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Inquilaab – The Story Of Junoon
''Inquilaab – The Story of Junoon'' is a 44-minute radio broadcast documentary presented by Omar Bilal Akhtar, broadcast on City FM 89, on March 13, 2009. The documentary explores the journey of the South Asian rock music band Junoon and the struggle they face to become one of the biggest band in the world. Synopsis The documentary follows the journey of the South Asian rock music band Junoon and the struggle they face to become one of the biggest band in the world. Salman Ahmad, lead guitarist, parted ways the most successful pop band of Pakistan, Vital Signs as he wanted a change in the band's music for their second album and therefore after leaving the band he went on to form his own band. First, he recruited singer Ali Azmat from the Jupiters and then the former Vital Signs lead guitarist, Nusrat Hussain, on keyboards. The name of band comes from when Salman Ahmad had a dream where one of his teachers shook him and said "Tumhey mousiqui ka Junoon hai!" (You have an obses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City FM 89
CityFM89 is a Pakistani radio station, headquartered in Karachi and broadcast from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Faisalabad. It was established in July 2004 and is a subsidiary company of the Dawn Media Group. It had an objective to set a trend of radio listenership in Pakistan at a time where tapes and CDs were the usual source of music entertainment in cars, homes and public outlets. Shows As of January 1, 2022, the following shows are aired on the radio station: * The Breakfast Show with Anoushey Ashraf - ''08:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Monday to Friday)'' * Midday Madness - 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM ''(Monday to Thursday) / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Friday)'' * 89 Jukebox - ''03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Monday to Friday)'' * Rush Hour with Wes Malik - ''05:00 PM - 08:00 PM (Monday to Friday except Wednesday) / 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Wednesday)'' * Route 89 - ''08:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Monday to Friday except Wednesday) / 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday)'' * The Darkroom with Tapu Javeri Tapu Javeri (U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talaash (album)
''Talaash'' (Urdu: تلاش, literal English translation: "search") is the second studio album of the Pakistani sufi rock band Junoon, released on September 3, 1993. The album was to be their first with bassist Brian O'Connell, who joined the band after Nusrat Hussain departed from the band to pursue his career as a solo artist and released his debut album ''Amrit'' in 1992. This was also the first Junoon album produced by Salman Ahmad and O'Connell, both also went on releasing several other albums by Junoon before O'Connell left the band after ''Dewaar'' in 2003. The album also served as a soundtrack for the Pakistani television show '' Talaash'', which featured the band and its novel storyline was based on the band. The only single from the album was " Talaash" which is a socio-political song written by lead guitarist Salman Ahmad. Other popular songs from the album include "Heeray", "Woh" and "Bheegi Yaadein". The instrumental song "Aap Aur Hum" (also known as "Jugalbandi" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Radio Programme Debuts
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United States
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Dewaar
''Dewaar'' (Urdu: دیوار, literal English translation: "wall") is the seventh studio album and the thirteenth overall album of the Pakistani people, Pakistani band, Junoon (band), Junoon released in 2003. This was the last studio album released by the band after which both vocalist, Ali Azmat and bassist, Brian O'Connell, left the band. The single "Garaj Baras", from the album, was selected as part of a Bollywood movie soundtrack in 2003 for the film "Paap" directed by Pooja Bhatt. The song topped the charts again in the country in 2004 and their controversial single "Pappu Yaar" shot to the #1 spot in Pakistan. Track listing All music written & composed by Junoon (band), Junoon and Sabir Zafar. Personnel All information is taken from the CD. ;Junoon * Ali Azmat – lead vocals, vocals * Salman Ahmad – lead guitar, backing vocalist, backing vocals *Brian O'Connell (musician), Brian O'Connell – bass guitar, backing vocalist, backing vocals ;Additional musicians *Drum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andaz (album)
''Ishq'' (Urdu: عشق, literal English translation: "love") is the sixth studio album and the ninth overall album of the Pakistani people, Pakistani sufi rock band, Junoon (band), Junoon. The album was released on January 1, 2001 and was released by the title of ''Andaz'' outside Pakistan. Background The album topped the charts in Pakistan as well as in the Gulf and South Asia, with its first single entitled "Zamane ke Andaz" (Saqi-Nama) which made it to #1 in the Gulf, and to #5 on the Asian charts. On its official website, Junoon has stated that the band tried to get out of the Sufi rock genre during the album's release. Track listing All music written & composed by Salman Ahmad and Sabir Zafar. Except for "Zamane Ke Andaz" (Saqi-Nama) which was written by Allama Iqbal. Personnel All information is taken from the CD. ;Junoon * Ali Azmat - lead vocals, vocals * Salman Ahmad - lead guitar, backing vocalist, backing vocals *Brian O'Connell (musician), Brian O'Connell - bass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
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Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios (formerly EMI Recording Studios) is a music recording studio at 3 Abbey Road, London, Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London. It was established in November 1931 by the Gramophone Company, a predecessor of British music company EMI, which owned it until Universal Music Group (UMG) took control of part of it in 2013. It is ultimately owned by UMG subsidiary Virgin Records Limited. The studio's most notable client was the Beatles, who used the studio – particularly its Studio Two room – as the venue for many of the Recording practices of the Beatles, innovative recording techniques that they adopted throughout the 1960s. In 1976, the studio was renamed from ''EMI'' to ''Abbey Road''. In 2009, Abbey Road came under threat of sale to property developers. In response, the British Government protected the site, granting it English Heritage Listed building, Grade II listed status in 2010, thereby preserving the building from any major alterati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parvaaz
''Parvaaz'' (Urdu: پرواز, literal English translation: "flight") is the fifth studio album and sixth overall album by the Pakistani band Junoon. It was released in 1999 and features songs mostly based on the poetry of the great Punjabi Sufi poet Bulleh Shah. Background The album was recorded and mixed at Abbey Road Studios in London and was hailed by critics as Junoon's finest work to date and was released by EMI and Lips Records. Singles like "Bulleya", "Sajna", "Ghoom" and "Mitti" were a success and did well at the music charts. UNESCO presented Junoon with an award for their achievements towards Peace in South Asia. Junoon was invited to perform at UNESCO's "Music for Peace" concert held in Paris, along with Yesudas, Lionel Richie, Montserrat Caballe, Zubin Mehta and many other great artists from around the world. In London, BBC presented Junoon an award for their contribution towards Asian Culture. Track listing All songs composed by Salman Ahmad, except track 6, com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azadi (album)
''Azadi'' (Urdu:آزادی, literal English translation: "freedom") is the fourth studio album and the fifth overall album of the Pakistani sufi rock band, Junoon. The album was released in 1997 and established the Sufi rock sound that the band pioneered on their previous album, Inquilaab. The album was popular worldwide, bringing fame to Junoon. Music videos were released for the two singles from the album, " Sayonee" and " Yaar Bina". "Sayonee" is Junoon's biggest hit to date, topping all charts in South Asia and also gaining significant airplay on satellite channels across the Middle East. The album sold 1million units in India alone. Background Azadi was released by Junoon in 1997 and was the band's debut album in India. The album's first single, " Sayonee", became an instant hit in South Asia and the Middle East, shooting to the top of all the Asian charts, and staying at #1 on both Channel V and MTV Asia for over 2 months. Azadi hit platinum sales status in a record of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazba-e-Junoon
"Jazba-e-Junoon" (Urdu: جذبہ جنوں, literal English translation: "the spirit of passion") is a song by the Pakistani sufi rock band Junoon. It is the thirteenth and final track from the band's album third album, '' Inquilaab'' (1996), released on EMI Records. Written by Sabir Zafar and guitarist Salman Ahmad and it is the lead single on the album, the song uses blending of rock guitars and bluesy vocals with eastern elements like the use of tablas, raga-inspired melodies and traditional Pakistani folk music. The unexpected success of "Jazba-e-Junoon" in 1996 propelled ''Inquilaab'' at the local music charts, with the song the band started to gain success and began to reach a wider audience. The song was also Junoon's first biggest hit, due to the success of the song ''Inquilaab'' became the first hit album by the band. "Jazba-e-Junoon" received many critical plaudits, also becoming the signature song of the 1996 Cricket World Cup. The song was dubbed as a "national ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inquilaab (album)
''Inquilaab'' (Urdu: انقلاب, literal English language, English translation: "revolution") is the third studio album and the fourth overall album of the Pakistani band Junoon (band), Junoon. Although previous albums by Junoon also achieved considerable success, 'Inquilaab' contained the band's first major hit, the List of songs about Pakistan, patriotic song "Jazba-e-Junoon". The album also contained the hit "Saeein," which marked Junoon's foray into what later became the sufi rock sound that Junoon is most popularly associated with. Other hits from the album were "Mera Mahi" and "Husan Walo". Background Inquilaab was the first hit album by the Pakistani rock band Junoon, released in 1996. It was also the album which marked the beginning of a new genre of Pakistani music that Junoon pioneered - sufi rock, which later on became the genre that Junoon is widely recognized by. The track "Saeein" on the album is Junoon's venture into sufi rock. The album's only single, "Jazba-e- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
