Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 5 | Daachi Waaliya | Hadiqa Kiani

Review From the first line “Bulhe Shah Zair Wekh Ke Peeta Te Keeh Peeta”, the song engulfs you in a calming and spiritual feel that only gets stronger with the soft chant of “Peer Manawan Challiyaan” in the background. This song gave me goosebumps. What a powerful voice! And, she has such amazing control on…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 3 | Aadam | Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad with Humnawa

From YouTube Channel In poetic verses composed by Hazrat Amir Khusrow, Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammad grace the canvas of #CokeStudio12 in Aadam, taking us on a journey that celebrates mankind’s connection to music, declaring it to be nothing less than our Divine inheritance. Review This one is 12 minutes long as the Fareed Ayaz…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 3 | Mubarik Mubarik | Atif Aslam & Banur’s Band

From YouTube Channel Journeying to #CokeStudio12 from Balochistan, Banur’s Band collaborates with Atif Aslam in Mubarik Mubarik, a festive number showcasing melodies and rhythms that have traveled down to the Baloch people through history and tradition. Review The lyrics are in Balochi language and I wouldn’t have understood a word if there weren’t accompanying subtitles….

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 1 | Aye Kuch Abr | Atif Aslam

From YouTube Channel #WohiKhudaHai, a praise of God as the One Creator of a system that runs in balance and harmony, recited in the voice of Atif Aslam. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Lyrics آئے کچھ ابر کچھ شراب آئے اسکے بعد آئے جو عذاب آئے کر رہا تھا غم جہاں کا حساب آج تم یاد…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 6 | Bo Giyam | Nimra Rafiq & Kashif Din

From YouTube Channel   Newcomer Kashif Din is joined by Coke Studio backing vocalist Nimra Rafiq in Bo Giyam, fusing Burushaski and Urdu in a song bemoaning the disappointment of unrequited love. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Coke Studio Season 12, Episode 6 Review I only understand the Urdu lyrics, and Nimra has done a good…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 6 | Aaye Kuch Abr | Atif Aslam

From YouTube Channel #CokeStudio12 presents an incarnation of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poetry in the voice of Atif Aslam with Aaye Kuch Abr. Speaking of solitude and finding personal solace in life’s little pleasures, the ghazal provides a space for one to find the common humanity in one’s own experiences. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Original Artist:…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 3 | Chal Raha Hoon Main | Umair Jaswal

From YouTube Channel Umair Jaswal takes the stage in #CokeStudio12 with Chal Raha Hoon, a deeply personal song inspired by heartbreak and loss. Created from a place of vulnerability, Chal Raha Hoon paints an intimate picture of the artist as he sings of the darkness he once experienced. Lyrics Urdu تم نہیں تو کیا ،…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 5 | Heerey | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Aima Baig

From YouTube Channel #CokeStudio12 presents a modern retelling of the tale of Heer-Ranjha, brought to life in the voice of Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Aima Baig. In a musical style that is new to his repertoire, Khan Sahab modernises this centuries-old saga, bringing it to the Heers and Ranjhas of today. Review Rahat’s…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 5| Balma | Feriha Parvez

From YouTube Channel #CokeStudio12 presents Balma, a thumri with simple, sincere poetry that expresses the restlessness of a broken heart. In Fariha Pervez’s voice, Balma’s poetry turns to music within an ambient soundscape that gives centre-stage to the song’s flowing melodies. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Coke Studio Season12, Episode 5 Review It reminded me of…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 4 | Gulon Main Rang | Ali Sethi

From YouTube Channel Ali Sethi takes the stage on #CokeStudio12 in Gulon Main Rang, a ghazal by Faiz Ahmed Faiz that weaves multiple layers of meanings within images of blossoming springtime and romantic yearning. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Original Artist: Mehdi Hassan Poetry by: Faiz Ahmed Faiz Composed by: Salim Shahid / Mehdi Hassan Coke…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 4 | Hairaan Hua | Sanam Marvi

From YouTube Channel With poetry composed by Sachal Sarmast, Sanam Marvi graces #CokeStudio12 in Hairaan Hua, a celebration of the Ultimate Beauty of the Divine, and the love and wonder it inspires in His devotees. Produced: by Rohail Hyatt Original lyricist: Sachal Sarmast Original composer: Abida Parveen Coke Studio Season 12 Episode 4 Review This…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 4 | Dhola | Sahir Ali Bagga & Aima Baig

Coke Studio Season 12, Episode 4 From Coke Studio YouTube Channel Returning to #CokeStudio12 in Dhola, Sahir Ali Bagga and Aima Baig celebrate the joy and vulnerability of being in love in a conversation between two companions who have vowed to be give each other their hearts. Produced: by Rohail Hyatt REVIEW I guess it…

Coke Studio Season 8| Episode 5 | Hina Ki Khushbu| Samra Khan & Asim Azhar

Coke Studio Season 8| Episode 5 | Hina Ki Khushbu| Samra Khan & Asim Azhar Lyrics (Samra Khan) Hamaari sasoN me aaj tak woh Hina ki khushboo mahek rahi hai Labon me naghme machal rahe hai Nazar se masti jhalak rahi hai Hamari sasoon me aaj tak woh Hina ki khusboo mehek rahi hai (Asim…

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: 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…