Where's My Melody!!!!

I just happened to burrow a Telugu movies' audio CD from our Audio / Video studio. They had brought it for some intro piece for a function. The reason for me burrowing it was that I had expected it to have some melodious songs. Though, I don't understand any of the south Indian languages except Tulu, I generally listen to quite a few numbers in Malayalam or Kannada because I find them sweet to the ears.

But, I must admit that this CD was a complete put-down. It only had heavy western beats and was a cauldron of English and Telugu lyrics. I was very disappointed, and at the same time a little concerned. I am sure the lyrics were below average and the music nothing less. This fad to ape the western music is surely causing malicious damage. We are not just loosing our culture, but the rich literature the world has known us for.

The scene is not very different in Bollywood too. The trend of having loud beats and fast paced tunes have become a norm. The lyrics too have stooped to an equally low level. To a great extent, the listeners are to blame. Despite having stalwarts like Javed Akhtar and Gulzar, we seldom get to hear meaningful lyrics. They undoubtedly cater to the audience's choice, but I am sure there are people who will overwhelmingly welcome meaningful lines.

Today's music does not have a life at all. It is very much in lines with the current trend prevalent among the teenagers -One Night Stand. Even before it has registered in your mind, it is out of your mind. Melody like true love has been long lost.