Last 3 days in Chicago

Pollution, traffic, cow dung, overpopulation, drama, gossip, and a sense of urgency almost everyday... Truth is I wouldn't have it any other way. This is in reference to Bombay. I leave for Bombay on Thursday and am really excited to be seeing family and friends. My experiences in Chicago have been alright really. I have nothing against the city, its just coming in mid-year and starting an entirely new life can be tough. I had some great days, but unfortunately I had more bad days. I come back to America in fall and go to Indiana which is only 2 hours South. So this definitely isn't the last time I'll be in Chicago. One thing I don't look forward to is the weather I have to now go back to 80 degree weather, its going to take some adjusting. I would like to honestly say that the writing and rhetoric class has been my favorite class without doubt. The other classes I took this semester were just inconsistent, to the point where teachers had to delay midterms because they were way behind the schedule. Yes for some students this was great because they got off the hook, but for those who studied ALL NIGHT this sucked balls. 

My Mid-Semester Vacation

So during Spring Break I took a trip to Boston to meet my friends from my graduating class. Boston although a small city has an amazing culture, it reminded me a lot of Small towns in Italy or Belgium due to its narrow streets and brick buildings. Boston also has a ridiculously fun night life for those who are interested. Best part is the city is a student city just like the south loop in Chicago. Boston also has an Italian district with some of the best Italian food I've tasted. On the whole I know that I'm going to be going to Boston again later this year, I rate it as a must see. 

So after I got back from Spring Break I was off for another vacation to celebrate my Dads 50th. I went back home to surprise him, Bombay is developing very fast its looking beautiful and is still possessing its number one trait of being Vibrant. I only spent a night home, because we were of to the Maldives! The Maldives is a country filled up of many small Islands, its right off the coast of India. Its a bit like the Bahamas but more cloistered and peaceful. Consisting of light blue water and white sand with a back drop of palm trees and beautiful birds and fish. I rate this as another must see, though it is a steep in terms of price, try and make it a point to visit on special occasion for example your 50th. 

Let Music Be Your Master

So I'm not exactly sure what this Blog is abt because I forgot my Syllabus in my dorm room, bt I know it has something to do with music. Well as far as music goes my moto is I can appreciate any genre of music just as long as its consonant enough. My favorite Genre's would be Alternative Rock and Indie Rock and thats because both equally display an abundance of consonance with their catchy guitar harmonics, fast paced drum beats, swinging bass lines, and most importantly a harmonious range of vocals. 

Although ppl don't usually have just one number one band or solo artist I do; Solely because I've been able to listen to them everyday for almost a year now. They are called Foals. Who are Foals? Foals are an Brit Dance alternative math rock band from Oxford England. Definitely worth a listen. 

Music is master because it has the ability to set a mood or comply with the mood your in. Other forms of Art such as film also have this ability but are harder to seek as making a good movie is far tougher than making a good song. Music can adapt to any and everything and because of how technology has progressed it does adapt to any and everyday situations, with the help of such items like iPods, or mp3 players. 

The reason I'm a Music Business Major

Well let's see it all begins with my internship with HOM Records a record label back in Bombay, India. I interned with the A&R department and this taught me all I know today about how record labels go about choosing the artists they do. I also got exposure to the marketing side of the business which was also an amazing experience. After my internship ended I was confident I was going to one day open up my own record label. 

In senior year our band recorded a couple of songs, but one of them was becoming popular not only through the school but also in the city. We decided to shoot a music video, this taught me a whole lot about the process artists go through once signed onto a label. All in all I was gaining important knowledge about the music industry, and how to about promoting artists. 

I was at Purdue University for a semester before coming to Columbia, it was there I realized that I couldn't sit around studying economics so I could just join some corporate job, I knew that music was my future. I'm hoping to get the education that will help me to open a record label back in India.  

A Bizzarrre Weekend

It all began on Friday when I noticed my dorm apartment filled with about 25 people. It was around 9 pm, an hour earlier there were 3 people in my apartment 2 of my roommates and I. I had my evening planned out which involved going to the University of Chicago for some party but when I found out what was happening in my room I cancelled those plans immediately. 

My roommate Brian had been in his room all day and this was very much unlike his usual extroverted self. As I bustled through the packed living room to reach his room I noticed him memorizing lines, I asked him what was going on. He looked up at me grinning and said 'the Reception' I responded asking who got married, and he responded saying 'Sydney and Alex are getting married'  I then went on to say but doesn't a reception usually happen after Wedding, Brian: Uhhh.. At that point I knew I had to stay for the most bizarre series of events that were going to take place around me. Upon leaving the room I asked Brian what he was memorizing, what he was about to say brought 100% assurance to me not going elsewhere for the night 'Oh I got Ordained online, I'm going to be marrying Sydney and Alex.' 

As I made the journey back to my room I noticed an unfamiliar face sitting by my chair. I introduced myself "Hi I'm Rohan, and you are?" 'Hey I'm Alex' I stopped for a second and looked closer at him, he was just a kid not a day over 19. I thought to myself, they must really love each other, must of been together since Middle school. I went on to ask for the story, but before that I asked about the proposal and he responded "Hahaha I asked her over the phone two nights ago, and she said yes!" hmmm romantic. I was a little scared to ask for the story but was too curious he responded "Oh we've been really good friends for about 2 months." My jaw dropped. 

After a round of questioning and getting to know Alex, I then went outside only to notice the room had only gotten more populated I then therefore stepped back into my room only to notice Alex gone but someone knew sitting by my dress. She was elegant and was wearing a white robe so it didn't take me long to guess who she was. I talked to her briefly but realized that she was not only elegant but was smart and mature. I asked why she was going through with this, and she responded saying "Spontaneity" I also dropped my jaw at this. 

I made one last trip outside to see what was going on, and bumped into Brian I asked where the Wedding was taking place, and he responded "Right here man! The kitchen's going to be the alter and Daves going to playing the Cello as Sydney walks down the Isle." And so the ceremony began. 

Sydney marched down the Isle accompanied by the music which I must say was beautiful. Alex awaited her laughing at the alter, Brian was dressed as a Minister and looked like he memorized all he needed to, and the rest of us looked upon the ceremony eagerly the total count was around 30 at that point. It was my first American Wedding not the prettiest one but still meant something to be there, the process began and it was just like the movies Brian stated everything, Sydney and Alex went about stating their vows and before we knew it the Wedding had reached the climactic point as Brian said "I no pronounce you.." Just then suddenly someone was knocking at the door. It turned out to be Residence life, and well the Wedding had ended, I believe it just wasn't meant to be but nonetheless it was an experience. 

I don't know the where abouts of either Sydney or Alex, but all I know is they were both nice people and although it didn't work out in our kitchen who knows it may work out elsewhere in the future.

Intro/Two truths one Lie

Hey my name is Rohan, I come from Bombay India. I am 19 years of age and am a Music Business major here at Columbia. 

Two truths and a lie:

1) I was born in Antwerp, Belgium

2) I have 3 dogs  

3) I own a 1961 Gibson SG