This was a riff from 2006, with my "Korn" tuning, just tune the low E to an A..instant Korn

Sombaar Satyanaash

Hello everyone! Right off the bat, I want to say that this project is a little different from the ones I usually share. It is my first piece of original music, right from composition to production (though a few lines from a popular Nepali nursery rhyme written by the late Saran Pradhan also feature in it).
However, 100% of everything/anything I earn from the sales of this song will be donated to M.A.R.G., an NGO from Darjeeling (India) that facilitates rural growth, education of underprivileged children and anti human trafficking, among other such societal reforms. To know more about M.A.R.G., visit http://www.marg.org.in .
Growing up in the pristine hills of Darjeeling, I came to love that cheerful little town that sits upon the clouds. It is there that I also fell in love with music, a few years ago. And now, I’m hoping that through this passion of mine, I can give something back to my hometown, even if it is in a small way.
And if you are reading this line then I thank you for taking the time to go through this post, and I want you to know that even if you decide not to purchase this song, M.A.R.G. still accepts direct donations. :) 
Thank you once again, and please do share..! Sharing is caring.

If you liked 'Toy Train', here are some links from where you can purchase and download the song :

ITUNES : https://itunes.apple.com/album/toy-train-single/id792569094

AMAZON MP3 : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HPM199C/ref=sr_1_148_rd?ie=UTF8&child=B00HPM1C0S&qid=1389114375&sr=1-148%3C/a%3E

GOOGLE PLAY : https://play.google.com/store/music/album/NamNor_Toy_Train?id=Bi74yp2tgfnkrghjykmc7ircawu

Peace and love, everyone!

Toy Train

Words by Diwas Gurung and Bikash Rajkarnikar
Music by Diwas Gurung
Mixed/Mastered by Phil Abbot

I wrote the most of this song a couple of years ago (2011?) my memory is hazy. In a lot of ways this was the first "proper" song I had written, an homage to the songwriting tradition of the beat bands of the 1960's. 

This song holds special meaning to me as my father is a pilot for Nepal Airlines and has been flying aero planes for a living since as long as I can remember. In fact, he wrote "Mai Runchu" while he was stationed in Dolpa. As a result, planes have always held a special nostalgic feeling for me, especially the twin otters that fly domestically within Nepal. A lot of the songs for the new album have elements of that kind of that faint yet unshakable nostalgia of ones younger days.

I still remember the first time I was able to accompany my father to the cockpit of one of these planes. All the dials, the switches, the knobs and the levers fascinated me even more than the view outside the window. While I never followed in his footsteps and became a pilot, I have somehow ended up working with the dials, switches and knobs as well. The only difference is that instead of levitation, it creates sound and is a vehicle that carries you beyond the realm of the corporeal.

The initial idea was to imagine someone who grew up in a situation that was the complete antithesis of my childhood. This song was written for that little child who has never seen a plane up close. To him or her it is a thing of mystery, curiosity and in some small way, hope.

A huge thanks to Bikash dai for completing the lyrics to the songs. When I started all I had was the first verse and the idea. He was the one who fleshed it out with the beautiful imagery and a wonderful chorus.

All of the recording for this song was done by me in my small bedroom on my laptop. I was living above a restaurant then so I remember having to schedule vocal takes  in between the times they would use this huge exhaust fan which was right outside my window! So a thank you is in order to Phil Abbot who was able to transform this bedroom production into something that I am happy and proud to share. 

I have lived with this song for years and it feels good to finally release it. I hope that it brings you the same joy it has brought to me and my family.

Thank you,

Diwas

Bimaan

Gingerfeet is considered as India's Answer to Funk Alternative Rock.The debut album - High and Above : The First bagged gold fetching International acclaim from magazines like - RIP [USA],Get Ready To Rock [UK],All About The Rock [UK] and Rolling Stone Magazine. The album even got recognition from rock music veterans - Robert M Knight [Rock Prophecies] and Ron Bumblefoot Thal from the legendary - Guns n Roses.

Am I Dreaming or What? relates to finding happiness in the plethora of work induced in the rat race of life.  

Am I Dreaming or What?

Gingerfeet is considered as India's Answer to Funk Alternative Rock.The debut album - High and Above : The First bagged gold fetching International acclaim from magazines like - RIP [USA],Get Ready To Rock [UK],All About The Rock [UK] and Rolling Stone Magazine. The album even got recognition from rock music veterans - Robert M Knight [Rock Prophecies] and Ron Bumblefoot Thal from the legendary - Guns n Roses.

The Vibe takes you to a journey reminiscent of our roots - highlighting the balance of life in two parallel walks of life, the latter being the root of our existence .It is considered to be the most powerful songs in the debut record and has connected very well with the audience. 

The Vibe

Early morning in butler's court there were two cocks fighting. So in the midst of trying to moderate things out between the two ... this song took birth 

Na risai deo na

Gingerfeet's single Empty Spaces is released worldwide on March 6  2015. The single is produced by legendary rock producer Miti Adhikari.
Empty Spaces brings about a fresh take to the band's sound adhering to their previous funk alternative rock genre. Experimenting with tantalizing soundscapes with groovy rhythm sections and aggressive guitar riffs blended with soaring high vocals,the single talks about overcoming inner fear.

Empty Spaces has scored a perfect 10 on 10 in the rating charts of UK's All About The Rock Magazine and is rated as a stunning single release with real depth and emotional charge which has taken a big leap forward in the band's musical vision.

Empty Spaces | Single Release

Cross Over

A song for the wonderful creatures with whom we coexist and depend upon for so many things...

Trees

The song is about life and its adversities.We face a lot of obstacles in our lives but we should remember not to be crestfallen but to face it bravely and overcome the set-backs in a very positive manner making the most of our lives for something which we can remember throughout our destined timeline.The song also subtly highlights about the little push we all need to give in to edge way past all the adversities to pen down one's own destiny.   

 As we say " Ignite your will, come what may..Make your stand, for thorns are where the roses lay"



Make Your Stand

"K yehi nai ho" -                                          Lyrics by Pravat Chiso Rai
                                                                      composer- Swikrity 
                                                                      Music & Arrangement -Serihang

Timi nahuda timro avas Bhai rahancha.
Kalpanama  subash timro aye rahancha
Yo maan le byatha Haru har rath malai bhancha
K sunau yo muttu le k k sahancha?

Teo ankha ko nashama yo maan bhuli rahancha
chahanama muttu jali rahancha,jali rahnaxa
Timro samjhana le sadhai malai satai rahancha
Mero har bato le timro thegana batai rahancha.

K yehi Nai ho Sacho Maya, k yestai nai hunxa
K aru Lai pani  chati bhitra malie jastoh hunxa

The Vibe

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