"Melancholy" (Nepali: मिलानकोली) is an environmentally-themed song sung by 365 Nepali artists.[1] This song was intended to promote an environmental message by breaking the Guinness World Records for "Most Vocal Solos in a Song Recording", which it successfully did.[2] It was written, music composed and directed by environmentalist Nipesh Dhaka.[citation needed] The song was recorded as a single on 19 May 2016. The recording sessions were inaugurated by Prime MinisterKhadga Prasad Oli at 8 am and continued until 6 pm. The song was released on 2 September 2017 by PresidentBidya Devi Bhandari at Army Officer's Club, Kathmandu.[3]
The slogan of the song was "Raise Voice, Save Earth". The event was conducted to break the Guinness World Records of "Most Vocal Solos in a Song Recording" and use this to promote awareness of environmental conservation issues. The song was recorded at Radio Nepal[1] by Prakash Kharel. On 1 February 2018, the song was certified by Guinness World Records.[2]
The documentary Melancholy is based on environmental research studies of all geographical regions of Nepal from 2013 to 2018. The documentary explores how human beings are affecting natural resources. It also addresses global environmental problems, such as declining biodiversity, global warming, and climate change, by examining sustainable development from Nepal's point of view.[4] The 80 minute documentary discusses the nature of the ecosystem, and considers equality, equity, dignity, culture, and social impacts of environmental change. It has been shown in many schools, colleges, clubs, mother groups, communities, and societies in Nepal, and has raised funds for 83 Chepang children of Jaldevi Primary School, Rorang Village, Dhading District. It has also been screened at international conferences and film festivals.[5]
