Fuzön ( – literal English pronunciation: "fusion") is a

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band from

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formed in 2001. The name was derived from '' fusion'', as the former lead vocalist of the band,

Shafqat Amanat Ali Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan (; ; born 26 February 1965) is a Pakistani pop and classical singer, songwriter, and composer belonging to the Patiala Gharana tradition of music. He was the lead vocalist of the Pakistani pop rock band Fuzön until ...

describes the band as a fusion of

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and modern soft

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blended with the

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Style of singing. Fuzön encompasses hybrid styles of pop and rock instrumentation. "Fuzon was one of the innovative bands of the new millennium, as they gave us a timeless album like ''Saagar''."Fuzon: A decade of soul music
The Express Tribune newspaper, Published 31 October 2011, Retrieved 20 October 2023

History

Shallum Asher Xavier and Imran Momina were the founding members, who decided to put their heads together as they realised the similarities between their musical ideas and tastes. Meanwhile,

, who had been singing for a few years, had happened to drop into Immo's recording studio for an assignment. Shafqat's vocals so impressed the duo, that he was signed up with Shallum and Immu to form the band "Fuzön". "The year 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the three-member band that has made a significant contribution to Pakistani music." Shafqat had to leave the band to concentrate more on his solo projects. He was replaced by Rameez Mukhtar, the main vocalist in 2011.

Band members

* ''Emu'' (Imran Momina) – keyboards Imran momina Aka Emu

*Shallum Asher Xavier – Guitarist

*Rameez Mukhtar (main vocalist in 2011) *Khurram Iqbal – Vocalist

Discography

''Saagar'' (Virgin Records; CD; Rs. 199, Cassette; Rs. 65) features 12 tracks, with a common strain of pop melodies blended with Pakistani classical and folk vocals. The opening track ''Aakhon Kay Saagar'' gave rise to their popularity within Pakistan. Following songs, ''Akhiyaan'', ''Terey Bina'' and ''Khamaaj'' were played in heavy circulation on the TV and FM stations of Pakistan and India. Fuzon was the first band to release their debut album ''Saagar'' concurrently in both Pakistan and India. "''Khamaaj'' is a very old song and ''Thumri'' was composed by the Patiala Gharana, while I composed ''Saagar''."

Regular studio albums

* ''Saagar'' (2002) * ''Journey'' (2008) * ''Ik Ranjha'' (2015)

Singles

* ''Akhiyan Tou Olay Olay'' * ''Aankhon Ke Sagar'' by Ali Hamza * ''Khamaaj- Mora Saiyyan Mo Se Bole Na'' * ''Tere Bina'' * ''Deewane'' * ''Neend Na Aaye'' * ''Suna Suna'' * ''Naadanian'' * ''Pyar Na Raha''

Trivia

* 2001 – "Fuzon is formed as a band, fusing deeply meditative ragas with rock and jazz." * Shafqat's first entry into

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, India's

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film industry, was the song " Mitwa" from the film '' Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'' (2006). * Shafqat can be heard in the song ''Yeh Hausla'' from the

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film '' Dor''. * Shafqat has released his debut solo album "Tabeer" in September 2008. * Fuzön's songs "Mora Saiyyan" and "Tere Bina" are featured in Nagesh Kukunoor's ''Hyderabad Blues 2''. * Fuzon Band wins the Best Video for ''Khamaaj'' at the

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. * 2006 – "

leaves the band and releases ''Mitwa'', while Shallum wins the Best Guitarist Award in Pakistan at The Musik Awards." * 2012 – Fuzon band members' newspaper interview about their

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tour in 2012.Fuzon reaction (Fuzon band members newspaper interview)
Dawn newspaper, Published 22 January 2012, Retrieved 20 October 2023

References

External links

Fuzon (band) on IMDb website

Shafqat Amanat Ali's soundtrack on IMDb website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fuzon Musical groups established in 2001 Pakistani musical trios Pakistani musical groups Musical groups from Karachi Performers of Sufi music