Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Jan 23: After receiving numerous accolades for 'Mogachi Lahran', volume 1 to 10, a highly appreciated music albums series in the Konkani world, the King of Tunes fame, Vincent Fernandes Cascia is all set to release his ‘Mogachi Lahran – Volume 11’, which is considered to be one of the technically rich albums in Konkani music.
‘Mogachi Lahran - Volume 11’ will be released on January 26 at St Lawrence Shrine, Bondel during the event of ‘Bondel Fiesta’. Cannon Lobo of Berry’s is the producer of the album.
The album contains the lyrics and tunes of Vincent Fernandes composed by Ashith Pinto, Konkani’s highly experienced composer and ambassador of new generation music fame Keerthan.
Along with Vincent, who is already popular for his melodious voice, known singing stars of Konkani music world Ivan Sequeira, Rony Crasta Kulshekar, Rony Valencia, Iqbal, Gulf Voice of Mangalore fame Joshal Sweeda, Daijiworld TV’s ‘Mozho Thalo Gaithalo’ singing reality show finalist Samson Coelho, young sensation Joel D’Souza, Asha Fernandes, Thelma D’Souza, Annson, Prithuma Montheiro, Jancy Fernandes and Master Olin and Braun have rendered their voices to this album.
‘Mogachi Lahran - Volume 11’ consists 11 songs, rich in poetic style and melody, touching upon social issues besides the theme of love, romance and Konkani culture. The album is recorded at Daijiworld Audio Visual Studio and mixed and mastered by Srikanth Srinivas.
“The positive response which I received after completion of my every project from the Konkani world encourages me to do more in Konkani. Volumes 1 to 10 of my music album ‘Mogachi Lahran' is widely accepted by people and music lovers. This led me to produce volume 11 of my album series.
“The songs are carefully picked to suit the taste of the listeners across genres in the latest series. Along with experienced singers, Konkani’s young sensation singers have also rendered voices for this album. I can say, in many ways, Mogachi Lahran – Volume 11 is unique.
Secondly the Konkani music world eagerly waiting for experience the music of Mogachi Lahran - Volume 11. The western mixed Konkani traditional music composer Ashith Glen and Sandalwood music director Keerthan Balila first time comes together with a lot of variety and class compositions in this album.
Keerthan (left) and Ashith Pinto
“When I first approached Ashith to compose music for my 11th Album, he blindly refused as he was too tied up with prior commitments. It took a lot of cajoling for him to finally say yes. However, he wanted Keerthan who is an active music director in Sandalwood, to join hands, which was an icing on the cake for me anyway. Final result is out now for everyone to see. There is no doubt this album will give listeners an outstanding musical treat, beyond my expectations,” says Vincent.
“Srikanth Srinivas from Chennai, who works for Daijiworld Audio Visual Studio, is also part of this album and succeeded in adding flavour of South India’s rich heritage of music,” says Vincent Fernandes.
About Vincent Fernandes
Vincent Fernandes, Cascia started his musical journey as a dancer and went on to excel as a state level dancer. He then started writing and composing tunes for his lyrics. Under his famous banner ‘Mogachi Lahran’ (meaning Waves of Love) he has been composing lyrics and tunes in Konkani, Kannada, Tulu and Hindi, which have become popular and an instant hit with their catchy tunes.
Under the banner of ‘Mogachi Lahran’, Vincent has always encouraged new talent, especially the new generation to sing in Konkani and dance to the same. He has released 10 volumes of music albums till date and is all set release his 11th one.
Vincent is the first introducer of 2-D play in Mangaluru and successfully organized many shows around the city. He introduced first ever web serial in Konkani named ‘Lisanvaanchi Lahran' (Waves of Knowledge) on Daijiworld.com.
Vincent has also directed a Konkani serial ‘Choliye, Chotrai’ and acted as a protagonist in the serial. The serial was telecasted on Daijiworld24x7 TV. His directorial debut ‘St Anthonyavara Pavadagalu' (Miracles of Saint Anthony), Kannada serial was telecast on DD Chandana recently.