JINDABAD: PLASTIC HEART

Few of us imagined that five young aspiring musicians, who, while hanging out sipping one chiya after another, could come up with an album so unexpected, so precise, and so mature. That is not to say that it is not full of youthful exuberance, but you'd have to pinch yourself to believe that they're still in their early days.
Nevertheless, the release of Jindabaad's debut album Plastic Heart is a proud and monumental moment, for what they have achieved with limited resources during Nepal's half-lit days is truly exceptional.
Plastic Heart starts loudly with 'Shades of You', a ballad driven by Kiran Shahi's tight drumming. With Sunny Tuladhar's slick guitar overlays and Rajan Shrestha on the howling bass, it transitions into a progressive final third before Rohit Shakya's umpteenth vocal octave wraps it to a distinguished close.
Second comes 'Preset', where Abhishek Bhadra's haunted undertones on the keyboard are complimented by the utopian numbness of the chorus. It is, in fact, poetry in motion, and taken to new heights due to Bhadra's proficiency on the keys.

'Rewind' reminds listeners that as musicians, music is theirs to create – labels mean nothing. They released this song on YouTube a few months back, which earned them a legion of fans then unfamiliar with the band's humble beginnings.

BFM' is a politically voiced number, by a band that continues to claim that self-entitlement has little to do with their music. The angry, at times almost 'Zack De La Rocha'-sounding, Shakya helps trigger the frustration of living in a disorderly state with the false autonomy we have created. Bhadra and Sunny, through the mastery of their instruments, heighten the enraged call for an egalitarian society.

PLASTIC HEART JINDABAD

The album finally ends in 'Spoilin'. Heavy and angry at times, vulnerable and moody at others, the tracks always seem to be seconds away from hitting you with another surprising twist. The transitions in tone, emotion and progression have already become a trademark of this band.
Jindabaad produced the album independently, going commercial solely through their fans, their meagre online resources and the occasional gig around town. Despite 20-hour loadshedding, these artists, some of Nepal's youngest and most talented musicians, have managed to produce an album that is quintessentially about music and music alone. Set aside the fact that fame might be awaiting them; these are just five guys in love with what they're doing.

FREEDOM TO ROCK!!

At the Studio 4 premises, located on the dusty stretch of Bagmati river's bank in Kupandol, many aspiring young guys in their skinny jeans and converses anxiously awaited their turns to audition for the third Sprite Rock Band Challenge, each hoping to win the first of a kind competition in Nepal. While some looked totally confident, others were visibly experiencing a nervous breakdown.

Of the sixty-two bands selected, twenty will be competing in the challenge. The number will eventually come down to twelve, then six, from which the winner will be selected. Besides getting a chance to shoot a music video, the winner will also receive a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh. But for that, we will have to wait until 30 April, the grand finale of the competition.
The judges are comprised of a trio of Nepal's biggest rock icons: Robin Tamang, Nepal's ultimate rock star and the lead vocalist of Robin and the New Revolution; Abhaya Subba, the frontwoman of Abhaya and the Steam Injuns; and Dev Rana, a veteran guitarist from the band Prism.

So what will it take to scoop the prize? "The participants will be judged on three basic guidelines: song choice, originality and performance", says Robin. "Personally I am looking for that x-factor", adds Abhaya, who believes that the judges can do a good job of guiding the contenders. Stressing this fact, she shares that a few contestants from last year have come to compete again for this year's challenge, and that their performances have improved significantly.

lessons in the life of DIBYA SUBBAA

Dibya Subba, now 28, was born in Dharan and moved to Kathmandu when he was a young boy. He was one of the top winners at the Hits FM Music Awards last month, taking home the gongs for Best Rock Composition and Best Performance by a Group or Duo. A new album called "Dibya Subba and the Blue Acids" will be released this month. He talked to WAVE about awards and inspirations.
My favourite artist is Dave Matthews. Recently I have also been listening to a lot of Anni Di Fango. Her music doesn't belong to any particular genre, but this inspires me.

My biggest and only goal in life is to continue working in the music business. I know it's hard to buy a big house and nice cars if I continue working here, but survival isn't that hard. That said, my mother would probably like it more if I could build her a nice house.
I grew up in a musical family. My father, Kewal Subba, worked in Radio Nepal and played guitar and harmonica. I learned how to play guitar from him. He passed away when I was still a teenager.
When I was playing a concert in Hong Kong, a cousin Dai bought me a guitar. It is right now my most treasured possession.
I wish my dad was alive to hear my music and listen to my albums. He is one person I wish I could share my music with.
Music is like meditation. It has changed the way I think about myself. And it has changed the way I think about other people.
I used to get angry a lot, and very quickly. As I have become older, that doesn't happen anymore. I can accept people the way they are.
My most unappealing trait is my lack of willpower. I can't make decisions, and if I make them, I can't stick to them. I have been trying to quit smoking for two years, but unsuccessfully.
I respect Anuradha Koirala a lot for what she has done to help young and vulnerable girls from trafficking. She was apparently at the Hits FM award, but I missed my chance to meet her. I would have liked to take my picture with her.

Bryan Adams:the man behind the image

Although Bryan Adams won laurels for his music mostly in the 1990s, his distinct voice is still greatly admired by many, and his most popular single, 'Summer of 69', is completely legendary.  As Adams prepares to rock Kathmandu on February 19th at the Dashrath Stadium, hyped up fans are beginning to the count down the days.
We have gathered some fun facts about the artist that we hope will rock our world
Did you know that Bryan Adams quit school at the age of 16 and convinced his mother to let him use her savings for his college education to buy a baby grand piano?
He tried his hand at acting with the 1989 movie Pink Cadillac, starring Clint Eastwood. In the movie House of Fools (2002), he played himself in a storyline where a crazy woman dreams the singer is her fiancée.
While in the band Sweeney Todd, he supplemented his income by selling pet food, working in record stores and washing dishes.
His full name in Bryan Guy Adams.
At fifteen, he became the lead singer of the band Sweeney Todd. His gravelly voice had to be speeded up for recordings. Who knew this husky baritone would end up having such a huge legion of fans?
Besides singing and doing music related work, Adams is a freelance photographer. He recently joined creative forces with Calvin Klein to do their ad work.
In a1998 Winnipeg Arena concert, Adams commented on a huge portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, saying how she never smiled in pictures. Somehow, he was invited for the 50th anniversary of the Queen's accession in 2002, where he spotted the Queen smiling and captured the rare incident in his camera. Ever since, the first smiling picture of the Queen has been on a Canadian postage stamp.
Bryan can play the guitar, piano, harmonica and bass guitar.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements, the Canadian Government named Bryan Adams an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1990. In 2010, he received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award for his part in numerous charitable concerts and campaigns during his career.

Adams is a credible environmentalist and has been involved with Greenpeace, an organisation advocating for the protection of the environment since the 1980s.
Adam's ex-girlfriend Cecilie Thomsen accused him of having an affair with Princess Diana in 1996 after she split from Prince Charles. Coincidentally, the lyrics of a song called 'Diana Adam' that he had written in 1985 went like this: "Oh the first time I saw you was in a magazine/ The next time you was walking 'cross my television screen/ I knew right then and there that I had to make you mine/ The day that he married you /I nearly lost my mind".
His father was a diplomat and he lived in many different countries as a child.
Adams refused the movie Top Gun from using his song 'Only the Strong Survive', because he felt that the movie venerated war.
He has been nominated for an Oscar three times for his contributions to movie soundtracks. One of them was for the song 'Everything I do'. The song was written for the movie Robin Hood: The Prince of Thieves.
At every concert, Adams pulls several members of the audience up on stage to sing and play instruments on 'Summer of '69'. He also calls on one lucky girl to come up and sing 'When You're Gone' with him, the song he recorded with Sporty Spice and more recently with Pamela Anderson.
Bryan Adams writes or co-writes all his songs.
In the mid 1990s, Adams successfully campaigned for the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary with Greenpeace Chairman David McTaggart. The two distributed over 500,000 postcards at concerts around the world, encouraging politicians to vote yes for the creation of the sanctuary.
According to a survey conducted by a British poll in 2005, Adam's smash hit 'Everything I do' was the most popular choice for the first dance at weddings in the UK.
His other photographic efforts include publishing Zoo Magazine, the fashion/art magazine based in Berlin, Germany.

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Bryan Adams Live in Nepal Getting ready for the big day
Finally, here is a list of Bryan Adams' top ten hits songs. Learns the words to these songs. Pretty sure, he will sing at least one of them.
The temperature will be between mid-10s and mid-20s, so dress in a light pullover or jacket. If you wear a fluffy down jacket, and you won't be able to move your arms. But it will get cold at night, so layer properly.

Summer of '69 • Heaven • Cuts like a knife
Everything I do (I do it for you) • Somebody
Straight for the heart • Please forgive me
Run to you • Here I am
Have you ever really loved a woman?
Jewellery should be kept to a minimum. And the same applies with make-up because let's face it, it's going to look like hell by the end of it. Just remember you are there to have a good time and not impress anyone.
Wear closed shoes – of the sneaker variety. This one applies especially to those ladies who like to strut around in high heels. You will be out in the grassy field, digging through the mud, so be sensible. Plus, sneakers allow you to bob around with the music, without having to worry about the person in front of you stepping on your toes.
Mobile phones usually don't work when there is such a massive gathering of people. So arrange a meeting point with your friends, in case you get separated.
Park far away from the stadium, or better still, take public transport to the concert. You know how bad we are at traffic jams. And this one will be the mother of all traffic jams.
The organisers have already determined how close you can get with the price of the ticket, but if you want to be in the front of your section, give yourself enough time to get to the venue.
Front or back? Depends on what you want. Front of the concert is obviously closer to the band and you experience the concert environment better. Back of the concert is more laid back and there is more space. It's your call.
Touch wood there'll be no incidents, and well, this is Bryan Adams, so the concert will probably be mellow. However, if you feel that the audience is going to get violent, don't race for the door. Try to get to the barrier or to the back, where you will be safe.
Have a good time, and for the love of god wear sensible shoes.

World Music Day Celebrated in Pokhara

he origins of the term World Music in relation to the selling of this type of music began in 1982 when World Music Day (Fête de la Musique) was initiated in France. World Music Day is celebrated on 21 June every year since then. On Monday 29 June 1987, a meeting of interested parties gathered to capitalize on the marketing of this genre. 21st June is most longest day of the year so people want to pass this day with something special.  Celebrating World Music Day on that day come into concept and still going on.

From about six years, Pokhara valley is celebrating this day.  This is sixth World Music Day for the Pokhareli people.  Different organization related to music and culture group are organizing World Music Day program on this day together. Pokhara Sangeetik Kalakar Sangh, Nepal had organized this program on 6th of Jestha 2065, Friday with co-organizer Pokhareli yuwa Sanskritik Pariwar, Sangeet Prasichan Kendra, Himali Sanskritik Pariwar, Jhighu Bhaya Jhighu Sanskriti pucha, Rastriya Lok tatha Dohori geet pratisthan and Saptarangi Pratisthan, Pokhara.  On this day, Senior Artist Mr. Sharbhagyaman Pradhanagya had honour artist, musician and vocalist Mr. Ram Kaji Gurung.

All organizer and co-organizer organization perform variety of musical program and cultural program on that day. This program was held in Udhoy Banijya Hall, Pokhara and the entry fee is totally free for the audience.  About eight hundred people are in the hall to watch this program.  From Sarangi to electric guitar, from madal to drum have been used to perform there.  Jhighu Bhaya jhighu Sansakirit pucha and Himal Sanskritik Pariwar also have performed different cultural dance.  Pokhara Sangeetik Kalakar Sangh, Nepal perfrom wel-come music and different pop songs and rock and roll songs. Pokhareli yuwa sanskritik pariwar, sangeet parsichan kendra and Saptarangi pratisthan perform classical songs, modern songs and wel-come song for that day. Rastriy Lok tatha Dohori geet pratisthan perform lok and dohori songs on that day.

Program started at noon and end at 4.00 p.m.  It is very nice to see such a diverse form of music and dance in one program. This kind of program should be held continuously forever for the good of music, culture and to it’s related people.

within the local groung of pokhara nepali underground metal and rock band performed  in this day .featuring local band ..

Back In The Limelight- Sanjeev Singh!

Right when the music industry was being bombarded with new offerings, one after another, one artist, who once took us by storm with his smash hit “Chulesima”, makes a huge comeback! Yes, Sanjeev Singh finally returns to the music scene, thanks to his album “Muglan”!

“Muglan” was officially released on 12th May, Thursday at iClub, Durbarmag and it was launched by a number of media personalities some of whom were singers Nabin Bhattarai, Sunil Bardewa, Director of Rise Music Binod Singh, Sangam Rai- manager at CTV Mobile and Saptahik writer Krishna Bhattarai. However, the event wasn’t dedicated only to Singh’s his latest effort. The singer shared the spotlight with the upcoming band Fedrick N H2O. The rock outfit unleashed their album “Ghaat”. Both the sets belong to the label of Rise Music.

Singh and the band lightened up the evening function with their performances. The Nirmaya hitmaker performed a range of his older hits as well as few from his new disc such as “Chulesima”, “Muglan”, “Jaba Samma” and “Sanuma”. The event also saw the release of the music video for the album’s title track. Penned and composed by the singer himself, the visual for “Muglan” has been directed by Astha fame Naren Limbu.

After a hiatus of four years, Singh has come up with his sixth studio album which consists of eight melodious sentimental songs. Most of them were recorded in London where the singer has been living for some years.

In the span of ten years in the music field, Singh has come up with five other records: “Aakaasbata”, “Soul”, “Selected Sanjeev”, “Best Of Sanjeev Singh” and “Always”.