Strings to release sociopolitical song ‘Main To Dekhoon Ga’
Strings is dealing with social issues. Strings has prepared another sociopolitical song, “Main To Dekhoon Ga, Tum Bhi Dekho Gay“, after giving strong and hard-hitting sociopolitcal songs like Beirut (2006) and Ab Khud Kuch Karna Paray Ga (2010), which is scheduled to air next week, reports Daily Express.
While Bilal Maqsood has rendered its lyrics and compositions, Faisal Kapadia have sung the song, the video of which is meant to engage audiences. This will be Strings’ third song based on the sociopolitical subject.
Let’s take a peek at a few notable sociopolitical songs of Pakistan.
Vital Signs: Aisa Na Ho The little known and criminally underrated but thumping and hard-hitting Aisa Na Ho by Vital Signs was released in 1992. The song rued the loss of hope that the nation had gathered with the assassination of Zia-ul-Haq and the coming of democracy, and then squandered it by the time this song was made. Vital Signs also made social statements with their two highly predictable pop anthems, Dil Dil Pakistan and Hum Jeetain Ge.
Jazba: Jago The song which was released in 1993 by Jazba, celebrated the Kashmir uprising. There is a great irony in this bass-heavy, sombre hip-hop gem.
Junoon: Talaash Released in 1993, Talaash continues to be one of the most powerful local rock chestnuts, kicking in with great anger, passion and with a highly affective tirade against “slave mentality” and cynicism.
Junoon: Eitesaab Junoon were the most apt bunch of players when it came to commenting on the state of the country. However, they seemed to have botched the plot with Eitesaab which was released in 1996, spoiling their own revolution by falling prey to the time’s overwhelmingly right-wing tedium about “political accountability.” Noble intentions perhaps.
Strings: Beirut The song which was released in 2006 by Strings, was made about the 2003 war in Lebanon. The song was far more hard-hitting; it described the effects of war on civilians. There was a clear message that provided awareness to viewers who may not know how the war machine works.
Azal: Duniya Ki Aisi Taisi Released in 2008, Duniya Ki Aisi Taisi by Azal became an instant hit. The song takes on a emotionless and appeals a more forceful attitude towards life.
Various Artists: Yeh Hum Nahin Released in 2008, for the first time so many Pakistani Pop musicians managed to override fear on the issue of terrorism.
Atif Aslam: Humain Kya Hua The live track was released in 2009 as part of the second season of Coke Studio. Humain Kya Hua by Atif Aslam has a distinct patriotic flavour. Written and composed by Atif Aslam, this song challenges our consciences, questions apathy and aims to incite unity. Humain Kkya Hua is a rousing wake-up call, both musical and lyrical.
Strings & Atif Aslam: Ab Khud Kuch Karna Paray Ga Released in 2010, the song was a wake call for the youth of Pakistan that enough is enough. The message was positive and strong. In the middle of Ab Khud Kuch Karna Paray Ga, Faisal Kapadia croons, “Yeh kahani hui purani, kitnay logon ki suni zubaani.” (This tale has become old and has been heard by many) to which Atif responds, “…is kahani ko ab tum ko badalna paray ga” (now you will have to change this story).
Entity Paradigm [eP]: Shor Macha Released in 2010, this single is deemed upon as heavily patriotic and immensely provoking one, while making the audience to cogitate over various issues and relating our radiant antiquity, gloomy present and a gleaming future subsequent. EP who stood for a revolution and stood against the tide is now making a Politically themed song, their second track after the band’s comeback in 2009.
Ali Azmat: Bum Pata Released in 2011, Bum Pata by Ali Azmat is a funny song and a slap on the Government of Pakistan. It has a brilliant music arrangement by the band, particularly the bass, drums, guitar, and the enticing lyrics which are positive and true, portraying the factual of Pakistan.
[ To make this list, we took help from the articles of Nadeem F. Paracha and Madeeha Syed. ]
