Coke Studio’s second episode presents a whole new palette of genres and artists and conveys yet another kaleidoscopic view on the diversity of music in Pakistan. The Coke Studio journey continues with a selection of fusion songs that pay tribute to the unique and enduring traditions of classical, folk and qawwali music, side by side with modern compositions by popular contemporary artists. The episode opens with Sajjad Ali’s “Kirkir Kirkir”. An up-tempo and lively modern track, 'Kirkir' is guaranteed to provoke a smile. This is a fun number, with tongue-in-cheek lyrics truly typical of Sajjad Ali and a rambunctious jhol on the dholak that makes foot-tapping and head-bobbing all bu
The Coke Studio philosophy for the season hurtles towards its final stages of attainment and achievement: 'Will' and 'Reason' led to 'Conception', and now following suit is the process taking an existence. ‘Form’, the fourth session, features folk music traditions of varied flavours, local and exotic, sedate and grandiose, with the only exception being the inclusion of a pop-rock number. Folk music has long survived across cultures as the art of story-telling has been intertwined with it and the pieces performed here each present a unique lore. Noori opens ‘Form’ with ‘Hor Vi Neevan Ho’, an evocative tribute to the legendary folk singer Hamid Ali Bela. Inspired from a rare, publicly unheard recording of Bela, the rendition sees the Noori boys (Ali Noor and Ali Hamza) collaborate with their mother Noor Zehra Kazim as she brings the unique music instrument sagar veena to the Coke Studio platform. In their purest rock avatar, Karavan delivers a thrilling ‘Kaisay Mumkin Hai’ next up. Acoustics are traded with electric guitars on this track, which Karavan is performing live for the first time along with backing vocalists. Re-affirming their repo for bringing in the flavors of exotic lands, Zeb & Haniya maintain the strong currents of folk music in this session with ‘Nazaar Eyle’. A folk story from Turkey, the song stands out for its mirroring of the rich heritage of subcontinent, derived from disparate cultures. Spontaneity, sweetness and verve are all thrown together as Amanat Ali and Sanam Marvi pair up in the fast-paced ‘Haq Maujood’. The kalam by Sachal Sarmast is set to a tune inspired from the traditional Sindhi dhamal rhythm and is unique for featuring a drum solo towards the finale. 'Form' concludes with a theatrical performance by Arif Lohar in ‘Mirza Sahibaan’. Based on a tragic love story of the same name, Lohar lends 'Mirza Sahibaan' his signature energetic magnetism and infectious glee. Ever-evolving and all-embracing, Coke Studio's journey continued for this fortnight. Do join us again on August 1 as we bring to you yet another kaleidoscopic session. Thank you for being a part of Coke Studio this week!
Conception: With ‘Reason’ and ‘Will’, Coke Studio 2010 re-enforced that it is diverse and in the third session ‘Conception’ broadens its horizons even further. ‘Conception’ follows the natural course of evolution, and arrives at that third crucial stage when the combining of reason and will lead to an idea taking tangible form. The third episode once again features traditional Sufi works alongside contemporary poetry and singers. Sanam Marvi sets the tone of the third session ‘Conception’ with ‘Pritam’, a folk song from the deserts of Rajasthan that has been passed down through countless generations. Coke Studio brings ‘Pritam’ to the present time fusing Marvi’s strong and textured vocals with contemporary open-tuned guitars layered over an unmistakable folk groove. The second act is Meesha Shafi paying a tribute to the legendary folk singer Reshma with a rendition of the hugely popular ‘Chori Chori’. Re-emerging on Coke Studio, ‘Chori Chori’ is evolved, edgy, experimental, ambient and organic — all rolled into one. Third in the line-up is the versatile Tina Sani, the doyenne of contemporary ghazal singing. With Coke Studio 2010, Sani returns to a recording studio after a 16-year-long hiatus and is joined in ‘Mori Araj Suno’ by Arieb Azhar, who has etched his mark in poetry recitation this season. In line with its vision of promoting contemporary pop acts, ‘Conception’ features Aunty Disco Project with their original number ‘Sultanat’. Charged with an obvious zest for life and a passion for music, Aunty Disco Project belt out the high-energy ‘Sultanat’ in a performance that is cohesive, aggressive and appealingly sincere. ‘Conception’ ends with a performance by the iconic Abida Parveen, who sends the senses soaring with the passion of her convictions in ‘Nigah-e-Darwaishaan’, a fusion of kalams by mystics such as Bulleh Shah, Sachal Sarmast and Baba Farid. The musical composition with an ambient sound reminiscent of Pink Floyd complements and accentuates the lyrics, giving Parveen’s compelling and authoritative vocals ample room to shine. Following where inspiration leads, Coke Studio continues its journey, gathering diverse musical elements from the entire region. Do join us again in a fortnight as we rediscover and explore new frontiers. Thank you for being a part of Coke Studio this week!
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