My Music
I started playing the violin when I was six, the guitar when I was seven, and the drums when I was eight. By the early 80′s, I started paying attention to more guitar-oriented bands and I really enjoyed listening to many progressive blues and Jazz-Fusion bands. My guitar playing was most influenced by Angus Young, Van Halen, Steve Vai, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jeff Beck, BB King, Billy Gibbons, Jean Luc Ponty, Al Dimeola; the list goes on.
I played the Tuba and the String Bass in bands and orchestras in junior and senior high schools. The Tuba fascinated me with its power, and I was moved by the soft sound made when an upright bass is plucked and the deep rich sound it produced when bowed. High school bands and chamber orchestras introduced me to many fine composers & musicians of their day.
I now play for God’s glory alone, no compromises. Before knowing Jesus, I’d even resorted to mind altering drugs in search of inspiration. I no longer need to search for inspiration for music because when I see and experience His love and compassion, music flows with a passion that I’d never thought possible. There is never a stale moment or a used up melody, it is always fresh and appropriate. Nothing the world offers can compare with that.
Music has crossed over from the natural to the spiritual completely. One of the very early examples of what the Lord has worked in my life was in 1999. I had always wanted to play the harmonica, but never could figure it out. One night, while spending time with the Lord, I asked the Holy Spirit to show me how to play. Instantly, my mind opened up to the instrument. I just knew where the notes were, and I started playing immediately.
This has been the case not just with new instruments but with songs during worship; new tunes, lyrics, tones… Right now, without the Holy Spirit, there is no music, just syncopated noise.
It is a blessing to be adore and serve my heavenly father through music. I’ve never been happier as a musician and as a human being.
Songs
I’ve not recorded for a while, but if you’d like to hear some of my songs, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/kodiyil