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Silently Watch them Die (Rough cut) Silently Watch them Die (Rough cut)
In response to the vengeful genocide happening in Palestine (and a critique of all legacies of apartheid, ethnic cleansing and militarist violence). Nepali version of this song is called 'Kina'
Saani Saani Pari Saani Saani Pari
Composed together with my bro Rajen in Dec 05. Lead vocals by Rajen Shakya. This song was inspired by and is dedicated to my newly born neice, Asha. Rajen and I composed it while trying to put little Asha to bed. Rap styl INVALID influenced by AJ &
Ishara Ishara
With Rap by AJ. Special thanks to Sabin for the detailed feedback on this song (including the idea of having AJ rap in the middle).
Yo Kasto Nasha Ho Yo Kasto Nasha Ho
This is the original version of the song. Vocals by Prabin Sharma. Mukti and Revival sang a rock version of this song. Music style influenced by Deepak Bajracharya, Jesse Cooke and Jack Johnson.
Basanta Pani Basanta Pani
This is an attempt to compose a song in which the rhythm guitar closely mirrors the emotions expressed in the lyrics. Sabin Ninglekhu's unique quivering vocals nicely emphasizes the longing expressed in the lyrics.
Kamal Ko Phul Kamal Ko Phul
Another song for little Asha for her Janku (rice feeding ceremony). With Rajen's beautiful vocals. Added April 10th, 2006
Lakha Batti Baali Lakha Batti Baali
Wrote this song for my dad who passed away on February 14th, 2003. The title "Lakh Batti" (100,000 lights) refers to the tradition in Nepal of lighting 100,000 candles for deceased relatives. Lead vocals: Rajen Shakya. Inital input from Yesha
Bichodko Byatha Bichodko Byatha
This is one of the first Nepali songs that i composed. Composed in 2001. Vocals: Prabin Sharma
Zindagi Zindagi
This is the song that triggered my creative explosion in 2005. Special thanks to Ashok and Himalaya Rana for the numerous jam/recording session from which this song developed. Thanks to Ashok Rana for the superb recording, mixing and backing vocals.
Dare to Change Dare to Change
My first complete English song. With George Bush Jr on the background. Added April 10, 2006
Mukta Akashko Khoj (New Version) Mukta Akashko Khoj (New Version)
Mukta Akashko Khoj Mukta Akashko Khoj
Amulya Samjhanaharu Amulya Samjhanaharu
Instrumental piece that I composed in 1993. This version is from the album The Dragonfly Sessions (Recorded by Alan Walks;Subterfuge Records; 2001) and is performed by Alan Walks (guitar), Jeff Martel (sitar), Rajen(tabla) and myself (guitar).
Sangam Sangam
Instrumental piece that I composed in 1992. This version is from the album The Dragonfly Sessions (Recorded by Alan Walks;Subterfuge Records; 2001) and is performed by Alan Walks (guitar), Jeff Martel (sitar), Rajen(tabla) and myself (guitar).
Annapurna Calling Annapurna Calling
A musical tribute to a trip that I took with my best buddy Kedar Maharjan to the Annapurana base camp way back in 1989. The music tries to capture the euphoria we felt when we saw the majestic himalayas up close. Dedicated to Kedar. Rough version.
