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2016 could have been a less-than-special 12 months for cinema with a number of movies releasing however not residing as much as the usual that was set by different movies in previous years, musically talking, it has been one other sturdy 12 months, with promising initiatives and many attractive music. Fortunately, it’s not over, not but.
Regardless of the fallout from the Uri Assault that has led to a cataclysmic division amongst artists and business, music is flowing with exceptional regularity by artists throughout a number of genres. Suppose singles just like the electro blissful ‘Ho Jao Azad’ by Zoe Viccaji, the spectacular Crimson Bull sound conflict between Ali Azmat and Umair Jaswal or the enduring collaboration between Ali Azmat and Noori which culminated within the tune, ‘Dildara’ – it’s been a frenzied, outrageous and melodic 12 months and extra sonic goodness is on its manner.
Amongst those that have introduced a brand new album are artists as electrical as Mooroo and Khumariyaan, each of whom are working diligently on their respective debut information. Whereas the discharge date stays unknown, what is obvious is the truth that expectations from these information can be sky-high. Whereas Mooroo’s repertoire include songs like ‘Kahani Purani’, ‘Patakhi Larki’ and ‘Mariam’ with the latter choosing up the Greatest Music Video award on the Lux Type Awards earlier this 12 months, the brand new report will reportedly include 9 tracks and can be referred to as Pehli.
Then again, Khumariyaan, who delivered a stunning cowl of the title theme of the favored TV sequence, Recreation of Thrones a number of weeks in the past, have additionally confirmed that they’re certainly engaged on an album. With hits like ‘Tamasha’ and ‘Bela’ to their credit score, their upcoming debut album will hopefully assist in placing Khumariyaan on the nationwide music map and past in a giant manner.
Talking of information, one other studio album within the pipeline is that of Junoon, spearheaded by one Salman Ahmed sans Ali Azmat. The report is titled Junoon 25 and it marks the silver jubilee celebration of the band. Most significantly although, the report, slated to launch in November in a number of nations, will include a number of collaborations with an enormous array of names like Indian classical artistes Samir Chatterjee and Kedarnath Havalda, Peter Gabriel and Outlandish.
In the meantime, one other band that has bit mud is SYMT as front-man Haroon Shahid who appeared on Coke Studio 9 with the monster grungy rock anthem, ‘Baliye’ confirmed that the band is now not collectively although the break-up stays amicable. Extra to the purpose, Haroon Shahid is all set to attempt his hand at movie soundtrack manufacturing with an upcoming function size movie. As well as, Shahid may even tackle the mantle of appearing like so a lot of his contemporaries. As for the music, Shahid will proceed to launch music by way of Noori’s BIY Data.
Pop prince Ali Zafar, who can be seen within the Bollywood movie Pricey Zindagi subsequent has pushed again the manufacturing of his personal movie, Deosai which was introduced earlier this 12 months to make room for Ahsan Rahim’s movie, which can mark the Pakistani movie debut of 1 Ali Zafar. Whether or not Zafar performs music producer to the movie or another person is handed this accountability stays to be seen.
Umair Jaswal, one of many new kings of music, is engaged on one other function movie, in addition to Yalghaar which can or could not function the musician-turned-actor. Apart from appearing tasks, Jaswal has turned his consideration to the plight of Kashmiris and is engaged on a music that addresses the problem head-on. The music consists by Waqar Ali and also will function guitar guru Faraz Anwar, who by the way can also be engaged on his debut solo album. The one can be adopted up with a music video as nicely.
Music group, SomeWhatSuper and Ali Gul Pir’s thumping collaboration, ‘Modi Teri’ additionally has a video popping out very quickly. The group flew out to Karachi simply final week and shot for the video with Pir earlier than heading residence to Lahore.
Hadiqa Kiyani, the last word queen of pop, can also be again with a Pashtu/Urdu manqabat which options the poetry of her late father, Mahmud Akhtar Kiyani.
Certainly one of music’s brightest stars, Zeb Bangash can also be having a career-best 12 months it appears. Having picked up the Lux Type Award for for Greatest Authentic Soundtrack earlier in 2016, Zeb has managed to work on a number of tasks, every as exceptional as the following. Apart from casting a spell by way of Coke Studio 9, Bangash has additionally featured on the soundtrack of movies like Fitoor and Lipstick Beneath My Burqa and lent her voice to the soundtrack of the telefilm, Ek Thi Mariam.
Additionally making a transition from pop music to movie music is Qurrum Hussain, one half of music group Josh. Making a mark as a soloist this 12 months, Hussain labored with Komal Rizvi for Cornetto Pop Rock Season 1 and is now enjoying soundtrack producer to the movie, Rangreza which options actors Urwa Hocane, Bilal Ashraf and Gohar Rasheed.
This brings us to the ultimate a part of the story which is about one Hassan Jamil Khan aka Jimmy Khan. With tracks like ‘Nadiya’, ‘Pehla Pyar’ and ‘Baarish’, Jimmy Khan has undoubtedly made a spot for himself within the colourful music scene. Teaming up with the great people at Salt Arts, the singer-songwriter is gearing as much as play reveals in Karachi on October 26 and October 29 respectively. He’s additionally featured on the soundtrack of Mehreen Jabbar’s all-star Dobara Phir Se, which comes out subsequent month, so be careful.
