22 December 2022

20 Dec 2022 - Concert - Khandala

Dr. Salil Latay - In Concert - Sukoonbhare Nagme

Sukoonbhare Nagme with Vocal Sonata enthrals the Reunion of the 1979 Batch of Mechanical Engineering of the prestigious The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara (GJ).

The audience – vibrant, appreciative and enthusiastic about every song. The setting – at a resort atop a mountain range with picturesque beauty all around with an engineering and super human living heritage marvel, nearly 160 years old and still running strong, a few hundred metres underground – the longest tunnel of the famous Bhor Ghat also called Khandala Ghat of the Mumbai - Pune Rail Route. The Ghat secton between Karjat and Lonavala via Khandala with this venue location on the outskirts of Khandala and the famous Monkey Hill.

All thanks to the belief and support by one more of the long time pillar of my Mission of Melody – Mr. Nagesh Chavan – who organised this Reunion of his Engineering Classmates and organised my Concert as a part of this celebration. A memorable occasion and presentation indeed.

Thank You Nagesh Chavan Sir and each of the vibrant audience.





All set for a new journey with Vocal Sonata and Sukoonbhare Nagme



As always...I explain this most unique concert presentation to a vibrant audience who is completely bewildered when I inform them about the significance of the location they are seated atop with trains running crisscross a few hundred metres below - a 160 year old engineering and super human marvel!



And yet another musical flight takes off - action mode...



The flight is smooth with curious looks about - how can one single artist be multitasking - singing + playing the piano + conducting and connecting with the audience - all Live and in Real Time?...That's Vocal Sonata - The Real Solo Concert!



The audience is transported into the world of Sukoon or Serenity - the one thing...we all yearn for...The faces of all say it all!



The audience in rapt attention throughout the musical flight. That's the power of words - enhanced by this unique concert presentation format - a one of its kind in the entire world.



This journey is almost over...and my look is - Where is the next musical destination?



Appreciation and "Could I get your Card please?" Sure Sir!



More appreciation, more sharing of what this concert does to the audience and inquisitiveness about my journey with music and this unique format. I call all this - Mission of Melody and the Mission of my life - to spread Sukoon or Serenity.



The audience moves in for an impromptu group photograph with the artist. 1979 Batch of Mechanical Engineering of M S University, Vadodara at Reunion 2022. What an honour! Thanks everyone!



And the man who got me and my Mission of Melody to - one more wonderful opportunity - Mr. Nagesh Chavan. Thank You Sir. Hu Abhaari Chhu! (I am thankful. tr. Gujarati)




Here is the Video of the Photo Report of the same on my YouTube Channel
Photo Report Video 20 December 2022 Khandala



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Updated....The Journey So Far...






- Dr. Salil Latay
Pune, India
22 December 2022, Thursday

16 December 2022

11 December 2022 - The Take Off Concert - Easy Listening English Melodies - Pune

Dr. Salil Latay - In Concert - Easy Listening English Melodies


Mission of Melody with Vocal Sonata embarks on a new and most exciting journey – launch of a new concert concept – transcending the barrier of language and nationalities. Singing from the stage now in the Lingua Franca - the language of the world – English.

Songs in English language...but with the same focus as in Hindustani – beauty and depth of the words and a presentation of Serenity!

Songs of the heart and songs of the soul - When one is alone, when deep in thoughts – the songs, one remembers and connects with are those with powerful words and deep meaning. This phenomenon is true all over the world in all languages including English.

Soft, meaningful and deep meaning songs have been remembered, sung, performed and been cherished across eras of time and nationality. These are the very songs that have also been the most recognised and rewarded as milestone creations in the ongoing journey of humanity with music.

With exactly this same thought, comes a proper classy Concert – a unique presentation of Soft, Meaningful Easy Listening English Melodies.

A celebration of words, a celebration of human emotions and a celebration of humanity by not bounding itself to any specific time era or any specific artist.


A Concert of Easy Listening English Melodies

Dr. Salil Latay – In Concert – Vocal Sonata

Just the Singer and his Piano on the Synthesizer


And...the very first organiser of this most unique presentation – RAAH – A Literacy and Cultural Centre of the famous The Raahat Foundation, Pune headed by its Dynamic Director - Mrs. Aiman Mehta along with her wonderful team who organised a great event.

The audience response was overwhelming and the concept was very well received and appreciated. The journey has just started and shall continue...

Thank You RAAH, Thank You Mrs. Aiman Mehta and Thank You to each of the audience who attended and witnessed this historic lift off or take off.





All set for a new journey with my Mission of Melody...



7PM IST and the Lift Off or Take Off starts.....Born Free is the first song at Opening!



I explain the concept....Thinking outside the box! - That's exactly my secret of 19 years of journey with Serenity (Sukoon) in Music...Today's launch of yet another new concept epitomised just that!



Ladies, Gentlemen and Children of all ages.... I come to you with good words, deep meaning, simple tunes, the simplest presentation format ever possible and guaranteed Serenity!



The Journey continues with one song after the other





The audience is shocked with every song - I could hear that at the start of every song. English songs have a plethora of song concepts and this concert concept presents many such milestone creations...a treat for a real connoisseur. The expressions say it all!



A view from the audience end....Thank You to each of the vibrant and lively person - You have been very kind!




The power of words...Think about its connection with you and your take on it ... A new experience everytime




In action....at the equipment / instrument level.



            The action of Vocal Sonata - The Instrument/Equipment along with the Vocals..all working in perfect coordination and combination...a one of its kind in the world!





And...the end of a magnificent inaugural musical flight. I wrap up the papers of song lyrics as the audience starts an impromptu interaction with me...a very regular feature for me...even before I leave the stage to meet them in person!



With the First Organiser of this unique concert concept - RAAH - A Literacy & Cultural Centre, Pune, headed by its Dynamic Director - Mrs. Aiman Mehta - one of the biggest supporter of my Mission of Melody since my very first presentation at RAAH in 2018. This was my 5th presentation with RAAH. 

Thank You RAAH, Thank You Mrs. Aiman Mehta and Yes...the journey with RAAH continues...


Songs of the heart and songs of the soul

No Foot-Tapping here,

But let’s tap your mind and tap your thoughts

Where words come to life

Peace and happiness – that’s the goal

Sit back, relax and enjoy




Here is the Video of the Photo Report of the same on my YouTube Channel
Photo Report Video 11 December 2022 Pune


Please Don't forget to visit the updated - The Journey So Far...

Just Click the link below...


Updated....The Journey So Far...






- Dr. Salil Latay
Pune, India
16 December 2022, Friday