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Mizraab
Mizraab ( ) is a progressive rock and metal band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1997.Faraz Anwar – Interview Retrieved on 16 March 2011 Founded by vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter, , the band's initial line-up was with Faraz Anwar on vocals, Khalid Khan on bass and Akhtar Qayyum on percussions, since then there had been many changes in the line-up the only consistent member being Faraz himself. The band have been influential on many contemporary musical artists, and have gained a large cult following despite garnering little radio or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Mizraab Band Members
These are the line-ups of Mizraab, a progressive rock band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1997.Faraz Anwar – Interview Retrieved on March 16, 2011 Founded by vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter, , the band's initial line-up was with Faraz Anwar on vocals, Khalid Khan on bass and Akhtar Qayyum on percussions, since then there had been many changes in the line-up the only consistent member being Faraz himself. The band is well known for being one of the few bands to have brought progressive rock music in Pakistan, thus being one of the few |
Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
''Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil'' (Urdu: ماضی، حال، مستقبل, literal English translation: "past, present, future") is the second studio album of the Pakistani progressive rock band Mizraab, released in March, 2004 on Sadaf Stereo. The album is credited to be the first proper Urdu metal album released in Pakistan. Lyrically, the album contains references to life, death, nature and the environment a person lives in. The album was recorded and produced by vocalist and lead guitarist Faraz Anwar. The album is the second album produced by Faraz. The album is entirely a progressive rock and heavy metal album and the first concept album which is released in Pakistan. ''Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil'' was released to critical acclaim and commercial success. Five singles have been released in promotion of the album along with their music videos; "Meri Terhan" and "Insaan" in 2002, "Izhar" in March 2003, "Kitne Sadian" in April 2004 and "Panchi" in September 2005. "Kitne Sadian", "Insaan" an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panchi
''Panchi'' (Urdu: پہنچی, literal English translation: "bird") is the debut studio album of the Pakistani progressive rock band Mizraab, released in April 1999 on Sound Master. Mizraab's debut album is considered by many to be the first progressive rock album in Pakistan. The album was recorded and composed by founder, lead vocalist and guitarist Faraz Anwar. According to Faraz, the album was an experiment in exploring new musical styles, as the album contains fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship blending with eastern classical music like the use of tablas and traditional Pakistani folk music elements. ''Panchi'' was not a commercial success. However, the release of the album earned the band a growing fan base in the underground music community and critical acclaim and thus the album was regarded as the first progressive rock album in the country. Background Although initially, the album was not meant for release and Faraz did not want it to be more than an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aunty Disco Project
Aunty Disco Project ( in English sometimes shortened as ADP) is an indie rock band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 2006.Aunty Disco Project bows out Retrieved on 20 May 2012 The band's initial line-up consisted of Omar Bilal Akhtar as vocalist and guitarist, along with bassist Imran Lodhi, guitarist Khawer Khan and drummer Omar Khalid, since then there had been many changes in the line-up but the current line-up has only Omar Bilal Akhtar on the lead vocals and lead guitars, Imran Lodhi on Bass, Khawer Khan on guitars & Hamza Qureshi on the drums. The band was widely regarded as one of the best live acts in the country. The band became quickly popular in the underground scene with their high energy live act and their performance of ori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coke Studio (Pakistan)
''Coke Studio'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani television programme and international music franchise which features Music studio, studio-recorded music performances by established and emerging artists. It is the longest-running annual television music show in Pakistan, running annually since 2008. ''Coke Studio'' combines a myriad of musical influences, from traditional Pakistani classical music, classical, Pakistani folk music, folk, Sufi music, Sufi, qawwali, ghazal and Bhangra (music), bhangra music to contemporary Pakistani hip hop, hip hop, Pakistani rock, rock and Pakistani pop music, pop music. The show is noted for promoting Pakistan's multiculturalism by inviting artists from Geography of Pakistan, various regions and of Languages of Pakistan, various languages to collaborate musically. History The concept for the show was created in 2007 by Nadeem Zaman of The Coca-Cola Company, when musical performances were held on a concert-like platform in Brazil. In 2008, the concept w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faraz Anwar
Faraz Anwar (Urdu: فراز انور; b.15 July 1976) is a Pakistani musician, composer, singer-songwriter, bandleader, and a guitarist who founded the ''Mizraab'', a heavy metal music and hard rock genre band based in Pakistan. His musical act on electric guitar has been described by one critic as "Pakistan's master of progressive rock". Anwar is currently signed to Lion Music, which is a Finnish production and record label company. Biography Anwar was born in Karachi, Pakistan on 15 July 1976. Solo discography *2001: ''Abstract Point of View'' *5 June 2020:Ishq Ki Subah Discography With Mizraab *''Panchi'' (1999) *''Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil'' (2004) Solo albums *''Abstract Point of View ''Abstract Point of View'' is a studio album by guitarist Faraz Anwar, released in December 2001 through Gnarly Geezer Records (an independent label founded in the late 1990s by guitarist Allan Holdsworth) and reissued on September 21, 2004 thr ...'' (2001) * Ishq Ki Subah](5 June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faraz Anwar
Faraz Anwar (Urdu: فراز انور; b.15 July 1976) is a Pakistani musician, composer, singer-songwriter, bandleader, and a guitarist who founded the ''Mizraab'', a heavy metal music and hard rock genre band based in Pakistan. His musical act on electric guitar has been described by one critic as "Pakistan's master of progressive rock". Anwar is currently signed to Lion Music, which is a Finnish production and record label company. Biography Anwar was born in Karachi, Pakistan on 15 July 1976. Solo discography *2001: ''Abstract Point of View'' *5 June 2020:Ishq Ki Subah Discography With Mizraab *''Panchi'' (1999) *''Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil'' (2004) Solo albums *''Abstract Point of View ''Abstract Point of View'' is a studio album by guitarist Faraz Anwar, released in December 2001 through Gnarly Geezer Records (an independent label founded in the late 1990s by guitarist Allan Holdsworth) and reissued on September 21, 2004 thr ...'' (2001) * Ishq Ki Subah](5 June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sajid & Zeeshan
Sajid & Zeeshan ( pronounced as "Saa-jid and Zeesh-shaan") are a Pakistani electronic music duo from Peshawar, composed of Sajid Ghafoor (guitars and harmonicas) and Zeeshan Parwez (synths, laptops and FX modules). Both members released their debut album through EMI in August, 2006 titled ''" One Light Year at Snail Speed"'' along with a video release of their fourth single from the album "Have to Let Go Sometime". History Sajid Abdullah, Zeeshan released their debut album titled '' One Light Year at Snail Speed'' through EMI Pakistan. In 2008, Sajid & Zeeshan performed at the Coke Studio Sessions with their song, "My Happiness", along with many other artists.Coke StudioSajid & Zeehsan at Coke Studio - My Happiness Retrieved on December 23, 2009 Band members ;Sajid & Zeeshan *Sajid Ghafoor – vocals, harmonics, lead guitar (2003–present) *Zeeshan Parwez – keyboards, synths (2003–present) Discography ;Studio albums *'' One Light Year at Snail Speed'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaroh
Aaroh ( ) is an alternative rock band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1998. The band was founded by keyboardist Kamran Khan and lead guitarist Nabeel Nihal . (This name was given to them by Shoaib Mansoor), who were joined by, Vocalist Farooq Ahmed, Bassist Khalid Khan and Drummer Adnan Hussain. The band achieved fame with their exuberant live performances backed up with thought provoking lyrics, and also, their performance in the Pakistani rock scene in 2002, most notably at the Pepsi Battles of the bands, helped them leave a trail for themselves. Soon, after the success of the battle of the bands, Hussain was replaced by drummer Jason Anthony and then the band went on releasing their critically acclaim debut album, '' Sawaal'', in September 2003. Singles from the album like ''Sawaal'', ''Na Kaho'', ''Jalan'' and ''Jeeyay'' were a success and topped several local music charts. In 2004, band members, Ahmed and Chishty went into a dispute that who owns the rights for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gul Jana
Gul may refer to: Places * Gul, South Khorasan, Iran * Gul, West Azerbaijan, Iran * Gul Circle, Singapore Other uses * Great Liberal Union (Spanish: '; GUL), a Nicaraguan political party * ''Gul'' (design), a design element in oriental carpets * Gul (name) * Gul (toothpaste), a tobacco preparation used in Central Asia and eastern India * Gul (watersports), a British watersports apparel manufacturer * Gül Mosque, in Istanbul, Turkey * Gül Train, a freight train service between Pakistan and Turkey via Iran * Gul, a fictional Cardassian military rank The Cardassians () are a fictional extraterrestrial species in the American science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. They were devised in 1991 for the series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' before being used in the subsequent series '' St ... in the ''Star Trek'' franchise * Goulburn Airport, IATA airport code "GUL" See also * * Ghoul * Gular (other) * Gull {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collage (American Band)
Collage was a Los Angeles-based music group, best known for their crossover song "Romeo Where's Juliet?". Career Collage's debut album ''Do You Like Our Music?'', released in 1981 by Solar Records, was produced by the Whispers. Their next album ''Get In Touch'' was typified by the change from disco/funk elements found in the first album to boogie-influenced urban music. Before Collage's departure from the music business they also released album entitled ''Shine The Light'', which also features "Romeo Where's Juliet?". The "real" success, however, came with the release of "Romeo Where's Juliet?", which was a moderate hit in the United Kingdom. The single reached number 46 on the British pop chart and number 49 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Past members *Albert De Gracia - Fender Rhodes, piano *Dean Boysen - trumpet, flugelhorn *Emilio Conesa - electric guitar, acoustic guitar *David Agent - bass *Kirk Crumpler - bass *Larry White - electric guitar *Lee P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
