Shohortoli
Shohortoli is a Bangladeshi Theatrical Rock (Band’s signature genre) & Psychedelic rock music band formed in October 6, 2005. They are called the father of Theatrical rock music which is built on the idea of the mixture of theatrical poetry and Rock music. The word "SHOHORTOLI" means suburb in English. The name of the band is "SHOHORTOLI", Just Because all of the members of this band are from a sub-urban area named Mirpur, which is situated at the northern part of Dhaka City. All of the band members believe that they hold, all the values that they practice and all the air that they breathe are from this Mirpur.
History
SHOHORTOLI started its journey at a lean lane of Mirpur in between 2004 / 05 (approximately). The journey was initiated by three individuals, namely; Mishu, Biddut, Galib. At that time it had no name. Then Sunny & Tapan came and made this setup a full-fledged one; and finally it became SHOHORTOLI. The title of the band was suggested by Mishu. Basically, the true bonding of friendship & brotherhood brought together these five individuals holding this setup; until lately; the band has three members now leaving behind the two of its old buddies (Galib & Biddut).
Band Interests
While most of the other bands would like to work on personal emotions; “Shohortoli” takes strong notes from our liberation war, contemporary lifestyle, urban chaos, inequality, corruptions and compose their songs thereby.
Influences
Shohortoli is influenced greatly by some other mainstream Rock bands like Mahin’er Ghoraguli, Pink Floyd, Opeth, Porcupine Tree, Blackfield, Doors, Symphony X, Poets of the fall, The Beatles, U2 etc.
Band members
- Mishu (Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist)
- Sunny (Drummer, Sound Engineer)
- Tapan (Lyricist, Bassist)
- Shukhon Zaman (Lead Guitarist)
- Zillur Rahman Shohag(Performing Vocal)
Former members
- Galib (Vocal, Recitation)
- Biddut (Lead Guitar)
- Aador (Rhythm / Lead Guitar)
Discography
Till now Shohortoli released only 1 studio album, 3 singles, 1 compilation album & 4 music videos. Their next studio album "Opor Prishtha Droshtobbo" is going to be released in 12 December, 2012.
- Studio albums
- Borabor Shohortoli (2010)
- Opor Prishtha Droshtobbo (2012)
- Single releases
- Borabor Shohortoli (Label: Obony, Release Date: 6th December, 2010)
- Asader Khola Chithi (in the compilation Album: Niyon Aloi Shagotom, Released in 2007)
- Felani (Scheduled to be released in the Mixed Album: Hatiar, 2012)
- Compilition Album
In 2007 with Shironamhin, Shohor, Biborton etc. released a compilation album "Niyon Aloi Shagotom" which consists 13 tracks all total with Shohortoli's "Asader Khola Chithi" which was a big hit at that time.
- Niyon Aloi Shagotom (2007)
- Music Video
- Borabor Shohortoli (2010)
- Asader Khola Chithi (2007)
- Protikriya (2010)
- A Shohor (2010)
References
1.1 Shohortoli soundcloud
2.2 Shohortoli Youtube page
3.3 Felani releasing news
4.4 promotion of theatrical rock
5. 5 Shohortoli's Interview at Independent Television (Bangladesh)