Azal – Saari Duniya Hill Jayegi (Single Review)

by Hasan Faridi

It’s not anything new when a band comes out in favour for Pakistani cricket. It’s all been done before by the likes of sensations CALL and Strings. But now rockers named Azal have hit the Stadium to show what its all about.

Signed by Times Music of India, Fire Records of Pakistan and Sangeet Records of USA, Azal compromise of 4 talented and passionate musicians: Rajab Ali Khan and Ehtesham Hameed Khan on vocals, Shahbaz Ali Khan on keyboards and Sameer Ahmed on bass.

With the T20 World Cup over the horizon, and all hopes high for the success of Pakistan’s cricket team, “Saari Duniya Hill Jayegi” was made. The song isn’t as mellow as CALL’s “Badal Do Zamana” and Strings “Hai Koye Hum Jaisa”, but that’s a good thing. This song is fuelled rock, with distorted guitar riffs, heavy drumming and a hard attitude. Perfect for representing passion and enthusiasm to succeed. Even though the music may sound Western, the vocals still capture the essence of Pakistan. Pakistan has a strong foot in the ground with this number, now cricketers England and Australia have to keep up.

Azal shot the video for their new song in the National Stadium located in Karachi. It doesn’t get any patriotic than that. Jalal and Amir direct the video, and the band simply rock out especially as Ehtesham’s lovely hair decides to rock out on its own too. Overall, the video brilliantly captures the full essence of energy, passion and determination of the sport Pakistan knows best.

It hasn’t been long since the release of Azal’s album, Road To Infinity that contains 10 songs filled with Western and Eastern fusion’s blended with passion straight from the heart. When it comes to musical roots, these guys aren’t scared to go back and bring it back to life.

Pakistan to win!