He is a singer with a mission. His musical art is not merely or even mainly, a mode of entertainment; it is, above all, a mission, a vehicle of his conscience. His songs deal not only with the themes of love, friendship, family relationships, ethical obligations and ethnic harmony, but even peaceful of revolution. His voice, once a lover's whisper, once a father's kind by advice and once a true friend's caring always touches the deepest chords of ones' soul. Born on the December 19th , 1949 Patikirige Sunil Jayapreethi Edirisinghe was the youngest among seven siblings, talented artists. Considering to the likes of Visharada Amaradeva, Sunil Shantha, Ananda Samarakoone and Rukmani Devi, the pioneering place among the sinhala singers of the modern age , and and to the likes of Visharada Nanda Malini, Victor Rathnayaka and Sanath Nandasiri, as the representatives of he second generation. Sunil Edirisinghe would most certainly ranks among the leading humanities of music representing the third generation. On completion of his secondary education, Sunil joined the Government Printing Corporation in 1969. The same year, he embarked on his musical career as a play back singer in the film "Matara Achchi" directed by his illustrious brother Satischandra Edirisinghe. The Music Director for his first song "Sandakada Pahana" was Victor Ratnayaka, while the lyrics were composed by Wally Nanayakkara. Sunil gained instant popularity as a play-back singer and soon was in high demand, and has played that role in more than 25 films. [In 1975 having graduated with First Class Honours, from "Bhatkande" the famous Academy of Music in India he joined the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation where he soon excelled as a semi classical singer .] In 1977 for the first time, four of Sunil's songs were recorded in a CD for which he had Rohana Weerasinghe the musical director was . His fans got had the opportunity to enjoy his first complete cassette in the latter half of 1980. Having over 600 songs to his credit, Sunil Edirisinghe has won a number of " Sarasavi Awards" and was also honoured with a Presidential Award in 1983. He has won the " Swarna Sankha Award" on two occasions. In 1985 Sunil launched his own musical show "Sandakada Pahana" with a highly acclaimed and successful tour of six European countries. It has been one of the most popular shows in Sri Lanka, with over 150 shows being held at various locations. The service rendered by Sunil Edirisinghe to the development of Sinhala music was recognized at the State Music Festival held in 1999. Sunil has always shown a preference for songs with meaningful lyrics, which touch our hearts and go deep down to our soul. .

Maestro Dr Premasiri Khemadasa

This is my blog post tribute to the late Maestro Dr Premasiri Khemadasa, the MASTER OF MUSIC who endeavored to develop a unique style of music & puts Sri Lankan music on to the top level. He combined Sinhala folk tunes, Hindustani music, Western music and many other streams of music in his compositions while adapting them to fit contemporary music.

Premasiri Khemadasa (born January 25, 1937) also known as “Khemadasa Master” is one of the most influential composers in Sri Lankan music. Exploring the various styles of music around the world Khemadasa endeavored to develop a unique style of music. He combined Sinhala folk tunes, Hindustani music, Western music and many other streams of music in his compositions while adapting them to fit contemporary music.

Early life

Khemadasa grew up in Talpitiya, Wadduwa and attended Sri Sumangala College and St. John’s College, Panadura. As a teenager, he became a gifted flautist.

Khemadasa was asked to come to the Radio Ceylon for an interview on the day he was scheduled to take his Senior School Certificate examination. He finished the examination much ahead of time and travelled to the audition. He passed the audition and became a member of Radio Ceylon.

Film composer

Khemadasa debut as a film composer came with Sirisena Wimalaweera’s Roddie Kella. He then began collaborating with acclaimed director Lester James Peries handling the music for films like Golu Hadawatha and Nidhanaya. Critics praised his film scores and he was honorally dubbed “Khemadasa master.” Khemadasa’s signature in film music is molded by the use of elements from Classical Western music and other sources to heighten the emotion suggested by the picture. Some of his compositions are influenced by Western composers of opera such as Giuseppe Verdi and Vincenzo Bellini.

Lately Premasiri Khemadasa has given his contribution to films such as Agnidahaya and very recently to Ammavarune, the last film by Lester James Peiris who has announced his retirement.

Apart from film music Dr. Khemadasa has composed music for teledramas, theatre, etc. His collaboration with director Jayantha Chandrasiri has turned out remarkable products whereas the themes he created for Chandrasiri’s television series Dandubasnamanaya have shown unprecedented power of mesmerization. He has composed symphonies like Muhuda and Mage kale mavni. The presence of operatic vocals in his music is explained by his vast knowledge of opera. Khemadasa is the only known Sri Lankan musician who practises and creates opera. Khemadasa has a large group of students whom he trains for performing in his operas. His famous operas include Manasawila and Doramandalawa. Recently he created the opera, Agni about early civilization. His operas, being written in Sinhalese, forms what can be recognized as Sinhalese opera. Khemadasa and his pupils have conducted shows in several countries. After a layoff following health problems he has returned to the fiels of music.

Little "Kalu"(Pocket Rocket)

The diminutive "Kalu" burst onto the international scene with an unbeaten 132 on debut against Australia in 1992-93. However, after such a wonderful start, he failed to secure his place in the senior side because of occasional lapses behind the stumps. He was recalled for the crucial 1995-96 tour of Australia, the turning point of his career as he combined with Sanath Jayasuriya to form a devastating pinch-hitting opening partnership. The pair's scoring rate revolutionalised one-day batting, and he was an integral figure in Sri Lanka's astonishing World Cup victory that winter. From then on, his batting style tempered somewhat and he set himself to play longer innings. The emergence of Kumar Sangakkara led to his marginalisation after 2000, although he made sporadic returns for both the one-day and Test team. The selectors' decision to ask Sangakkara to concentrate on his batting in Tests paved the way for a Test return in 2004 but his performances with the bat were patchy and, despite scoring 54 in his last Test innings, the selectors indicated a desire to look to the future when he was omitted for a 20-man training pool for New Zealand later in the year. He announced his retirement the day after, insisting that the time had come to focus on life after cricket. He coached Colts CC while conducting a career as an insurance executive. He was appointed by Sri Lanka Cricket to be a member of the 2006 ACC Committee to Evaluate China, and in 2008 took temporary charge of Malaysia.

He is the epitome of the Twenty20 generation

A right-hand all rounder - he bats in the middle order and bowls medium-pace - Kieron Pollard, who represented West Indies in the 2006 Under-19 World Cup, hit the national headlines when he smashed 83 for Trinidad and Tobago in the Stanford 20/20 in August 2006, and then underlined that potential with 126 on his first-class debut five months later. It was not only that he scored a hundred so much as the way he did so, taking 71 balls and smashing six sixes, including one of them as his first scoring stroke. Nine days later he was named in the provisional 30-man squad for the World Cup, and in his third first-class game he scored a second hundred, again including six sixes. Pollard made his ODI debut for in a World Cup match against South Africa and was then recalled for an ODI series against New Zealand in late 2008. He thrilled Indian audiences during the Champions League Twenty20 in October 2009 and his 18-ball 54 for T&T against New South Wales increased his international demand. Pollard was signed by South Australia shortly after and that was followed by an IPL contract with Mumbai Indians for a massive $750000....

Why do People Drink Alcohol?

No matter where you go, you likely notice there is always alcohol around in a social setting. Many homes today have bars, others have at least a couple of bottles on hand for their own use or to make sure they can put together drinks when company shows up.
But, why do people drink alcohol?
the number one answer to this question is what you probably would expect, socialization. Many people drink as their way to fit in with others. It often boosts their confidence and helps reduce stresses they may usually have in a social setting.
The next highest reason many people drink is because they like the taste. Be it someone with a love for beer or mixed drinks, they seem to enjoy the taste.
Next, people drink to relax, or feel at ease. One of the problems with this is that many people get used to feeling at ease and relaxed and start to rely on alcohol to make them feel that way on a daily basis.
To get a buzz or get drink are the next reasons many people like to drink, followed by drinking out of peer pressure.

The Algerian Zinedine Zidane

The France captain was sent off in the World Cup final - his last game before retirement - after driving his shaven head into the chest of Materazzi in the first period of extra time.Zidane's headbutt was "provoked" by a comment from the Italy defender...Materazzi said something very grave to him I guess.Zidane didn't want to end his career like this. He was simply very sad after the match.Zidane is a person that doesn't say much.Zidane will never have the chance to redeem himself, because the final against Italy was his last match before retirement .He has been such a great footballer.Zidane had a great chance to win the game.but the last memory of him on a field was him charging at Materazzi and headbutting him in his chest over a comment made by the defender.

Love

Love isn't blind or deaf or dumb - in fact it sees far more than it will ever tell. It is going beyond yourself and stretching who you are for someone else. Being in love entails seeing someone as you wish they were: to love them is to see who they really are and still care for them. Love isn't bitter, but you can't have love without pain: sacrifice is the hallmark of love , the coin of love.
Being in love usually is used in a romantic sense when you meet your significant other transforming a normal relationship into a deeper one without further interest in others.
Love means that you trust the person, would do anything for the person, know that person is with you through thick and thin, isn't afraid to be seen with you. make sure they treat you right. ..