Charity of/through Music

I always thought that those who blasted music from their mobile phones in public means of transport or at gatherings as someone who wanted to show off his piece. But of late I realised that with every Tom Dick and Harry having a mobile there is practically no one left to flaunt the mobile piece to! Besides these guys who play their music melodies loud on buses merely want to keep the spirit high of not just themselves alone but of those around too. Travelling this evening from Uppal to the Provincial house (clean 2 hours from one end of the city to another!) I heard the groans of my co-passengers as we struggled to get a foothold in the crowded bus. Each of us reeking of our prespiration and the fatigue of the whole days' labour. To make matters more irksome were some ladies squabbling over a seat in front. Just when all this was about to blow off the head of the conductor (poor guys, having to put up with this all day long - they should be given the Padmashree!!), there echoed a lively song from one of the mobiles. What a break. And just to confirm my musings regarding this musical charity, came a voice from behind the bus, "Volume please!"