Rhythm of Love: In conversation with Hiyalo Kath

[caption id="attachment_223238" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Hiyalo Kath[/caption]     With dedication comes the zeal to achieve in life. Meet, Hiyalo Kath, a self-taught musician from Tseminyu town. Hiyalo Kath, a teacher by profession says, 'music has always been there from the beginning'. Kath who does not fancy performing and being on stage much says his favourite part of being a musician is the song-writing process which has become an integral part of his life. .. Kath’s song 'when will we ever learn' is about  a society drowning in corruption and that it is mainly focussed on society taking a wrong turn. Read ROL to learn more about Hiyalo Kath     Eastern Mirror: A short introduction for those who haven't heard of you yet. Hiyalo Kath: My name is Hiyalo Kath, I'm from Tseminyu town. I am a self-taught musician, a Teacher by profession and a music director of my local church..   Eastern Mirror: When did you realise that music was something you wanted to focus on for life? Hiyalo Kath: As far as I recall, music has always been there from the beginning. Actually..I started as a guitarist but with time...developed more interest in song-writing...and it has become an integral part of my life.   Eastern Mirror: What is your song ‘When Will We Ever Learn’ all about? Hiyalo Kath: The song 'when will we ever learn' is about Society drowning in corruption...Christians in confusion..and broken families...It is mainly focussed on society taking a wrong turn.   Eastern Mirror: Can you recall the first lyrics you ever tried to pen-down? And please share your writing process. Hiyalo Kath: I tried to write a song for a farewell party while I was in the 12th standard, and even performed it...though it was an embarrassing one (smiles),however, it did inspire me to continue with my passion. I have my own style of writing since I'm not trained in this area...Usually, I write when an idea or a concept strikes me but sometimes I look for inspiration too...Firstly, the main theme is penned, composed and arranged(rhyming words) and the rest comes later on...   Eastern Mirror: Who are you inspired by? Hiyalo Kath: Well, I like the way Dream theatre write songs...it's just makes you wanna be them..   Eastern Mirror: If given a chance to perform with an artist, who would you choose and why? Hiyalo Kath: Divine connection...of course...it’s my genre of choice and they are the best and most creative musicians in Nagaland.   Eastern Mirror: What is your favourite part about being a musician? Hiyalo Kath: Song writing for sure...I don't really fancy performing and being on stage much....I prefer to sit back and weave lines   Eastern Mirror: Favourite quote. Hiyalo Kath: Believe in the power of your dreams