One song inspires many more
I had first published this blog on 27th March 2017. Since then some songs were taken down on YT. Now re-updating links in October 2025. One song inspires many more This is a heartfelt reflection on the ripple effect of creativity. I have tried to explore, how a single song — its melody, mood, and meaning — can spark a cascade of poetic responses, each one echoing and transforming the original in deeply personal ways. This post celebrates the power of artistic dialogue, showing how inspiration flows across languages, cultures, and emotional landscapes. It’s a beautiful meditation on how one tune can awaken many others. The notes of one song Thadi Hawayein Lehra Ke Aaye from “ Naujawan created in 1951 were tweaked by various music composers to create their own version of the original song. Except for the Tamil version (which is similar note by note) others are “different” as they have been tweaked. They retain the original melody but are distinct in...