 |
||
|
||
LETTERS |
|
||
|
||
LETTERS |
Music Mania The cover story 'Scoring Success' (SPOTLIGHT May 30) was a fine one in that it revealed how the music sector of the country is faring. It is heartening to know that Nepalese music is winning kudos. It is true that these days we can hear Nepalese music blaring out of shops and homes. This is a pleasant departure from the days when Hindi songs ruled the roost. Keshav Gautam Rock Rhythm It is interesting that Nepalese rock songs are so popular among the urban youngsters ('Scoring Success' SPOTLIGHT May 30). Clearly, the youngsters groomed by the MTV and Channel V are increasingly getting closer to fast-paced rock songs than the folk and other modern songs. The interview of the proprietor of Tik N'Tok, the popular hangout of MTV generation proves that rock songs are in the most demand among this lot. Whether this kind of inclination could affect the country's culture is anybody's guess. Meanwhile, it is time to rock. Kiran Shrestha Folk Melody The cover story ('Scoring Success' SPOTLIGHT May 30) rightly pointed how the melodies of folk songs and dohari songs are catching up. Earlier, the folk melodies were limited to rural countryside audience. Now it has broken that barrier and has barged into the homes of urban middle class families not to speak of mushrooming restaurants that now offer dohari competitions instead of strip-shows to attract people. The strength of folk melodies can be gauged by the fact that it is the leading genre of songs that is contributing to the remarkable growth of the music industry. It has also helped in reviving the culture and tradition. Lalit Bista Quality Crumble Despite the success of pop songs, it is necessary to caution our young singers not to forget the quality ('Scoring Success' SPOTLIGHT May 30). If the singers do not concentrate on quality, then their success could be short-lived. As singer Kunti Moktan said in the interview that there is Get-hit-quick syndrome among them. This could be the undoing of the music industry. All singers should realize this and keep on focusing on producing quality music like they are doing at present. Ramesh Thapaliya Meaningless Songs Apart from some good ones, majority of pop and rock songs are meaningless ('Scoring Success' SPOTLIGHT May 30). Recently, there was a song called 'cry rap' and to the horror of people like me, it became a hit spawning various similar meaningless raps called 'whisper rap' and so on. This trend could ultimately ruin the whole music industry because these kinds of songs are not going to be successful forever. Likewise, there are so-called rock songs that are blatant distortion of old songs. I guess singers and music producers need to be aware about this trend and do their needful to stop this trend. Krishna Mani Dahal Everest Success The celebrations of Everest golden jubilee ('Celebrations Unlimited' SPOTLIGHT May 23) are going to have positive impacts on the tourism sector of this country. During the celebrations, the attention of the whole international media was focused at Nepal. They reported positive stories about Nepal and its tourism potentials. This could prove a blessing for the sector which has been reeling hard under recession for the last couple of years. Even after 50 years since the human being first set their feet atop its summit, the lure of Everest remains undiminished. This can be cashed by Nepalese tourism sector. Jeevan Rai Schools Under Attack The cover story 'Under The Damocles' Sword' (SPTLIGHT May 16) pointed out what was the obvious. The private schools, which heralded quality education in Nepal, are under tremendous pressure from all quarters. Whether it be revolutionary students or mainstream student organizations or the parents or the government, the private schools have not found shelter anywhere. Why is that so? Have all of the members of society forgotten their contribution? No, society regards their contribution highly. But due to some unscrupulous profit-minded school operators, all of the private schools are feeling the heat. It is, therefore, correct time for introspection among the schools. Maybe they will find the answers within themselves. The role of government and parents is very crucial in this exercise. Bijaya Gurung |
Send your feedback to the
editor: spotligh@mos.com.np |
