About
About
Tanveer alam shawjeeb
At an informal shindig, Shawjeeb slowly walked up to the stage and started jamming. Accompanied by Nazrul’s dhol, the singer started Takdum takdum bajey Bangladesh dhol and the nonchalant audience seemed to get “it”. From hip youngsters to the reluctant elderly, most seemed to sway and sing along.
The evening had picked up. Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb may not be hogging the limelight just yet but his creativity is definitely getting noticed.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Sound Engineering from Toronto Film School in Canada, Shawjeeb is busy with several projects. He has worked with directors including Nurul Alam Atique, Golam Sohrab Dodul and many others, composing title songs and background scores for their TV plays and tele-films. Among these Mon-e Mon-e, Chokkor and Aha ki Filmi are worth mentioning.
Shawjeeb is anything but a ‘newcomer’ in the music scene. With a diploma in Nazrul Sangeet from BAFA, Shawjeeb has been a Notun Kuri contestant and won first prize in Nazrul songs at the Jatiyo Shishu Shilpi Puroshkar, Dhaka Division. He also performed on BTV regularly until he moved to New York in ’94.
Though his passion for classical and semi-classic subcontinental music remains diminished, Shawjeeb’s style has gone through gradual metamorphosis. His growth as a musician and vocalist becomes apparent as one listens to the album Bari Kothaye Bolo (released by Bengal Music Company Ltd in April 2007).
The guitar riff in the opening number Chaka ghurchhe cholchhe mayar khela reminds one of an Eric Claption in form. The preluding alaap and the effortless gliding in the third song Raat-ero akash sounds inspired by Pandit Ajay Chakrabarty. If that was not diverse enough, Shawjeeb’s solo Kobey jabo pahaar-e in the mixed album Jhalmuri-1 (also by Bengal Music Company Ltd), can be considered an urban interpretation of the jhumur genre.
According to the artiste, he has been “experimenting” with lyrics and tunes since the ’90s. He worked as a singer,
According to the artist, he has been “experimenting” with lyrics and tunes since the ’90s. He worked as a singer, songwriter, and composer of two tracks in the album Urban Turban by a fusion group called Tasa in Toronto in 2005. As a musician, he has accompanied renowned artistes like Feroza Begum, Sohrab Hossain, Manna De, Anup Ghoshal, Shipra Basu, Rezwana Chowdhury Bonna, Rathindranath Roy, Farida Parveen and others at concerts in North America. His yet to be aired projects include music for audio-visual clippings for UNHCR and Shandhani. In the latter, Shawjeeb has presented popular folk artiste Momtaz in a new avatar; certain to strike a chord with the audience.
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Education
2002 September – 2004 April
Recording Arts Technology
International Academy of Design and Technology, Toronto: Proclaimed as Canada’s finest film school, the Toronto Film School merges artistic ability with technical expertise. Students are taught on the most current of software being used in the industry. “IADT’s five-term Recording Arts Technology program is designed for students with a passion for music, sound and sound recording. The program includes training in Recorded Music Production, Post Production Audio for Film & Television,
Live Sound Reinforcement, and Broadcast Engineering. Working with Industry professionals in our recording facilities, in lecture as well as smaller lab groups, students can learn theory and gain practical experience to prepare them for careers in the industry.”- IADT Website.
Completed Bachelor of Arts in Sound Technology. Completed Bachelor of Arts in Sound Technology.
Garnered attention as a sincere student, which led to the procurement of employment in Professor’s recording studio in downtown Toronto.
1995 September – 1998 September
Computer Networking Program
York University, Queensborough Community College, New York.
Candidate, Honours Bachelors of Science until family moved to Toronto, Canada
1991 April – 1993 April
High Secondary Certificate
Dhaka Residential Model College
1989 April – 1991
Secondary School Certificate
Dhaka Residential Model College
Musical Education
1986 – 1991, Diploma in Classical and Nazrul Sangeet, Bulbul Lolitokola Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Employment
2007- 2009
Chief of Audio Department
Srishti Gorh: a production house situated in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
Established, designed and built in-house audio recording studio, fully equipped with top of the line hardware and most current, up to date software.
2004 – 2006
Sound Engineer and Manager
Slamm Productions: A production house run by Toronto Film School Professor, Sam Weller. Located in downtown Toronto for 10 years, Slamm Productions specializes in full music production for any type of musical recording project with any size of budget. With an emphasis on reggae, urban, soul and gospel music Slamm Productions is one of Canada’s leading recording studios.
2005
Live Sound Engineer
The Dream Band: Working under the banner of Hype Events, the Dream Band performs all across North America as a cover band for various music bands and artists.
FREELANCE PROJECTS
2010
Music Composer and Director for a film, Directed and produced by Tarek Mahbub (the renowned director of “Muktir Gaan”). The name of the film is yet to be decided. Music Director, Composer, Sound designer, Sound Engineer of a Digital film named “…Eabong Kanna” by Maruf Hossain based on the short story, “Kanna” by Akhtaruzzaman Illias. Composer, Music Arranger and the Singer of one song in a film called “To be Continued” by Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi.
Music Composer, Sound Designer of a docu-drama called “Bonpora Horiny” directed by Shankar Shaojal.
Music Composer and Arranger of a solo album by Moushumi Quader, a renowned singer-song writer from Toronto, Canada.
Music Composer and Arranger of six different types of solo albums of my own. Such as (1) 2nd Nazrul Solo, (2) Tribute to S.D. Barman, (3) Lyricist-based album (Indraneel Chattopaddhaya), (4) Mixed Lyricist’s Album, (5) God in the eyes of Nazrul and Lalon, (6) Acapella (voice only) album.
Composer Back Ground Scores for:
(1) The Telefilm named “Brishtir Ghran” by Rokeya Prachi.
(2) Single episode Drama named “OnathBabur Bhoy” by Golam Sohrab Dodul.
(3) Composer, Music Arranger and Singer of the theme of a TV serial named “Babar Hotel” by Golam Sohrab Dodul.
(4) CFL Bulb promotional directed by Shankar Shaojal.
2009
Music Composer and Arranger of the theme music of the “Shera Radhuni” cooking competition by Square group.
Music Composer and Arranger of the theme music for the DHL Business Award 2008.
Back ground music arranger for the first 30 episode of a TV serial named “Shanto Kutir” by Golam Sohrab Dodul.
Theme Music Composer and singer of a duet for “Diploma Mishtir Lorai”.
2008
Music Composer and Sound Engineer for a commercial for Teletalk, one of the telecom companies in Dhaka.
Music Composer, Sound Designer and Engineer for an animated education program, Sisimpur (the Bengali version of Sesame Street) aired on BTV.
Music Composer and Sound Engineer for a commercial for ACI (watermelon seeds).
Music Composer, Sound Designer and Engineer for a short documentary on the Ashiq Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which helps children afflicted with cancer.
Live Sound Engineer, also in charge of audio mastering, editing and production for “Shotoborsher Bangla Gaan”, an annual show organized by HSBC held in Dhaka.
Theme Developer, Sound Designer and Music Director for Light and Sound show to honour Shobdo Sainik – the men and women who dedicated their lives to radio production in 1971. The production was sponsored by Grameen Phone.
Music Composer for a 15 minute Fashion Show featuring the collection of renowned Boutique, “Banglar Mela” held in Pan Pacific Shonar Gaon, Dhaka.
2007
Music Composer, Director, Singer and Sound Engineer for a series of anti-corruption shorts called, “Durneeti” produced by Transparency International Bangladesh aired on numerous channels including BTV, NTV and ATN.
Music Composer, Sound Designer and Engineer for an animated education program, Sisimpur (the Bengali version of Sesame Street) aired on BTV.
Music Composer and Sound Engineer for a documentary aimed at creating awareness about HIV and AIDS in Bangladesh produced by Drik Gallery.
Live Sound Engineer, also in charge of audio mastering, editing and production for “Shotoborsher Bangla Gaan”, an annual show organized by HSBC held in Dhaka.
Music Director for background scores of several television films and serials by directors of such calibre as Nurul Alam Atiq, Morshedul Islam, Golam Sohrab Dodul, Akram Khan and Ashrafi Mithu.
2006
Music Composer, Director, Singer and Sound Engineer for a series of anti-corruption shorts called, “Durneeti” produced by Transparency International Bangladesh aired on numerous channels including BTV, NTV and ATN.
Music Composer and Sound Engineer for television commercials for companies such as Pran, Mojo, ACI etc.
FREELANCE PROJECTS
2008 September
Mon Uchaton: A compilation of 10 selected Nazrul Sangeet songs.
Released by: Bengal Music, Dhaka.
Lyric and Composition: Kazi Nazrul Islam
Music Composition and Arrangement: Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb
Mixing, Editing and Sound Engineering: Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb
2007 April
Bari Kothay Bolo: A compilation of modern songs.
Released by: Bengal Music, Dhaka.
Lyrics: Humaira Murshid, Indraneel Chattopadhyay, Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb
Music Composition and Arrangement: Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb
Mixing, Editing and Sound Engineering: Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb
2001
Anontokal Danriye Achhi: A compilation of modern songs.
Released by: Octave Multimedia, Toronto.
Lyrics: Ananta Ahmed.
Composition, Direction and Sound Engineering: Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb
1998
Shadharon Eakdin: A compilation of modern songs.
Released by: Muktodhara, New York.
Lyrics, Composition, Music Arrangement and Sound Engineering: Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb.
MIXED DISCOGRAPHY
2009 February
U: A compilation of modern songs, composed and by arranged by Bappa Mozumder .
Released by: G-Series
Track Name: Tor Dehotey, and Korkoto Taar Kaaj Korey Jaay.
Lyrics: Indraneel Chattopadhyay
2009 June
NOMUNA: A compilation of thematic modern songs, composed and arranged by Debjoti Misra.
Released by: Laser Vision
Track Name: Meshe na Meshena tel pani, Eaksho Matha.
Lyrics: Enamul Karim Nirjhor
2008 July
BONDHUTA: A compilation of modern songs sung by various artists.
Released by: G-Series
Track Name: Tumi Asho Phire Jao
Lyrics: Indraneel Chattopadhyay
Music Composition and Arrangement: Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb
2007
Jhalmuri 2: A compilation of modern songs sung by various artists.
Released by: Bengal Music
Track Name: Kobe Jabo Pahare Aha Re
Lyrics: Shankar Shaojol
Music Composition and Arrangement: Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb
2005
Urban Turban: A compilation of Indo-Jazz music by the Toronto based fusion group, TASA.
Produced by: John Gzowski and Ravi Naimpally
Track Names: “Chatting with God” and “How am I?”
Lyrics, Music Composition and Arrangement: Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
2006 – Present (Dhaka)
- Inspiring and Congratulating the “GPA 5” on SSC examination, from Prothom Alo, sang in couple of shows in Tthakurgaon, and Pabna.
- Show at Rabindra Sarobar organized by the Society of Conscious Artists protesting the demolition of Lalon Fokir’s statues in Dhaka.
- Show in Bonani and Borishal on the occasion of Durga Puja.
- Show at Gulshan Club celebrating 400 years of the fashion industry in Dhaka.
- Show in Bogura arranged by Prothom Alo Bondhu Sabha.
- Solo Performance at Nari Grantha Probortana, Dhaka.
Lalon Mela, Kushtia. - Annual music gathering at the Boutique, Jatra in Dhaka.
- Fundraising show for the victims of Cyclone Sidr organized by Bangla Link, Dhaka.
1993 – 2006 (New York and Toronto)
- Solo Performance at Friends of Bangladesh Associations of North America 1998 held in Madison Square Garden, New York.
- Live on stage Performance as “Gayen” (the narrator) in off off-broadway production of musical theatre, Amina Shundori in New York.
- Solo Performance at Florida Nazrul Sammelan in 2001.
- Several performances for Solo Performances for Bengali Bangladeshi Cultural Associations all across North America.
- Solo Performance at North American Bengali Conference held in Philadelphia.
- Musical accompaniment on keyboard with artists of such calibre as Manna Dey, Anup Ghoshal, Purna Das Baul, Jolly Mukherjee, Shipra Bose, Ajoy Chakraborty, Hoimonti Shukla, Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya, Mitali Mukherjee, Mita Hoque, Farida Parveen, Rothindranath Roy, Lina Taposhi, Ferdous Ara, Rofikul Alam and Feroza Begum.
1979 – 1992 (Bangladesh)
- As Part of Bogura Youth Choir on BTV in 1979.
- As winner of Notun Kuri in 1982 got recognition as National Artist for BTV and performed regularly on BTV since.
- Took part in the first album series for children, “Tonatuni” as solo artist for the title song and several others in the first 5 parts of the series.
- Performed as a solo artist every year in Bulbul Academy’s Annual Shows.
ACCOLADES
2010 Recognition as a Nazrul Singer at the Nazrul Jayantee by Bogra Nazrul Porishod.
2009 “Advocate Abu Md. Firoz Mintu” remembrance award in Music, by Bogra Natto Goshthi.
2008 City Cell Channel-i Critic Award for the first solo album in Dhaka called “Bari kotthay Bolo”.
2004 First Prize in Singing Competition arranged by Toronto Sanskritik Sangha.
1990 Group Champion, Cultural Competition, Dhaka Residential Model College.
1991 Jatio Shishu Shilpi Puroshkar: 1st prize in Nazrulgeeti, Dhaka Division.
1986- 89 1st Place in Nazrul Geeti Competition of Bulbul Academy, Dhaka.
1986-88 Honours Certificate in Nazrulgeeti and Rabindrasangeet: British Council Music Competition.
1982 Recogntion as BTV’s National Artist through the Music Competition Notun Kuri: Regular performances on BTV followed.