Lakshmi Priya
Radio In My Life
“TV gives everyone an image but radio gives birth to a million images in a million brains” this qoute by
Peggy Noonan is pretty much relevant. Radio, with its power of sound and storytelling, ignites our
imagination, sparking a million mental images in our brain. Radio is often referred to as “the theater of
the mind,” and for good reason. When we listen to a radio broadcast, we are not just receiving
information; we actively participate in the creation of mental imagery.
Sound is a powerful tool for triggering memories and emotions.I can still recall those commercials and
jingles airing on the radio years back.Earlier, when smart phones didn’t exist radio was the most
cherished source of information and entertainment. At my grandparents’ house, I recall having a large
black radio with a dial to access different stations. He would sit and listen to the news, get cricket
updates, and enjoy the melodies of his time. I was so young at the time that I have only hazy memories
of that radio.
However, I wasintroduced to radio properly a little later. I would sneak my mom’s keypad, connect the
earphones, and enjoy listening to songs and various programs airing on the radio. I’d listen in
anticipation, waiting for that one song that would resonate with me, and when it played, it felt like a
personal gift from the radio gods.
Road trips hold a special place in my heart they offer an escape from the monotony of daily life.And what
better companion for a road trip than the trusty radio? There is a symbiotic relationship between radio
and road trips.Before the era of smartphones and streaming services, radio was the primary source of
entertainment during long drives. It brought music, news, and storytelling directly into the vehicle,
transforming mundane stretches of highway into captivating journeys of the mind.
In the age of visual dominance, where screens constantly bombard us with images and videos, there’s a
timeless and often overlooked medium that continues to work its magic by painting vivid pictures in our
minds. While technology may have evolved, and radio may have taken a backseat in our lives, the
nostalgia it evokes remains as strong as ever.
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