Bilal Lashari – Hotstepper of the week

October 11, 2009

The most noticeable music video of this year (yet) has been directed (once again) by none other than Bilal Lashari and it’s for the Mekaal Hasan Band. ‘Chal Bulleya‘ is a narrative depiction of the seven deadly sins and Lashari has boxed a celebrity in almost each vice. With an opening shot of the band […]

Coke Studio – Where’s the harmony?

July 5, 2009

Filmed without a live audience, this year Coke Studio (CS) feels rather cold and almost mechanical. Gone is the intimate relationship between the music and its audience, and instead we’re meant to listen to music that’s very carefully controlled and tinkered with.

Lyrics of Coke Studio Episode 2 “Harmony”

June 30, 2009

Artist: Ali Zafar & Baqir Abbas Song: Dastaan e Ishq (Nachna Painda Hai) (Coke Studio) ENGLISH TRANSLATION oooooooo…ooo….oooooo oooooooo……ooo….oooooo Ranjha Ranjha Kardi Ni Mein, Aapay Ranjha Hui Ranjha Kaho Saheliyoon….. Meino Heer Na Aakho Koi Kainde Ne..Kainde Ne Kay Lambviyan Ne Rawaan Ishq Diyaan… Kainde Loki Kay Lambviyan Ne Rawaan Ishq Diyaan… Ki Dasawan Ki […]

Coke Studio – The great gig in the sky II

June 28, 2009

The second episode from Coke Studio goes on air tonight. These week’s show includes performances from Ali Zafar, Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Josh, Saieen Zahoor and Atif Aslam with Riyaz Ali Khan. Instep gives you a sneak peak… By Maheen Sabeeh ‘Dastaan-e-Ishq (Nachna Painda)’ – Ali Zafar and Baqir Abbas Last year Ali Zafar set […]