Love and Music

Opportunity

After 6 months

The concerts of the Akshat Amit band were going fine since the last 6 months. The album which they released had 8 songs and was very successful with over 1 million views in each song.
There was a lot of ambiguity regarding singers in the band. There were some permanent singers like Vashishth Mehta and Rahul Ved along with Akshat and Amit but the female singers kept changing. Sometimes it was Jeanne Gandhi and sometimes it was Stiti Trivedi (Both were undoubtedly amazing singers). The band members along with Akshat sir and Amit sir wanted a permanent female vocalist for their tours. Every time the set playlist was changed as per the concerts to be held, it became difficult for the band to practice the entire set again. This became very difficult when there were 6 concerts a week or even more.

Akshat sir had called everyone to the Rain studio (the studio founded by Akshat and Amit) to discuss about what could be done to get a permanent vocalist for their band. They needed a permanent solution to their problem.
Rahul said," Sir, I personally feel that the only solution to this is to take up a singer who doesn't belong to the industry and give her a chance in our concerts. That will ensure that we will always have a female voice in our band no matter whatsoever." The band agreed upon the solution and decided to take up some new talent.
Akshat sir was lost in his thoughts and Vashishth immediately noticed that and asked, "Sir , Is everything alright? You seem to be lost. What are you thinking, sir?
Akshat sir replied," I am having a few names in my mind to choose as our female singer. We went to a college a few months back and there was a band that welcomed us. The lead female vocalist had come to meet us. I am unable to recollect the name. She was phenomenal. If we could tune her in, it would be amazing. The band members and other singers were able to remember her and her melodious voice. They all immediately agreed but were unable to recall her name. The only way they could reach out to her was only by reaching out to her college. Luckily, Rahul said," I remember the name of the college, it is RNM College, Andheri."
They had no idea how they could contact the college. Rahul searched the internet and found the phone number of the college.
"Akshat sir, I got the phone number of the college. Should we call and ask them about the band and the lead vocalist." Rahul said. Akshat sir agreed but said that they shouldn't reveal their identity but use a false name to not lead to any tension.
The next day was a Saturday and Rahul and Akshat had come to the studio so that they could call the college and enquire about the singer. Rahul gave a call to the number they found from the website.
He introduced himself as Raj and wanted to talk to the main vocalist of the band. The lady who picked up the call asked Raj to wait and meanwhile on the other hand called the office boy to call Arshi. The farewell ceremony of Arshi's batch was going on and she was dancing, having fun and celebrating the end of their college life.
The office boy went to Arshi and told her that there is a call for her.
Arshi went to the office and answered the call.
"Hello." Arshi replied cautiously not knowing who had called her. "Hey, Arshi. Are you the lead vocalist in the school band?" Rahul asked casually. "Yes , I am. But may I know who I am talking to? I don't think I know you." Arshi replied cautiously.
"I am Rahul and I belong to the Akshat Amit band. We had been to your college to perform and you were performing that night. You were great, I must say."
Rahul said.
Arshi replied, not being able to believe her luck to have been called up by the Akshat Amit band, "Thank you so much, Rahul sir. It is a great pleasure talking to you but may I know how can I help you out?"
"Arshi, you need not call me sir. Actually, the band is in search for a female singer to become a permanent part of the band and Akshat sir had suggested your name and believed that you will be a valuable addition in our band. Would you like to join us?"
Arshi was not able to believe her ears. She had got the opportunity to perform with her idols.

Arshi excitedly replied"Yes, sir. It would be my pleasure to join the band. What would I have to do, sir?" Rahul sir informingly replied her"Arshi, will it be possible for you to come to the Rain Studios tomorrow at 10:00 AM so that we can hear your voice and also brief you about what you have to do."

Arshi , by this time had started to live alone in an apartment as her parents had shifted to their ancestral house in Madurai. As the next day was a Sunday, she immediately agreed to the offer put up by Rahul sir. Arshi happily replied"Yes sir, I will be very much present."

Arshi hung up the call and went to the auditorium where the farewell ceremony was taking place. She searched for her bag and decided to return home. She wanted to give her best as she was provided with such a great opportunity on a platter to perform with her idols on stage live. She reached home, changed and showered. She went to eat some snacks and sat with her guitar to practice music. She wanted to take maximum advantage of the opportunity. she practiced and practiced as many songs of Akshat Amit so that she could impress them. She practiced for hours and at about 10:30 she decided to call it a day. She felt confident of performing well the next day.

She called her mother to inform the good news and her mother was very happy for her daughter and wished her luck to perform well.

She went to the kitchen to grab some dinner that was prepared by the maid before she left. After dinner, she went to her room, changed to her pyjamas and went off to bed to sleep. She was excited as well as nervous that was awaiting her.

The next day she got up early, showered, washed her hair and went to make some breakfast. After having breakfast, she went to her room, changed. She wore a black tee , blue jeans and a denim jacket. She went to her room and booked a cab at 9:15 AM not trusting the Mumbai traffic.

She left her home with a new hope to do her best in the studio. She was excited as well as nervous.