My Phychophonetic Verses

Atif Aslam

He came, he saw, he conquered. His voice reverberates through hearts and his persona sweeps ladies off their feet. Atif is one of the most successful Pakistani singers on Indian soil, after his exclusion from the band ‘Jal’, he walked alone on his musical journey (as he likes to call it) Atif came into view with the song ‘Woh Lamhe’ which made him a star overnight, the consistency at which he delivered hits is breathtaking, his Debut Indian album ‘Doorie’ was a chartbuster and as he gears up for a new album titled ‘Meri Kahani’. We rate him a cool 4.5.

BioViG’s favorite: ‘Mahi ve’ from the album ‘Doorie’.

E.P

Did I hear someone say ‘Enterophenol???’ EP is one Pakistani band which I prefer because they sound like Linkin Park singing in hindi, cool beats and supercool lyrics, EP have a smaller fan following in India as their debut album is still to arrive, but we Pakipop maniacs have internet at their command, when this band hits India, it’s surely going to be a big success. 3.5 would be suitable 4 if they change their VoX (vocalist) before coming to India.

BioViG’s favorite: ‘Hamesha’ from an unknown album.

Jilawatan

What all Pakistani bands and singles have in common is the sufiana touch in their music, which is perhaps inspired by late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahib who led the route to India. Jilawatan carries forward the trend like no other band; the soulful lyrics and the exquisite music are a treat to the ears, with one album on the charts in India, Jilawatan did not receive the accolade which it deserved, but I feel that the best is still to come. Rated 3.5 on the scale of 5.

BioViG’s favorite: ‘Sab bhula kai’ from the album ‘Jilawatan’.

Ali Zafar

An artist, a mega model, a Lollywood (Pakistani film industry) big wick and an amazing singer, Ali Zafar is a master of many traits, with an amazing voice that resembles the great Kishore Kumar, Ali has the charms to set the stage on fire, and with a debut like ‘Rangeen’ he certainly has what it takes to capture all imaginations. His latest album ‘Masty’ was runaway success as his days of Masty continue we rate him 4, and rightly so.

BioViG’s favorite: ‘Chal dil mere’ from the album ‘Rangeen’.

Jal

If Atif is the encore ‘Nusarat’ Jal definitely is the hottest band to have come from Pakistan, vocalist Farhan, guitarist and lyricist Gauhar and lead guitarist Shazi the three Lahorian lads make music a soulful desire, their debut album Aadat gave the charts not one, but three mega hits, and as the bollywood musical circuit gets (ahem..) ‘Inspired’ by their creations Jal gets ready for yet another album ‘Boondien’ at the end of this year which, going by their previous records is going to be another awaited moment for us fans. Jal deserves a sparkling 4.5 out of 5 as they say- ‘Har jagah hai JAL’.

BioViG’s Favorite: ‘Teri Yaad’ from the album ‘Aadat’.

Fuzon

If there was one thing missing in the Bohemian Pakistani music it was the classical flavour which was induced by the band Fuzon. This band made a quite start in India with creating a smooth and soulful single ‘Tere bina’ for the movie ‘Hyderabad Blues’. Fuzon with their fusion of semi-classical and jazzy tunes produced their first album in India titled same as their band. Their contemporary style did create ripples but overall the whole phenomenon of fusion was new and hence fizzed out pretty soon, but the band does boast of loyal fans across the peninsula and hence receives as well deserved 3.5.       

BioViG’s favorite: ‘Khamaj’ from the album ‘Fuzon’.

It would be crude if we did not mention Strings, Adnan Sami, Abrar Ul Haq, Faakhir, Shehzaad Roy and numerous other talented bands and artists who have reinvented the taste of music lovers in the country. And we hope that this musical and cultural liaison between the two countries paves way for better political ties as well…

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