I’ve started following the band Mohanik around. I’ve seen them perform three times now and they let me hang out during a rehearsal last week. I really enjoy their music – they have a classic rock and roll sound (2 guitars, bass, drums, keys, vocals) but also have a Mongolian flavor. The lyrics to one tune, for example, are something to the effect of “I wish I had a horse” – very much a Mongolian sentiment.
In addition to simply having a very cool sound, Mohanik is the recent winner of last October’s Mongolian Music Video Awards (which, sadly, I missed). They’re video for ‘Budagchin’ won the top prize at the competition for its creativity and production quality.
You can expect more about Mohanik in upcoming posts, but for now, check out the video:
Note: I have updated ‘Khogjmiin Kino’ to ‘Duunii Klip’, a more common Mongolian term for music video.
I had no idea where this was going – at the end when the paint exploded from all the different locations, that was fun! Like the acoustic going into the electric guitar – and the whistling was a fun touch.
Hmm it appears like your blog ate my first comment (it was super long) so I guess I’ll
just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog.
I too am an aspiring blog writer but I’m still new to the whole thing.
Do you have any recommendations for newbie blog writers?
I’d certainly appreciate it.
Hi –
I’m glad you enjoy the blog! I suppose my only advice is to find a topic you’re passionate about. Best of luck!