Tufail Niazi’s everlasting Main nai jaana forms the base for the incredibly sung and arranged Khairheyan de naal – Shafqat’s interpretation and vocals are truly breathtaking. Zeeshan ‘Shani’ Haider’s sole composition, Naina, lays out its full splendor in a gradual, oh-so-lovely build up while the extremely familiar dhamaal, Dum ali, shines even after so many versions, in Shafqat’s lively vocals and orchestration. Rang le is a jazz interpretation of Khusrau’s very well known words – strangely, the blend works beautifully, reminding one of the music from the streets of France. Baba Bulleh Shah’s kalaam is handled astonishingly well too, with Sajid Ali’s flute adding an awe-inspiring layer in between – Shafqat’s rendition is absolutely amazing here! The Sindhi folk inspired Pagalpan is one track that belies its folk roots in the uncomfortable arrangements but the singer’s version of Zahida Parveen’s kaafi song, Rohi, is a very interesting blend between its traditional origins and modern backgrounds. The somber Manqabat showcases Shafqat’s trained vocal skills in full glory, but the majestic orchestration in the darbaari-based Kartar is astounding; clearly the high point of this album. Tabeer is an extraordinary solo debut from Shafqat – one that surpasses his Fuzon and Mitwa phases.
Keywords: Shafqat Amanat Ali, Shani, Zeeshan Haider, Kamran Ismail, Arshad Ali, Gulam Sajjad, Imran Akhund, Sajid Ali, Fuzon
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1 | Arun
September 9th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I’m totally enamoured by ‘Rang Le’. Fabulous song, Excellent arrangements and Shafqat’s vocals to top it off – What Bliss!
2 | Karthik
September 9th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
And I couldn’t get past Kartar – super Darbaari use with fabulously imaginative orchestral backing!
3 | whatzisnem
September 10th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Superb album! Really love Rang le , Rohi , Mast Qalandar , …….all the songs !!The excellent recording is a bonus. Once again , another great album , which , if not for miliblog , would never have ever given a listen.
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September 19th, 2008 at 10:43 am
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5 | Aarohi
September 19th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Absolutely smashing album. Thanks for the review, Karthik!
I almost missed this one. Saw the ‘Khairheyan de naal’ video on M TV y’day and revisited your review. Definitely up there with this year’s best.
6 | FarhanKhan16
November 6th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Really cool album. Thanks for posting. been a while since really original stuff came out of Pakistan, and Shafqat’s really an original.
i loved his song Tu Hi Tu and posts all over are saying that the New York based director Sadiya Ashraf has prepared something special for this one. Can’t wait.
7 | pallavi jassi
January 7th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
hi karthik
could you passon your contact id or a number.. this is in regard to a story… thanks!
8 | VidAddict22
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:12 am
Superb video. Its up on AAG TV from GEO. Really loove the way director Sadiya’s presented the concept. Shafqat is looking smashing…never before been presented like this.
I’m sure you all will agree when you see this one.
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