Ziaur Rahman Zia

Ziaur Rahman Zia
Background information
Native name জিয়াউর রহমান জিয়া
Birth name Ziaur Rahman Zia
Born (1975-01-07) January 7, 1975
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Origin Dhaka
Occupation(s) Songwriter, Composer, Bassist, Architect
Instruments Bass guitar, Cello, Sarod
Years active 1990–present
Labels Rabbit Communication, G-Series, Laser Vision, Siren
Associated acts Shironamhin
Website Official Website
Members Shironamhin
Past members Thrashold

Ziaur Rahman Zia performing on stage.

Ziaur Rahman Zia, (Bengali: জিয়াউর রহমান জিয়াJiẏā'ura Rahamāna Jiẏā) (January 7, 1975) is a Bangladeshi musician, composer, bassist,[1] songwriter, and architect popularly known as the founder[2] and leader of the Bangladeshi independent music group Shironamhin.[3] In addition, he plays Bass guitar, Cello, Sarod and many other instruments for the compositions and do the production for shironamhin band. Best known as Zia to young music enthusiasts, is one of today's crop of rock musicians.[4]

Musical career

Zia has been a fan of music from his early childhood.[5] He became a hardcore fan of metal music during his college life and used to collect VCPs of the music videos of popular bands.[6] Zia embarked on music composition in the early 90s with a few friends. In 1992 he established a thrash metal band named Thrashold and performed several live stage concerts. However, the band had a short-lived existence. According to him, "Those days we used to practice off-track music, a genre ahead of its times."

In 1996, Zia formed band Shironamhin along with Jewel and Bulbul.[2] They used to sing at gossiping mode at TSC, Dhaka University, in their BUET campus and wherever they got a chance.[7] With their band, Zia went to the 2nd Benson & Hedges Star Search competition and won critical acclaim. Encouraged by the plaudits they released their first album Jahajee in 2004. The group's second album Ichchhe Ghuri released in 2006[8] and third, fourth and fifth album released in 2009, 2010 and 2013 respectively.[4]

In 2014, Zia with his band Shironamhin attended the Sri Lanka's most famous musical festival titled Galle Music Festival where they enthralled the audiences with their music.[9][10][11][12]

Instruments

Zia is skilled in playing Warwick infinity NT, Ibanez SR5000E Prestige, Hartke bass attack, Morley Pedals. Additionally, he plays Bass guitar, Cello, Sarod and many other instruments for the compositions and does the production for Shironamhin band. For their self-titled album Shironamhin Shironamhin, he learnt playing violin, cello and contrabass.[13]

Works

Band albums

Mixed Album song

  • Neon Aloy Shagotom (2007)
  • Shopnochura 2 (2006)
  • Shopnochura 3 (2007)
  • Bondhuta (2008)
  • Rock 101 (2008)
  • WFP Campaign (2009)

References

  1. ↑ "Reformed Shironamhin to release new album - Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com.
  2. 1 2 "Shironamhin and Kumar Biswajit perform at IGCC". www.observerbd.com.
  3. ↑ Jamil Mahmud (August 4, 2011). "Realism vs Romance". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  4. 1 2 Jamil Mahmud (June 15, 2008). "In conversation with Zia: A touch of contemporary music". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  5. ↑ "২০ বছরে শিরোনামহীন - আনন্দ আলো". March 17, 2016.
  6. ↑ নিজস্ব অ্যাপ নিয়ে হাজির শিরোনামহীন. Banglanews24.com. 16 May 2014.
  7. 1 2 "রবীন্দ্রসংগীত নিয়ে 'শিরোনামহীন'".
  8. 1 2 3 "Shironamhin launches its third album Bondho Janala". 15 February 2009.
  9. ↑ "Shironamhin Rocks Lanka". Daily Observer. 22 March 2014. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014.
  10. ↑ "Life Online - Galle Music Festival 2014". life.dailymirror.lk.
  11. ↑ "Galle Music Festival 2014 - FT Online". www.ft.lk.
  12. ↑ "'Galle Music Festival 2014': Third season - The Sundaytimes Sri Lanka". www.sundaytimes.lk.
  13. ↑ "Discography". shironamhin.net.
  14. ↑ "Shironamhin Rabindranath to be released on Eid". The Daily Star. 2010-08-28. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
  15. ↑ "অনেক চমক নিয়ে আসছে 'শিরোনামহীন'". Prothom Alo. 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  16. ↑ "Shironamhin to release self-titled album internationally". Prio News. 2013-05-28. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  17. ↑ "Shironamhin to release self-titled album". New Age (Bangladesh). Retrieved 2013-06-12.
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