064- MISC Revolution.

For years and years I have been fed up of hearing Dhivehi songs that has been downright copied from their original hindhi versions. For years Maldivian youth has quite honestly spit upon corny, unoriginal songs that I am sometimes surprised doesn't blow up our ears.

Our music industry has always been popular with these types of music whilst harboring raw and original talent right underneath their noses. A question that often ran through my mind has been that WHY wasn't these musicians as popular as they SHOULD be amongst us? I think a close answer to that would be that, our society lacked the proper exposure that they needed. Until MISC, that is. =D

What is MISC, I am sure you'll all want to know. MISC, Music In Social Community is the one and only magazine about music in Maldives. MISC has been tremendously helpful for young and upcoming musicians to rise above, as well as closet music freaks [Like me. =P] to be able to enhance their knowledge in music. MISC has been playing a very active role in broadening the horizons of our Maldivian music industry from the very first issue.

MISC magazine is freely distributed at different points all over the Maldives. Copies can be found in airports, resort libraries, music shops, waiting areas and where not. Thereby, the magazine is continuously encouraging  our new and upcoming artists as well as helping in throwing a few hundred pennies in our music knowledge jar. The magazine reaches an estimated audience of 70,000 per issue.

The first MISC magazine was issued in April 2010. It featured The story of Addo, a former band member from the band of a legendary musician Fasy. The first issue also featured a VERY interesting article titled 'History Plays the Real Chords of Music.' which shed some light on how music originated in Maldives, which instruments were used then and how it has been evolved through the ages. Among other articles were lessons on guitar playing aimed for beginners [Like moi. :P] and an introduction of an up and coming band. Basically, the first issue rocked my socks off. Kinda sure it will rock yours off too. ;)

MISC went online on 1st of December 2011. This would be the very first time that a magazine has gone online where each issue can be viewed and read with a click of your mouse right in your bed.  The website for the awesome mag is http://www.misc-maldives.com.

So far four issues of MISC has been released, each getting better and better than the last. MISC featured the beautiful and very talented Unoosha in their second issue along with an exclusive interview. The third issue featured the TV talent show, 'Guitar Idol' place winners. [1st, 2nd and 3rd place holders] A talent show that exposed a great amount of talented musicians in the Maldives. The last issue featured our top-notch Boduberu group Harubee. The issue also covered an article on the history of Boduberu thereby helping the society strengthen the roots of the true Maldivian music. MISC has been continuously providing us with vital info on the History of Maldivian music with every issue and also been encouraging people to learn more through the music lessons section in every issue.

MISC has also participated in a great number of Music events. MISC was the official media partner of the Boduberu Challenge show, the official magazine of the Esa live in Concert and also the official magazine of Unoosha, live in Colombo and Sounds of Maldives. Basically, MISC is definitely the 'IT' product of the music scene. 

Furthermore, MISC an easy way to advertise your bands and come out of that comfort zone of your rooms into stardom amongst celebrated Maldivian musicians. So pick up that guitar and contact our very own music industry revolutionaries. =)

MISC is also on Facebook, so log on and click that thumbs up and share with your friends. =)
[ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MISC-Music-In-Social-Community/120939607991149 ]
Aaaaand also join the MISC group for updates at:
[ http://www.facebook.com/groups/MISC.Magazine/ ]

Counting seconds until the next issue. =)

Wishing MISC a bright and looooong future ahead. Sincerely, a big fan. =)

[Post dedicated to my 'Charming' friend, K. You know who you are. :P]