NERVE BAND

In such a competitive environment, my band, Nerve, has made a humble effort to enter the music arena. Still struggling to find the correct balance between academics and music, we are striving to carve out our own niche in the industry. We started out as performing cover songs of almost all bands, but gradually we are trying to give music our own touch and make some new music. I believe, to achieve early success, it is difficult to be experimental so we would stick to the basics at first. Once established we would definitely give our listeners something new to relax to. However, that by no means implies that our music is typical and boring. In other words we are playing it safe in the early days. The reason for my unheard honesty is the simple fact that in our age and society adopting music as a career is indeed an impossible task. All parents typically want their children to run the family business or join some multi-national. Nobody would allow their children to head bang on TV on some ‘lousy’ song-unless of course there is some certainty that they’d make it to the top! We are just providing that certainty to our parents before we burst onto the music scene with full force. We would never want to crash out before living our dream, in just an attempt to be ‘unique’.
I wish Rocking Lahore, Rocking Success and sincerely hope there are more such blogs to promote quality underground bands!

interveiw done by USMAN

RISING OF MUSIC IN PAKISTAN

Be it Atif’s conquering our neighbor country or bands such as Noori discovering a new a side in coke studio 2 , the music scene in Pakistan is soon becoming a force to reckon with. Even our videos are fast catching up with the international standard, which is clearly demonstrated in projects such as Meekal Hassan’s Band’s latest -Chal Buleya. And then of course are the underground bands that provide the cut-throat competition enabling our Music Industry to explore new horizons. Rocking Lahore is another such effort to popularize and support our Music scene. Any field, may it be sports or education, needs a decent internal structure to flourish. Digressing for a moment, take the example of Cricket. A team is as good as its domestic structure. Hence when it comes to music, the underground bands provide that structure our industry needs to prosper. Blogs such as Rocking Lahore hence are doing a fantastic job, as they’re promoting and acknowledging the underground Music scene. It might be too early to predict the success of our music industry but the future certainly seems positive. The reason why I am not too hasty to pass a judgment on our Music industry is the rise and fall of the closely related Film industry. Our movies were acclaimed across the border in the old days but then we pressed the ‘self-destruct’ button and we are still struggling to find our way into the entertainment industry. However, the recent success ‘Khuda ke Liye’ gives a glimmer of hope and re-enforces the fact that Pakistanis have incredible potential-It’s just a matter of exploring our talents. So, all good wishes with the Music industry and hoping that there’s only rise and rise as far as our music in concerned.

How The Streams combine to make ONE...!

The story of four masterpieces of the band started in the year 2006 when Muddassir Khan the rhyme guitarist of the band who had a bundle of attractive compositions, thought of forming a musical band and he came up with the name ALAG, he met a guy named Farhan Azmat in a random jam who previously was practicing with his own band with the name AMD, Mudassir felt that Farhan is the right guy which he is looking for, so he offered Farhan to join with him on the vocals and to form a band which they both had ambitions for. Farhan accepted his offer and Alag was formed.

There work shows that they are inspired from bands like Metallica, Linkin park etc .They wanted to bring a fusionary change in the present musical scene of Pakistan, After some time the first track of the band was remixed by a man who was already famous in underground bands for his skills of remixing; Umair who is familiar to the music domain as AJ. He has already made many remixes for underground bands like IRTAASH, KAFFAS, MAX PROJECT and many others. His fabulous skills were appreciated by Muddassir who really loved the work and wanted him to become a part of the ALAG team. And thus team got an admirable DJ .
As is stated at there official site “ They started working together, Recording of their tracks was needed, and for that purpose they went to many studios and recorded their music but they were never satisfied with the quality that they were being given as per the quality that they wanted, So after going through many studios they learnt that they should record their own stuff by themselves.Atlast they came up with the quality of the music that the band wanted.”
The most recent super performance showed by the band was at Battle Of The Band,ROCK FIESTA 2008 where they defeated all the 12 participant and won the first prize

So a new journey has begun ………………….
With new thoughts ...........................
Lots of creativity……………..
Lumped with hardwork and passion………….

Band: Alag The Band
Date Of Birth: 28th November 2006
Place Of Birth: Islamabad
Official Website: www.alagtheband.com

Band Members:
FARHAN AZMAT: Lead Vocals, Lead Guitars
MUDDASSIR KHAN: Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitars, Music composer + Recordings
HASAN HAIDER: Drums
UMAIR a.k.a AJ-DJ: Disk jockey, Sequencing, Remixes

Meekal Hassan Band

The Music of Pakistan includes diverse elements ranging from music from various parts of South Asia as well as Central Asian, Persian, Turkish, Arabic and modern day American music influences. With these multiple influences, Pakistani music has emerged as a "fusion" of these elements, to form a distinctly Pakistani sound.
In music industry underground bands have played a very vital role. Pakistani musical group are very popular and started to spring up with pop music and rock music becoming more fashionable with the younger generations.
This article contains the information about famous musical group based in Pakistan, which is the Mekaal Hassan Band.
Mekaal Hasan Band (MHB) was formed in 2001 by guitarist/composer Mekaal Hasan.The music that MHB plays is a fusion between the melodic sensibility of the East and the harmonic sophistication of the West. Mekaal Hasan Band features the artistry of musicians from Pakistan and abroad, and with fellow bandmates Javed Bashir on vocals and Mohd. Ahsan Papu on flute, The Mekaal Hasan Band is continuing to explore this exciting blend of East and West, in a series of live performances, studio recordings and videos that are drawing music enthusiasts in large numbers. MHB is Pakistan’s most critically acclaimed act as well, winning numerous awards and nominations for it’s recordings,videos and live performances.
Meekal hasan band has two albums by now including SAMPOORAN and SAPTAK. SAMPOORAN was released in 2004 and after a long gap in 2009 the band gave a wonderful pleasure to the fans by releasing the second album named SAPTAK.
The tunes on Sampooran were written incorporating traditional material from the eastern classical tradition and adapting these with music which was based on the jazz rock fusion explosion of the seventies. To this end, the album features two Shah Hussain Kaafi's, Raba and Sajan , two traditional classical ragas, Ya Ali, associated with Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and composed for the most part, in Raag Verag Todi, along with Raag Darbari (Yaray Mun Biya Biya), which is most closely associated with Ustad Amir Ali Khan Sahib of Indore. The great poetess Amrita Pretum, is paid a loving tribute by a unique rendition of Waris Shah, set in Raag Mehg. Raag Charokashi, is featured in two tracks, namely the instrumental Late Moon and the tune Sanwal, which features lyrics by Farhat Abbass Shah. Finally, the title track, Sampooran is written in Raag Aiman, and incorporates the progressive nature of this band by moving through a few time signatures and themes before resolving to its main melody which each soloist uses as a cue for the start and end of his solo.
The band has its official website as below:
http://www.mekaalhasanband.com/
and are also well communicated by there face via different blogs and groups like facebook etc.
Indeed MHB is providing magnificent entertainment and an edge to the music industry.

Ep is a rock band. The biggest proof of that is their album IRTIQA which is any other effort made in the music history of pakistan so far. From the album's cover inlay art to the highly intellctual lyrics to the musical moods set by the songs, Irtiqa is highly cohesive concept. The guitarist and the mastermind of this album said tht it is "about the evolution of new born". The caltter of this idea is evident of the fact that gang have been influenced by the variety of sources. THe songs flow cohesiveely the story flows and masterfully crafted within each song. Creating such a thing requires a lot more effort and intiative. it will not be an exaggeration to say that this album is a labour of LOVE. It is true that EP and their ideas have come a long way form Hamien Azma their debut over a year ago. It got them to the finals of "Pepsi battle Of Bands". This strenghtened their ressolve to make themselves and their ideas heard on a wider basis. This is only evidence of EP's commitment and faithfulness to their art and ideas.

List of Tracks:

1. Irtiqa 1
   
2. Hamien Azma
   
3. Kahan hai tu
   
4. Hamesha
   
5. Waqt
   
6. Aghosh
   
7. Irtiqa 2
   
8. Rahguzar
   
9. Fitrat
   
10. Barzakh
    
11. Irtiqa 3

Event: ROCK FOR PEACE

In the present times terrorism is the major issue for the world and Pakistan is the biggest Victim of it. So, we have taken an initiative to show that our youth is against violence and terrorism.

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Bahria Town
Ticket Price: Rs.750

HELLBOX and CORE Proudly presents "ROCK FOR PEACE"
Their first collaboration
Bringing their expertise and huge portfolios together
The biggest Charity Event of the year
An Unforgetable Night With Notching Stars
FEATURING

ATIF ASLAM
NOORI
CALL
OVERLOAD
ANNIE
FALAK
RUIN the band
&
AN the band

Bahria Town, Known as One of The Most Prestegious and Safest Venue, Invites You to Show Your Dedication for Promotion of Peace
Come to Join Hands to Tell the world
We Want Peace

posted by: Muhammad Salman

Back with a bang

The Pakistani rock band familiar with the audiences and viewers all around the globe "Inteha" needs not much introduction. They came into limelight internationally after there song Pyaar which was declared best of week on BBC radio in U.K.. This was a huge achievement for a Pakistani singer and for Pakistan.
The band, Inteha is basically a rock band consisting of two talented brothers Naukhez Javed and Nausher Javed. Recently, their fourth video Kuch kehna chata hoon from their first album has been released. This is also the title track of the album. So far, the band has come up with three videos. Their first video was called Daastaan and was directed by Marium Aziz whereas Munib Nawaz did wardrobe and styling. The second video of the song titled, Anjana was directed by Xulfi (Call band), which, is one of his best videos. The wardrobe was maintained by Ammar Bilal and styling by Nabila. The third video was directed by Abrar-ul-Hassan and Munib Nawaz did the wardrobe. These videos have topped the musical charts and received a huge appreciation from their fans.
This is a major success for Nausher Javed as a Director, a marked improvement from there last video. Mahid Khawar has done the wardrobe and styling is done by Rhizwan and post by Post House. The video is diverse new and fresh. Both the members share the same number, amount of shots and a significant change from the last video. This is also a debut music video of the model Kiran.
The video highlights the concept of physical beauty and elegance. A beautiful girl is dressed in Eastern style and singer tries to express her beauty in words. Nausher Javed, is the main force behind this video.
Apart from playing guitars and bass, he composes music and pens down most of lyrics. Individually, he is gaining tremendous respect as a musician. He has done a tremendous job as a Director and proved himself as a competent musician.
The video is shot at a farmhouse and Nausher has used natural surroundings like greenery for his work. No special effects have been used and songs are a combination of Eastern and Western influences. Instruments played in the song are guitar, violin, drum, keyboard and bass.
According to the vocalist Naukhez Javed, ?We are pleased to hear the positive reviews of our latest song Kehna Chahta Hoon. The song expresses the theme of love and passion.? Nausher Javed, the director of this song said,” It is supposed to be direct and goes well with the guitar.?
They are relasing the first video of their much-anticipated album. Kuch kehna chata hoon has become one of the best selling albums of this year. Violin, Flute and tabla are used in this album.

posted by: Muhammad Salman