Journey to Anandpur

Samelan has just ended. 

OK, its been two days, but we need some time to recuperate! (Although, to be honest we all still have puffy eyes). 

I have SO much to write about, to share with you all these memories. 

But, before all else I have to tell you of the little musical we put up. I call it the Journey to Anandpur, although we had no title, no name for the main character and practically no actual rehearsal with all the components tied in.

1) The sound of music 

WE are all equally proud to say that the music was beautiful. This is thanks to Veer Pirthypal (Paley) who brainstormed with us, and the music team - consisting of le sistere : Pervin, Harinder and Satpreet. 

Together, amongst themselves they created a medley of soulful, uplifting and amaaazing tracks - both Gurbani and folk. 

There was Sach Kaho Sun Lehu Sabey, Meri Abey Benti Sun Lije, Siaam Sundar Taj Neend Kio Aayee, and a very, very inspirational rendition of Deh Shiva - among others.

2) Lights, camera, action

Without the lights, we could not have put forth what we had visualised. We (all) would like to thank Inderjit Veerji and team for setting the mood. People totally underestimate the power of lighting, and we are so, very thankful and appreciative of the efforts. 

The Stage (there were more lights added later on)

Also, special thanks to Keval for actually manning the lights!! 

3) Dream team

I cannot begin to express how inspired I am to have this fantastic group of people around. I will just use this point to say thank you, 

Gurleen

Pinday 

Harjeet (special thanks!)

Privish

Raj Calvin

Saheb

Keshmeer

Gurpreet Kaur

Jai

Rishi

Amrit 

Sukhdeep

and Kiranpreet!! 

4) I don't want to use headings anymore

Gurmesh, thanks for getting the montage prepared, and Kiranpreet/G Kaur/ Gurleen - thanks for putting it together. 

ALL of you have helped put this together - and it is no wonder that the audience only had kind and thoughtful things to say. Children and adults both, tears and laughter and hearts swollen, both. 

Media crew, thank you for recording it - please let us have a copy so we (and more importantly, our mothers!) can watch it. 

Penjis, thank you for trusting us to show you what our vision was. 

OK .. long sappy message session over. 

5) Synopsis

The musical documents the journey of an ordinary person to Anandpur, heeding the call of the Guru. The people she meets on the way, their lives, and how these events shape her journey all lead to the climax scene at Anandpur - that Mighties Corner was electrified at this point. I don't think I could tell you too much about it, it might dilute it. 

Finally I would like to thank the producer, Gurpreet for - well getting this done. 

Suddenly, now - it all seems so, so worth it. Keep you updated on the video and I foresee some editing to this. 

Stay golden, you all.