Over the last
few months, the anger and opposition to the proposed coal hub in Goa has been reverberating across the
state. Against this backdrop, a young musician from Goa has come out with an
anthem for the cause, a song that has been picked up by the anti coal hub
section.
The song further encourages Goans, especially those who are not
from Vasco or directly affected by the coal pollution to take up this issue.
The idea was to create awareness about the coal issue and let Goans know that
this could be a health hazard to every Goan as coal pollution can affect the
ecosystem and moreover, Goa could stand to lose its original beauty.
‘Mhaka Kiteak Poddla’ (why does it affect me) is the title of
the song and the group behind it say that it is aimed at those who are
remaining silent and who are not doing anything to save Goa from further
alleged destruction.
The song has been composed, set and sung by Friz Love and it has
the traditional Goan dekhni Beat. The videography has been done by Mezio
Fernandes and edited by Shannon Dias and cast comprises Friz Love, Mezio
Fernandes, Shannon Dias, Kevin Pereira and Jackson Monteiro.
The catchy song is
easy to listen to, with two simple verses. There is a reference to the late Fr
Bismarque as an angel, appealing to the people of Goa to change their attitude
for the sake of their children.
“Goans have become
very reticent lately, with the issues that plague Goa, on both a personal level
as well as in a community perspective. The unfortunate attitude that has set in
is that as long as it doesn’t impact me or mine in any way, then why should I
even bother!
“This song was made
to shed light on the environmental impact of coal, which is hazardous to human
health in our beautiful and scenic Goa,” says Friz.
A day after the video
was released, it got over 10,000 views on YouTube and was shared multiples
times on various social media platforms. “The response has been incredible and
unbelievable, but the best response will be if our efforts can in some way
bring about a change,” adds Friz.
This is not Friz’s
first song or video. He has over 20 songs to his credit and hit social media
fame with his own version of the Forca Goa anthem song in 2015.
He followed this up
with a song on the coconut tree issue and has even composed a jingle on the
coal issue.
When asked why he
chose to reach out on social issues via music, he states that music is his strength
and his passion and a great way to create an impact.
Beyond social issues,
he is also known for his romantic ballads. A music instructor by profession, he
has been composing songs since he was 13 years old. He has even released two
albums also produced by him – ‘Tum Mhojem Sopon’ and You’re my Valentine’.
While
in the immediate future, he has three songs that will come out shortly, for now
he hopes his message is heard across Goa and one day, it is the song that is
sung as an anthem for the anti coal hub/pollution meetings.
