Greetings from India

[shyamwestwind]

Hello Everyone
Greetings from India. I'm a singer who used to play guitar but am now accompanying myself on keyboards sometimes playing " live" but most of the time using MIDI backing tracks. I had a well knit group called the "WEST WIND" at Bangalore - 3 guitarist, keyboards and drums, but we disbanded and we are in different places. I'm presently with a fabulous musician called Elvis Figredo who is a whizz at the keyboards ( He has a YAMAHA PRO 9000). I have a PSR 3000 presently and the both of us play at gigs. Its a great arrangement as we have a vast repertoire and both of us sing - rock, pop, blues, r&b, country, blues reggae standards etc etc etc. With our own equipment(consisting of dB speakers, bass bins, Behringer mixer, cross over, EQ etc we get a clean sound all the time.
Recently, I was down with demyelination - MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and couldnt sing, but with Ayurvedic treatment am back to normal and happy to be alive and singing (or rather singing and alive).
Glenn and Patrick of MidiMart have been kind enough to keep me in the Forum. I continue to be a "parasite" using MIDIS from the mart to help me sing. I hope to be able to contribute soon or atleast help others find their midi files.
Oh yes, we only do English songs - guess its the genetic influence - my great grandfather was an Englishman - Hannyngton !!! I've been in India all my life singing songs in the Commonwealth !!! I'll be 60 next month !!!! Ooooops !! Guess it doesnt matter.As long as I can still sing "I want to break free" by Queen, in the original key, I'm okay !!
Greetings to all especially to the MidiMart team
Warm regards
Shyam
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[geraint]

Hello Shyam

Having read your introduction, you are not a parasite, you are an inspiration.
Hope you can keep on singing I want to break free for many years to come.

[Emerald Midi]

Hi Shyam may I just echo what young Geraint just said, very inspirational stuff and most encouraging. Great to see that midi is so strong in India.

BTW: My wife's grand-uncle Tom was born in India of Irish parents. He now lives in England and still speaks very fondly of growing up over there.

Welcome to the forum and I hope you continue to enjoy your visits.

[midimart]

Hi Shyam

Glad we sorted our little problem out the other day. I'll ditto the sentiments that Pat and Jimmy have said, you keep on enjoying the singing. I for one am impressed with the way you keep bouncing to the top.

After quite a few email's from you, I know you have been very down lately and to read how chirpy you are now has given me great happiness.

I know the music has helped you Shyam, not only MidiMart files but others too, In this case I would say "Music is the food of Life" (I know it should be love)........

May you sing out for many more years to come.... And I'm pleased you are all but over your suffering..... Well done Shyam!!

[themd21]

Hi Shyam

Like to add my support to the sentiments expressed by other members of the Midimart team.Love to see someone who obviously enjoys their music, so my wish is that your music and health go from strength to strength.

Cheers.