Onno Shomoy (Bengali: অন্যসময়; transl. "Alternate Time") is the debut album by the Bangladeshi progressive metal band, Artcell, released in 2002 under G-Series. This album was highly appreciated by metal listeners. This album was one of the first to introduce and develop progressive metal music in Bangladesh. Their sound and compositions differed from other Bangla rock music during that time consisting of fingerstyle guitar intros, unique drum fills with the use of hi-hats and double bass and bass guitar tapping. Their playing style and sound got developed in their upcoming albums as time went on.[1]
| অন্যসময় | ||||
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| Released | May 5, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2 June – 2 August 2001 | |||
| Studio | Sound Garden Studio, Dhaka, Bangladesh | |||
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| Length | 1:04:52 | |||
| Label | G-Series | |||
| Producer | Iqbal Asif Jewel | |||
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The main concept of this album was about Rupok's demise, who wrote many lyrics for the band along with Rumman Ahmed. This album was dedicated to him. In 1999, he was diagnosed with cerebral malaria and he died at a very early age, 3 years before the release of this album. A song called (রুপক: একটি গান; transl. "Rupok: A song") was made in memory of Rupok in this album. [2][3]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "অন্যসময়" (Alternate Time) | 4:45 |
| 2. | "ভুল জন্ম" (Wrong Birth) | 6:24 |
| 3. | "পথ চলা" (Walking the Path) | 7:01 |
| 4. | "রুপক (একটি গান)" (Rupok – A Song) | 8:30 |
| 5. | "মুখোশ" (The Mask) | 5:15 |
| 6. | "রাহুর গ্রাস" (Devouring Eclipse) | 7:27 |
| 7. | "ইতিহাস [সময় / অদৃষ্ট" (History (Time Unseen)) | 6:14 |
| 8. | "কৃত্রিম মানুষ" (The Fake Human) | 6:14 |
| 9. | "অবশ অনুভূতির দেয়াল" (The Wall of Numb Feelings) | 6:40 |
| 10. | "অলস সময়ের পাড়ে" (Edge of the Otiose Moments) | 6:22 |
| Total length: | 01:04:52 | |
Lyrics
edit"Bhul Jonmo" (ভুল জন্ম) was written by Rupok. He also started "Poth Chola" (পথ চলা) which was his last song but he died before he could complete it. It was later completed by Rumman Ahmed. Lincoln wrote the lyrics for "Rahur Ghrash" (রাহুর গ্রাস) while "Krittim Manush" (কৃত্রিম মানুষ) was written by Cézanne. Obosh Onubhutir Deyal (অবশ অনুভুতির দেয়াল) was written by Ershad. All the other songs were written by Rumman Ahmed.
Personnel
editBand members
edit- George Lincoln D'Costa – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Ershad Zaman – backing vocals, lead guitar
- Saef Al Nazi Cézanne – backing vocals, bass guitar
- Kazi Sazzadul Asheqeen Shaju – drum kit
Guest appearances
edit- Iqbal Asif Jewel – keyboards on track 9
- Bassbaba Sumon – backing vocals on track 9
Production
edit- Iqbal Asif Jewel – CD mastering
- Isha Khan Duray – recorded, mixed and mastered cassette at Sound Garden Studio
- Rumman Ahmed – album artwork
- Humayun Kabir – album design
References
edit- ^ Tartarean Desire – Band Biography
- ^ "bracNet – Band Review – Artcell". bracNet. 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25.
- ^ "Onnoshomoy by Artcell". banglacdcovers.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
External links
edit- Onno Shomoy on YouTube
- Artcell on Facebook
- Artcell Official Myspace