Tamna Tamna
| "Tamna Tamna" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Solace Her | |
| Released | 19 March 2019 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Studio | Uchek Society and Studio Dominance |
| Genre | Indie rock, alternative rock |
| Length | 9:09 |
| Label | Independent |
| Music video | |
| "Tamna Tamna" on YouTube | |
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"Tamna Tamna"[1] is a song by Imphal-based alternative rock/indie rock band Solace Her. The song was released on 19 March 2019, as the band's debut single. Tamna Tamna is the most covered Meitei song on YouTube.
Music video[edit]
An official music video of Tamna Tamna was released onto YouTube on 19 March 2019 at a total length of nine minutes fifty eight seconds on Studio Dominance channel. The music video is directed by Edwin Haorokcham.
The story takes place in 1990s, in the small state of Manipur, India. Tamna Tamna depicts the event of the devastating serial terror attacks in Manipur by an international terrorist group called O.W.L. At the same time, Texas plays as a photographer who is in a relationship with a painter plays by Prinalini Thingom. One day, the photographer finds a 135 film format which he later learns that his girlfriend is part of the O.W.L group which was planning the serial attacks in Imphal city. He discovers Kangla Palace to be the next bombing location so he finally decides to take the matter in his own hand and ends the girl's life to save thousands.
Cast[edit]
- Texas as the photographer
- Prinalini Thingom as the painter/O.W.L informant
- Niranjoy Luwangcha as O.W.L member
- Shrikant Chingangbam as the news reader
Music video production [2][edit]
Development[edit]
Influenced by the conflict of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur, Edwin Haorokcham[3] wrote 20 pages treatment of the music video after the final music recording. Edwin contacted and teamed up with Ratan Sapam at Studio Dominance to work on the project with Uchek Society. Location scouting began in early 2019 with the band members. The textures of the wall in every indoor locations were the main concern during the scouting. After finalising the location, Edwin approached the lead actor Texas from a mutual friend and met at Porompat to discuss the project. Prinalini Thingom was discovered by Edwin from Instagram who turns out to be a daughter of a well-known Manipur film actor Pritam Thingom. Edwin stated "the video was based in 1990s because it was the most crucial years of the arms conflict in Manipur". O.W.L is a fictional group created by Edwin for the music video. Production began on 9 February 2019 at RKCS Art Gallery. The video was produced in a low-budget. Ton Wangkheimayum and Shrikanth were the unit managers of the production. Niranjoy Luwangcha was appointed as the production manager. The production took seven working days to complete. The whole music video is graded in low vibrant and tinted light sepia. In early March 2019, the releasing date was fixed and announced from the band's social media pages.
Locations and sets[edit]
Filming location were mostly in Imphal West district and Imphal East district. It includes RKCS Art Gallery, Nongthombam family home (Keirao), Tera, Keishamthong and MM School, Wangkhei. 1990s sets were built at Keirao and Tera. Props were made to portray the terrorist group O.W.L's intention and mission.
Cinematography[edit]
Edwin was also the cinematographer of the video. It was filmed on Sony by a single camera. Edwin performed the camera testing in early Feb and later, shot the entire video in 4K resolution. After the Post-production, it was downscale to full HD for YouTube. Post-production was conducted at Studio Dominance, Imphal. Light smoke and heavy smoke were used in every indoor scenes for hazy and vintage look. Kit lens 16–50 mm Lens (ILCE-6300L) were used to film the entire video. All aerial scenes were filmed on DJI Mavic Pro by Rishi Y.
Release[edit]
Tamna Tamna was released and premiered on 19 March 2019 with a musical event at MAASI, Keirao. Local bands and artistes such as Solace Her, Lai Lik Lei, Shrikant Chingangbam, Blademist, Tony performed at the event along with magician Daya Sharma. Edwin Haorokcham's short film Iriguchi[4] was also premiered at the event which features Devan Sapam, AKS Romie, Prinda and Niranjoy Luwangcha. Iriguchi original soundtrack was performed by the indie band Lai Lik Lei which was released on 19 February 2018.[5] Hee-Yai group of company and Studio Dominance was also the sponsors of the event.
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| [India] | 19 March 2019 | Digital download | Independent |
| [Manipur] |
Sequel[edit]
The sequel of the story of Tamna Tamna is extended in the music video of Lapthokhro performed by the band Innocent Eyes[6][7][8][9][10] which features Diana Vaiphei. Lapthokhro was released on 30 August 2019, five months after the release of Tamna Tamna. In 2020, Uchek Society named the sequel as O.W.L.[citation needed]
On 21 February 2020, Leichil Mafol teaser was released on YouTube which is going to be a sequel of O.W.L. In March 2020, Uchek Society stated they are going to halt the release of the music video due to the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ Staff (13 April 2019). "Solace Her - Tamna Tamna | Music Video | 2019 | Texas and Prinalini". The Moviean.
- ↑ Captain, Ningombam (20 May 2019). "The Tamna Tamna Video (Critical Analysis and Dissection)". E-Pao.
- ↑ Ingudam, Monica (27 September 2013). "Episode 047 FindingTheVoices Pramesh, Ravi and Edwin sharing on the making of the songs "Because of You" and "Hey Ningthibee"". FindingTheVoices.
- ↑ Imphal Free Press (20 March 2019). "First ever Manipur sci-fi short film "Iriguchi" premiered". Manipur News.
- ↑ Morung (26 February 2018). "Check out this video of a Korean Girl singing Manipuri song". Morung.
- ↑ "Innocent Eyes clinches top spot in Red Ribbon Manipur Idol 2019". The Sangai Express. 3 December 2019.
- ↑ Salle K S, Vangamla (19 October 2019). "Manipur: Finest rock bands from NE share the stage at Shirock 2019". Eastmojo.
- ↑ Mullick, Sudipto (31 October 2019). "Rocking for the Shirui". The Hindu.
- ↑ Makang, R Lester (18 October 2019). "ShiRock 2019 band contest begins, Extreme arrives". The People's Chronicle.
- ↑ Farida, Syeda (6 February 2020). "Bands to raise voice against HIV/AIDS". The Telegraph.
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