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Language : Poorbi

Ayesha Omar connects with the basics this Season with ‘Laage Re Nain’. Based on the early evening raag Bhopali, the song’s composition has manifested in the form of an easy listening experience with a chilled out vibe and a catchy tune – making it a song that’s quick to bob your head to. A raag that she had learnt at the age of 9, Ayesha feels that this experience now transports her to her childhood, as this was one of the earliest raags she had learnt. Composed in the ancient sub-continental language of Poorbi, the verses speak of classic love, mirroring the restlessness that comes with being in love across distance. While the yearning does tug at the heart, the experience in this song is not one of sadness, it is a celebration of being in love and fully experiencing all the feelings associated with the state in true bliss. While the lyrics are reminiscent of folklore, the verses thematically express the perpetual state of search we find ourselves in while all along the way; the true voice of Love is within. While the overall composition stems from Eastern Classical origins, the feel of the song finds itself well placed with the mountain music of Nepal – a connect that begs to dive in further to discover the harmony with the Zen of Buddhist musical influences. The groovy sunshine feel of the song, performed by the band in Serbia, meets influences from Nepal such as the Flute coupled with the calming quality of bells.

Laage Re Nain - Ayesha Omar - Coke Studio - Season 6 - Episode 2

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

Habib Jalib was critical of the role of religious preachers in Pakistan. He understood that many of them actually facilitated the continued exploitation of the people by the feudal lords and thus held the country back. The poem 'Maulana' makes fun of the preacher and questions his moral authority to dictate to the masses. The poem was revolutionary when written and still retains its sting today. This song is performed by the Laal band.

Laal - Maulana

A beautiful rendition of Faiz Ahmad Faiz's poem - Gham na kar..- by Shahram Azhar

Saif ul Malook - Arieb Azhar

Abhee Kuch Din Lagain Gain. Composed by Arshad Mahmud and Performed by Mumtaz.

Abhi Kuch Din

MANTO - Kon Hai Yeh Gustakh by Javed Bashir

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

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Orijit Basu

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