Atif Aslam – Dholna
This track starts with slow groovy drums and this time Atif Aslam is
not sounding fiery or rock-y. This song sounds more like peace-fully
melancholic fusion. Atif Aslam featured with soothing vocals of Viccaji
sisters take this song to a different edge. A listener will definitely
be a state of ecstasy while hearing to this number. Atif Aslam generally
known for fast shout vocals has done something really appreciatory with
this track. And the song ends with Dholna Dholna Dholna improvisation
with signature Coke Studio sound. I would personally rate this song as:
7.5/10
Fareed Ayaz & Abu Mohammad – Rung
Rung of this episode is basically a rendition of already sung track
by Hadiqa Kiani for this season. This time these qawwal legends tried
singing the very song to give it a Qawwali/Sufi touch. As always, both
the qawwals sang this song till 13 minutes and tried attracting the
listeners through their magic of sufism, raags and wide long alaaps. One
thing amazing about this song is that lyrics that are being used in the
track was written like about 800 years, so that’s something what took
my attention towards it. I would rate this song as a good
8/10.
Uzair Jaswal – Bolay
Alright, Uzair Jaswal, brother of rock sensation Umair Jaswal, got
another chance in Coke Studio with this track called Bolay. Not to
forget that he got positive views on his first Coke Studio track "Nindiya Ke Paar".
Well this song sounds too much funky and pop artsy, starts with a
typical beat. Backing them are Viccaji sisters making hypnotic sounds to
carry the song of. This is probably one of those very few funky songs
that came out of Coke Studio label, where the first one was Kir Kir by Sajjad Ali previously. I would rate this song as like average
6/10
because other songs were very catchy than this.
Hamayoon Khan – Tora Bahraam Khana
Hamayoon Khan, who constructed his place in music lovers hearts with
his track Larsha Pekhawar Ta strikes back with a traditional Pashto
number called Tora Bahraam Khana. This song is about Pashto mystic love
story. The song contains the very typical Pashto beat and involves the
magic of traditional SARANGI instrument. And I’m in love with this song
already knowing the fact that I can’t understand the lyrics, still MUSIC
is DIVINE. It’s a must check, I might salute Hyatt for celebrating this
music from our north sides. I would rate this song as
8.5/10.
Bohemia & Chakwal Group – Kandyaari Dhool Geet
Personally speaking, this song is the best product of Epsiode 4. The
song starts with slow Punjabi lyrics which Chakwal Group are singing in
their typical Punjabi folk manner, and then Sikandar Mufti playing
matkaa sounds to it, really intensifies the track. One thing to note in
this song is that amazing bass that is provided by Kamran "Mannu” Zafar
throughout the track. That is so amazing that I can’t express, you have
to personally give a musical ear to feel this and then Bohemia walks
down with his raspy voice ending the track with his hip hop flavors. I
would say that this track is a MUST LISTEN also, MUST DOWNLOAD. I would
rate this song as:
9/10! |