Dear London
I have realized that ‘civilized’ is a place just idealized
As Somalis starve and Libyans die
I watch this city burn from the London Eye
Is it apathy, or hate, frustration or fate?
That gives way to such acts of cowardice – Is it innate?
That once in a generation, a Few will forget
What it means to be Human – Will some ever learn?
Or must I accept at this difficult turn,
That some men just like to watch the world burn
Written by: Anuj Rastogi
Anuj Rastogi: spoken word, programming, keys, arrangement, engineering/mix, video edit
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Omnesia live set - reinterpretation of "Sapno Se Bhare Naina" (Luck by Chance, 2009). Raag Bharavi. Produced & Arranged by Anuj Rastogi. Classical improvisations by Hasheel Lodhia and Kiran Morarji.
Original Song by: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Film: Luck by Chance (2009)
Directed by: Farhan Akhtar
Talvin Singh + Omnesia + DJ Double AA
The Great Hall (Toronto, Canada)
September 30, 2010
In 2008, I wrote this piece as a tribute to the city of Mumbai, and all the people who lost their lives and loved ones. Over 180 people were killed, over 350 injured, and these attacks rendered the city helpless for over 3 days.
This piece came to me as I heard the names of each victim recited by individuals here in Toronto at a candle light vigil on December 7/08. We always think about the numbers, but each one of the people had a story, had dreams, and wishes like you and me.
Random jam session featuring Anuj Rastogi, Cassius Khan, Amika Kushwaha, Hasheel Lodia, Sandra Chibuluzo & Branko Boras. 2009 will see some old collaborations rekindled, and some new collaborations emerge.
