Shirva: ’Tunch Moga’ Konkani Album to Release at USWAS Decennial Event

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Shirva, 21 Dec 2012: ‘TUNCH  MOGA’  -   Konkani Album  from the composer  of  ‘YO MOGA’  to  hit the market  on 30th December 2012….

 

USWAS (UAE’s St. Mary’s Welfare Association, Shirva)  a well-known association in UAE  presents a new Konkani album   “ TUNCH MOGA ‘’ composed by Prashanth Sequeira, Shirva & Nelson Mathias, Pernal as part of its 10th year anniversary. In this album all the tunes are composed in such a way that they are suitable for all generations. This album will be released on 30th December 2012 during  USWAS  DASHAMANOTSAV event at Shirva.

 

Young & talented composers released their 1st Konkani album “YO MOGA ‘’ 2 years back. The album was liked and appreciated by many people in Mangalore as well as in gulf countries. Some of the hit songs like Don Kalza ek zali sung by Prakash D’souza & Ivy D’souza, Tu muja Mogacho by Babita Pinto, Yo Moga title song by Johnson Crasta, Kavya by Anil D’sa & Avoy Bapoy sung by Anita D’souza are being played by Live band & Dj all over Mangalore, Mumbai & gulf countries.

 

 

With good response & support from the Konkani loving people Prashanth, Shirva & Nelson, Pernal are now back with their 2nd venture “ TUNCH MOGA”. This album comprises 12 melodious songs and a remix song of their previous album YO MOGA which is already been popular and liked by young generation. TUNCH MOGA includes Lagna Bhes sung by Prakash D’souza & Ivy D’souza, Sopnanth Doschya by Babita Pinto, Tunch Moga title song by joel Rebello, Sasnak Mog by Johnson Crasta, Kaljanthlo Ho Ujo by Adolf jayatilak & Anita D’souza, Sobhay Moji by Lavita Lobo, Haav Ani Tum by Nisha Lobo & Prashanth Sequeira, Punveche Raati by Anil D’sa, Mog jala by Prakash D’souza, Don Jeev by Rubina Furtado & Nelson Mathias, Kite Kite zatha by Arun Danthy & Zeena Pereira & USWAS theme song which is composed by Rev. Fr, valerian Mendonca, Shirva / Barkur Parish Priest & sung by Prashanth Sequeira.

 

YO MOGA song sung by Joel Rebello (Elysium) & remixed by Darrel Mascarenhas, (Elysium)

 

 

In this album lyrics are written by well-known lyricist & poet Anil Dsouza, Pernal, Wilfred R. Pangla, Annu- Bantwal & Ajith D’souza. All the lyrics are written in simple way that anyone can understand the meaning of the song and feel the beauty it.

 

 

Roshan D’souza, Anjelore, who is one of the famous music director in Mangalore has sequenced & arranged the music for this album. In order to give more feel to the songs live instruments have been added which are played by known musicians in their respective field. Alwyn Fernandes a well known Ace guitarist in Kannada film industry has played acoustic, lead & Rhythm guitar, Jerome Coelho, a known bass guitarist in Mangalore has played bass guitar, Ramiro Mascarenhas a famous known music director & music arranger from Goa, who is very popular in Dubai for his music has played trumpet. Musicians from Kerala Shaju Vadiyal & Mani Vadiyal have played solo & group violins, Nikil Ram has played Soprano/Alto saxophone & Flute. Darrel Mascarenhas who is the drummer in famous Mangalore rock band Elysium, has programed the Rhythms of this album. The entire album is mixed, mastered & additionally programed by Darrel Mascarenhas, (Elysium)

 

The audio recording of this album is done in Sandesha digital studio, Mangalore by Joel Pereira & Roshan D’souza and also recorded in Dubai & Mumbai.

 

Album Cover is designed by Wilson D’souza-Phonex Studio, Shirva and photo by Ranjan Kumar @ BROADWAY Event Management, Abu dhabi.

 

About the composers

Prashanth Sequeira, who belongs to Shirva Parish, is a good Keyboard musician, guitarist, a singer and is presently working in Dubai. He has arranged the music for “Pearl Voice Junior “organised by Pearls of Mangalore held at Abu Dhabi in 2011. He was the semi-finalist for the  Gulf voice of Mangalore-3 in Dubai, his song Kanto & Yo moga were liked and appreciated by the entire crowd who gathered for the competition. He is a team member of BROADWAY Event Management, Abu Dhabi, where he conducts one man band for the weekend parties in Dubai and in Abu Dhabi. He is an active member of  USWAS and will lead cultural committee for the year 2013.

 

Nelson Mathias, on the other hand belongs to Pernal Parish currently working in Dubai. He is also a talented musician, composer & singer. He has been a good keyboardist & has conducted and directed many choirs in Pernal & in Mumbai. He was also an active member of ICYM & other association in the parish. He has also received many awards in singing competition during college days.

 

 

‘’SASNAK MOG’’ songs video from the album Tunch Moga

 

 

‘Sasnak  Mog’ is a beautiful & heart touching song composed by Prashanth & Nelson. To promote Konkani language & Konkani songs the composers have made a video of this song. Mr. Jostin D’sa & Mrs. Reshma D’sa are the lovely married couple who have acted in this video along with Prashanth & Nelson. The video is recorded  in Abudhabi and in Dubai location by Clod Roshan Nazareth, assisted by Ranjan Kumar & Sachin Noronha, Directed by Annu, Bantwal . This video is sponsored by BROADWAY Event Management, Abu Dhabi  and will be released soon.

 

About  USWAS

 

 

USWAS, in the UAE, is a group of dedicated members born in or belonging to the parish of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva, from the Udupi Diocese. This well-established Association came into existence on 20th December 2002 under the leadership of Mr. Frank

y D’Souza and has consistently rendered selfless service to society in various fields during the past 10 years. It is a non-profit association which abides by the motto: ‘Lend a hand not for self, but for each other’.

 

Driven by its motto, USWAS promotes the well-being of Shirvites living in the UAE, Shirva parish and society, and serves Konkani language and culture. The main objective of USWAS is to bring all the Shirva parishioners of UAE together under one umbrella. USWAS for the past 10 years, is contributing to the education, medical and various other needs of the community of Shirva and surrounding efficiently through the generous help from its sponsors and well-wishers.  Various projects and events were held during the year long celebrations by USWAS.  To mark the Decennial Celebrations, a  grand finale  USWAS  DASHAMANOTSAV will be held on 30th December, 2012 at Shirva Church open grounds.