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Phiroj Shyangden (Phiroj Shyangden) is an Indian singer, guitarist, composer, songwriter in the Nepali language. He is the founding member of the band 1974 AD[1][2] and The Original Duo.

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

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]


Musical career


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]

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 and Pradhan 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



Solo albums



Singles


Timi ra Ma


See also



References


  1. "न्यूरोडबाट न्यूयोर्कसम्म". himalkhabar.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  2. "मेरो पहिलो गिटार – फिरोज स्याङ्देन, 1974 AD | WWW.HATTERI.COM". hatteri.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  3. "Phiroj Shyangden – Personality of the Month for November 2009". TexasNepal. 2009-11-01. Archived from the original on 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  4. "Get To Know 1974 AD". Archived from the original on 2018-02-17.
  5. "Phiroj Shyangden - Musical Beginning". Archived from the original on 2016-07-26.
  6. "Phiroj Shyangden interview". 2009-10-14. Archived from the original on 2018-02-17.
  7. "हिमाल खबरपत्रिका | न्यूरोडबाट न्यूयोर्कसम्म". nepalihimal.com. Archived from the original on 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  8. "Move to New York". 2017-03-31. Archived from the original on 2017-06-05.
  9. "Capital Region group to bring famous Nepali singer to town". Times Union. Archived from the original on 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  10. "Solo Album 'Phiroj Shyangden'". 2007-10-24. Archived from the original on 2018-02-17.
  11. Phiroj Shyangden's First Solo Album by Taal Music Archived 2018-02-17 at the Wayback Machine
  12. "हिँड्दा–हिँड्दै" (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  13. Ltd, Deep Creation Pvt. "एड्रिन प्रधान र फिरोज स्याङ्देनकाे ललितपुर, पोखरा र बुटवलमा कन्सर्ट हुँदै". Medianp. Archived from the original on 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  14. M&S VMAG (2018-01-25), Former 1974 AD Phiroj Syangden and Adrian Pradhan get together for Nepal tour, archived from the original on 2018-03-25, retrieved 2018-03-23
  15. "The Original Duo-Phiroj Shyangden & Adrian Pradhan Performing Live @Kathmandu – Nepali E-Chords". www.nepaliechords.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  16. "Former 1974 AD Members to Tour Around Nepal - halla!". halla!. 2018-01-13. Archived from the original on 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  17. "The Original Duo: Phiroj and Adrian". Vimeo. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
  18. Poudel, Rahat. "Original 1974AD members reunite". My City. Retrieved 2019-07-11.
  19. "1974 AD reunion Archives". halla!. Retrieved 2019-07-11.




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