An electrifying musical evening at Tangail

Maqsood rendering one of his hit numbers

Music fans of Tangail listened to the live compositions from LRB, maqsood O' dHAKA, and M Ariful Islam--the Best Solo Performer of Star Search 2001.

Arif scored first with some rock and mellow rock tunes. As soon as he started his hit number Ekshoti Raat, the crowd went wild. Then his band Shomoy performed Bhalobashi Shudhu Tomay, Chand Jaga, Alo Adhar and Phaguner Gaan and mesmerised the audience.

After his successful first solo album O Putul Amar Putul, the young singer has already earned respect from rock fans.

The entire auditorium spang to life as LRB's rock star Ayub Bachchu came on stage. He had the audience enthralled with songs such as O Amaar Shakhi, Shonibar Jaay Robibar Jaay, Aami Baromash Tomay Bhalobashi, Koshto, Tin Purush and Shob Bhalo Tui Eka Bashishne. His all-time favourite tune Shei Tumi moved many hearts. As usual he ended with the song Bangladesh and strummed the tunes of the National Anthem. However, incessant requests from the audience made him sing the four lines of his latest hit Amito Premey Porini.

The curtains came down with maqsood O'dHAKA. He gave the extra fuel to the already charged-up audience in his first show in Tangail. Starting with all-time hit Moushumi, he performed 13 other songs including the almost 200 year-old song Eibar Tomar Apon Deshey Cholo, his first ever playback Tomakey Dekhley Ekbar, Parwardigar from his controversial album Nishiddho and other hits like Money Porey Tomay, Mon Amar Deho Ghori. He also sang one of Tangail's famous spiritual singer Pagla Jamal's songs, Roshik Aamar Mon Bandhya.

However, the audience was not yet satisfied until he sang his greatest hit Melay Jairey and once again the atmosphere was electrifying.

The organisers were very strict about the age factor. Only spectators of 18 years and above were allowed inside. Even the son of the local DC was denied entrance to the auditorium due to the age factor.

Another feature was the use of electrical instruments by the bands, though the concert was termed unplugged. Singer Maqsood, however, countered, that using full acoustic instruments, especially the keyboard, was highly expensive.

For Jewel, Tanim, Shaikat and all their friends, students in Tangail, it was a rare opportunity to enjoy the compositions from the two great stars in band music in one concert. And it is certain that the memories of this concert will remain for a long time in the hearts of these music lovers. The concert itself was for a noble cause, as the proceeds would go to Sandhani National Eye Donation Society.