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- The Sketches-Jono Manson Project Khahori Teaser
- Exile Band Live at Karachi Club Festival (Concert Pictures)
- Zoe Viccaji Jo Chaho (Audio/Video Review)
- Sara Haider with Ali Haider & Imam Hamdani in Uth Records 2.0 (Full Episode)
- Akash Koi Tou Ho (Music Video)
| The Sketches-Jono Manson Project Khahori Teaser Posted: 25 Mar 2012 04:24 AM PDT Teaser of The Sketches Project Khahori with Jono Manson Listen the first teaser of the project:
More Details about the ProjectIn the fall of 2011 Jono Manson was contacted by Saif Samejo, lead singer of the Sufi-Folk band "The Sketches", who are from Jamshoro, Hyderabad in Sindh province, located in south-eastern Pakistan. Samejo asked if Manson might be interested in collaborating with his group in a long-distance musical and cultural exchange. After listening to a bit of The Sketches music, Jono quickly agreed. To start, they began composing a piece called Khahori ("Wandering Ascetics") with a text based on a poem by Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (1689 – 1752), a Sindhi Sufi scholar, mystic, saint, poet, and musician. Bhittai is widely considered to be one of the greatest poets of the Sindhi language and his work has frequently been compared to that of Rūmī. Manson adapted an English translation of the text into a more "singable" version and the exchange of musical ideas began. As they began to work together it became clear that what they held in common was much greater than their differences, culturally, musically and philosophically. Tracks we're recorded in America and in Pakistan, using both "western" and traditional Pakistani folk instruments, and the project travelled back and forth via the internet for several months until it's completion. The result is a beautiful and powerful piece, sung both in English and in Sindhi, which explores a very universal theme – that of seekers of truth, wisdom and light. The Sketches debut album 'Dastkari' (meaning 'one's own creation') was released in 2010 with Folk/Sufi/Rock songs in Sindhi, Saraiki and Urdu bearing a wide range of messages promoting peace, a rich cultural heritage, freedom of expression and love. This project with Manson marks the first time that the group has incorporated the English language in their work. This collaboration, so far, has been done at a distance, but the connection between these musicians has become close and very human. This is a testament to the true power of music – to communicate beyond boundaries, beyond language. Perhaps the most exciting outgrowth of this project is the plan for Jono to join The Sketches in Pakistan in May/June of 2012. Preparations are being made for the filming of a music video for "Khahori" and a documentary on this face-to-face meeting, which will occur in and around the deserts of Sindh Province. Further collaborations with local Sufi folk musicians are also part of this growing plan. The current state of global politics and, in particular, the relationship between The United States and Pakistan lends yet another level of significance to this project. Here, musicians are relating to one another simply as musicians, not as citizens of one country or another. All involved firmly believe that this is how genuine bridges of understanding must be built between human beings.
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| Exile Band Live at Karachi Club Festival (Concert Pictures) Posted: 24 Mar 2012 04:04 PM PDT |
| Zoe Viccaji Jo Chaho (Audio/Video Review) Posted: 24 Mar 2012 12:06 PM PDT By Hataf Siyal
Soon after, almost a year later, Zoe Viccaji is back with "Jo Chaho" – a song sponsored by Wateen Telecommunications for their brand promotion. The music of the song has been composed by the great Shahi Hasan who was the co-founder of the famous Pakistani band Vital Signs along with Rohail Hyatt; in which the legendary Junaid Jamshed played a part of the vocalist. The man has also worked with artistes like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, Ali Azmat, and many more. "Jo Chaho" starts off in a peaceful manner, followed by the awe-inspiring and mesmerizing vocals of Zoe Viccaji; which, in process, take you to a beautiful daydream. As for the pace, it is rather slow but that in fact suits to the theme, mood, and rhythm of the song. Rizwan Ahmad Malik, who is the music video director of this song, strikes hard with a plus point as he matches up perfectly with the brilliant work of Zoe and Shahi in the audio department. More on, the idea of hanging more than 20 guitars on a tree – and the way it's implemented – worked thoroughly. That sequence… that entire sequence was incredible. I don't really remember any video director coming up with something like this – something fresh – recently. According to me, the trio of "Jo Chaho" – Shahi the music director, Rizwan the video director, and Zoe the vocalist – has done wonders; they should at least come back with one more song for the fans. Although the playtime or the length of the song didn't do justice to it (as I believe it could've been a bit longer), it doesn't restrain it from the fact that "Jo Chaho" is a wonderful mixture of lyrically strong and vocally melodious track that is worth listening forward to. AUDIO RATING: 9/10  Read more at: Zoe Viccaji Jo Chaho (Audio/Video Review)   |
| Sara Haider with Ali Haider & Imam Hamdani in Uth Records 2.0 (Full Episode) Posted: 24 Mar 2012 08:02 AM PDT Sara Haider with Ali Haider & Imam Hamdani in Uth Records 2.0 (Full Episode) Here is the fresh new episode of Ufone Uth Records 2.0 Presenting The Sara Haider featuring with Ali Haider & Imam Hamdani. Watch full episode below! Download Audio Mp3 of Sara Haider's song Tere Saath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQQB8k9uId4  Read more at: Sara Haider with Ali Haider & Imam Hamdani in Uth Records 2.0 (Full Episode)   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Akash Koi Tou Ho (Music Video) Posted: 24 Mar 2012 06:10 AM PDT Akash Koi Tou Ho (Music Video) Artist: Akash http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtY2TFqYtAg Lyrics: Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo Ho Hoo Hoo Hoo Ho Chaltay Chaltay Thak Gaya Hoon Kehna Chahoon Keh Na Paoon Mein Aisa Na ho, Kay Hum Mar Jayein Koi Tou Ho, Jo Apna HO Yadein Batein Beeti Ratein Neendein Meri Ur Gayee Hain Aisa Na ho, Kay Hum Mar Jayein Koi Tou Ho, Jo Apna HO Laut Aoo Kabhi Tou Aoo Yoon Hi Aisa Na ho, Kay Hum Mar Jayein Koi Tou Ho, Jo Apna HO Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo Ho Hoo Hoo Hoo Ho Koi Tou Ho, Koi Tou Ho,  Read more at: Akash Koi Tou Ho (Music Video)   |
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