All eyes were on me once I stepped into the packed room. As I glanced around, I saw faces, mostly whom I’m unfamiliar with, with their confused facial expressions, whereas some smile back to me.
As usual, there would be a familiar voice, orchestrating the mass, ensuring that everyone is using the right techniques to warm their instruments first before the practice begins. Every note from the piano that was pressed brought back fond memories of the past.
With the tune of “Heal the World” echoes the room, it seemed that the stress that you had gone through the day had suddenly vanished. Aches within the heart, soul and mind seemed to heal gradually. Problems that had been persisting had taken its rest for the next couple of hours. It was as if you are on ecstasy, where nothing is felt; no pain, no sorrows, just simply happiness and fun.
When break took place, you see different cliques around the room, discussing on various topics that never seemed to end. Laughter could be heard frequently as some tend to joke around with the rest, easing the tense atmosphere after a session of hard work.
At the end of the session, you looked at the time and you realise, time past by too fast and you hope that this session would last for longer. It may be too hard to take place but at least you have enjoyed yourself, not just alone but with so many people around you.
It seems that I’ve missed the room, the people, their voices, their lame craps. I missed V.E. and I’m glad that I was back for practice today. With “Heal the World” to be the main piece for learning, in addition to the entire strength of voices, putting the different parts of music of each section into harmony, it makes me feel relax and happy.
That’s when I really found the real me. Within me, these voices would never be replaced. These voices will be the ones that make me continue my passion towards singing. Of course, the place and the voices are the ones that brought me memories.
Nothing can be replaced V.E. as it is the only place, where I found my own freedom, my passion, and lastly, a second home that I could regard as.
