A bit controversial, but that's the belief with which American singer-songwriter Daniel Pohnke wrote a lyrical hymn after losing a friend in Mumbai's 26/11 terror attack
A bit controversial, but that's the belief with which American singer-songwriter Daniel Pohnke wrote a lyrical hymn after losing a friend in Mumbai's 26/11 terror attack
When the bombs went off and the bullets touched your face/ That's when I realised this would be the last words I would say/So, I held your hand and caught your gaze/ and light filled the room and god swept us away...
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What makes the song unusual is that despite being inspired by a violent act, it urges listeners to look at it through a positive periscope. "The chorus lends a 'nice' feel to bombs and bullets. It talks about light filling the room as God sweeps the victims away into His world. It aims to erase negativity, and focus on a positive spin," says the 33 year-old.
An Art of Living practitioner, Daniel bought a one-way ticket to India two years ago to connect with the land of yoga. While here, the singer has been spreading a positive vibe through his band Full Moon Rising, which plays a mix of funk, rock, acoustics, disco and even lullabies.
Their USP is the energetic vibe that surrounds their performances, with Daniel charming the audience into singing along. "We are going to uplift ourselves in honour of the victims because 26/11 has become a pointer that tells us to step up and take action to change our lives for the better," say Daniel, about his performance scheduled for this evening in Mumbai.
Words inspire people to think optimistically even in a gloomy situation. What good does it do for us to get angry and say, 'F**k the terrorist!' They are ignorant beings who need love just like we do
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