Shunno
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| Origin | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Shunno (English: Zero) is a Bangladeshi pop rock band formed in 2007 in Dhaka by Imrul Karim Emil & Shaker Raza.[1][2] They are one of the most popular bands of Bangladesh.[3]
History
Formation and establishment
Vocalist Imrul Karim Emil and lead guitarist Shaker Raza formed Shunno in 2007. A few days later, bassist Andrew Michael Gomez and drummer Rafatul Bari Labib joined them.[4]
In 2007, they began their journey with the song called Prottasha of Fuad al Muqtadir's Bonno album.
In 2008, a song titled Shopnoghuri was released on the mixed album Rang.
In 2008, they released their debut album Notun Srot.
In 2009, Shunno's second album Shoto Asha was released. The song Shoto Asha from this album became very popular and Grameenphone used the song as the theme song for the 2011 Cricket World Cup.[3][4]
Gorbo Bangladesh, their third album was released by Shunno in 2011.
In 2012, Dhaka Gladiators team theme song was also sung by Shunno.
Their fourth album Bhaago was released in 2014.
In the 2015 Cricket World Cup, they also sang the song Cholo Bangladesh.[5] They also sang a song titled Deshpremiker Gaan produced by Robi.
In 2016, Ishmamul Farhad joined the band as lead guitarist, replacing Shaker Raza.
The last time their fifth album Lottery was released was in 2017.[6][7]
To encourage the Bangladesh National Cricket Team for their upcoming 2019 Cricket World Cup, they also sang the song Cholbe Lorai.[8]
On 1 January 2021, Shunno released a song called Bibiya with Brishty Dessa writing its lyrics. Bibiya is a story of the south and is a lullaby of a fisherman who is putting off his daughter to sleep before he heads off for his work to the ever so unpredictable sea.
On 20 March 2021, Shunno's latest song Behula was released with Tanvir Chowdhury writing its lyrics and was a big hit. Behula is a story of the north and the song represents the mythical story of Behula and is based on Shiva Purana and the Manasamangal genre of Bengali medieval epics. The song had the first animated music video which portrayed instincts of a legendary myth and a video game.
Concerts
They performed maximum shows at Joy Bangla Concert which is the most popular concert in the country from 2015 till now.[9][10][11][12][13][14]
Shunno performed many concerts and shows in Bangladesh and countries abroad such as Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States.
Discography
Studio albums
নতুন স্রোত (The New Wave) (2008)
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "বেদনা (Pain)" | 4:09 |
| 2. | "নতুন স্রোত (The New Wave)" | 4:36 |
| 3. | "প্রবাশ (Staying Abroad)" | 5:39 |
| 4. | "ফিরে আসা (Coming Back)" | 5:03 |
| 5. | "Dysfunction" | 2:57 |
| 6. | "শেষ বিকেল (Late Afternoon)" | 3:43 |
| 7. | "কেউ জানেনা (No One Knows)" | 4:13 |
| 8. | "অপেক্ষা (Waiting)" | 4:08 |
| 9. | "Serenade" | 2:26 |
| 10. | "শেষ বিকেল (Late Afternoon) (Live)" | 5:05 |
| 11. | "স্বপ্নঘুড়ি (Live)" | 3:57 |
শত আশা (Hundreds of Hopes) (2009)
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "শত আশা (Hundreds of Hopes)" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "স্মৃতির ছেঁড়া পাতা (Torn Pages of Memory)" | 4:01 |
| 3. | "আমার আমি (Me)" | 4:50 |
| 4. | "পথের শিল্পী (Street Artist)" | 5:05 |
| 5. | "Pensive Love" | 4:12 |
| 6. | "মন তোরে (Your Heart) (Shayan Chowdhury Arnob cover)" | 4:53 |
| 7. | "আরেকবার (Again)" | 4:15 |
| 8. | "গোধূলির ওপারে (Beyond the Twilight)" | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Oblivion of Happiness" | 3:56 |
গড়বো বাংলাদেশ (Building Bangladesh) (2011)
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "রাজাহীন রাজ্য (Kingless Kingdom)" | 3:30 |
| 2. | "গড়বো বাংলাদেশ (Building Bangladesh)" | 4:03 |
| 3. | "শূন্য হাতে (Empty Handed)" | 4:32 |
| 4. | "নিঝুম রাত (Quiet Night)" | 3:45 |
| 5. | "খাঁচার ভিতর অচিন পাখি (Unknown Bird inside the cage) (Lalon cover)" | 5:53 |
| 6. | "জোছনার পরে (After the moonlight)" | 4:03 |
| 7. | "স্বাধীনতার প্রান্তরে (In the Wilderness of Freedom)" | 4:24 |
| 8. | "সে ভাবে (He thinks)" | 3:51 |
| 9. | "Ambivalent Song" | 4:03 |
ভাগো (Run) (2014)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "ভাগো (Run)" | 3:47 |
| 2. | "সময় এখন আমার (The time is now mine)" | 3:30 |
| 3. | "শোনো মহাজন (Listen Moneylender)" | 3:27 |
| 4. | "জীবনের উৎসব (The Celebration of Life)" | 3:58 |
| 5. | "চেনা আকাশ (Familiar Sky)" | 3:54 |
| 6. | "শঙ্খ (Conch)" | 4:19 |
| 7. | "চলো একসাথে (Let's Go Together)" | 3:28 |
| 8. | "দেশপ্রেমিকের গান (Patriotic Song) with Bappa Mazumder, Elita Karim & George Lincoln D'Costa" | 2:37 |
Lottery (2017)
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "ঝরিয়ে দাও (Let It Go)" | 3:37 |
| 2. | "Lottery" | 3:29 |
| 3. | "শুধু আমার (Only Mine)" | 3:30 |
| 4. | "বন্ধুর গান (Friends Song)" | 2:58 |
| 5. | "আওয়াজ উঠাও (Raise your voice)" | 3:28 |
| 6. | "প্রিয় মা (Dear Mother)" | 3:41 |
Singles
- প্রত্যাশা (Expectation) (2007)
- স্বপ্নঘুড়ি (2008)
- বেদনা (Pain) (Reprise) (2010)
- চলো বাংলাদেশ (Let's Go Bangladesh) (2015)
- চলবে লড়াই (The Fight Will Continue) (2019)
- বিবিয়া (Wife) (2021)
- বেহুলা (Lover) (2021)
- জয় বাংলা বাংলার জয় (Victory of Bangladesh, Bangladesh's Victory) (2021)
- এক সাথে এক পথে (2021)
- কাছে আসার এই গল্প (2023)
Awards
- Meril Prothom Alo Awards - Best Band of the Year (2008)[4]
- Citycell-Channel I Music Awards (2009)[4]
- Citycell-Channel I Music Awards (2011)[4]
Members
Present members
- Imrul Karim Emil — vocals, guitars (2007–present)
- Andrew Michael Gomes – bass guitars (2007–present)
- Rafatul Bari Labib - drums (2007-present)
- Ishmamul Farhad - lead guitars (2016-present)
Past members
- Shaker Raza — lead guitars (2007–2016)
See also
References
- ^ "The contemporary rock bands in Dhaka". New Age. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ "On Bangladeshi rock bands". New Age. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Shunno's Dreams". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Shunno to perform today at IGCC". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ^ দেশজুড়ে একই আওয়াজ 'চলো বাংলাদেশ' [‘Cholo Bangladesh’ same voice across the country]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Shunno hits the "Lottery"". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Shunno's 'Lottery' today". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ "Shunno's 'Cholbe Lorai' for Tigers". Dhaka Tribune. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Joy Bangla 7th March Concert". CRi. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Joy Bangla Concert 2018 to feature a dynamic lineup". Dhaka Tribune. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ^ "Joy Bangla Concert Rocking Youth with Music on Historic March 7". UNB. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "Joy Bangla Concert: A unique initiative to showcase country's history through music". Dhaka Tribune. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Joy Bangla Concert to be Back in 2022". UNB. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Bands Pay Tribute to Joy Bangla Concert". UNB. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
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