This are a series of notes written to me by Rajesh Kurien who took up the project of introducing music to the inpatients and their caregivers. This was to be posted earlier, but i missed it! Sorry Rajesh! In your words, I am confronting your “Lack of time syndrome”!

Mr.Rajesh Kurien helped us set up a music system with World Space Radio, in November last year, for our kids at the ward. This was such a big hit and everyone there was thrilled about having Music in the ward.

This is what he had to say after the installation.

“Music system installed!” I got the radio+amp system  built. The system sounds good and powerful.It is made with a car audio system  and a separate subwoofer amplifier. As you have indicated there is some user friendly issue with it. (No remote and doesn’t lock FM stations on power failure! ). I am working to integrate radio and amplifier together, that operation is simpler. I hope we can install by 14th ( on Children’s day).

World space radio looks a climb (Rs 6k+ for a decent system with remote).I am planning to do some ground work . Finally we need this, as the regular free-FM content is with lot of commercial angle. I feel the content should have soothing & soft effect ;-) . I am confronting ‘no-time’ syndrome; but not want to yield easily, this time.

I got system fixed. I will send you the pics, you can publish in the web site. Social Work Officer ( of the hospital) asked of the box to house the amplifier & players. May be you can see how the box you told will fit.  This was a great fulfilling experience and need to see the system is well utilized and maintained.

Sandhya, Thank you for all the support, without which I wouldn’t have got this opportunity. We will work together to see the mission is fulfilled and can grow bigger.

Unfortunately, world space seems to have ditched us…how inconsiderate. Bah! Any more ideas on this one, anyone? Our children are missing the music!

Thank you, Rajesh. Your project was definitely a very meaningful one for the children. Hopefully we will be able to find some other solution to keep the music flowing.