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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 13 AUGUST 2023 6 ALMANAC My essentials MELCHIOR BUSUTTIL 31, Musician - Drummer I am a professional drummer, tutor, producer and studio engineer. I am lucky enough to say that I do what I love for a living. My job consists of performing both live on stage, recording in the studio and on TV, with a diversity of artists in a broad range of styles. 4 5 1. Book 2. Film 3. Internet/TV 4. Music 5. Place I barely watch any TV but something that I find myself checking often on the inter- net is sport media outlets. Usually, its daily sports ar- ticles and current affairs as well as articles and rumours about which players are get- ting transferred. My favour- ite sport is tennis and al- though you can find a wealth of information about what's happening in the sport daily, I feel that the coverage from certain media outlets is very limited or way too focused on more famous sports, so I end up viewing different sites to get the whole picture on cur- rent affairs. THAT is a super difficult question for me to answer. I like so many musicians, so many bands and I'm influ- enced by so many styles that it's impossible for me to just chose. But to narrow it slight- ly down, my favourite styles are Funk and Fusion. The likes of Snarky Puppy, Tow- er of Power, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Dirty loops, Cory Wong, Electro Deluxe, Brian Culbertson and the list goes on and on… I listen to other styles and am also part of bands playing other styles, but I'd say that these two styles are my go-to. BEING a musician, London's cultural diversity is an infinite well of creativity that deeply resonates with me. Luckily, I've been able to play with different bands and artists in different parts of the city. I also like the hustle and bustle of city life as well as the busy, on the go life- style such places immerse you in. Not to mention the musical soul of the city with all the live gigs, musicals, busking and con- certs happening around. This fusion of global sounds enriches my musical ideas and gets my creative juices flowing. IN no way am I a bookworm, however the last book that I re-read was The Art Of War by Sun Tzu. It's basically an ancient Chinese military me- thodical discussion about the facts, skills and principals in- volved in the art of warfare. The book's concise and pro- found insights about leader- ship, conflict resolution, and decision-making are incredi- bly valuable. Sun Tzu's teach- ings are applicable not only in warfare but also in various aspects of life and business. I appreciate how the book em- phasizes understanding both oneself and the adversary, highlighting the importance of adaptability and cleverness. I feel that The Art Of War re- mains a guide for navigating challenges with a strategic frame of mind. A film I watched recently is Cloud Atlas. I love how Cloud Atlas tells multiple stories across time periods and genres, illustrating the impact of choic- es through time. It also shows how actions echo through gen- erations. The film's breath-tak- ing visuals and intricate story- telling highlight the enduring power of human connections apart from the ripple effect of our actions. Exploring themes of fate and reincarnation, the film kept me engaged through- out. I would recommend it. The exceptional performances by an ensemble cast, coupled with the thematic depth, make Cloud Atlas a cinematic jour- ney. 2 Compiled by Laura Calleja suggestions by email lcalleja@mediatoday.com 1 3