<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><span>Music heals; music is for the soul. At some point, we all use music as therapy, and it does have some magic, which transcends in a way words can&rsquo;t express. One such experience was &lsquo;Sitar for Mental Health&rsquo; by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma.</span></p>
<p><span>In a sold-out show in New Delhi on Sunday (Apr 6), Indira Gandhi Arena was packed with 14,000 people in attendance. An overwhelmed Sharma mentioned during the show that from 40 people attending his show in a yoga centre in New York to 14,000 in his home turf, it has been quite a journey for him.</span></p>
<p><span>As a child, I saw many attend classical music events, most of whom were people who understood the nuances of Indian classical instruments. I almost believed one needed a degree to enjoy good classical music. But Sharma&rsquo;s show was my attempt at trying to understand and enjoy what adults did when I was a child. To my surprise, I did not need a degree in music because he made it simple for me and many like me.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sitar-for-mental-health-rishab-rikhiram-sharma-performed-a-sold-out-show-in-delhi-8934725">Sitar for Mental Health: Rishab Rikhiram Sharma performs a sold-out show in Delhi</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span>The beauty of the show was that everybody enjoyed it &ndash; from seasoned artists to enthusiasts to those still figuring it out. He began plucking the surbahar, an instrument that has a deep bass and lower pitch; he educated us first and then moved on. It was crisp and just about enough, and I am sure that in the age of online searches, those who wanted to know more would have gone home and looked it up.</span></p>
<p><span>By now, the musical notes engulfed the arena, and thereon, it was just soulful. I would usually associate music with peace or a happy place. But when I saw the ads online which read &lsquo;for mental health&rsquo;, in all honesty, I thought it was a larger cause the artist wanted his music to be associated with. As the show began, Sharma engaged us in breathing exercises, and the <em>surbahar </em>was used as a metronome. The voice in my head said, he is taking it seriously; it was not a marketing gimmick!</span></p>
<p><span>Keeping the <em>surbahar </em>designed by his father, Sanjay Sharma, aside, he picked the graceful <em>sitar</em>. It was mesmerising and continued to be that way till the last bit of the evening. When he sang &lsquo;<em>Shiv Kailash</em>&rsquo;, there was an uproar in the audience, and they kept him company in the chorus.</span></p>
<p><span>What I found particularly different was that very few phones were out; most were engrossed in being in the moment. And in my opinion, that is the biggest form of respect for any artist whose mission was to heal you through music.</span></p>
<h2><span>Unwinding with strangers</span></h2>
<p><span>There were &lsquo;no washroom breaks&rsquo;, not to be misconstrued; Sharma, in the 10-minute break, asked the audience to greet those sitting around them and ask them these three questions:</span></p>
<p><span>What do you regret?</span></p>
<p><span>What are you grateful for?</span></p>
<p><span>What are you looking forward to?</span></p>
<p><span>This was an exercise to socialise and engage in some real, meaningful conversation. It was a good icebreaker and refreshing at the same time. Sometimes, it&rsquo;s in a conversation with a stranger that you find new meanings to something you thought was all figured out. I attended the show with friends, and while I was scratching my head to figure out what I regret or what I regret the most. My friend shared what she regrets with a stranger seated in front of us. The slightly acquainted stranger's response was so pure; she said, &ldquo;When you have thought through it so well and are willing to act upon it. I will call it awareness, not regret.&rdquo; Profound, right?</span></p>
<h2><span>An evening of understanding <em>sitar</em></span></h2>
<p><span>It was an evening of soulful music, which was as promised. It made you calm and made you leave your scrolling patterns behind. People were present in the moment, enjoying every bit of it. Also, smiled at strangers and struck conversations. It was a wholesome show. So, you don&rsquo;t need a degree in classical music; Sharma got you covered.</span></p>
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We all use music as therapy, and it does have some magic, which transcends in a way words can’t express. One such experience was ‘Sitar for Mental Health’ by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. Lifestyle

Music heals; music is for the soul. At some point, we all use music as therapy, and it does have some magic, which transcends in a way words can’t express. One such experience was ‘Sitar for Mental Health’ by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. In a sold-out show in New Delhi on Sunday (Apr 6), Indira Gandhi Arena was packed with 14,000 people in attendance. An overwhelmed Sharma mentioned during the show that from 40 people attending his show in a yoga centre in New York to 14,000 in his home turf, it has been quite a journey for him. As a child, I saw many attend classical music events, most of whom were people who understood the nuances of Indian classical instruments. I almost believed one needed a degree to enjoy good classical music. But Sharma’s show was my attempt at trying to understand and enjoy what adults did when I was a child. To my surprise, I did not need a degree in music because he made it simple for me and many like me. Also read: Sitar for Mental Health: Rishab Rikhiram Sharma performs a sold-out show in Delhi The beauty of the show was that everybody enjoyed it – from seasoned artists to enthusiasts to those still figuring it out. He began plucking the surbahar, an instrument that has a deep bass and lower pitch; he educated us first and then moved on. It was crisp and just about enough, and I am sure that in the age of online searches, those who wanted to know more would have gone home and looked it up. By now, the musical notes engulfed the arena, and thereon, it was just soulful. I would usually associate music with peace or a happy place. But when I saw the ads online which read ‘for mental health’, in all honesty, I thought it was a larger cause the artist wanted his music to be associated with. As the show began, Sharma engaged us in breathing exercises, and the surbahar was used as a metronome. The voice in my head said, he is taking it seriously; it was not a marketing gimmick! Keeping the surbahar designed by his father, Sanjay Sharma, aside, he picked the graceful sitar. It was mesmerising and continued to be that way till the last bit of the evening. When he sang ‘Shiv Kailash’, there was an uproar in the audience, and they kept him company in the chorus. What I found particularly different was that very few phones were out; most were engrossed in being in the moment. And in my opinion, that is the biggest form of respect for any artist whose mission was to heal you through music. Unwinding with strangers There were ‘no washroom breaks’, not to be misconstrued; Sharma, in the 10-minute break, asked the audience to greet those sitting around them and ask them these three questions: What do you regret? What are you grateful for? What are you looking forward to? This was an exercise to socialise and engage in some real, meaningful conversation. It was a good icebreaker and refreshing at the same time. Sometimes, it’s in a conversation with a stranger that you find new meanings to something you thought was all figured out. I attended the show with friends, and while I was scratching my head to figure out what I regret or what I regret the most. My friend shared what she regrets with a stranger seated in front of us. The slightly acquainted stranger's response was so pure; she said, “When you have thought through it so well and are willing to act upon it. I will call it awareness, not regret.” Profound, right? An evening of understanding sitar It was an evening of soulful music, which was as promised. It made you calm and made you leave your scrolling patterns behind. People were present in the moment, enjoying every bit of it. Also, smiled at strangers and struck conversations. It was a wholesome show. So, you don’t need a degree in classical music; Sharma got you covered.

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Show: An evening for mental health with your new shrink – the sitar

<p>The US music industry passed 100 million paid streaming subscriptions for the first time in 2024, according to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America released on March 18.</p>
<p>The US industry's total revenue last year increased three percent to $17.7 billion retail, the report said, up half a billion dollars from 2023.</p>
<p>Paid subscription services accounted for 79 percent of streaming revenues, and almost two-thirds of total revenues.</p>
<p>Yet streaming growth has slowed over the past five years -- in 2024, it increased by less than four million subscriptions, compared to the jump from 2020 to 2021, when it spiked by almost nine million -- a trend that has pushed music companies to seek growth elsewhere.</p>
<p>Universal, for example, has been touting a "Streaming 2.0" vision focusing on avenues like selling products to superfans.</p>
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<h2><strong>Music revenues</strong></h2>
<p>Music revenues meanwhile fell two percent to $1.8 billion on ad-supported, on-demand services -- examples include YouTube, Facebook and Spotify's ad-supported version.</p>
<p>Indie darling vinyl posted its 18th straight year of growth, and accounts for nearly 75 percent of physical format revenues that total $2 billion, the RIAA said.</p>
<p>For the third year in a row, vinyl albums outsold compact discs, selling 44 million versus 33 million respectively.&nbsp;Vinyl's popularity has grown steadily in recent years, fueled by collectors and fans nostalgic for the warm crackle that emanates from Side A and Side B.</p>
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<p>The annual report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents global record companies, is due on March 19.&nbsp;</p>

Entertainment Hollywood Music Paid subscription services accounted for 79 percent of streaming revenues, and almost two-thirds of total revenues.

The US music industry passed 100 million paid streaming subscriptions for the first time in 2024, according to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America released on March 18. The US industry's total revenue last year increased three percent to $17.7 billion retail, the report said, up half a billion dollars from 2023. Paid subscription services accounted for 79 percent of streaming revenues, and almost two-thirds of total revenues. Yet streaming growth has slowed over the past five years -- in 2024, it increased by less than four million subscriptions, compared to the jump from 2020 to 2021, when it spiked by almost nine million -- a trend that has pushed music companies to seek growth elsewhere. Universal, for example, has been touting a "Streaming 2.0" vision focusing on avenues like selling products to superfans. BTS 7 Moments trailer: BTS teases what to expect in upcoming reunion Music revenues Music revenues meanwhile fell two percent to $1.8 billion on ad-supported, on-demand services -- examples include YouTube, Facebook and Spotify's ad-supported version. Indie darling vinyl posted its 18th straight year of growth, and accounts for nearly 75 percent of physical format revenues that total $2 billion, the RIAA said. For the third year in a row, vinyl albums outsold compact discs, selling 44 million versus 33 million respectively. Vinyl's popularity has grown steadily in recent years, fueled by collectors and fans nostalgic for the warm crackle that emanates from Side A and Side B. 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Taylor Swift dominates the night with multiple wins, see full list of winners The annual report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents global record companies, is due on March 19.

US music industry posts 100 million paid streaming users

<p>Will Smith is set to release new music after a long gap of 20 years. The actor-rapper-producer revealed that he is excited to bring some fresh music, something he&rsquo;s been working on for the last few months. The new album will mark his return to the world of hip-hop after a 20-year gap. Will Smith has been largely out of action since his infamous Oscars night slap on fellow actor Chris Rock in 2022.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Details of Will Smith's new album</strong></h2>
<p>Eager to share his music with the world, Will Smith wrote, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s OFFICIAL!! My new album, Based On A True Story, drops on March 28. TWO WEEKS!! Hit that presave. Been working on this project for a minute and I&rsquo;m itchin&rsquo; to get it out to y&rsquo;all.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>The new album will have 14 tracks and will have Will Smith collaborate with DJ Jazzy Jeff. The album will feature collaborations with Teyana Taylor and Jac Ross.</p>
<p>Teasing the album in January, Will Smith released a single called &ldquo;Beautiful Scars,&rdquo; featuring Big Sean and Obangain.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Will Smith started off with music in showbiz. Before focusing entirely on films, Will Smith started off with hip-hop in the late 1980s as half of the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince with classic hits like &ldquo;Parents Just Don&rsquo;t Understand&rdquo; and &ldquo;Girls Ain&rsquo;t Nothing but Trouble&rdquo;.</p>
<p>Both the songs enjoyed fandom and catapulted Will to fame.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Then came his long-running sitcom, <em>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,</em> featured his rapping. He kept dabbling in films and music side by side. After a few of his films became popular like <em>Men in Black </em>and <em>Wild Wild West,</em> Will Smith left the mic to focus solely on movies.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>His hip-hop career hit a peak with 1997&rsquo;s <em>Big Willie Style</em>; he released three more records, <em>Willennium </em>(1999), <em>Born to Reign</em> (2002) and <em>Lost and Found</em> (2005), before putting down the mic.&nbsp;</p>

Entertainment Hollywood: Will Smith is going back to his music days as the actor-rapper teased new album. The actor announced that he's bringing back his music skills.

Will Smith is set to release new music after a long gap of 20 years. The actor-rapper-producer revealed that he is excited to bring some fresh music, something he’s been working on for the last few months. The new album will mark his return to the world of hip-hop after a 20-year gap. Will Smith has been largely out of action since his infamous Oscars night slap on fellow actor Chris Rock in 2022. Details of Will Smith's new album Eager to share his music with the world, Will Smith wrote, “It’s OFFICIAL!! My new album, Based On A True Story, drops on March 28. TWO WEEKS!! Hit that presave. Been working on this project for a minute and I’m itchin’ to get it out to y’all.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) The new album will have 14 tracks and will have Will Smith collaborate with DJ Jazzy Jeff. The album will feature collaborations with Teyana Taylor and Jac Ross. Teasing the album in January, Will Smith released a single called “Beautiful Scars,” featuring Big Sean and Obangain. Kim Kardashian stressed about Kanye releasing song with daughter North on jailed rapper Sean Diddy Will Smith started off with music in showbiz. Before focusing entirely on films, Will Smith started off with hip-hop in the late 1980s as half of the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince with classic hits like “Parents Just Don’t Understand” and “Girls Ain’t Nothing but Trouble”. Both the songs enjoyed fandom and catapulted Will to fame. Then came his long-running sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, featured his rapping. He kept dabbling in films and music side by side. After a few of his films became popular like Men in Black and Wild Wild West, Will Smith left the mic to focus solely on movies. Loved Fight Club? Here are 8 mind-bending movies that will blow your mind | OTT watch His hip-hop career hit a peak with 1997’s Big Willie Style; he released three more records, Willennium (1999), Born to Reign (2002) and Lost and Found (2005), before putting down the mic.

It's been 20 years! Will Smith to release new album, deets inside

<p>It is said that "every different type of music, everybody's individual music, has its own rhythm, life, language and heritage".&nbsp;However, in the Russian Republic of Chechnya, this is no longer true.</p>

<p>Chechnya, a region known for its rich culture and complex history, is making waves with a move that's hitting all the wrong "notes" for many.</p>

<p>At a meeting on Friday (Apr 5), Chechnya's Minister of Culture Musa Dadayev announced that all musical, vocal and choreographic compositions must follow a tempo ranging from 80 to 116 beats per minute (BPM).</p>

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<h2><strong>Why dictate music tempo?</strong></h2>

<p>This directive has reportedly been greenlit by Chechen leader Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov.</p>

<p>As per Russian state news agency TASS, Dadayev in a statement said that he is announcing the "final decision, agreed with the head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov, that from now on all musical, vocal and choreographic works must correspond to a tempo of 80 to 116 beats per minute."</p>

<p>This, reportedly, is so that musical and dance creations in Chechen align with the "Chechen mentality and musical rhythm". The move also aims to bring "to the people and to the future of our children the cultural heritage of the Chechen people," said Dadayev.</p>

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<h2><strong>What does it mean for music in Chechnya?</strong></h2>

<p>This ban, which can be seen as a crackdown on artistic freedom, as per CNN, would mean that musical styles like pop and techno would be banned in the sovereign nation that declared independence from Russia in September 1991.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


It is said that "every different type of music, everybody's individual music, has its own rhythm, life, language and heritage". However, in the Russian Republic of Chechnya, this is no longer true.

It is said that "every different type of music, everybody's individual music, has its own rhythm, life, language and heritage". However, in the Russian Republic of Chechnya, this is no longer true. Chechnya, a region known for its rich culture and complex history, is making waves with a move that's hitting all the wrong "notes" for many. At a meeting on Friday (Apr 5), Chechnya's Minister of Culture Musa Dadayev announced that all musical, vocal and choreographic compositions must follow a tempo ranging from 80 to 116 beats per minute (BPM). Also read | 2024 damning for Colombia's Amazon rainforest, 40% more deforestation compared to last year Why dictate music tempo? This directive has reportedly been greenlit by Chechen leader Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov. As per Russian state news agency TASS, Dadayev in a statement said that he is announcing the "final decision, agreed with the head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov, that from now on all musical, vocal and choreographic works must correspond to a tempo of 80 to 116 beats per minute." This, reportedly, is so that musical and dance creations in Chechen align with the "Chechen mentality and musical rhythm". The move also aims to bring "to the people and to the future of our children the cultural heritage of the Chechen people," said Dadayev. Also read | Vatican rejects gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy in new document What does it mean for music in Chechnya? This ban, which can be seen as a crackdown on artistic freedom, as per CNN, would mean that musical styles like pop and techno would be banned in the sovereign nation that declared independence from Russia in September 1991. (With inputs from agencies)

In Chechnya, artists can only compose music with tempo between 80 to 116 BPM, rules government

<p>A study published on Friday shows that a skill which was previously thought to be unique to humans, finding rhythmic beats irresistible, was observed in rats also and how they too instinctively bop their heads to music.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The paper titled&nbsp;“Spontaneous beat synchronisation in rats: Neural dynamics and motor entrainment”&nbsp;also offers further insight into not only the animal mind but the origins of our own dance and music, said the researchers. Furthermore, the study published in the journal Science Advances also demonstrates the innate beat synchronisation in animals for the first time.</p>

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<p>“Rats displayed innate – that is, without any training or prior exposure to music – beat synchronisation most distinctly within 120-140 bpm (beats per minute), to which humans also exhibit the clearest beat synchronisation,” said Dr Hirokazu Takahashi of the University of Tokyo.</p>

<p>He added, since the auditory cortex, the region of our brain that processes sound, is also within this range of bpm they were able to explain the phenomenon using their “mathematical model of brain adaptation.” He also went on to explain, “Music exerts a strong appeal to the brain and has profound effects on emotion and cognition.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The researchers studied the patterns of 10 rats who were fitted with wireless, miniature accelerometers, which could measure the slightest head movements. Additionally, they also looked at 20 human participants who also wore accelerometers on headphones. They then played one-minute excerpts from Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K. 448, at four different tempos: 75 per cent, 100 per cent, 200 per cent and 400 per cent of the original speed.</p>

<p>They found that while the original tempo is 132 bpm the rats’ beat synchronicity was clearest within the 120-140 bpm range and that both rats and human subjects moved their heads to the beat in a similar rhythm. Notably, the scientists also observed that the level of head jerking decreased when the speed of the music increased.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Takahashi said, “Our results suggest that the optimal tempo for beat synchronisation depends on the time constant in the brain. This demonstrates that the animal brain can be useful in elucidating the perceptual mechanisms of music.” Moving forward the team also wants to look at how “other musical properties such as melody and harmony relate to the dynamics of the brain”, he added.</p>

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A study published on Friday shows that a skill which was previously thought to be unique to humans, finding rhythmic beats irresistible, was observed in rats also and how they too instinctively bop their heads to music.

A study published on Friday shows that a skill which was previously thought to be unique to humans, finding rhythmic beats irresistible, was observed in rats also and how they too instinctively bop their heads to music. The paper titled “Spontaneous beat synchronisation in rats: Neural dynamics and motor entrainment” also offers further insight into not only the animal mind but the origins of our own dance and music, said the researchers. Furthermore, the study published in the journal Science Advances also demonstrates the innate beat synchronisation in animals for the first time. ALSO READ: Rats replace mice as main vermin in Edinburgh as strike by refuse workers drags on “Rats displayed innate – that is, without any training or prior exposure to music – beat synchronisation most distinctly within 120-140 bpm (beats per minute), to which humans also exhibit the clearest beat synchronisation,” said Dr Hirokazu Takahashi of the University of Tokyo. He added, since the auditory cortex, the region of our brain that processes sound, is also within this range of bpm they were able to explain the phenomenon using their “mathematical model of brain adaptation.” He also went on to explain, “Music exerts a strong appeal to the brain and has profound effects on emotion and cognition.” ALSO WATCH: Rats with backpacks could help rescue earthquake survivors trapped under debris The researchers studied the patterns of 10 rats who were fitted with wireless, miniature accelerometers, which could measure the slightest head movements. Additionally, they also looked at 20 human participants who also wore accelerometers on headphones. They then played one-minute excerpts from Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K. 448, at four different tempos: 75 per cent, 100 per cent, 200 per cent and 400 per cent of the original speed. They found that while the original tempo is 132 bpm the rats’ beat synchronicity was clearest within the 120-140 bpm range and that both rats and human subjects moved their heads to the beat in a similar rhythm. Notably, the scientists also observed that the level of head jerking decreased when the speed of the music increased. ALSO READ: Scientists have successfully implanted and integrated human brain cells into newborn rats Takahashi said, “Our results suggest that the optimal tempo for beat synchronisation depends on the time constant in the brain. This demonstrates that the animal brain can be useful in elucidating the perceptual mechanisms of music.” Moving forward the team also wants to look at how “other musical properties such as melody and harmony relate to the dynamics of the brain”, he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Can't resist moving to a good beat? A new study shows rats cannot either

<p>A unique recording of ‘Blowin' in the Wind’ by Bob Dylan, made in March 2021 on a brand-new record format, may fetch over $1 million on July 7 at auction. The album includes a rendition of the iconic Dylan song ‘Blowin' in the Wind’ that Dylan and his longtime friend and partner T Bone Burnett, created in 2021. Since Dylan composed the song in 1962, this is the first brand-new studio rendition of it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Burnett, it "felt holy." He told BBC News that "It always feels holy for me, playing with Bob — and I think we did it in one take, if I’m not mistaken."</p>

<p>The auction is taking place at Christie’s in London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The one-off edition also includes a brand-new record, which is a combination of the components that are used in CDs and vinyl. The mix of materials promises greater durability and sound quality in comparison to vinyl alone. Burnett, who assisted in the creation of the new format, calls it "the pinnacle of sound" and notes that it can be played on any standard turntable.</p>

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<p>The album can be heard by fans at Christie's in London before it is sold at auction. A side area designated for listening to Dylan's record in the auction house where the 10-inch disc is handled by a staff member wearing silk gloves and placed on a $35,000 hi-fi system. Listeners can feel the "warmth and precision" of the sound via headphones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Burnett says, "We’re only making one because we view this work as the equivalent of an oil painting," adding that he is hopeful about the future of music that will release in this format, which will help to "develop a music space in the fine arts." According to the Grammy award winner, this enables artists to combat "the devaluing of our work by the commoditization of the internet." Brunette’s award-winning tracks have featured in movies such as ‘O Brother’, ‘Where Art Thou?’ and ‘The Big Lebowski.’&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest audio format, known as Ionic Original, was initially announced in April this year. It contains "lacquer painted onto an aluminum disc, with a spiral etched into it by music." This technology is implemented in the music industry to make test pressings, which are also called acetates or dubplates. Musicians agree that pressings that are developed in this manner sound far better than vinyl. However, the power of the needle pressing into the lacquer causes them to quickly deteriorate.</p>

<p><strong>'Blowing In The Wind' song:-</strong></p>

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<p>"So we started looking into what they use on the Space Station to shield it from the direct light of the sun," Burnett explains. "And we’ve been able to coat the acetate with that, and it removes enough friction that the acetate doesn’t degrade over thousands of plays," he adds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Because these discs cannot currently be mass-produced, they will probably continue to be valuable collectibles and could be profitable investment opportunities for the future. Burnett expects that they will eventually be widely used. "I don’t look at this as a replacement for anything," he says.</p>

<p>He further added, saying, "I just look at it as another arrow in the quiver for every musician in the world—a whole new way of earning a living that we’ve never had before."</p>


A unique recording of ‘Blowin' in the Wind’ by Bob Dylan, made in March 2021 on a brand-new record format, may fetch over $1 million on July 7 at auction. The album includes a rendition of the iconic Dylan song ‘Blowin' in the Wind’ that Dylan and his longtime friend and partner T Bone Burnett, created in 2021.

A unique recording of ‘Blowin' in the Wind’ by Bob Dylan, made in March 2021 on a brand-new record format, may fetch over $1 million on July 7 at auction. The album includes a rendition of the iconic Dylan song ‘Blowin' in the Wind’ that Dylan and his longtime friend and partner T Bone Burnett, created in 2021. Since Dylan composed the song in 1962, this is the first brand-new studio rendition of it. According to Burnett, it "felt holy." He told BBC News that "It always feels holy for me, playing with Bob — and I think we did it in one take, if I’m not mistaken." The auction is taking place at Christie’s in London. The one-off edition also includes a brand-new record, which is a combination of the components that are used in CDs and vinyl. The mix of materials promises greater durability and sound quality in comparison to vinyl alone. Burnett, who assisted in the creation of the new format, calls it "the pinnacle of sound" and notes that it can be played on any standard turntable. Also Read: Nipsey Hussle murder case: Jury convicts suspect in killing of the rapper The album can be heard by fans at Christie's in London before it is sold at auction. A side area designated for listening to Dylan's record in the auction house where the 10-inch disc is handled by a staff member wearing silk gloves and placed on a $35,000 hi-fi system. Listeners can feel the "warmth and precision" of the sound via headphones. Burnett says, "We’re only making one because we view this work as the equivalent of an oil painting," adding that he is hopeful about the future of music that will release in this format, which will help to "develop a music space in the fine arts." According to the Grammy award winner, this enables artists to combat "the devaluing of our work by the commoditization of the internet." Brunette’s award-winning tracks have featured in movies such as ‘O Brother’, ‘Where Art Thou?’ and ‘The Big Lebowski.’ The latest audio format, known as Ionic Original, was initially announced in April this year. It contains "lacquer painted onto an aluminum disc, with a spiral etched into it by music." This technology is implemented in the music industry to make test pressings, which are also called acetates or dubplates. Musicians agree that pressings that are developed in this manner sound far better than vinyl. However, the power of the needle pressing into the lacquer causes them to quickly deteriorate. 'Blowing In The Wind' song:- Also Read: Three Michael Jackson songs removed from streaming services due to questionable vocals "So we started looking into what they use on the Space Station to shield it from the direct light of the sun," Burnett explains. "And we’ve been able to coat the acetate with that, and it removes enough friction that the acetate doesn’t degrade over thousands of plays," he adds. Because these discs cannot currently be mass-produced, they will probably continue to be valuable collectibles and could be profitable investment opportunities for the future. Burnett expects that they will eventually be widely used. "I don’t look at this as a replacement for anything," he says. He further added, saying, "I just look at it as another arrow in the quiver for every musician in the world—a whole new way of earning a living that we’ve never had before."

Bob Dylan's new version of 'Blowin' in the wind' recording to auction for an estimated $1.2 Million

<p>Even before the last U.S. flight left Kabul at midnight on Monday, many of the bright and garish sights and sounds of city life in Afghanistan were changing as those left behind tried to fit in with the austere tone of their new Taliban rulers.</p>

<p>The Taliban have so far been at pains to show a more conciliatory face to the world, with none of the harsh public punishments and outright bans on public entertainments that characterized their previous time in power before 2001.</p>

<p>Cultural activities are allowed, they say, so long as they do not go against Sharia law and Afghanistan's Islamic culture.</p>

<p>Taliban authorities in Kandahar, the birthplace of the movement issued a formal order against radio stations playing music and female announcers last week but for many, no formal order was necessary.</p>

<p>Already, colourful signs outside beauty parlours have been painted over, jeans have been replaced by traditional dress and radio stations have replaced their normal menu of Hindi and Persian pop and call-in shows with sombre patriotic music.</p>

<p>"It's not that the Taliban ordered us to change anything, we have altered the programming for now as we don't want Taliban to force us to close down," said Khalid Sediqqi, a producer at a private radio station in the central city of Ghazni.</p>

<p>"Also no one in this country is in the mood for entertainment, we are all in a state of shock," he said. "I am not even sure if anyone is tuning to radio anymore."</p>

<p>During the 20 years of Western-backed government, a lively popular culture grew up in Kabul and other cities with a mashup of body building, energy drinks, extravagant sculpted hairstyles and jangly pop songs. Turkish soap operas, call-in programmes and television talent shows like 'Afghan Star' became major hits.</p>

<p><strong>'TOXIC'</strong></p>

<p>For senior Taliban, many raised in religious madrassas and with the experience of years of fighting and hardship, the change is overdue.</p>

<p>"Our culture has become toxic, we see Russian and American influence everywhere even in the food we eat, that is something people should realise and make necessary changes," a Taliban commander said. "This will take time but it will happen."</p>

<p>Across the country, the change has been noticeable.</p>

<p>While senior Taliban officials have said repeatedly their forces should treat the population respectfully and not hand out arbitrary punishments, many mistrust them or don't believe they can control the footsoldiers on the streets.</p>

<p>"There is no music in all Jalalalad city, people are scared and afraid because Taliban are beating people," Naseem, a former official in the eastern province of Nangarhar.</p>

<p>Zarifullah Sahel, a local journalist in Laghman province near Kabul said the head of the Taliban's local cultural commission told the state-run public radio and six other private stations to adjust their programming to ensure it was in line with Sharia law.</p>

<p>Since then music programmes and political, cultural and news programming not related to religious issues had dried up.</p>

<p>But even where formal orders have not been issued, the message that the freewheeling era has come to an end and that it is safer not to stand out has been clear.</p>

<p>"I fear the Taliban may target me if was seen wearing jeans or western shirts or a suit," said Mustafa Ali Rahman, a former tax official in Lagman province. "One just doesn't know what they can do to punish us."</p>

<p>A former civil activist in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif said shops and restaurants appeared to have decided for themselves and turned off their radios.</p>

<p>"There is no warning about music, but people themselves have stopped," he said.</p>


Even before the last U.S. flight left Kabul at midnight on Monday, many of the bright and garish sights and sounds of city life in Afghanistan were changing as those left behind tried to fit in with the austere tone of their new Taliban rulers.

Even before the last U.S. flight left Kabul at midnight on Monday, many of the bright and garish sights and sounds of city life in Afghanistan were changing as those left behind tried to fit in with the austere tone of their new Taliban rulers. The Taliban have so far been at pains to show a more conciliatory face to the world, with none of the harsh public punishments and outright bans on public entertainments that characterized their previous time in power before 2001. Cultural activities are allowed, they say, so long as they do not go against Sharia law and Afghanistan's Islamic culture. Taliban authorities in Kandahar, the birthplace of the movement issued a formal order against radio stations playing music and female announcers last week but for many, no formal order was necessary. Already, colourful signs outside beauty parlours have been painted over, jeans have been replaced by traditional dress and radio stations have replaced their normal menu of Hindi and Persian pop and call-in shows with sombre patriotic music. "It's not that the Taliban ordered us to change anything, we have altered the programming for now as we don't want Taliban to force us to close down," said Khalid Sediqqi, a producer at a private radio station in the central city of Ghazni. "Also no one in this country is in the mood for entertainment, we are all in a state of shock," he said. "I am not even sure if anyone is tuning to radio anymore." During the 20 years of Western-backed government, a lively popular culture grew up in Kabul and other cities with a mashup of body building, energy drinks, extravagant sculpted hairstyles and jangly pop songs. Turkish soap operas, call-in programmes and television talent shows like 'Afghan Star' became major hits. 'TOXIC' For senior Taliban, many raised in religious madrassas and with the experience of years of fighting and hardship, the change is overdue. "Our culture has become toxic, we see Russian and American influence everywhere even in the food we eat, that is something people should realise and make necessary changes," a Taliban commander said. "This will take time but it will happen." Across the country, the change has been noticeable. While senior Taliban officials have said repeatedly their forces should treat the population respectfully and not hand out arbitrary punishments, many mistrust them or don't believe they can control the footsoldiers on the streets. "There is no music in all Jalalalad city, people are scared and afraid because Taliban are beating people," Naseem, a former official in the eastern province of Nangarhar. Zarifullah Sahel, a local journalist in Laghman province near Kabul said the head of the Taliban's local cultural commission told the state-run public radio and six other private stations to adjust their programming to ensure it was in line with Sharia law. Since then music programmes and political, cultural and news programming not related to religious issues had dried up. But even where formal orders have not been issued, the message that the freewheeling era has come to an end and that it is safer not to stand out has been clear. "I fear the Taliban may target me if was seen wearing jeans or western shirts or a suit," said Mustafa Ali Rahman, a former tax official in Lagman province. "One just doesn't know what they can do to punish us." A former civil activist in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif said shops and restaurants appeared to have decided for themselves and turned off their radios. "There is no warning about music, but people themselves have stopped," he said.

As Afghanistan adjusts to Taliban rule, music goes silent

<p>Texas based rapper Lil Loaded- who shot to fame with his 2019 single `6locc 6a6y,` has died at age 20.<br />
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The rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, died on Monday, according to the Dallas County medical examiner`s office.The cause of his death is not known yet.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Ashkan Mehryari, an attorney for Robertson, called his death "very tragic."<br />
<br />
"He had a very bright and promising music career ahead of him," Mehryari said. While the police has not yet revealed the manner in which he died, Mehryari said he died by suicide, reported NBC News.<br />
<br />
Since its release in 2019, &nbsp;Robertson`s summer hit `6locc 6a6y` has got over 28 million views on YouTube.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The song was certified gold last week by the Recording Industry Association of America. Post news of the certification, the rapper took to Instagram to post about having the "dopest fanbase on earth."<br />
<br />
Nearly 40 million views have been amassed by his follow-up single, `Gang Unit.` After `6locc 6a6y` went viral, Robertson signed with Epic Records. Stanley Gabart, whose production company worked with the record label, said his death came as a shock.<br />
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"This kid was on a great path. He was struggling with some things we wish we would`ve known about, wish we could`ve intervened and gotten to a different outcome," Gabart told the paper.<br />
<br />
Media reports stated that Robertson was arrested on a murder charge last year related to the October shooting death of his best friend, Khalil Walker. After Walker`s death, the rapper took to Instagram to address his arrest."I appreciate all y`all support. They try to make u look guilty wen u innocent regardless .. we going to get pass this . Rip my brother love u," he wrote at the time.<br />
<br />
Robertson was indicted for the lesser charge of manslaughter in February. The court records show that he was free on bond, and had a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.&nbsp;<br />
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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Texas based rapper Lil Loaded- who shot to fame with his 2019 single `6locc 6a6y,` has died at age 20. The rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, died on Monday, according to the Dallas County medical examiner`s office.

Texas based rapper Lil Loaded- who shot to fame with his 2019 single `6locc 6a6y,` has died at age 20. The rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, died on Monday, according to the Dallas County medical examiner`s office.The cause of his death is not known yet. Ashkan Mehryari, an attorney for Robertson, called his death "very tragic." "He had a very bright and promising music career ahead of him," Mehryari said. While the police has not yet revealed the manner in which he died, Mehryari said he died by suicide, reported NBC News. Since its release in 2019, Robertson`s summer hit `6locc 6a6y` has got over 28 million views on YouTube. The song was certified gold last week by the Recording Industry Association of America. Post news of the certification, the rapper took to Instagram to post about having the "dopest fanbase on earth." Nearly 40 million views have been amassed by his follow-up single, `Gang Unit.` After `6locc 6a6y` went viral, Robertson signed with Epic Records. Stanley Gabart, whose production company worked with the record label, said his death came as a shock. "This kid was on a great path. He was struggling with some things we wish we would`ve known about, wish we could`ve intervened and gotten to a different outcome," Gabart told the paper. Media reports stated that Robertson was arrested on a murder charge last year related to the October shooting death of his best friend, Khalil Walker. After Walker`s death, the rapper took to Instagram to address his arrest."I appreciate all y`all support. They try to make u look guilty wen u innocent regardless .. we going to get pass this . Rip my brother love u," he wrote at the time. Robertson was indicted for the lesser charge of manslaughter in February. The court records show that he was free on bond, and had a hearing scheduled for Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Rapper Lil Loaded passes away at 20

<p>Teary-eyed speakers shared their tales about Kobe Bryant at his memorial ceremony called 'celebration of life' in Staples Center on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The star-studded crowd included Lakers legends such as Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Pau Gasol. NBA commissioner Adam Silver joined by NBA legend Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson and dozens of current NBA players, including Stephen Curry, James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook. Hollywood A-listers Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West were also in attendance.</p>

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<p>Nearly 20,000 fans gathered at the Staples Center for the memorial of Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Vanessa Bryant called Kobe "the MVP of girl dads".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vanessa could not hold her tears back and said: "God knew they couldn't be on this earth without each other, He had to bring them home to have them together. Babe, you take care of our Gigi."</p>

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<p>On her relationship with Kobe, Vanessa said: "He was the most amazing husband, Kobe loved me more than I could ever express or put into words. I was the fire. He was ice. Vice versa at times. ... He was my everything."</p>

<p>Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan had tears in his eyes while talking about Bryant, he said: "He wanted to be the best basketball player that he could be. And as I got to know him, I wanted to be the best big brother that I could be."</p>

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<p>Jordan concluded the speech by saying: "When Kobe died, a piece of me died."</p>

<p>Shaquille O'Neal compared his relationship with Kobe to John Lennon and Paul McCartney. He said: “Kobe and I have a very complex relationship throughout the years. But it’s like another leadership duo in John Lennon and Paul McCartney, whose creative rivalry led to some of the greatest music of all time,”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Kobe and I pushed one another to play some of the greatest basketball of all time and I am proud that no other team has accomplished what the three-peat Lakers have done since the Shaq and Kobe Lakers did it. Sometimes like immature kids, we argued, we fought.. Folks thought we were on bad terms. But when the cameras are turned off, he and I would throw a wink at each other and say, ‘Let’s go whoop some…'” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The memorial service ended with Nat King Cole's song Unforgettable as the crowd started chanting "Kobe, Kobe."</p>

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Teary-eyed speakers shared their tales about Kobe Bryant at his memorial ceremony called 'celebration of life' in Staples Center on Monday. Also read: Kobe Bryant honoured at NAACP Image Awards 2020 with an empty basketball court Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ceremony.

Teary-eyed speakers shared their tales about Kobe Bryant at his memorial ceremony called 'celebration of life' in Staples Center on Monday. Also read: Kobe Bryant honoured at NAACP Image Awards 2020 with an empty basketball court Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ceremony. The star-studded crowd included Lakers legends such as Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Pau Gasol. NBA commissioner Adam Silver joined by NBA legend Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson and dozens of current NBA players, including Stephen Curry, James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook. Hollywood A-listers Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West were also in attendance. Also read: Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa Bryant 'refuses to accept' death of her husband and daughter Nearly 20,000 fans gathered at the Staples Center for the memorial of Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant. 2 ♾ 24 pic.twitter.com/s2wIYwVWfA — STAPLES Center (@STAPLESCenter) February 24, 2020 × Vanessa Bryant called Kobe "the MVP of girl dads". Vanessa could not hold her tears back and said: "God knew they couldn't be on this earth without each other, He had to bring them home to have them together. Babe, you take care of our Gigi." Always & Forever the House That Kobe Built #MambaForvever pic.twitter.com/jgYl1EGH18 — STAPLES Center (@STAPLESCenter) February 24, 2020 × On her relationship with Kobe, Vanessa said: "He was the most amazing husband, Kobe loved me more than I could ever express or put into words. I was the fire. He was ice. Vice versa at times. ... He was my everything." Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan had tears in his eyes while talking about Bryant, he said: "He wanted to be the best basketball player that he could be. And as I got to know him, I wanted to be the best big brother that I could be." pic.twitter.com/R7ValyNfFC — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 24, 2020 × Jordan concluded the speech by saying: "When Kobe died, a piece of me died." Shaquille O'Neal compared his relationship with Kobe to John Lennon and Paul McCartney. He said: “Kobe and I have a very complex relationship throughout the years. But it’s like another leadership duo in John Lennon and Paul McCartney, whose creative rivalry led to some of the greatest music of all time,”. The one and only Shaq reflects on his time spent with Kobe and the Bryant family. pic.twitter.com/0Ef0gguwIm — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 25, 2020 × “Kobe and I pushed one another to play some of the greatest basketball of all time and I am proud that no other team has accomplished what the three-peat Lakers have done since the Shaq and Kobe Lakers did it. Sometimes like immature kids, we argued, we fought.. Folks thought we were on bad terms. But when the cameras are turned off, he and I would throw a wink at each other and say, ‘Let’s go whoop some…'” he added. The memorial service ended with Nat King Cole's song Unforgettable as the crowd started chanting "Kobe, Kobe."

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