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The first video of Nabeel Nihal Project – A Collaboration between Key band members of two Pakistani bands – Karavan and Aaroh
Artist: Nabeel Nihal Feat. Tanseer Ahmed Dar
Song: Kyun OST Chambaili
Music Produced and Engineered by: N2 Media
Tanseer Daar is once again making a comeback on to the music scene and this time around it will be his solo flight as he is planning to release an album of his own.
Tanseer has been part of a critically acclaimed band ‘Karavan’ for quite some time. Perhaps his last notable appearance individually and with the band was on Coke Studio. Since then Karavan was not doing much of the business and soon they called it a day.
by Hasan Faridi
1. Promotion
In the music industry, if no one knows about you, you cease to exist. So promoting your music is essential for you to be heard.
Promoting through the Internet is the best method in Pakistan (See number 2)
If you’re lucky enough to land time on television, you can expect to be worthy of success. Coke Studio has showcased a variety of acts, which have gained countless downloads. Arif Lohar and Meesha have gained over 3 million Youtube hits. AAG TV is also a popular channel putting a variety of Pakistani acts in the limelight.
By Madeeha Syed
With 2010 slated to be a comeback year for the music industry – provided everything goes as planned – here is a concise look at Pakistani pop music this past decade
From 2000 to 2001: Slow beginnings
Pakistani rock phenomenon Junoon was at the peak of its glory and had just released an album titled Millenium Edition, a compilation album which contained 12 previously released popular Junoon songs. The album also contained a live version of Allah Hu and Laal Meri Patt as well as a song titled Azadi – a somewhat haunting number – which they did for the soundtrack of Jamil Dehlavi’s film, Jinnah. The year 2000 also marked Junoon’s decade as a band in the industry. Pakistani pop band Strings got together after a hiatus of eight years and released Duur (which was later re-released in early 2002). The first single from the album Sar Kiye Yeh Pahar was a massive hit which was later followed by the hugely popular title track Duur. Although the reformed band was two members less and now consisted only of Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia, Duur marked a very strong and popularly-received comeback of the band.
Since the release of Haider’s first solo single “Nahin“, there had been rumors of Haider Hashimi quitting the band. Haider joined Aaroh in 2004 when he replaced Nabeel Nihal Chishti after Aaroh’s first breakup. Haider has been the key behind Aaroh’s compositions and the Raag Neela era belongs to him. The news of Haider leaving the band was first confirmed when Haider responded to one of his fans with these words on his official Facebook group
This is not a project. I plan on launching my own music.
When we asked Haider about the details, he told us that he just moved on and didn’t mention any band conflicts. He said
Yes I have left. I just felt its time to move on
We haven’t been able to get words from anyone from the Aaroh yet. If we get to hear anything, we will keep you posted. We wish luck to both Haider and Aaroh for the future projects
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‘Raat Yun Dil Mein Teri’ Abbas Ali Khan
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO-1GU9mSnc
There is always a chance that a classic tune will get covered, revamped and re-covered several times through the ages. From Bob Dylan’s ‘All Along The Watchtower,’ which is one of the most covered songs of all times to the Aaroh cover of the Vital Signs hit, ‘Ajnabi,’ most classic songs have been covered and carried from one generation to the next. With ‘Raat Yun Dil Mein Teri,’ Abbas Ali Khan tries his hand at covering one of the best loved pieces of poetry-turned-song from the ’80s.
The brainchild behind the band Aaroh, Kamijee is a name that brings all the senses into work when one listens to his music. His music is as diverse as his audience. Kamijee is not only a seasoned music composer/arranger, but also a remarkable photographer, director and editor. When all these skill sets are combined, what is produced is an organic global sound, which is a sound from the heart, for the hearts! After spending five years in North America, composing and recording, Kamijee returns to mesmerize his fans once again, this time with his hugely anticipated song, Jeevan.