"Onno Shomoy" (; ) is the debut album released by the Bangladeshi progressive metal band, Artcell in 2002 under G-Series. This album was highly appreciated by metal listeners. This album was one of the first to introduce and develop progressive metal music in Bangladesh. Their sound and compositions were very unique compared to other Bangla rock music during that time consisting of fingerstyle guitar intros, unique drum fills with the use of hi-hats and double bass and bass guitar tapping. Their playing style and sound got developed in their upcoming albums as time went on.

The main concept of this album was about Rupok's demise, who wrote many lyrcis for the band along with Rumman Ahmed. This album was dedicated to him. In 1999, he was diagnosed with celebral malaria and he died at a very early age, 3 years before the release of this album. A song called (রুপক: একটি গান; ) was made in memory of Rupok in this album.

Onno Shomoy

Track listing

Lyrics

"Bhul Jonmo" (ভুল জন্ম) was written by Rupok. He also started "Poth Chola" (পথ চলা) which was his last song but he died before he could complete it. It was later completed by Rumman Ahmed. Lincoln wrote the lyrics for "Rahur Ghrash" (রাহুর গ্রাস) while "Krittim Manush" (কৃত্রিম মানুষ) was written by Cézanne. Obosh Onubhutir Deyal (অবশ অনুভুতির দেয়াল) was written by Ershad. All the other songs were written by Rumman Ahmed.

Onno Shomoy

Personnel

Band members

George Lincoln D'Costa – vocals, rhythm guitar

Ershad Zaman – backing vocals, lead guitar

Saef Al Nazi Cézanne – backing vocals, bass guitar

Kazi Sazzadul Asheqeen Shaju – drum kit

Guest appearances

Iqbal Asif Jewel – keyboards on track 9

Bassbaba Sumon – backing vocals on track 9

Productions

Iqbal Asif Jewel – CD Mastering

Isha Khan Duray – Recorded, mixed and mastered cassette at Sound Garden Studio

Rumman Ahmed – Album artwork

Humayun Kabir – Album design

References

External links

Onno Shomoy on YouTube

Artcell Official Myspace

2002 debut albums

Artcell albums

Onno Shomoy