Thursday, February 14, 2008
"Sobit Amchem Goem" Music Video
Captivating music video on Amchem Goem
NT Staff Reporter
Panaji, Feb 13 Goa with its beaches, backwaters, greenery, temples, churches, mosques, Shigmotsav, Carnival, traditional dances, various art forms and achievers who made their mark in various fields thus taking the state to a new height, came alive in ‘Sobit Amchem Goem’ music video released today by the development commissioner, Mr Anand Prakash at a special city function.
The five-minute CD presents a visual musical rendering of Goa’s secular fabric weaved from lyrics by late Dr ManoharRai Sardesai and sung by various Goan artists including Hema Sardesai, Sonia Sirsat, Sigmand, Prince Jacob, Belinda, Pravin Gaonkar, Purnanand Chari, Bindia Vast, Shirish Lawande, Remy, Neha Karmalkar and Akshada Bandekar.
The lyrics by Manoharbab have been rendered in various musical styles followed in Goa to the accompaniment of instruments such as sitar and guitar, drums and ghumot and so on.
Addressing the gathering after the release of the CD at the Maquinez Palace, Mr Prakash said that imbibing secular teachings in oneself and respecting all religions alike would provide Goa with cultural harmony and betterment in the lives of Goans.
“The CD will prove the values of Goa,” he added. Earlier, the CD directed by Mr Dharmanand Vernekar was screened for the audiences. The event was organised by Film Beam and the department of art and culture. Mr Prakash also felicitated the participating artists in this video.
A symposium titled ‘Voices’ organised on the occasion as a thought sharing on communal harmony was addressed by the ‘Herald’ editor, Mr Ashwin Tombat, the editor of ‘Sunaparant’, Mr Sandesh Prabhudesai and the director of art and culture, Mr Prasad Lolyekar.
Mr Tombat said that a lot of secular messages being produced were unrealistic. “All religions do not have the same values, and each of them carries unique value,” he stated, adding that India has been a tolerant country except last few centuries and this tolerance is very much necessary for strengthening our society.
Mr Prabhudesai, in his address said that Goa fortunately did not face any communal tension which had plagued the country since her independence. “The Sanvordem riot was more of a clash between Goans and non-Goans,” he said, adding that it was given a colour of communal riot.
Contrary to the CD ‘Sobit Amchem Goem’, Goa is sitting on a time bomb, he observed, pointing out that even the government was not following secularism at the administrative level, and allowing religious events in government offices.
“Producing more such CDs is the need of the hour,” he suggested.
Mr Lolyekar said the image of Goa presently being splashed across the country will definitely not make us proud. “If we need to change this image, then CDs on similar themes should come out in large numbers,” he noted.
Mr Dharmanand, in his speech maintained that though the CD displays different Goan musical styles, the beat being followed is of heart, achieving communal harmony through music. (The Navhind Times)
NT Staff Reporter
Panaji, Feb 13 Goa with its beaches, backwaters, greenery, temples, churches, mosques, Shigmotsav, Carnival, traditional dances, various art forms and achievers who made their mark in various fields thus taking the state to a new height, came alive in ‘Sobit Amchem Goem’ music video released today by the development commissioner, Mr Anand Prakash at a special city function.
The five-minute CD presents a visual musical rendering of Goa’s secular fabric weaved from lyrics by late Dr ManoharRai Sardesai and sung by various Goan artists including Hema Sardesai, Sonia Sirsat, Sigmand, Prince Jacob, Belinda, Pravin Gaonkar, Purnanand Chari, Bindia Vast, Shirish Lawande, Remy, Neha Karmalkar and Akshada Bandekar.
The lyrics by Manoharbab have been rendered in various musical styles followed in Goa to the accompaniment of instruments such as sitar and guitar, drums and ghumot and so on.
Addressing the gathering after the release of the CD at the Maquinez Palace, Mr Prakash said that imbibing secular teachings in oneself and respecting all religions alike would provide Goa with cultural harmony and betterment in the lives of Goans.
“The CD will prove the values of Goa,” he added. Earlier, the CD directed by Mr Dharmanand Vernekar was screened for the audiences. The event was organised by Film Beam and the department of art and culture. Mr Prakash also felicitated the participating artists in this video.
A symposium titled ‘Voices’ organised on the occasion as a thought sharing on communal harmony was addressed by the ‘Herald’ editor, Mr Ashwin Tombat, the editor of ‘Sunaparant’, Mr Sandesh Prabhudesai and the director of art and culture, Mr Prasad Lolyekar.
Mr Tombat said that a lot of secular messages being produced were unrealistic. “All religions do not have the same values, and each of them carries unique value,” he stated, adding that India has been a tolerant country except last few centuries and this tolerance is very much necessary for strengthening our society.
Mr Prabhudesai, in his address said that Goa fortunately did not face any communal tension which had plagued the country since her independence. “The Sanvordem riot was more of a clash between Goans and non-Goans,” he said, adding that it was given a colour of communal riot.
Contrary to the CD ‘Sobit Amchem Goem’, Goa is sitting on a time bomb, he observed, pointing out that even the government was not following secularism at the administrative level, and allowing religious events in government offices.
“Producing more such CDs is the need of the hour,” he suggested.
Mr Lolyekar said the image of Goa presently being splashed across the country will definitely not make us proud. “If we need to change this image, then CDs on similar themes should come out in large numbers,” he noted.
Mr Dharmanand, in his speech maintained that though the CD displays different Goan musical styles, the beat being followed is of heart, achieving communal harmony through music. (The Navhind Times)
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