In these times most people think of Pakistan as the training ground for the terrorists but it is a mixed picture for me. For me Pakistan is the home of brothers and sisters which were sent across killed and forced (or may be some by choice) by the cunningness and shrewdness of politicians both British, Indians and Pakistani's alike.
Somethings from Pakistan however are as close to heart as from back home in India. My days in Singapore knowing Nabeel (my colleague from Pakistan ) and the stark amount of similarity in our food habits oour culture and in general life was a humble reminder that partition did cut through the veins and there was indeed blood on both sides. And on that note how can i forget countless meals at Usman (a small shop in Little India) always made me feel home !
The most surprising thing however was the ease with which I could always connect with Pakistan's music scene. The whole world could connect to Nusrat Saheb's magic but even Rahat is easy to follow. How can we forget the Noor Jehan, Begum Akhtar, Faiz sahab, Gulam Ali, Mehdi Hasan and so on.
As a tribute to all these musicians and as a catalog I thought why not share the best of these artists and especially Nusrat Sahab. I have been listening to him for 16 years now and I still remember when I first heard the more pop and new sounding "Dum Mast Qalandar". Over the period of years Nusrat Saheb moved from the traditional qawaali's to the modern ones, Bollywood film music (with legendary Lata Manageshkar), Eddie Veddar (oh I love Pearl Jam), Micheal Brooks, Peter Gabriel, Rahman and so many more. One thing I must admit is even after all these years he surprises every now and then with his range and my personal favorites are from the period when he was not that popular in West and he wan't experimenting with the pop to create fusion music. Having said that those were the tunes which allured me into his world.
As part of this series what I will try to do is put up songs, may be lyrics and put what I love about the song. And if you are a Nusrat fan or in general like music I guess you will love these too.
It is always tricky to pick the first one but I will make it simple, I will pick the track am listening to now and here it goes.
And in case this was interesting there will be many more to come.
Relax and enjoy the voice from heaven.
Somethings from Pakistan however are as close to heart as from back home in India. My days in Singapore knowing Nabeel (my colleague from Pakistan ) and the stark amount of similarity in our food habits oour culture and in general life was a humble reminder that partition did cut through the veins and there was indeed blood on both sides. And on that note how can i forget countless meals at Usman (a small shop in Little India) always made me feel home !
The most surprising thing however was the ease with which I could always connect with Pakistan's music scene. The whole world could connect to Nusrat Saheb's magic but even Rahat is easy to follow. How can we forget the Noor Jehan, Begum Akhtar, Faiz sahab, Gulam Ali, Mehdi Hasan and so on.
As a tribute to all these musicians and as a catalog I thought why not share the best of these artists and especially Nusrat Sahab. I have been listening to him for 16 years now and I still remember when I first heard the more pop and new sounding "Dum Mast Qalandar". Over the period of years Nusrat Saheb moved from the traditional qawaali's to the modern ones, Bollywood film music (with legendary Lata Manageshkar), Eddie Veddar (oh I love Pearl Jam), Micheal Brooks, Peter Gabriel, Rahman and so many more. One thing I must admit is even after all these years he surprises every now and then with his range and my personal favorites are from the period when he was not that popular in West and he wan't experimenting with the pop to create fusion music. Having said that those were the tunes which allured me into his world.
As part of this series what I will try to do is put up songs, may be lyrics and put what I love about the song. And if you are a Nusrat fan or in general like music I guess you will love these too.
It is always tricky to pick the first one but I will make it simple, I will pick the track am listening to now and here it goes.
Mere Dil Mein Teri Yaadon Ke Saaye
Hawa Jaise Khandar Mein Sarsaraaye
Humine Sab ke Ghum Ko Apna Jaana
Humine Sab Ke Haatho Zakhm Khaye
Mere Dil Mein Teri Yaadon Ke Saaye
Dil-e-Betab Ki Mussat Toh Dekho
Zamane Bhar Ke Is Mein Ghum Samaaye
Mere Dil Mein Teri Yaadon Ke Saaye
Kisi Ne PyaarSe Jab Bhi Pukara
Toh Palko Par Sitare Jhil Milaye
Mere Dil Mein Teri Yaadon Ke Saaye
Shab-e-Furkat Har Ek Aahat Pe Mujhko
Yehi Dhoko Hua Shayad Woh Aaye
Mere Dil Mein Teri Yaadon Ke Saaye
Khushi Bhi Hai Jamane Bhar Ko Imdad
AmbarKe Umra Bhar Aanso Bahaye
Mere Dil Mein Teri Yaadon Ke Saaye
Hawa Jaise Khandar Mein Sarsaraye
Relax and enjoy the voice from heaven.
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