Nepalese Rock History And Present Scenario
Origins
The rock music scene of Nepal originated with the arrival of hippies in the Kathmandu valley. The prime scene of Rock as well as Rock and Roll during those days used to be Jhochhen aka ‘Freak Street’ notorious for its marijuana and narcotics which attracted many a psychedelic rockers during the 70s. The first recorded Rock and Roll song of Nepal is “Diunlaa” by Kumar Basnet. The pioneers of Nepalese Rock scene were Mukti Shakya, Dev Rana (drummer), Jyoti Ghimire (guitarist), Pemba Lepcha (guitarist) and various other singers and bands who emerged in the Freak Street scene in the Hippie era.
Metal era
With the advent of time, the rock scene in Nepal changed from the early rock and roll, Blues, rock to Punk and Metal. However, most of the bands that performed during metal era didn’t produce many original songs and covered the songs of the West. Most notable of these bands are Wrathchild who were deeply influenced by Iron Maiden. Bands like Cruentus, Antim Grahan, Gothika, Lost Oblivion, Arachnids, etc. are some of the popular bands within the underground. Atomic Bush is a crucial progressive metal band. But many newly rising bands are also prevalent in the local underground scene.
Present scenario
The present scene music of Nepal includes several popular rock and roll bands, including 1974 ad (Hard Rock), Nepathya (Folk Rock), Mukti and Revival (Blues Rock), and the long-running Cobweb. There has also been a surge in local rock/metal bands with the emergence of numerous bands like Nastik, X-mantra and Albatross and more recently Atomic Bush, Ushma Beg, Nekhvam and many others. An indie rock scene has also emerged, with punk bands like “Rai Ko Ris”(www.raikoris.com), with singer and bass player Sareena Rai, leading the way to a nascent DIY movement.
Kathmandu and rock music
The Kathmandu valley is the musical center of Rock, Blues and Metal scene in Nepal. Many new Metal bands has emerged around in Kathmandu valley since the KtmRocks started. Most of these bands are highly influenced by the foreign metal. These bands play gigs from time to time in the underground scene.These days metal Jazz and Blues has been highly appreciated by the Nepali music lovers.Upstairs Ideas is promoting the Jazz scene in Nepal Along with Cadenza band And Nekhvam Rendezvous is promoting the Blues scene in Nepal along with the Nekhvam band. The rock, Blues, Jazz and metal scenes are evolving in Nepal with much improvement in quality and performance. Many bands emerged after the 20th century with genres like alternative, progressive, punk, etc. but most of the bands are unable to exist in the musical environment of Nepal.
The most prominent Rock artists/band in Nepal are 1974 AD, Nepathya, Mukti and Revival, Robin and the new revolution (Robin, from the band Robin and Looza), Looza (minus Robin) etc. New artists are emerging with the emergence of media.shanon Scam is on the rise due to their hardcore punk music.
And there is a new group named UNDERGROUNDKNOT, they specially support underground scene in Nepal.
The Last Tranzition is still going on with their experiment for new taste and wanna rock but are not getting any response from any of the organizer because of lack of proper support. Bands like 72 hours , Vhumi, has released their album and getting a great response today. Band like The Last Tranzition is with their hard work and enthusiasm that they are in this field of music otherwise they have already left musical field. They are still struggling for their right that they must get till now from last 4 years.
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Originally posted 2008-09-10 20:01:16.
Lyrics – Karma Band – Supadi Dana
Song: Supadi Dana
Artists: Karma Band
Album: Karma
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Yeah Yehi
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Supadi Dana Lau Bhana Supadi Dana
Khaneki Dana Lau Hai Nana Supadi Dana
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La Hoi…
Ghar Ko Chano Ghar Koi Ramro (Ghar Ko Chano Ghar Koi Ramro)
Timi Hasda Lagchau Paryo (Timi Hasda Lagchau Paryo)
Fursad Ma Basau Hai Ropi
Hunna Bhana Joban Ko Boli
Hoena Ra
Ho Ho
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Ho Ho
Hoena Ra
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Payas Lagyo Deu Hai Pani (Payas Lagyo Deu Hai Pani)
Ramro Raicha Timro Baani (Ramro Raicha Timro Baani)
Ghar Ta Tadhai Biro Ko Maajh Ma
Aau Nacha Aapnai Taal Ma
Naachau Hai
Ho Ho
Naachau Hai
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Naachau Hai
Yeah Yehi
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Supadi Dana Lau Bhana Supadi Dana
Khaneki Dana Lau Hai Nana Supadi Dana
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La Hoi…
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Originally posted 2008-09-10 20:01:16.
Lyrics – The Uglyz – Maya
Song: Maya
Singers/Band: The Uglyz
Album: The Rush
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Maya Jokhera Jokhna Sakinna, Kasari Bhanu Kati Maya Garchhu
Rujha Dubi Timi Mero Maya Ma, Jati Dubyou Uti Dherai Maya
Maya Basayera Basiainna, Maya Nikalera Nikalinna
Birsana Khojchhu Timilai Jati Ma, Yaada Tirmo Aaunchha Jati
Sandhai Samjhinchhu Timlai Sapanima, Khoji Hindne Garchhu Bipanima
Hoina Eka Din Ko Maya Yo, Maya Ho Juni Juni Ko
Maya Basayera Basiainna, Maya Nikalera Nikalinna
Birsana Khojchhu Timilai Jati Ma, Yaada Tirmo Aaunchha Jati
Samhalanu Kasari Maa Afulai, Rojoun Kasari Taraharu Lai
Chhekun Kasari Ma Aakaashlai, Rujhaun Kasari Yo Mero Maan Lai.
Maya Basayera Basiainna, Maya Nikalera Nikalinna
Birsana Khojchhu Timilai Jati Ma, Yaada Tirmo Aaunchha Jati
Yaada Tirmo Aaunchha Jati —X 4
Originally posted 2008-09-10 20:01:16.
