‘Music is the medicine of soul’

Music Bands-6

 Himalayan

 Anuradha

‘Music is the medicine of soul’. The traditional and folk music is still the favourite of many but rock and hip-hop is becoming popular among youth now-a-days. India continues to produce bands in various styles of rock music, from soft rock and roll and rock pop, to hard rock and metal. Himachal too has plenty of rock music followers providing impetus to the cropping of many rock bands. There are numerous popular bands promoting rock music in the state, including the popular Gogi Band, Solan, Moksh and Deathknell Band, Shimla beside others. Some newly formed music bands are also there including Faith, Pensive Black in Shimla and others. All the music bands-both new and old- have some surprisingly simple stories behind their journey in the rock music. Here are the stories behind some of the popular and budding music bands of Himachal. This week we are carrying out the journey of the band ‘Himalayan’.

Performances of Himalayan

The band has received appreciation in so many musical concerts, festivals in the state and outside too and has even participated in Divya Himachal’s events. With the continuous efforts the band is touching new heights and has made a place among the top bands of Himachal. The band is setting new standards in fusion and also producing so many vocalists who are getting offers to sing in Bollywood. Following are some musical programmes where the band has performed till now:

*   Many performances in the musical festivals in Himachal

*    Performed in almost all the festivals organised at Dharamshala including Summer Festival

*    Performance in the prestigious Holi festival in Palampur

*     Performance in Divya Himachal’s events like Himachal Ki Awaz, DHD and others

*    Manali Winter Carnival

*    Performed in many Tibetan functions at Mcleodgunj

*     The band has also performed in some educational institutes of Chandigarh

*    The upcoming album of the band is ‘Vaadiyan’ which will be released very soon

 Team:

*   Sanjay RanaLead Guitarist/ Vocalist

*   Vishal Kumar Drummer

*   Nirmal Goswami Congo & Tabla

*   Ashutosh Keyboard

*   Sunny Kumar Bass Guitarist

*   Vikas, Sonam and Ankush Sharma Vocals (also participated in Himachal ki Awaz)

 Oldest Band of Himachal

The oldest established band of Himachal, Himalayan Band is a heavy metal/Classic rock and fusion band originated from the streets of Dharamshala in 2000. Way back then the trend of the bands had not emerged in the city even in the state and it was difficult to create a musical image among people and the band’s music form fusion increased difficulties further. But this band has done it and started a new trend in Himachal which is growing day by day in the state. While talking over phone the lead guitarist and vocalist of the band Sanjay Rana told Himachal This Week that because of the band members’ love for music, nature and hill state the band found Himalayan name most suitable. “Our musical journey had quite difficult notes with various problems proving obstacle like we had no studio, so we had to go to the lonely places where we could practice and compose music and sometimes these things led us to frustration. But we didn’t give up and slowly and gradually overcome all of our problems,” added Sanjay. Sanjay also told that he teaches music in Tanda Medical College twice a week. Himachal Ki Awaz fame Sonam Chaudhary and Vikas are also associated with the band. The band has also accompanied many celebrities who come into the state for their performances including Mohit Chauhan. Rana told that their band will definitely try to produce good music in future too.