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Comment: This has three paragraphs, and four references. Which part of which paragraph is backed up by which reference? ("Music Nepal" is an example of an article whose specific parts are matched with specific references.) Hoary (talk) 07:55, 1 April 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Spotify is not a reliable source. Sophisticatedevening🍷(talk) 15:24, 30 March 2025 (UTC)
| Sunsaan Raatma | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 43:23 |
| Language | Nepali |
| Label | Music Nepal |
Sunsaan Raatma (सुनशान रातमा) is an studio album by a Nepali music group called the Classical Guitar Society, released by Music Nepal in 1985. It was released as a cassette album. Lead singer Sunil Parajuli, together with guitarist Kishor Gurung, Sharad Gurung, Barry Shulman, Shantosh Singh, Bimal Basnet and the other members of Classical Guitar Society gave this album a distinct and original sound that would go on to shape the Nepali pop scene. [1][2] The album opener 'Aakashaima Chila Udyo' was an instant hit, playing repeatedly in radio stations all over Nepal, and is still being played in various platform in and outside of Nepal.[2][3]Due to digitalization, and the disappearance of CDs and cassettes in Nepali music market, the album, Sunsaan Raatma was difficult to find. But it is now digitally available after Music Nepal uploaded the full album in Youtube on February 22, 2023 . Following that, Sunil Parajuli also uploaded Sunsaan Raatma on Apple Music and Spotify on March 30, 2023. There are two instrumentals in this Album (Helambu and Elegy) with semi-classical feels which feature sounds of sitar, saxophone, acoustic guitar and tabla.[3]
Sunil Parajuli and Classical Guitar Society
[edit]Sunil Parajuli is a Nepali singer, songwriter, composer, musician and producer known for his albums Sunsaan Raatma, Mero Priyasi and Aau. He is also the founder of Classical Guitar Society (music group) along with Kishor Gurung (son of Amber Gurung). After creation of the album 'Sunsaan Raatma' he pursued his study at Berklee College of Music and continued to work in the United States as a part-time musician. [1]
After graduating, he later returned to Nepal. After the success of Sunsaan Raatma, Sunil Parajuli with the rest of Classical Guitar Society produced few more albums over the years, from Sapanima in 1985, to Jaa, Again, Jijibisha, and finally Sphattik in 1994. Classical Guitar Society disbanded in 1994. [4]In the 1990s Nepali Pop in general started making appreciable sales which is often credited to Classical Guitar Society and their album Sunsaan Raatma.[1]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aakashaima Cheel Udyo" | Sunil Parajuli | Kishor Gurung | Sunil Parajuli | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Kahile Kahi" | Shyam Lama | Shyam Lama | Sunil Parajuli | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Yasari Eaklai Timi Tadha" | Kishor Gurung | Kishor Gurung | Sunil Parajuli | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Mannko Gahiraibhitra" | Shyam Lama | Shyam Lama | Sunil Parajuli | 5:15 |
| 5. | "Helambu" | Kishor Gurung | Kishor Gurung | Sunil Parajuli | 5:02 |
| 6. | "Hansi Khusi" | Rabin Limbu | Rabin Limbu, Sunil Parajuli | Sunil Parajuli | 5:13 |
| 7. | "Sunsaan Ratma" | Sunil Parajuli | Kishor Gurung, Shyam Lama | Sunil Parajuli | 4:11 |
| 8. | "Mero Maya Chha Bhane" | Kishor Gurung | Kishor Gurung | Sunil Parajuli | 4:57 |
| 9. | "Phoolharu" | Vijaya Lama | Vijaya Lama | Sunil Parajuli | 3:06 |
| 10. | "Elegy" | Sunil Parajuli | Sunil Parajuli | Sunil Parajuli | 4:14 |
| Total length: | 43:23 | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Echoes in the Valleys: A Social History of Nepali Pop in Nepal's Urban Youth Culture, 1985-2000". echo.humspace.ucla.edu. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b Sudin Shrestha (11 December 2021). "Episode 20 - One evergreen song and one unforgettable conversation with singer Sunil Parajuli" (Podcast). The Kurakani Show. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Sunsaan Raatma—the classic Nepali album from the '80s you should listen to". nepallivetoday.com. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Sunil Parajuli". Wave. No. 41. Kupandole, Lalitpur: Annapurna Media Pvt. Ltd. 17 August 1999. pp. 15–16.