#pakistan #democracy #politics

Vocals: Ali Aftab Saeed
Composition: Joy
Lyrics: Marhoom Ahmad Bilal
English Subtitles: Natasha M Zai
Producer: Saad Sultan  
Animation: Arsalan Qamar
Project Director: Ahmad Iqbal (Pakistan Local Democracy Dialogue)


The anthem showcases how local governments are the backbone of our communities, providing essential services and resources that help us thrive.

We pay tribute to the mayors, city councils, councillors, citizens and other local leaders who work tirelessly to make our neighbourhoods safe, clean, and prosperous.

From fixing potholes to managing emergency services, from supporting small businesses to creating public spaces for everyone to enjoy, local governments are the backbone of a vibrant, inclusive & democratic society.

This anthem reminds us of the importance of active citizenship, and encourages us to get involved in local decision-making processes, and to support our local leaders in creating a brighter future for our communities.

So sit back, turn up the volume, and join us in celebrating the power of local government!

Dehleez Anthem

Composer & Vocalist: Ali Aftab Saeed
Producer: Saad Sultan
Lyricist: Kishwar Naheed
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Sidereal Studios

Woh Jo Bachiyon

Baby Doll Ki Wapsi

Ali Aftab Saeed presents 'Pi Lijiye'

A cover of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's "Fasl-e-Gul'
Vocals by: Ali Aftab Saeed
Produced by: Saad Sultan
Poet: Abdul Hamid Adam
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Sidereal Studios

Drink to it!

Pi Lejiye

Beygairat Brigade - Deadly Injection for Deadly Infection!


Video is available on YouTube on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xscvtf65l1E

Dhinak Dhinak

Ali Aftab Saeed & Saad Sultan
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Sidereal Studios

Video is available on YouTube on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn_3BGj6krA

Pagalpan

Ali Aftab Saeed ft. Saad Sultan
Official Sindh Festival Song
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Sidereal Studios 

Chalte Jana

Arshed Bhatti ft. Beygairat Brigade & Saad Sultan

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Sidereal Studios

Video is available on YouTube on the following link:
youtube.com/watch?v=djV3f0_HSZc

Paisay Ki Game

Beygairat Brigade's Debut Song

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Sidereal Studios

Aalu Anday

Somehow, I was rejecting all the arrangements we made for Dhinak Dhinak back then.  So we ended up making  a lot of versions. Many friends believe some were better than the one released. But I don't blame myself because when you work on something for too long, the judgment usually gets impaired.

Unfortunately, we lost almost all those tracks due to system collapses and producer’s habitual moving studios or I would have bombarded you all with more versions of Dhinak Dhinak than ‘Arijit's Kabira’.

Though this version was not among the top contenders for the release. This one somehow popped up from a folder today while I cleaned up my laptop. Couldn't resist sharing.

Some might say the situation at the moment isn’t relevant, but I believe the song is Sadabahar.


Dhinak Dhinak  (Unplugged) by Beygairat Brigade

It seems as if the plea and cry of my old, unreleased/dumped album is heard yet again by Saad Sultan. After Pagalpan, he has Produced ‘Jeenay Key liye’.
 
I remember composing this somewhere in 2006. It was probably the first or second tune that I made in life. I wrote the lyrics about the phase when one is on the verge of a break up and the subconscious is bombarding you constantly with two very contrary signals ; at one point you don’t want to see the other person’s face again EVER and in the next second  you feel as if you’re making a big mistake and won’t survive a day alone. Writing about it makes me realize that I can now relate to Faiz, back then, well...   ‘Aur koi gham NAHIN tha zamanay main muhabbat k siwa’

Saad asked me if I wanted to change the lyrics, I wanted to keep the original since the composition probably isn't contemporary so it’s alright if the lyrics sound stupid too. I have an attachment with this song and I’m glad it’s not just lying there in my hard disk anymore. It’s out there. This is how I started.

The line ‘Jeenay k liye,  Jalna hai agar..,’ was written and composed by Shoaib Rabbani,  I don’t know if he is still doing music. I hope he is. Also, Saad believes there are two more songs in my old album worth producing. Here’s to hoping he takes out time soon. Cheers!


Special shout out to my friend Asmaa Zia for the artwork.

 


Jeenay Kay Liye

Album: Gao Suno Badlo
Singer & Composer: Ali Aftab Saeed
Produced, Mixed & Mastered at Sidereal Studios by Saad Sultan


Kithay Reh Gaye

Jazbati

My rendition of Shaam e Firaaq in the memory of Faiz Sahab.

The track is produced by the brilliant Saad Sultan. 



Shaam e Firaaq

Tu Ney...

Composer & Vocalist: Ali Aftab Saeed
Poet : Mukhtar Javed
Music Producer: Saad Sultan 

Bohut Ho Chuki'n Nafrate'n

Chris Stromquist Remixes Ali Aftab Saeed's Tu Ney

Original Song Producer: Saad Sultan 

Tu Ney (Remix)

Whenever there is tension between Pakistan & India; artists are asked to go home, films and dramas are banned, visas are put on hold in both countries. So when Ali Aftab Saeed (Pakistan) and Aarti Srivastava (India) met at Asia 21 Young Leaders Initiative, they decided to give peace a chance through the universal language of music with support from Asia Society. Put the hate on hold and listen to:
Inko Na Roke Koi
Singer & Composer: Ali Aftab Saeed
Lyricist: Shakeel Sohail 
Audio Producer: Saad Sultan
Directed by Aarti Shrivastava 
Produced by Asia Society
Originally released on Peace Day 2015. Share to spread peace and happiness!

Inko Na Roke Koi

"The city never sleeps... The city is always awake... The city knows every thing."
Ali Aftab Saeed and Northwestern University present
*Jagay Koi*
Singer and Composer: Ali Aftab Saeed
Lyricist: Ali Aftab Saeeed & Arshed Bhatti
Drums: Chris Stromquist, Keyboard: Conner Singh Vanderbeek, Lead Guitar:Dan Sulivan, Bass:Rob Sulivan , Saxophone:Landon Hegedu & Accoustic Guitar: Saad Sultan
Sound Engineer: Stephan Moore
Sound Producer: Saad Sultan
Video Director and editors: Olivia Peace and Marion Hill
Special Thanks: Laura Brueck and Dr. Kinra
This song is about Karachi, recorded in NWU Sound Studio and shot and produced in Chicago as a part of Ali Aftab's artist residency for Jean Gimbel Lane Global Humanities Initiative in NWU.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8fo5Db7dVQ

Jagay Koi

Akkar Bakkar
Vocals, Composition & Lyrics: Ali Aftab Saeed
Movie: Jeewan Hathi
Directors: Farjad Nabi & Meenu Gaur
Producer: Mazhar Zaidi
Song Producer: Saad Sultan

Akkar Bakkar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpys3RJtBF0&t=5s

Pen The Siri

Wrote this song in 2015 for Mazhar Zaidi’s Gardaab. Still haven’t seen the film but Mazhar has permitted me to upload the song now. The song is based on a situation where the birthday celebration of Lyari gang leader is going on, 2 boys from the enemy clan have sneaked in to meet a girl. Was told to keep the arrangement of the song somewhat like Leva because of its popularity in Lyari.
A funny incident is associated with how the choir part was made if only i could share it in public ;p. *Sigh*

NB: Crystal meth is available in Lyari for 2 decades and it's called Sheesha.
Rorra= Rock= Cocaine 




Produced by Saad Sultan

Chalti Jaye Re

March 02 2018; This day last year you left this world for a better one. No day has passed without the thought of you. Until we meet again comrade!

Sarah Mansoor

This song is about promises that weren't kept.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nd_sZkHBGM

Waaday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnkV047XZJ4

Sab Nu - Janjan Te Janazay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIUgQh7pFQQ

Ki Ae - Janjan Te Janazay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgCTBEuW9oc&t=37s

Tasveeran - Janjan Te Janazay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MRSp6JOB44

Dholan - Janjan Te Janazay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHF9bch9B5A

Door Di Gal - Janjan Te Janazay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRu7VLcdNl0

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