Khaled 'Bassbaba' Sumon
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Saidus Salehin Khaled, better known as Sumon or BassBaba (the father of bass, in Bengali) is a bassist
from the south Asian country Bangladesh
. He is known for his nice grooves, excellent use of different bass playing techniques, and, mostly, for his quite frequent bass solos in his band Aurthohin
's songs.
Bangladesh is a country where Rock Music
, specially Metal
and Alternative Rock
, is getting popular and 'Bassbaba' Sumon is credited as one of the few most influencing artists in this sector. He has, almost single handedly, changed the role of bass guitar
in Bangladeshi Music. It is said that Bass playing has become a hugely attractive thing to the young music lovers of this country almost only because of the influence of Bassbaba Sumon. He is also a key figure in promoting Rock music in this country.
Bassbaba Sumon is also the vocalist for his band Aurthohin. Currently he uses a custom made MTD
5 string Bass and has become a MTD (www.mtdbass.com) Affiliate.
First line-up:
On the title track 'Aurthohin' collaborated with eight heavy metal guitarists of the country and included twenty eight guitar/bass solos.Though work on the album was done long time ago, it was finally released in Eid of 1997. People liked the album which also got positive review from the critics. Sumon was planning to form a band so Titi (drums) & Sentu (bass) of 'Faith' along with came along to help him. Soon with some other musicians Sumon started performing under the name Sumon O' Aurthohin, same as the album.
Titi and Sentu had to leave the band in October'97 as they had to make time for their own band Faith. Rumie the drummer left his band 'The Trap' and filled in. Sumon changed the name of the band to simply 'Aurthohin'. Zubair and Adnan left the band few months later. Until now, the band's sound was more unplugged. To bring more variety to the sound, Shovon came in as a guitarist and vocalist.
. Aurhohin is now busy with their upcoming album "Aushamapto-2". They have nearly finished their work with this new album. They are also very busy with live concert throughout Bangladesh.
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
from the south Asian country Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. He is known for his nice grooves, excellent use of different bass playing techniques, and, mostly, for his quite frequent bass solos in his band Aurthohin
Aurthohin
Aurthohin is a Bangladeshi hard rock & metal band formed in 1993 by bassist, singer and songwriter Sumon, known mostly by his stage name BassBaba, who has remained the sole constant member. In the late 1997 the name of the band was changed from Sumon O' Aurthohin to Aurthohin...
's songs.
Bangladesh is a country where Rock Music
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, specially Metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
and Alternative Rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
, is getting popular and 'Bassbaba' Sumon is credited as one of the few most influencing artists in this sector. He has, almost single handedly, changed the role of bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
in Bangladeshi Music. It is said that Bass playing has become a hugely attractive thing to the young music lovers of this country almost only because of the influence of Bassbaba Sumon. He is also a key figure in promoting Rock music in this country.
Bassbaba Sumon is also the vocalist for his band Aurthohin. Currently he uses a custom made MTD
Michael Tobias Design
Michael Tobias Design is a Kingston, New York-based manufacturer of electric bass guitars founded by luthier Michael Tobias in 1994.Tobias, along with two part-time helpers, currently builds about 10 electric basses per month at his shop in Woodstock, New York. MTD's Kingston, Heir, and Saratoga...
5 string Bass and has become a MTD (www.mtdbass.com) Affiliate.
Sumon O' Aurthohin
Saidus Salehin Khaled played bass for a few bands before starting his solo career. These include local pioneers Warfaze and Feelings.In 1993 Sumon quit 'Feelings' and started to work on his first solo project 'Sumon O' Aurthohin' meaning 'Sumon and the meaningless'.First line-up:
- Sumon: Vocal, Bass and Guitar
- Titi (Faith): Drums
- Sentu (Faith): Bass
- Zubair: Flute
- Adnan: Percussion
- Tonmoy: Guitar
On the title track 'Aurthohin' collaborated with eight heavy metal guitarists of the country and included twenty eight guitar/bass solos.Though work on the album was done long time ago, it was finally released in Eid of 1997. People liked the album which also got positive review from the critics. Sumon was planning to form a band so Titi (drums) & Sentu (bass) of 'Faith' along with came along to help him. Soon with some other musicians Sumon started performing under the name Sumon O' Aurthohin, same as the album.
Titi and Sentu had to leave the band in October'97 as they had to make time for their own band Faith. Rumie the drummer left his band 'The Trap' and filled in. Sumon changed the name of the band to simply 'Aurthohin'. Zubair and Adnan left the band few months later. Until now, the band's sound was more unplugged. To bring more variety to the sound, Shovon came in as a guitarist and vocalist.
Aurthohin
After playing for a year in 'Maqsood O Dhaka', Piklu left the band and joined Aurthohin in 2000. Aurthohin started the recording of their debut album in April. Shovon took a break from the band for educational purposes. Tonmoy also left the band. Ponir, who used to be the guitarist of 'The Gnomes' of Niloy Das, joined Aurthohin briefly but soon left the band and Rassel, the vocalist/guitarist of 'Winning' joined the band in 2000, Aurthohin's debut album 'Trimatrik' had been released. Album was a big hit. Sumon's name got enlisted in the Warwick's 'Famous Users' List'. He was the first Asian musician who got into that list. Rumie and Rassel left the band. Shuvo, the ex-drummer of Jolly Roger, Phycho Death and Death Row joined the band end of 2001. Aurthohin started the work of their 2nd album on the 17th of November and released it on the 10th of December 2000 under the label of G-Series. Apu, the keyboardist of 'Triloy', started playing with the band as a guest member. 2nd album 'Biborton' was released in 2001! One of the best selling band albums of the country. In 2003 Aurthohin released their 3rd album 'Notun Diner michhile'. It contains a 28 min long progressive rock song called 'Shaat Din'... first time ever in Bangladesh rock history! 'Dhrubok'... 4th album of the band got released in 2004.Illness and recovery
Shortly after Aurthohin's 4th album 'Dhrubok' got released Sumon's health deteriorated. Due to Sumon’s illness the band stopped almost all the gigs. At the end of 2004 long time guitarist Piklu left the band. Sumon got the affiliation from MTD (Michael Tobias Design). In 2005 Sumon's jaw got dislocated.Doctors told him to give up singing permanently. Chances of recovery were very low. Aurthohin stopped all their activities, Sumon and the others were planning to disband. But suddenly things began to change as Sumon was getting well. Doctors considered it as a miracle[1]. Aurthohin performed with the same line up until 2006. Kamal of Warfaze joined as a guest guitarist. After doing a few gigs Sumon offered him a permanent place which he accepted. Soon after the band started working on and releasing their fifth album Aushamapto-1Aushamapto-1
-Reception:This album the band completes "The Guti" songs series with the song "Guti " a huge success with the fans. Songs like 'Chaite Paro-2' became a hit song specially heavily played on the radio...
. Aurhohin is now busy with their upcoming album "Aushamapto-2". They have nearly finished their work with this new album. They are also very busy with live concert throughout Bangladesh.
Sumon O' Aurthohin / Solo
- Sumon O' Aurthohin (1997)
- Shopnogulo Tomar Moto (2001)
- Megher Deshe (A Tribute to John DenverJohn DenverHenry John Deutschendorf, Jr. , known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After growing up in numerous locations with his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success...
) (2004) - Akhon Ami (Duet with Anila) (2006)
- Sumon O' Aurthohin-2: Boka ManushtaSumon O' Aurthohin-2: Boka Manushta-Personnel:*Sumon — lead vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, sitar*Chintu — guitar, sitar, bass*Rafa — drums, percussion, keyboards, guitarGuest musicians*Fuad — keyboards on 'Jhor'*Emran — percussion on 'Tobuo'...
(2007)
Aurthohin
- TrimatrikTrimatrik-Personnel:Aurthohin*Sumon — lead vocals, bass, keyboards, Acoustic guitars*Abu Shams Minhajuddin ahmed — lead guitarist*Latifur Rahman — rhythm guitarist*Rumi — drums...
(2000) - BibortonBiborton-Personnel:Aurthohin*Sumon — lead vocals, bass, Acoustic guitars*Piklu — guitar*Shuvo — drums*Latifur Rahman — guitar, vocals*Apu — keyboards-External links:**...
(2001) - Notun Diner MichileNotun Diner Michile-Personnel:Aurthohin*Sumon — lead vocals, bass, keyboards, Acoustic guitars*Piklu — guitar*Shuvo — drums, bass -External links:**...
(2002) - Dhrubok (2003)
- Aushamapto-1Aushamapto-1-Reception:This album the band completes "The Guti" songs series with the song "Guti " a huge success with the fans. Songs like 'Chaite Paro-2' became a hit song specially heavily played on the radio...
(2008)