# Phiroj Shyangden

Phiroj Shyangden (Phiroj Shyangden) is a Nepalese-American singer, guitarist, composer, songwriter in the Nepali language. He is the founding member of the band 1974 AD and The Original Duo. Shyangden lives in New York, USA.

## Early life

Phiroj Shyangden was born to parents Kharkey Shyangden (father) and the late Narbada Shyangden (mother) in Takvar Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India. He went to Betten High School in Tukvar, Darjeeling and completed his college degree form Darjeeling Government College, North Bengal University, India in 1986.
Shyangden is a self-taught vocalist and studied western classical music (guitar) from Jeeven Pradhan (Darjeeling Melody Academy), a noted music teacher from Darjeeling. Shyangden moved to Kathmandu in 1990 where he worked as a music teacher in Gyanodaya School, Lalitpur and South Point Boarding School, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu..

## Formation of 1974 AD and Musical career

Shyangden, along with Nirakar Yakthumba (bass guitar) and Bhanu Ahamed (drums), formed the band 1974 AD in 1994 whilst they were teachers in Gyanodaya School in Lalitpur, Kathmandu. During this period Shyangden did most of the writing and compositions for the band. Initially the band played western rock music and covered Bryan Adams, Deep Purple and various other rock acts.
Songs with 1974 AD during this period :
| Title | Contribution |
| Gurasai fulyo | lyrics/music/ vocal |
| Chithi | lyrics/music/ vocal |
| Hidda hiddai | lyrics |
| Timro maya le | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Chaubandi choli | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Mildaina katha haru | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Pathai deu na | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Kahile kahile | lyrics/ music/vocal |
| Bhuli deu | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Hijo matra timilai | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Mutu bhari bhari | lyrics |
| Pahilo juni ma | lyrics |
| Samjhi baschhu | lyrics / music/ vocal (except the English part) |
| Baru malai sustari | lyrics/ music vocal |
| Parelima | vocal |
| Bacha ani bachna deu | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Deurali bhanjyang | lyrics/ vocal |
| Mayalule | lyrics/music/ vocal |
| Timilai pirathi le | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Chari | lyrics / music/ vocal |
| Chhudaina timro mayale | lyrics |
| Sajhako bela | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Chyangba & the bloody revolution | lyrics / music/ vocal (except the English part) |
| Ma timrai huh | lyrics/ music |
| Chhattima josh | lyrics/ music/ vocal shared |
| Swargadapi | lyrics/ music/ vocal shared |
| Kina chyangba | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Maanchhe ko jiwan | lyrics/ music/ vocal shared |
| Nirantarta | lyrics/ music/ vocal shared |
| Maya bisaune chautari | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Sapana ko sanshar ma | lyrics / vocal |
| Saani ko risaune baani | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
| Bela bela | lyrics/ music/ vocal |
Shyangden left 1974 AD in 2008 amicably to pursue a solo career and moved to New York in 2009. He released a self-titled studio solo album, followed by Zindagi Asal Cha.

## The Original Duo

In 2016 Shyangden and Pradhan reunited under the name 'The Original Duo'. They toured five states in the US in 2016, and Nepal, the UK, and Australia in 2017–18.
In 2019 The Original Duo recorded and released the album La Hai, with lyrics and composition by Shyangden.

## Reunion with 1974 AD

In July 2019, after almost a decade, Shyangden reunited with 1974 AD and released a new album titled Nirantarata. The band now consists of the original lineup.

## Awards (with 1974 AD)

| Category | Presenter | Year |
| Best performance by group or duo with vocal | Hits FM Music Award | 2000 |
| Best performance by group or duo with vocal | Sanmiguel Music Award | 2000 |
| Best performance by group or duo with vocal | Hits FM Music Award | 2002 |
| Best performance by group or duo with vocal | Hits FM Music Award | 2004 |
| Best song with National feelings | Image Award | 2004 |
| Best performance by group or duo with vocal | Hits FM Music Award | 2005 |
| Best Rock song | Image Award | 2005 |
| Most air played song | Kantipur FM | 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2004 |

## Discography
### Albums with 1974 AD

* Time Out (1996)
* Samjhi Baschu (1998)
* Satabdi (2001)
* Jungi Nishan (2002)
* Limited Edition (2002)
* Pinjada Ko Suga (2004)
* On Air (2007)
* Nirantarta (2019)

### Solo albums

* Phiroj Shyangden
* Zindagi Asal Cha

### Singles

Timi ra Ma