18 Years of Pariwartan: Struggle, Survival & Rock | EP 85

Deepak Gurung is the bassist and senior member of Nepali rock band Pariwartan (परिवर्तन), with nearly two decades of experience in the music scene. From Thamel’s cover-gig days to original songs like Timi Ra Ma and Samjhana Ko Baakas, he has been an integral part of the band’s journey. Inspired by Flea, Deepak is also a teacher, entrepreneur, and father who believes in consistency, dedication, and work-life balance. _______________________ GUESTS : Deepak Gurung Instagram:   / deep_ak47   HOST : Aaryan Shrestha Instagram:   / aaryanshresthaa   PRODUCTION House Of Legends Instagram :   / housexlegends   WhatsApp : 9822799248 ___________________________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS : 00:00 – Highlights & Teaser 01:14 – Intro & Guest Introduction (Deepak Gurung) 02:04 – Life as a Father, Teaching, & Side Hustle (Café) 03:34 – Can You Survive on Music Alone in Nepal? 05:25 – 18 Years of Band Journey & Lineup Changes 07:04 – Almost Quitting the Band & Motivation from Prajwol Shakya 09:42 – Cover Band Era vs. Original Music Journey 12:18 – Deciding to Stop Cover Gigs in Thamel 14:38 – The Thamel Nightlife: Respect & Atmosphere 16:30 – Financial Reality & Struggles of Thamel Gigs 18:40 – How Pariwartan Was Formed (Amod Silwal & Early Days) 20:25 – Brotherhood Among Bands in the Thamel Scene 22:45 – Negotiating Band Rates with Venues 24:40 – The Impact of Purple Haze Rock Bar on Pariwartan 27:20 – Shifting from Cover Mentality to Originals (Robin Tamang's Advice) 29:15 – Being the House Band at Shisha Cafe & Playing for Foreigners 32:16 – Drinking & Rock Culture on Stage 35:05 – Transitioning from Old School Gear to In-Ear Monitors 37:15 – Childhood, First Bands & Musical Influences (Blink-182, Pantera, Metallica) 40:20 – Parents' Reaction & Struggle with First Guitars 44:20 – Respect for 'Strings Band' & Old-School Musicians 48:50 – Bass Gear Talk: Warwick Thumb Bass, Dingwall, & Stompboxes 53:25 – Pravesh (Prabhu) Joining Pariwartan 56:25 – Playing Multiple Gigs in a Single Night (Rush Hours) 59:00 – COVID-19 Impact on Gigs & Negotiation 01:00:45 – Overcoming Stage Fright & Nervousness 01:03:55 – Photo Walkthrough: Throwback Memories & Nostalgia 01:12:18 – Album Launch Emotion (Timi Ra Ma) 01:16:20 – Balancing a Full-Time Day Job with Late-Night Gigs 01:19:20 – Songwriting Process in Pariwartan 01:20:35 – Making of Hits: Jhari Ra Timro Saath, Timi Ra Ma, Samjhana Ko Baakas 01:28:00 – Will Pariwartan Ever Return to Cover Gigs? 01:29:40 – Upcoming Music & Future Plans 01:31:35 – Biggest Inspiration (Flea / RHCP) & Mentors 01:33:45 – Message to Upcoming Musicians & Consistency 01:35:40 – Outro & Final Words _________________________________________________ #PariwartanBand #DeepakGurung #NepaliRock #THLMusic #NepaliPodcast #NepaliMusic #NepaliMusicians #ThamelGigs #PurpleHazeRockBar #bassguitarists #Pariwartan #NepaliPodcast #PariwartanBass