CyberSansar : Exclusive
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When “Paschatap”
was aired by the media, Nepalese audiences were overwhelmed by the
song. “Paschatap” quickly found its way to popularity
and the song soon topped the charts. Now that both the song and
the young, talented debut singer have established themselves in
the industry, a lot of questions have aroused regarding its copyright.
Dibya however, admits that the song is copied
and also says that it is not good. But why did he do it, if he knew
it is not good and it can also hamper his image? In an exclusive
candid talk with Cybersansar, Dibya clarifies this controversy and
shares some stories, his experiences as a debut artist, the making
of “Paschatap” and a lot more.
“I wrote the song 5, 6 years back and
at the time I was learning music. When I heard the Philippine song,
I thought the composition did match the song’s requirement
so I did it knowing that controversies may arise later on. But the
song “Paschatap” was not an expected one for me. It
was supposed to be the 5, 6 number track in my album. It took 2,
3 years for me to approach music companies and when I got the contract,
“Paschatap” was selected by them as the song to be visualized
first, so it happened this way.”
“I know it is not good and I’ve
made a mistake but it was my first attempt. People only talk about
the weak points and all the negative aspects but it is not only
the composition that has made it a hit. The Philippine version is
not a big hit but Nepali “Paschatap” is. So it is not
only the composition that matters……….
I got the award for the best lyrics for “Paschatap”,
not for the composition.
There are similar stories regarding the copyright that has happened.
I’m not only the first one to do it. Even some established
singers have done it but I don’t know why there is such a
big issue in my case.” –Dibya Subba
Dibya wanted to share this to his fans
and let them know what the story was. Now let’s talk about
the album and some more insight stories.
Here
are some excerpts of the interview.
1.
Why “Pratha”?
The title that I’d selected for the album before
was “Sangeetkar ko Jiwan”. After I approached the music
companies, they said that the name was too “Aadhunik songs”
type.
Later on, I chose “Pratha” as the title ….”Pratha”
means Parampara, Chalan …Like I’m following the trend
that our senior dais Om Bikram Bista have brought into music.
 2.
What is “Pratha” all about?
Basically, I’d like to call it a pop album.
There are sentimental numbers also. Simple lyrics, compositions…it’s
just an attempt made by a new artist, luckily hit bhayo!
3. First video of the album “Paschatap”…Any
inspiration behind the song?
Well I can say it’s been inspired by my own
life. “Teenage ma those kinds of affairs do happen …Later
on I realized that and made a song out of it which is “Paschatap”.
4. We’ve heard some more rumors about the song.
Do you have any explanation to them?
I need to clarify this also. I was more disturbed
with this rumor than the copyright issue.
Whenever I give interviews in some fm stations, I am frequently
asked “Do you take drugs”? Or were you in the rehabilitation
centre?
I
have also heard people say my father expired because of the same
tension and I wrote “Paschatap” because of that. I don’t
know how these things come out and why people say that!
“I’ve never seen a rehabilitation centre and I even
don’t know how it looks like!”
As I already told, I wrote the song for my girlfriend.
“I again want to say that neither I’m a drug addict
nor I have ever been to a rehab.”
People might think so because I prefer grunge looks and I’m
dressed the same way. But that doesn’t mean that I’m
an addict!
5. So you’ve wrote the song to your ex-girlfriend.
Has it affected your present affairs?
Of course! “She” keeps on asking me …why
you need to tell that in the interviews. But that’s the fact,
I have to answer her always and I explain everything which is also
a fact.
6. Any inspiration behind your musical career?
Yes, my father .Kewal Subba was a very good singer.
I’ve learned a lot from my father. I learned music with him
for 5, 6 years.
7 . Any other music lessons?
My father suggested me to get some official courses
so I joined Doremi and took a 3years vocal course.
8. You were a participant of Nepal Star….Can
you tell us some stories?
Yes I was… Frankly speaking I wasn’t
so serious about it. Some of my friends were participating so I
just joined them. I gave the audition and passed it….so it
went on happening…I was chosen among the top 15 finalists…but
after that it was me, who wanted to quit.
9. Why did you want to do that after
reaching the top 15?
I felt that the competition was not for me. It was
more focused on aadhunik (modern) songs. Also, I wasn’t prepared
for it and I was also not much satisfied.Maybe I wouldn’t
have won also!When I decided to quit, the organizers convinced me
saying that there will be controversies if there are only 14 contestants
instead of 15.So they told me to be present and then I’ll
be out of it….so that was what happened in Nepal Star.
10. Has the participation helped you
in any ways?
It has helped me a lot. One plus point is that I
got to know musicians, media personalities and a good media exposure
which I think is the most important thing…Also camera face
garne experience bhayo!
11. We have heard that you struggled
a lot to come up with this album.
When I was doing this album, I didn’t feel
that I was doing so much .I sold my guitar and my bike to come up
with this. When people hear it, they might feel that I’ve
done something. Actually I had taken it normally. My only intention
at that time was to come up with something good.
12. Now that you have a hit song in
your pocket, how are you taking this popularity & such issues
as?
Well I have not been able to collect so much of response.
I’ve clarified the issues regarding the song. So now it depends
upon the audience how they take it. They can question my ability
if I repeat the same thing in my 2nd or 3rd album. So for now I
don’t think it’s such a big issue.
13. How much expectations did you have
from “Pratha”?
I did all I could … so it was something like
I should gain… I didn’t have any option except a hit!
Otherwise all my efforts would have gone for a waste. It was like
a dream project for me.
14. There’s a song in your album”Sangeetkar
ko Jiwan”. Any inspiration behind it?
I composed the song when I was in 8th or 9th grade.
It’s the first song I’ve ever completed or composed.Composition
wise it might not be so strong …I did that song for my father
and I’ve dedicated the song To Gopal Yonzon and Arun Thapa.
15. How much expectations did you had
from “Pratha”?
I did all I could … so it was something like
I should gain… I didn’t have any option except a hit!
Otherwise all my efforts would have gone for a waste. It was like
a dream project for me.
16. We’ve heard a lot about the
2nd released music video. Would you like to share some stories?
Actually I had a different concept for that video…No
models only band members and I wanted the music feel to be strong
and the same feel to be visualized so I wanted to use animation
and effects. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find the right
person I guess. So the concept was cancelled. Later on the concepts
kept on changing and it took that form. We’ve tried to show
the boy as a psycho in the visual but we’ve not been able
to present it so well I know! (He remarks) A lot of questions, controversies
have aroused in this case also….
17. What challenges did you face as
a debut artist?
I think the most difficult part was to approach the
music companies. In Nepal, there are less music companies and the
market is also very small. So in such a place if the album is rejected
by the music companies at the final phase after so much of struggle,
it’s very depressing as well as frustrating .There are a lot
of talented singers who are rejected by many music companies and
later on when their album comes out, it is a hit.
18. What do you think should be done
so that the next debut singers after you would not face the same
difficulties?
I think the music companies should have people with
good music knowledge who can take the right judgments according
to the music and market both.
There are a lot of talented people who have not been able to come
out because of such problems. I don’t want to blame the music
companies but there should be people to take proper decisions. Even
I was also rejected by many music companies. So how know how embarrassing
it can be.
19. Have you planned for the 2nd album?
Yes, I’ve chosen the title “Jiwan ko
Artha”.
20. What is it all about?
Simple as it means….it’s related to everyone’s
life.
21. What new have you tried?
I have experimented a little rock. I can say that
I have tried to make it better but it depends upon the audience’s
taste, preferences, how they take it or judge it.
22. At last do you have to say anything
to new comers like you?
Do not give up. Keep trying.
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