10 years later, Tay Iwar’s ‘Passport’ stands the test of time
‘Passport is so many things at the same time — dreamy, free, experimental, RnB, even Soulish, but ultimately, the music is magic’
The older I get, the more I find myself revisiting some of the moments that made and shaped me. Moments such as music, movies, cartoons, books, the Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United-led era, and even my favorite wrestling matches — proud Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage fan here — .
Before your mind jumps, this is not just an exercise in nostalgia, but more a wander into those events that inspired and imprinted blood-rushing memories, and continue to be the places my dreams visit at night.
But then, admittedly, there is a natural nostalgia to be found in stories inspired by adolescence. The coming-of-age story, as narrated in whatever medium, is relatable and almost always brings a smile because we all were young once; young and reckless, young and in love or lust, young and hopeful, then young and heartbroken.
Every so often in the present time, I hold these fixtures to the light to see what still resonates. And music, splendid music, always stands apart.
The power of great music stems from its ability to embed itself in the fabric of our lives, at times forever. First, it hits you at the moment, ages with you, and…
