Nepathya : HungerFree Concert

Nepathya normally doesnt cut out on the list of artists id love to see on stage, but i was wrong to think of such thoughts. Also, it was a first time for me almost sitting throughout the whole of the gig and that too almost in the end of the hall.

The main cause today was an initiation by Youth Action Nepal, Action Aid, Nepa-laya, and Child Development Youth Network in raising awareness about the problems of Hunger. It was entitled as a Hunger Free concert and event. A rally was started from Peace Mandala to BICC where all the participants got drenched completely, a sign of good starting but still a drag. Anyways, after reaching there , some photo session, chanting, interview and stuff and then started the main highlight.

Having heard Nepathya on some prior albums, i generally do like their music. A blend of folk, blues, rock and some other pot pourri comes out as a truly appreciable music. But its a much better treat seeing them live. Their rendition of old Nepathya songs and some classic nepali (patriotic) songs in a type of pink floydesque nature was truly awesome. The crowd pumped up the guys on stage and in turn they played their hearts out and just set the stage on fire. I particularly liked the duet between the Madal and the drums which it seems nowadays has been a Nepathya regular in concerts.

Summarizing it all, it was truly a wonderful musical and visual delight. Their performance shows the nepali artist have the same flair as international artists, at least some do. \m/