The music of the film “Chup” has been done by Zeb & Haniya says film actor, Shaan in an interview with Instep Today.

When asked about his future projects, Shaan said that he will be starting his first film in December this year. It’s called Chup, a minglish (Urdu English) film and the music of the film has been done by the talented duo Zeb & Haniya and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is also there while Omran Shafique has arranged the music and the background score.

Says Shaan, “I was waiting for the winters to show up because I love shooting at that time of the year. It’s called Chup, a minglish (Urdu English) film in which Mashal Peerzada has done the scripting while the music has been done by Zeb & Haniya. Rahat is also there. Omran Shafique has arranged the music and the background score. We plan to release the film by the next year and then start working on the second project after a three to four month break.” {Read More…}

Ali Azmat live in concert on 5th August, Karachi.

Show Organized by Procter and Gamble Pakistan (P&G)

Co-VEN – X-Ray (Download Audio)

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Band: Co-VEN (Company Of Vicious Earth Navigators)

Song: X-Ray

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The song ‘X-Ray’ is part of Co-VEN’s ‘volume 3′ which will be released soon!

By Amar Ayaz

[Originally Published in Instep Magzine]

To most people Louis J. Pinto is known as Gumby, a musician on his way to cementing his name in our entertainment industry’s music history, if he hasn’t done so already that is. When he was starting out as a wee lad dreaming about thrashing his drums amongst the best of them, he couldn’t have imagined that he was going to become a household name and considered as Pakistan’s top drummer by most, if not all. {Read More…}

By Atif Azhar Meer

In the summer of 08 , we got one of the most finest TV productions from COKE. The first season of Coke Studio was a great success both among the masses and the critics. It was a great production, very esthetically designed artwork : the set and the lights, a great house band featuring very fine musicians and above all, a great producer, Mr. Rohail Hyatt at his best. Since then, Coke studio has come a long way. In summer 09, the second season of Coke Studio was launched. It was even better in almost all aspects. One thing I will like to mention here, that we should all feel very proud of the fact that we have achieved something very big in the form of Coke Studio. Recording Live music is not an easy task. It’s a lot of hard work.

Today, on the 6th of June, 2010, the first episode of Coke Studio’s yet another glorious return was aired on TV.  Yes, welcome to Coke Studio – Season III. {Read More…}

Download All Audios and Videos of Coke Studio Season 3 Episode 1 ‘Reason’

01. Zeb and Haniya – Bibi Sanam [ Download Audio ] [ Download Video ] [ Lyrics ]

02. Abida Parveen – Ramooz e Ishq [ Download Audio ] [ Download Video ] [ Lyrics ]

03. Arif Lohar & Meesha Shafi – Alif Allah [ Download Audio ] [Download Video ] [ Lyrics ]

04. Karavan – Yaadein [ Download Audio ] [ Download Video ] [ Lyrics ]

05. Arieb Azhar – Na Raindee Hai [ Download Audio ] [ Download Video ] [ Lyrics ]

The copyrights of audios and videos rest with Coke Studio. Credit for providing lyrics goes to KoolMuzone. KoolMuzone doesn’t claim any copyrights on the material including lyrics.

With the third season of the Coke Studio journey formally announced on 14 May at a press conference, the much-awaited first episode ‘Reason’ will now be airing on 06 June. The brand new season once again takes the audience to the heart of the live recording studio to witness unique performances — each attempting to reflect the rich musical heritage of Pakistan. The central theme this year is the process of creation and hence the first episode revolves around the rationale for creation. That the reason (or the driving force) has range, is taken into account as well: it can be ambition, an unrequited desire, devotion to a higher form and can be subliminal or overt. {Read More…}

Taimur Tajik – All in Your Head (Download Audio)

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Artist: Taimur Tajik

Song: All in Your Head

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Song Credits:

Taimur Tajik – Vocals / Guitars
Rahail Siddiqui (ADP) - Bass
Gumby – Drums
Omran ‘Momo’ Shafique - Producer

Produced at Gumby’s LJP studios

All images are property of Coke Studio and are clicked by Kohi Marri

Catch all hot stuff of Coke Studio Season 3

(Pakistan, 31 May 2010) With the third season of the Coke Studio journey formally announced on 14 May at a press conference, the much-awaited first episode ‘Reason’ will now be airing on 06 June. The brand new season once again takes the audience to the heart of the live recording studio to witness unique performances — each attempting to reflect the rich musical heritage of Pakistan. The central theme this year is the process of creation and hence the first episode revolves around the rationale for creation. That the reason (or the driving force) has range, is taken into account as well: it can be ambition, an unrequited desire, devotion to a higher form and can be subliminal or overt. {Read More…}

See All Coke Studio Season 3 Pictures

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Pictures from the complete season 3, HQ images for each performance will be added in a day or two.

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See All Coke Studio Season 3 Pictures

A rich fusion of culture, tradition and history, Pakistani music is derived from diverse elements and various musical influences. Within this dynamic musical environment, Coke Studio has emerged as a musical fusion platform of exciting elements and influences, ranging from traditional eastern, modern western and regionally inspired music coming together to form a distinctive Pakistani sound. Bringing alive the magic of live recordings and performances, Coke Studio prides itself on providing a musical platform which seeks to bridge barriers, celebrate diversity, encourage unity and instil a sense of Pakistani pride. Coke Studio is indeed an inspired step by Coca-Cola for having created a platform where renowned as well as upcoming and less mainstream musicians from various genres can collaborate musically.

Join the Coke Studio journey, as we broaden our horizons to encompass a wider circle — an expanding sphere of diversity, culture and tradition. Central to our third edition is the need to explore the intricacies of inspiration, creation and evolution, and to discover how the elements of reason, will, resolve and form come together and culminate in the realization of dreams and goals. True to the desire to retain and revere individuality, Coke Studio’s wings span the entire breadth and length of our soil: from the rugged custodians of the Sufic tradition to suave urbane men and women, from indigenous ballads to universal kalams. This season as the wheel rotates, a growing palette of unique colors, flavors and sounds come together and contribute to enrich the Coke Studio circle. Come and be a part of the sea change as once again we connect distinct and varied styles, ethnicities and identities and link them with that one common denominator — Music.

Featured Artists:

Abida Parveen
Amanat Ali
Arieb Azhar
Arif Lohar
Aunty Disco Project (A.D.P)
Entity Paradigm (E.P)
Fakir Juman Shah
Karavan
Meesha Shafi (Overload)
Noori (with parents Ali Kazim and Noor Zehra Kazim)
Rizwan and Muazzam
Sanam Marvi
Tina Sani
Zeb & Haniya

House Band: {Read More…}

Heart to heart with Ali Azmat

Nusrat Jahan Pritom

Body, voice and form of a rocker, heart and mind of a sage, Ali Azmat came to rock Dhaka for the sixth time in the concert ‘Djuice turns 5′ organised by Rupkotha Events and Communications. {Read More…}

After musicians took center stage at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2010, there were a few more to be seen at FPW 2 including Sikander Mufti, Omran Shafique and Louis J Pinto. This trend was definitely set by Atif Aslam and Hadiqa Kiani who were the first ones from musicians’ lot to walk on the ramp.

Omran Shafique & Sikandar Mufti Walking the Ramp for Munib Nawaz

Photo Courtesy: Tapu Javeri

Join Ayeshah Alam as she ventures into a world of music and speaks candidly to the multi-talented musician Omran Shafique (Mauj) and the contemporary youth icon Omar Bilal Akhtar (Aunty Disco Project) in this episode of No Reservations

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We have come across an interesting yet a little shocking news that Sikander Mufti (Co-ven) will be playing drums in the Coke Studio season 3. The news has been disclosed on a TV show of Style360 by Omran Shafique of Mauj, who works closely with Sikander Mufti in Mauj.

We think with this, Sikander also gets a chance to fulfill his wishes to design a show. He says

I’ve always wanted to design show. I have so many ideas about light design, stage design and so forth. But here you have a show to play, you also have to see security and the ‘know-how’ is missing from the scene completely. For instance, on one song, let’s say I want dominantly red lights and at some point, I want a blue affect on stage, who should I say this to?

That also leaves us all to wonder if Sikander will be replacing Gumby or will this season feature two drummers? and If Sikander will replace Gumby why would that be?

Update:

To all that have read this little article.

Sorry to rain on your parade, but I just want to clarify that I WILL NOT be playing the “Drums” on the next Coke Studio Season!

I WILL, however, be playing PERCUSSIONS as part of the house band. Gumby is STILL the drummer!

Just to clarify, sorry guys!

- Sikandar Mufti (co-VEN,Mauj)