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 | | Subject: About Jal - The Band Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:10 am | |
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THE BAND
Jal (Urdu: جل) is a Pakistani Rock band founded by Goher Mumtaz.
Original band members were Atif Aslam and Goher Mumtaz but later Atif was replaced by Farhan Saeed, and Shazi on bass guitar.
The band is among the first of contemporary Pakistani bands that fuse Urdu vocals with modern Pop.
Jal's music primarily falls into the pop genre. Their songs usually make heavy use of the guitar with usually over three guitars used at a time. While their first album followed a rather pop-rock route with grungy undertones, Jal chose to work on a more experimental sound with their second album.
Their influences include local bands like Junoon, Vital Signs, Fuzon, and Awaz
Apart from the three full time band members, Jal's live act includes Salman Albert of the band eP and Gumby on lead guitars and Sultan Raja (Call) on Rhythm guitars.
Albums
1) Aadat
Released: 2004
Tracks
Aadat
Bikhra Hoon Main
Dil Haaray Pukaray
Har Jaga Hai Jal
Ik Din Aye Ga
Lamhay
Manchala
Panchi
Rangon Mein
Teri Yaad
2) Boondh
Released: December 2007
Tracks
Sajni
Chalte Chalte
Raatein
Humain Itna Pyaar
Moray Piya
Main Mast Hoon (Dhamaal)
Mahia
Payal
Chup Chup
Kia Se Kia
Yeh Mera Pakistan
Achievement
*Goher Mumtaz has been signed by the Gibson Guitar company in the U.S.A. as a brand ambassador for their company.
*Within days after release Aadat's video was declared the 4th best video. It remained on the top of the charts for over six months since its video release.
*Jal's single Woh Lamhey broke through to the charts instantly and stayed on the top for two continuous months.
*Jal's video Ik Din Aye Ga was declared the 2nd best video among the top 100 videos selected by The Musik, a Pakistani channel.
*Jal's debut album Aadat was declared the best selling album of 2004 on Geo TV by Mr. Khalid Sadaf (Owner of Sadaf Stereo).
*Jal also received a special award by Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in recognition of their support and efforts to raise funds for fighting cancer in Pakistan.
*In 2006, Jal won 40 awards at MTV Asia Awards 2006 and 62 at Indus Music Awards for best rock band in Pakistan.
*In 2008 Jal won a best song Musik Award for the song Chalte Chalte.
*In 2008 Jal won a best song, The Best video, and the best album of the year at the Lux Style Awards. | |
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