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My essentials MELCHIOR BUSUTTIL Drummer Melchior Busuttil is a Malta-born drummer, percussionist, tutor, and producer/studio engineer known for blending technical mastery with musicality. With extensive live, studio, and international touring experience, he has performed on major stages, worked with top artists, and contributed to award- winning recordings. He is currently active with leading Maltese bands and productions and is highly sought after as a musician and educator. 1. Book 2. Film 3. Internet 4. Music 5. Place THAT is a super difficult question for me to answer. I like so many musicians, so many bands and I'm in- fluenced by so many styles that it's impossible for me to choose. But to narrow it slightly down, my favourite styles are Funk and Fusion. The likes of Snarky Puppy, Tower of Power, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Dirty loops, Cory Wong, Electro Deluxe, Brian Cul- bertson 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 concerts happening around. This fusion of global sounds enriches my musical ideas and gets my crea- tive 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- phasises understanding both oneself and the adversary, highlighting the importance of adaptability and clever- ness. I feel that The Art of War remains a guide for nav- igating challenges with a stra- tegic frame of mind. A film I watched recently is Cloud Atlas. I love how Cloud Atlas tells multiple stories across time periods and gen- res, illustrating the impact of choices through time. It also shows how actions echo through generations. The film's breath-taking visuals and intricate storytelling 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 throughout. I would recom- mend it. The exceptional performances by an ensem- ble cast, coupled with the thematic depth, make Cloud Atlas a cinematic journey. I barely watch any TV but something that I find myself checking often on the internet is sport me- dia outlets. Usually, its daily sports articles and current affairs as well as articles and rumours about which players are getting transferred. My favourite sport is tennis and although 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 lim- ited or way too focused on more famous sports, so I end up viewing different sites to get the whole pic- ture on current affairs. Compiled by Laura Calleja suggestions by email lcalleja@mediatoday.com 4 5 1 MaltaToday is supported by Arts Council Malta 4 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 7 DECEMBER 2025 ALMANAC 3 2