Amar Prithibi (Bengali: আমার পৃথিবী) is the debut studio album by Bangladeshi alternative rock band Black, released in 2002 by G-Series.[1][2] According to the record label, the album has sold over 300,000 copies.[2] Years later and following the release of further albums, its songs "Amar Prithibi", "Amra", "Obhiman", "Prarthonad", and "Miththa" remained some of Black's most popular compositions with fans, according to journalists at The Daily Star and The Business Standard.[3][4]
| আমার পৃথিবী (My Earth) | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 1999–02 | |||
| Studio | Sound Garden, Dhaka, Bangladesh | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 41:09 | |||
| Label | G-Series | |||
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Background and recording
editBlack's first released song, "Chena Dukkho", appeared on the mixed album Chharpotro in 2000. Its success led to a record contract.[4]
In 2001, the band began working on a full-scale album at Isha Khan Duray and Imran Ahmed Chowdhury Mobin's studio Sound Garden. The album contains mostly songs written by the band during the earliest stages of their formation. The album was recorded across three different studios in Dhaka.[citation needed]
The sitar in the title track was played by the band's guitarist Jahan.[3] The intro of the opening track "Amra" a music box was recorded which played the intro of "Für Elise".[citation needed]
The cover photo was taken by Khademul Mushfeque Jahan's elder brother, Khademul Insan.[3]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amra" | 4:04 |
| 2. | "Obhiman" | 4:37 |
| 3. | "Amar Prithibi" | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Kobor" | 3:43 |
| 5. | "Bikkhoto" | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Prarthonad" | 4:09 |
| 7. | "Ekhono" | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Kothay" | 3:03 |
| 9. | "Manush" | 5:03 |
| 10. | "Ondhokarer Pashe" | 3:21 |
| 11. | "Mittha" | 3:56 |
| 12. | "Dukkher Rong [Crap]" | 3:49 |
| Total length: | 41:09 | |
Personnel
edit- Zobayer Hossain Emon - writer
- Jon Kabir - vocals, guitar
- Khademul Mushfeque Jahan - lead guitar, sitar, tabla
- Mahmudul Karim Miraz - bass
- Mehmood Tony - drum kit
- Tahsan Rahman Khan - vocals, keyboard
Guest musicians
edit- Elita Karim - vocals on track 11[5]
References
edit- ^ Hasan, Rakib (13 June 2021). "Online events keeping band music alive: Jahan". New Age.
- ^ a b Chokder, Mahbub (4 November 2022). "G-Series: Not ready to give up just yet". Business Standard.
- ^ a b c Khan, Rupak (29 February 2020). "I sold my guitar for a sitar". Business Standard.
- ^ a b Hasan, Mainul (5 July 2008). ""Abar": Black talks about its upcoming album". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Elita's debut solo album hits market". Dhaka Tribune. 24 May 2015.