Coke Studio Season 12 | Promo

I have been googling about Coke Studio 12 release date; since August. Generally, at least the seasons I watched (Season 10 and Season 11) started around Pakistan’s Independence Day. In fact, I joked that since I started following Coke Studio has stopped production. Better late than never! The promo and first BTS for Atif’s hamd…

OST Review: Daasi

Since I am reviewing Daasi, I must review OST as well. Nah, it is not a mandate. But it irked me. Credits Lyrics: Ali Moeen Singer: Wajji Ali The tune is good and the vocals are perfect. It is the lyrics I have problem with. Khuda Bani Mohabbat Dua Bani Mohabbat Mili Jo Duniya Ko…

Song obsession: Sway (Michael Buble)

Song Details Song: Sway Singers: Michael Buble Review This one is my favourite even before I knew the name of the song. The first time I heard it was in the opening act of Hum Awards, if I remember correctly. Then again, Ayesha Omar performed on her cover for the song at Hum Style Awards…

Episode 4 – Piya Re : Nescafe Basement Season 5

Disclaimer This review is an opinion of a music listener. I have no musical background or technical expertise. If anybody disagrees with anything in this post… well, they will have to live with it. I can’t help them 🙂 The Song This is Piya Re, reimagined. Originally performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, it’s an…

Episode 6 – Aadat : Nescafe Basement Season 5

Disclaimer This review is an opinion of a music listener. I have no musical background or technical expertise. If anybody disagrees with anything in this post… well, they will have to live with it. I can’t help them 🙂 The Song The melody that has ruled the hearts of billions all over the world, Aadat…

Episode 1 – Mehbooba: Nescafe Basement Season 5

Disclaimer This review is an opinion of a music listener. I have no musical background or technical expertise. If anybody disagrees with anything in this post… well, they will have to live with it. I can’t help them 🙂 The Song Experience refreshing nostalgia of the hit pop song as Ali Tariq, Hamza Tanveer and…

Episode 1 – Bol Hu: Nescafe Basement Season 5

Disclaimer This review is an opinion of a music listener. I have no musical background or technical expertise. If anybody disagrees with anything in this post… well, they will have to live with it. I can’t help them 🙂 Non Review Rant My brother is here to spend his free time before his classes for…

Coke Studio Season 6 | Nindiya Ke Paar | Uzair Jaswal

Song Details Song: Nindiya Ke Paar (Coke Studio) Produced & Directed: Rohail Hayaat Music Director: Mekaal Hasan Lyrics: Faiz Ahmad Faiz Singers: Uzair Jaswal Review This one is part of my “Coke Studio Playlist”. I was watching an interview of the guy – what a humble soul he is. I thought of googling it randomly on…

Song obsession: Try (P!nk)

Song Details Song: Try Lyrics: Ben West, Busbee Album: The Truth About Love Singer: P!nk Release Date: 6 September 2012 Review This one is part of my “Jogging Playlist”. That’s right. I jog, about once in a year. The music of this song, and this album, The Truth About Love pumps my blood enough to…

Song obsession: Mujh Se Pehli Si Mohabbat (Coke Studio)

Song Details Song: Mujhse Pehli Si Mohabbad (Coke Studio) Produced & Directed: Strings Music Director: Mekaal Hasan Original Composed: Rashid Attre Lyrics: Faiz Ahmad Faiz Singers: Humera Channa, Nabeel Shaukat Ali   Review This one is part of my “Coke Studio Playlist”. Most of the time, I like listening to music that makes sense – as…