Change- Testify Band, Nagaland.

Testify is a Christian rock band from Dimapur, Nagaland, formed in August 2012. The band members consist of five different individuals who have come together with the goal to convey the message of love, hope and peace in this distorted society. Testify is a unique band that caters to music lovers of all kind. From rock, blues, funk, jazz to contemporary gospel music, the band loves to experiment with all genres. Their songs are about the various issues confronting us in our daily lives. It could be about as simple as personal issues or as complex yet relevant as social issues, with special emphasis on Christian values. Although the band was formed years back, the band has not contested or participated in any competitions but has played in various concerts organized by different churches and societies. The band’s line-up consists of: Lanu Lemtor-Drums Lima Longkumer-Bass Meyi-Guitar Abel Assumi-Violin Lanuzulu- Vocal/Guitar The band’s latest single “Change”, recorded at Crystal Sound Studio, Dimapur was written and composed by Lanuzulu, front man of the band on 8th March 2015. The song speaks of the evils prevailing in our society today; the degrading morality and the cold love, where people seem to have forgotten the value of harmoniously living together and constantly rage at one another. In a place like Nagaland, almost every individual is a member of a church of certain denomination where he/she is taught to love. However, the individual’s actions often seem to contradict the teachings of Christ. If only a person is willing, the songs says, it is never too late to change. There are still people in our society who desire or are longing for freedom and rights and to live in unity. It is the change that should start from the individual’s heart and family. Only then our society will achieve the goal of setting love as our theme.