Adrian Pradhan
Adrian Pradhan (born August 18) is an Indian vocalist, composer and songwriter in Nepali music. He was born and raised in Kalimpong, India. He is the lead member of one of the most successful Nepali Band, 1974 AD.[1][2][3][4][5] Pradhan was the lead vocalist of the band till March 2015, after which Rohit John Chhetri filled his absence.
Early life
Pradhan's musical journey started during his school years at St. Augustine, Kalimpong, where he was a member of the school choir. The mouth organ and keyboard were his first instruments and he picked up the guitar in the year 1989 and switched to drums in the year 1995. His first band was Eurika where the foundation of a musical career was laid. Later he was involved with the band Flames which toured India and was featured in the Sun Magazine (Indian Edition).
With 1974 AD
Pradhan joined 1974 AD in 1994 as a pianist. Along with fellow band-member Phiroj Shyangden, he was the front man of the band and did the vocals, played the drums and harmonica.
The Original Duo
In 2016 Pradhan reunited once again with former 1974 AD band member Phiroj Shyangden under the name 'The Original Duo'.[6][7] They toured five states in USA in 2016, Nepal, UK, Australia in 2017-18[8][9] and will extend the tour to Hong Kong, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.[10]
Albums
- Adrian Pradhan discography (solo)
Album Name | Year released |
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Aa | 2002 |
Ballads | 2006 |
Janani | 2008 |
Saath | 2011 |
Khoosi | 2013 |
Abhiwaadan | 2015 |
- Adrian Pradhan discography (with 1974 AD)
Album Name | Year released |
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Time Out | 1996 |
Samjhi Baschhu | 1998 |
Satabdi | 2001 |
Jungi Nishan | 2002 |
Limited Edition | 2002 |
Pinjada Ko Suga | 2004 |
On Air | 2007 |
Aath Athara | 2010 |
References
- Adrian Pradhan MP3 Songs
- "Adrian Pradhan's official website". adrianpradhan.com. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- "Read online latest news and articles from Nepal". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- "You searched for Adrians voice helps spread light". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
- "तपाईले खोज्नुभएको पृष्ठ भेटिएन । पृष्ठ सरेको वा हटाईएको हुनसक्छ...गृहपृष्ठ जानुहोस् »". ekantipur.com.
- "हिँड्दा–हिँड्दै" (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
- Ltd, Deep Creation Pvt. "एड्रिन प्रधान र फिरोज स्याङ्देनकाे ललितपुर, पोखरा र बुटवलमा कन्सर्ट हुँदै". Medianp. Archived from the original on 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
- M&S VMAG (2018-01-25), Former 1974 AD Phiroj Syangden and Adrian Pradhan get together for Nepal tour, archived from the original on 2018-03-25, retrieved 2018-03-23
- "The Original Duo-Phiroj Shyangden & Adrian Pradhan Performing Live @Kathmandu – Nepali E-Chords". www.nepaliechords.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- "Former 1974 AD Members to Tour Around Nepal - halla!". halla!. 2018-01-13. Archived from the original on 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-03-15.