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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Koolmuzone: Pakistani Underground & Mainstream Media

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Sajjad Ali – Seekhna (Sim Sim Hamara)

Posted: 09 May 2012 04:50 AM PDT

Artist: Sajjad Ali

Song: ‘Seekhna’ – Street Song

Sajjad Ali recently performed a song titled "Seekhna" for the episode 16 of children`s program "Sim Sim Hamara" (Pakistani version of "Sesame Street").

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- Official Website
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Sajjad Ali – Seekhna (Sim Sim Hamara) is a post from: Koolmuzone

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Jal: Farhan and Beyond

Posted: 09 May 2012 12:40 AM PDT

By Hani Arif

We were all sad when we heard that Farhan had quit Jal and decided to go solo. The shock factor remained intact as to why it had happened despite achieving the highest musical representation in Pakistan i.e. getting featured on Coke Studio. Do you ask the reason why we were all sad?

Firstly: Essence of Bands: Farhan was made by Jal and he had betrayed such a cordial relationship that he shared with his band mates, it was as if this can happen with Jal, it can happen with anyone else.

Secondly: Farhan's Future: We thought that Farhan was going down to the dumps since he himself had shown only little potential as a composer and lyricist in Boondh.

Thirdly: With Jal's third studio album in the pipeline, and him having no intentions to fill in the position left by Farhan it's time to tell Mr. Goher Mumtaz will take his band down in the dumps if he decides to go ahead and launch an album with all songs sung by him.

We've seen out how Farhan just keeps delivering hit after hit, his musical future seems to be well taken care of with help primarily from Saad Sultan. Now, let's move our attention to the person leading the band Jal; Goher.

Although, Goher has the ability to write songs that meet his own capability as a vocalist, getting his songs to the next level does involve him using a vocalist. In other words, Jal needs to implement the STRINGS Method.

Strings Method Theory: Jal needs a little realization by way of looking at the STRINGS method. Bilal, as we know, is to Strings what Goher is to Jal. They only difference is Bilal realizes that for effective realization there are tracks that require inputs from others as he himself won't be able to fully commit to them. The highlighted example that can be placed here is also how Bilal realizes that his guitar playing lacks the finesse required for studio recording. Off late one can see that in live concerts Jal has started to use another guitarist, can that be the beginning to a realization for Goher? Goher has revealed in interviews that Jals' interview shy Shazi is helping out with composing and vocal inputs, their dynamics can never be the same as with Goher, Farhan and Shazi together. Plus, Jal taking on the Strings Method is only being fair since Farhan has taken on the Atif Method. (Let's stay out of explaining this method for the sake of remaining relevant to the post)

Jal always had the potential to coup strings off their pop rock seat if they'd stuck together. With Strings changing focus towards social change instead of commercial success, the path is for Goher to embark on with Jal to take their place provided Goher can act on these suggestions: before the guy behind the rise of Jal becomes the guy behind it’s fall.

P.s: this article has not been to prove Bilal's or Goher's talents over each other, although, there is nothing preventing it from happening.

Hani Arif writes full time on HaniArif.com

Jal: Farhan and Beyond is a post from: Koolmuzone

Tashika Shah – Sanson Ki Mala (Official Music Video)

Posted: 08 May 2012 02:00 PM PDT

Artist: Tashika Shah

Song: Sanson Ki Mala

A beautiful poetic bhajan by the mystic/poet/singer Meera Bai, rendered beautifully by Tashika Shah as the ultimate devotional offering to the one and only beloved – THE DIVINE.

Credits:

DOP: RIZ
Post: Atif Khan
VFX: Sami Ullah
Directed By: Shujaat Kazmi
Produced By: Sights & Sounds

Music & Arrangement: Sahir Ali Bagga
Vocals Recorded at: Sahir Ali Bagga’s Studio
Musicians: Ustad Baqir Abbas (Flute), Ustad Tanveer (Sarod) and Ustad Wajid Ali (Tabla)
Audio Mixing By: Afzal Hussain
Mastering By: Shujaat Kazmi
Special Thanks: LAL EARTH for the Wardrobe, Jamal Rahman for the studio location and Teepu for the official posters.

Tashika Shah – Sanson Ki Mala (Official Music Video) is a post from: Koolmuzone

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Atif Aslam Has 4 Performances in Coke Studio Season 5

Posted: 08 May 2012 09:00 AM PDT

As we all know by now, Atif Aslam is back in the latest season of Coke Studio; what we didn’t know was just how many performances he has in this season.

It has just been confirmed on the official facebook page of Atif Aslam that the star singer will have a total of 4 performances in the 5th season of Coke Studio.

“We can now confirm to all the Aadeez that our very own superstar Atif Aslam has 4 performances in the latest season of “Coke Studio”.”

Most recently, Atif tweeted about how glad he is that he is “getting a chance to encourage new bands.”

Here is the exclusive list of tracks that will be performed by Atif this season.

The page further stated:

“As Aadeez already know very well, 4 titles don’t necessarily mean just 4 songs. Each track may or may not have a medley of multiple songs. So keep guessing & get ready to watch Atif Aslam electrify, energize, innovate & mesmerize as he rediscovers his roots & shares the experience with millions of people! Atif is coming to Coke Studio for another musical adventure! Keep supporting Atif Aslam and make this an epic experience, once again!”

The magic begins on 13th May, 2012!

- Photography by Kohi Marri

Atif Aslam Has 4 Performances in Coke Studio Season 5 is a post from: Koolmuzone

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