearing Keira Knightley’s crude voice from Begin Again streaming in the background…
Music a Habit? No, it’s My Life – Dalaisha Aggarwal
When I was eight years old, I had no friends. I was the loner of my class and was always bullied. I was attending keyboard classes at a prestigious institute but I didn’t think much of them back then. Then…
A Lyrical Tour through Hamilton! – Rimjhim Sayana
“Have you read this?” Hamilton being one of Broadway’s most successful musicals, winning at Tony’s, a Pulitzer and a Grammy’s, you must have at least heard of it. If not, have you been living under a rock? Well, today’s…
Are You a Product? – Vaishant Thakur
‘Are you a product?’ is a TED talk represented to you by Anushka and Vaishant who are part of the Amity Noida Ted Ed club. This talk is about beating stereotypes and fighting naysayers to prove your true worth. Terming…
Whole – Trisha Sachdev
Every note on the piano Strikes a chord in my heart. Every melody Opens another window to my soul. In every rhythm, I lose a part of myself. While with each symphony, My emotions let loose. Phrases strung together…
An Ode to Adele – Tanishq Khurana
I butt out my cigarette and stare into blank space out in the atmosphere. The smell of the potted plants, wet soil and the smoke from the nicotine diffuses into the air. My hair moves in waves while my vest…
Music : My love – By Arshia Lamba
Listening to music makes me wanna groove It helps me forget all my worries And puts me in a good mood Music can make me forget my pain It brings out a rainbow When all I see is rain I…
Why Does Beer Exist? – Caitanya Singh Jaswal
A can of Tuborg costs $2.15. It contains 500mL of alcohol with 5.5% of it with the uh, spicy parts. Now, utilizing knowledge that I gained over a decade ago (sounds cooler than saying ‘knowledge I gained in pre-school when…
Lost in Sadness – A.G.
Your mind is your labyrinth, It traps you in your biggest fear, It blinds you, Of the truths you cannot bear. Open your eyes, The exit is right there, It’s all just a game, Where you are just another…
Making EDM beats – Manogya Kabra
Hey, my name is Manogya Kabra. Some of you might know me by the name ‘Default’. I am very happy that I am given an opportunity to write about my music and spread my music through Reflections Magazine! I generally…