<p>For many youngsters in the City, there’s nothing that can calm them down or excite them the way music does. <br /><br /></p>.<p> The power of this art form is undeniable — music means different things to <br />different people, but its hold over the youth can’t go unnoticed. <br /><br /> And the industry too has grown over time, giving aspiring musicians a space <br />to perform and connect with the crowd.<br /><br /> This is especially the case thanks to online platforms like YouTube and Facebook. <br /> Metrolife speaks to a few musicians to find out about their hopes, aspirations <br />and what music means to them.<br /><br />“I was four years old when I started singing and my first song was Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ ” says Chiara Prabhu, a student of Christ University. <br /><br /> “That feeling you get before you perform is incredible. Before stepping in to the stage, my adrenaline is pumping and I get butterflies in my stomach. I feel like I’m in my element and nothing can come in my way,” she adds. <br /><br />Her passion empowers her to break boundaries. “I’m definitely considering a career in music because it is a part of me and always will be. I want to do something I love, even if it means taking a huge risk,” she says. <br /><br /> She has had several platforms to showcase her talent. “I do covers and put them up on YouTube. It’s a good platform for criticism and many people do enjoy my music. I also do jingles for the radio and I perform at college events,” says a hopeful Chiara, who also plays the piano.<br /><br />Earl Gracias, a student, is also a singer. He says, “My interest in music started at <br />the age of 12. I learnt how to play the guitar and that’s when I started singing.” <br /><br /> This ‘Eagles’ fan writes his own songs and though music isn’t his chosen career path, he finds escape through it. <br /><br /> “Music is simply a hobby for me. Playing and producing music takes me to a different place,” he says, adding that although it might not be his first option for a career, it’s something he might turn to later in life. <br /><br /> Enthusiastic about his music, he knows that success or failure won’t change his <br />attitude towards it. “I wrote a song called ‘Rewind’ and it talks about giving yourself <br />a second chance at getting things right,” says Earl, who hopes to broadcast it soon.<br />Sarfaraz Khan, an engineering student, enjoys beatboxing. He says “I started three years ago. When it comes to beatboxing, the most important thing is <br />practice.” <br /><br /> He perceives this as a unique talent. “Today, there are many beatboxers. For <br />me, it’s about expressing myself with music. I don’t need an instrument to make music,” he says.</p>
<p>For many youngsters in the City, there’s nothing that can calm them down or excite them the way music does. <br /><br /></p>.<p> The power of this art form is undeniable — music means different things to <br />different people, but its hold over the youth can’t go unnoticed. <br /><br /> And the industry too has grown over time, giving aspiring musicians a space <br />to perform and connect with the crowd.<br /><br /> This is especially the case thanks to online platforms like YouTube and Facebook. <br /> Metrolife speaks to a few musicians to find out about their hopes, aspirations <br />and what music means to them.<br /><br />“I was four years old when I started singing and my first song was Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ ” says Chiara Prabhu, a student of Christ University. <br /><br /> “That feeling you get before you perform is incredible. Before stepping in to the stage, my adrenaline is pumping and I get butterflies in my stomach. I feel like I’m in my element and nothing can come in my way,” she adds. <br /><br />Her passion empowers her to break boundaries. “I’m definitely considering a career in music because it is a part of me and always will be. I want to do something I love, even if it means taking a huge risk,” she says. <br /><br /> She has had several platforms to showcase her talent. “I do covers and put them up on YouTube. It’s a good platform for criticism and many people do enjoy my music. I also do jingles for the radio and I perform at college events,” says a hopeful Chiara, who also plays the piano.<br /><br />Earl Gracias, a student, is also a singer. He says, “My interest in music started at <br />the age of 12. I learnt how to play the guitar and that’s when I started singing.” <br /><br /> This ‘Eagles’ fan writes his own songs and though music isn’t his chosen career path, he finds escape through it. <br /><br /> “Music is simply a hobby for me. Playing and producing music takes me to a different place,” he says, adding that although it might not be his first option for a career, it’s something he might turn to later in life. <br /><br /> Enthusiastic about his music, he knows that success or failure won’t change his <br />attitude towards it. “I wrote a song called ‘Rewind’ and it talks about giving yourself <br />a second chance at getting things right,” says Earl, who hopes to broadcast it soon.<br />Sarfaraz Khan, an engineering student, enjoys beatboxing. He says “I started three years ago. When it comes to beatboxing, the most important thing is <br />practice.” <br /><br /> He perceives this as a unique talent. “Today, there are many beatboxers. For <br />me, it’s about expressing myself with music. I don’t need an instrument to make music,” he says.</p>
