The Bambir manifest with fresh roar in new album “Mankakan Khagher”September 18, 2024 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Bambir, an inexhaustible source and a force in the Armenian, Post-Soviet and European rock music scene, is set to unveil their groundbreaking 12th studio album, Mankakan Khagher (Children’s Games), on September 18, 2024. This highly anticipated release explores the profound and often unsettling intersection between childhood innocence and adult disillusionment, positioning The Bambir as a voice of reason. Mankakan Khagher represents a bold departure from conventional rock, blending raw honesty with experimental sounds to challenge and expand the genre’s boundaries.The album hints at the mindless atrocities and sufferings that adults endure by not having maturity towards others and to themselves. “We wanted to create something that’s both deeply personal and universally relevant,” says Narek Barseghyan. “This album is a journey through the dark corners of adulthood and a reflection on how our childhood shapes who we become.”
Pre-Release Highlights: - “Tur Indz” (Give Me) – Released on September 5, this single sets a high-octane tone for the album with its raw reflection of society. - “Trnenq” (Jump) – The second single, released on September 11, explores love’s defiance against fear. Album Tracklist and Notes: 1. Pak Shurjpar (Close-Circle Dance) – An energetic fusion of rock, humor, and ethnic influences. This track sets the tone for the album. 2. Trnenq (Jump) – A fierce anthem that challenges fear through love. 3. Mankakan Khagher (Children’s Games) – A revisited classic from the early 2000s, reflecting on childhood’s impact on adulthood. 4. Amenetsoun (To All and Everyone) – A blessing in rock ballad form, advocating for release and forgiveness. 5. Ur eir (Where’ve You Been) – A prophetic, fairy-tale ballad with a dreamlike undertones. 6. Tur Indz (Give Me) – The album’s explosive first single, showcasing raw, heavy rock. 7. Dzhvar e (It's Hard) – An exploration of mental struggles with experimental rock textures. 8. Khndatsguh (You’re Kidding) – A critical examination of societal manipulation and misdirection.
Produced by Sam Sarian and Nar Barz, and recorded at Meeting Point Studios, Mankakan Khagher promises a revolutionary rock experience. The album is mastered by Lev Navasardian, ensuring a polished yet intense sound. The Bambir is renowned for their innovative approach to rock music and their electrifying live performances. Since their debut with "B.B.R." in 2005, they have captivated global audiences with their intense and immersive shows. Their previous albums, including "The Black" (2007), "Upressions" (2015), and "Sea Inside" (2022), have carved their messages in the world and history of 21st century’s rock music. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | WCIT 2024 launches in Armenia Hayrapetyan told reporters in Yerevan that Armenia is hosting the event for the second time in five years. Pashinyan attends opening of 19th Summit of the Francophonie The 19th Summit of the Francophonie is being held in France this year for the first time in 33 years. Lavrov meets Armenia’s new envoy to Russia in Moscow On October 4, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with the newly appointed Ambassador of Armenia, Gurgen Arsenyan. Armenia not planning to return land occupied by Azerbaijan militarily Armenia has no intention to return territories occupied by Azerbaijan through military means, Anna Badalyan said. |