Albatross (Nepali band) explained

Albatross
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Origin:	Kathmandu, Nepal.
Instrument:	Guitar, Bass, Drums
Years Active:	1998 – present
Current Members:	Shirish Dali (Vocalist/Guitarist) Sunny Manandhar (Suncha Vox) (Lead Guitarist) Avaya Siddhi Bajracharya (Bassist) Kismat D Shrestha (Drummer)

Albatross (Nepali: आल्बाट्रस) is a Nepali rock band from Kathmandu, Nepal. Formed in 1998 as a three-piece school band, Albatross has made a landmark in the Nepali music scene. It all began when a couple of guys joined hands together with their rusted guitars and other old instruments to transcend the sound of Nepali Alternative music, each of which has significantly influenced the music which the band creates. The band's fast tempos, signature chord progression and contemporary compositions has made them one of the pioneers of rock music in Nepal.^{[1] [2] [3]}

History

In 1998 three young musicians, still in school, got together and picked up old rusty instruments and started playing. The trio experimented with Nepali rock sounds and western alternative music which led to the development of a sound of their own. Currently, Albatross is a four-part band and the quartet have made their presence in Nepal and internationally and continue to influence aspiring Nepali rock musicians.^{[4] [5]}

Legacy and influence

'Albatross also has the unique distinction of being the only band from Nepal to play at the South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin. Their successful tours in the US and other countries are a testament to their reception by the worldwide rock community'.^{[6] [7]}

'Albatross in not only a legendary rock band from Nepal but has achieved worldwide success and notoriety'.

The band is largely influenced by Corrosion of Conformity, Alice in Chains, Radiohead, Pantera, Incubus, Megadeth, Tool, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, RATM, Porcupine Tree.

Live concerts

Albatross has toured extensively in Nepal and have performed in packed venues around the world.^{[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]}

Awards and nominations

Hits FM Music Awards 2021

• Best Rock Vocal Performance
• Best Rock/Pop Composition
• Record of the Year
• Best Performance by a Group or Duo with Vocals

Hits FM Music Awards 2014^[14]

• Best Performance By A Group or Duo With Vocals
• Best Rock Vocal Performance

Kantipur Radio Music Honors 2014^[15]

• Band of the Year

Hits FM Music Awards 2012

• Best Performance By A Group or Duo with Vocals
• Best Rock Composition

Hits FM Music Awards 2007

• Best Song in Foreign Language

Discography

Official Albums

	Title	Songs	Released
	Jo Jas Sanga Sambhandhit Cha (जो जससंग सम्बन्धित छ)	Timi Bhane Awaz Khase Ka Tara Koshish Sacred	7 July 2005
	Atti Bhayo (अत्ति भयो)	Maa Shristi Ra Dristi Janata Ma Appeal Jhari Ko Raat Chaina Nischal Abhiman Kahile Kahi	26 January 2011
	Ma Ra Malai (म र मलाई)	Intro/Ma Ra Malai Gari Khana Deu I Bhool Aadhar Manav Nai Danav Afnai Sansar Ma Kina Gari Khana Deu II Sagar	4 March 2014
	Raat ko rani (रात को रानी)	Ibtidaa Bhawana Nepali Asha Nirasaha Hell's Kitchen 2.0 Suchana!	Suchana	Suchana	Raat ko Rani Feat. Diwas Gurung Bachau Kaha Janchau Feat. Uniq Poet	13 May 2023

External links

• Official website
• Albatross Lyrics and Chords

Notes and References

1. News: More than music Albatross, Nepali hometown rock heroes owned every minute at Bedlam.. 2016-03-29. Saint Paul, Minnesota. 2018-03-27. en.
2. News: Albatross' Ma Ra Malai launch gig at Silence. 2018-03-27. en.
3. Web site: About Albatross. Sonicbids. en. 2018-03-27.
4. News: Albatross. 2018-03-27. en.
5. Web site: Albatross – Teenz. teenz.com.np. 2018-03-27.
6. Web site: SXSW 2016 Event Schedule. SXSW Schedule 2016. 2018-03-27.
7. Web site: Nepali Drummer Kismat Shrestha Lives the Real Life "Rockstar" – Ground Report. www.groundreport.com. 23 March 2017. en-US. 2018-03-27.
8. Web site: 4 Great Nepali Bands to Perform in Wembley Arena HAB. HAB. habamoment.com. en-US. 2018-03-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20180328041157/http://habamoment.com/nepali-bands-in-wembley/. 2018-03-28. dead.
9. Web site: JOON Festival The SSE Arena, Wembley. Wembley. The SSE Arena. www.ssearena.co.uk. en. 2018-03-27.
10. Web site: UT College of Liberal Arts. liberalarts.utexas.edu. en. 2018-03-27.
11. News: Rockstars from Nepal to perform in Auckland. Indian Weekender. 2018-03-27. en-NZ.
12. Web site: Ruslan WAVE Rock Tour 2074 – Albatross Nepal Butwal Wave Magazine. wavemag.com.np. en-US. 2018-03-27.
13. News: Albatross Set To Rock US, Tour Kicks Off In August. 2015-07-21. TexasNepal. 2018-03-27. en-US.
14. News: Biggest Celebration of Nepali Music – 18th Hits FM Music Awards. 2014-09-09. TexasNepal. 2018-03-27. en-US.
15. News: Archived copy. 25 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190126060837/http://musichonours.radiokantipur.com/site/winners. 26 January 2019. dead.