Phiroj Shyangden

Phiroj Shyangden
Phiroj Shyangden
Background information
BornDarjeeling, West Bengal, India
OriginKathmandu and Darjeeling
GenresNepali rock, folk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, music teacher
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1990–present
Member of1974 AD

Phiroj Shyangden (Phiroj Shyangdenⓘ) is a Nepalese-American singer, guitarist, composer, songwriter in the Nepali language. He is the founding member of the band 1974 AD[1][2] and The Original Duo. Shyangden lives in New York, USA.

Early life

Phiroj Shyangden was born to parents Kharkey Shyangden (father) and the late Narbada Shyangden (mother) in Takvar Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India. He went to Betten High School in Tukvar, Darjeeling and completed his college degree form Darjeeling Government College, North Bengal University, India in 1986.

Shyangden is a self-taught vocalist and studied western classical music (guitar) from Jeeven Pradhan (Darjeeling Melody Academy), a noted music teacher from Darjeeling. Shyangden moved to Kathmandu in 1990 where he worked as a music teacher in Gyanodaya School, Lalitpur.[3]

Formation of 1974 AD and Musical career

Phiroj Shyangden Live
Phiroj Shyangden Live

Shyangden, along with Nirakar Yakthumba (bass guitar) and Bhanu Ahamed (drums), formed the band 1974 AD in 1994 whilst they were teachers in Gyanodaya School in Lalitpur, Kathmandu.[4] During this period Shyangden did most of the writing and compositions for the band. Initially the band played western rock music and covered Bryan Adams, Deep Purple and various other rock acts.[5]

Songs with 1974 AD during this period
Title Contribution
Gurasai fulyo lyrics/music/ vocal    
Chithi lyrics/music/ vocal    
Hidda hiddai    lyrics
Timro maya le    lyrics/ music/ vocal    
Chaubandi choli     lyrics/ music/ vocal   
Mildaina katha haru    lyrics/ music/ vocal  
Pathai deu na    lyrics/ music/ vocal  
Kahile kahile    lyrics/ music/vocal  
Bhuli deu    lyrics/ music/ vocal  
Hijo matra timilai    lyrics/ music/ vocal  
Mutu bhari bhari    lyrics  
Pahilo juni ma    lyrics  
Samjhi baschhu    lyrics / music/ vocal (except the English part)
Baru malai sustari lyrics/  music vocal
Parelima vocal  
Bacha ani bachna deu   lyrics/ music/ vocal  
Deurali bhanjyang    lyrics/ vocal  
Mayalule lyrics/music/ vocal  
Timilai pirathi le     lyrics/ music/ vocal  
Chari lyrics / music/ vocal
Chhudaina timro mayale     lyrics  
Sajhako bela lyrics/ music/ vocal  
Chyangba & the bloody revolution     lyrics / music/ vocal (except the English part)
Ma timrai huh     lyrics/ music  
Chhattima josh     lyrics/ music/ vocal shared   
Swargadapi lyrics/ music/ vocal shared   
Kina chyangba     lyrics/ music/ vocal  
Maanchhe ko jiwan     lyrics/ music/ vocal shared   
Nirantarta lyrics/ music/ vocal shared   
Maya bisaune chautari   lyrics/ music/ vocal  
Sapana ko sanshar ma     lyrics / vocal  
Saani ko risaune  baani     lyrics/ music/ vocal
Bela bela     lyrics/ music/ vocal  

Shyangden left 1974 AD in 2008 amicably to pursue a solo career[6] and moved to New York in 2009.[7][8][9] He released a self-titled studio solo album, followed by Zindagi Asal Cha.[10][11]

The Original Duo

In 2016 Shyangden and Pradhan reunited under the name 'The Original Duo'.[12][13] They toured five states in the US in 2016, and Nepal, the UK, and Australia in 2017–18.[14][15][16]

In 2019 The Original Duo recorded and released the album La Hai, with lyrics and composition by Shyangden.[17]

Reunion with 1974 AD

In July 2019, after almost a decade, Shyangden reunited with 1974 AD and released a new album titled Nirantarata. The band now consists of the original lineup.[18][19]

Awards (with 1974 AD)

Category Presenter Year
Best performance by group or duo with vocal Hits FM Music Award 2000
Best performance by group or duo with vocal Sanmiguel Music Award 2000
Best performance by group or duo with vocal Hits FM Music Award 2002
Best performance by group or duo with vocal Hits FM Music Award 2004
Best song with National feelings Image Award 2004
Best performance by group or duo with vocal Hits FM Music Award 2005
Best Rock song Image Award 2005
Most air played song Kantipur FM 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2004

Discography

Albums with 1974 AD

  • Time Out (1996)
  • Samjhi Baschu (1998)
  • Satabdi (2001)
  • Jungi Nishan (2002)
  • Limited Edition (2002)
  • Pinjada Ko Suga (2004)
  • On Air (2007)
  • Nirantarta (2019)

Solo albums

  • Phiroj Shyangden[11]
  • Zindagi Asal Cha

Singles

Timi ra Ma

See also

References

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