Na Raindee Hai by Arieb Azhar Ramooz-e-Ishiq by Abida Parveen Alif Allah by Arif Lohar and Meesha Shafi Yaadein by Karavan Bibi Sanam by Zeb and Haniya With the airing of our first episode on 06 June 2010, the Coke Studio journey picks up again. In the third season, the underlying theme is to discover the intricacies of the process of creation and evolution, and how it culminates in the realization of dreams and goals. The first episode centers on the reason for being — the reason behind embarking on any venture. That reason has range is taken into account as well: it can simply be ambition, an unrequited desire, devotion to a higher form, subliminal or overt. 'Reason' presents three Sufic pieces, each rendered in a different style, and two melodious pop-funk numbers. The first season opens with Arieb Azhar's recital of a twelfth century kalam penned by mystic Baba Bulleh Shah. 'Na Raindee Hai' with its lounge feel is an attempt to revive the tradition of poetry recitation. Sufic legacy is carried forth in the second track of the episode by none other than the iconic Abida Parveen with a kalam by Hazrat Baidam Shah Warsi titled 'Ramooz-e-Ishq'. Translated into Urdu, the performance has the both the Eastern and Western house band members involved yet very subtly. Arif Lohar and Meesha Shafi collaborate and surprise one and all with the chemistry between them in 'Alif Allah Chambay Di Booty'. The song is folksy yet funky, traditional yet modern – perfect fusion of two distinct identities. Musically, it retains its traditional rhythm but revamped with contemporary instruments. Breaking the Sufic line-up is Karavan, Pakistan’s premier and pioneering rockers. They deliver a melodious pop number ‘Yaadein’ with Omran Shafique joining them on the guitar Javed Iqbal on the violin and Jaffer Ali Zaidi on the keyboard. The last performancen the episode is Zeb & Haniya surprising us with another Dari track this season, 'Bibi Sanam Janem'. The house band goes

Aïcha by Amanat Ali Bolo Bolo by Entity Paradigm, song originally sung by Sajjad Ali Moomal Rano by Fakir Juman Shah Tann Dolay by Noori & Zeb and Haniya Naina Day Aakhay by Rizwan & Muazzam, song originally sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan In the third season, the underlying theme is to discover the intricacies of the process of creation and evolution, and how it culminates in the realization of dreams and goals. While the first episode centered on reason as the source and origin of all creative endeavours, the second one focuses on the force behind attainment — Will. Indeed in the language of music, the passion to ensure realization is as important as its inception. The five tracks featured in Episode 2 – three distinct contemporary pop-acts, and two intense and unique performances by Pakistan's treasured indigenous artists – symbolize the range and depth of musical influences and inspirations available and Coke Studio's will to embrace this diversity in an ever-widening circle. Making his first appearance on the Coke Studio platform is the talented, young singer Amanat Ali with his rendition of ‘Aisha’. Originally written in French and since translated into 12 different languages, Amanat performs the first known Urdu version of this internationally popular track on Coke Studio. Taking the stage next are the Shah Jo Raag Fakirs, accompanied by their unique five-stringed traditional instrument dhamboora. Led by Fakir Juman Shah the Fakirs recreate the mystic aura of the Bhit Shah shrine with a profoundly emotive rendition of 'Moomal Rano' from the Shah Jo Risalo. A mutually inspired collaboration between Noori and Zeb & Haniya follows suit and is best described as a unique combination of tamed rebellion and serene sophistication. This light fusion track, ‘Tann Dolay’, showcases a range of distinct vocals with a signature Noori style music composition. Entity Paradigm maintains the momentum on the set next, with their funk-rock take on Saj

Pritam by Sanam Marvi Chori Chori by Meesha Shafi Mori Araj Suno by Tina Sani & Arieb Azhar Saltanat by Aunty Disco Project Nigah-e-Darwaishan by Abida Parveen With ‘Reason’ and ‘Will’, Coke Studio 2010 re-enforced that it is diverse and in the third session ‘Conception’ broadens its horizons even further. ‘Conception’ follows the natural course of evolution, and arrives at that third crucial stage when the combining of reason and will lead to an idea taking tangible form. The third episode once again features traditional Sufi works alongside contemporary poetry and singers. Sanam Marvi sets the tone of the third session ‘Conception’ with ‘Pritam’, a folk song from the deserts of Rajasthan that has been passed down through countless generations. Coke Studio brings ‘Pritam’ to the present time fusing Marvi’s strong and textured vocals with contemporary open-tuned guitars layered over an unmistakable folk groove. The second act is Meesha Shafi paying a tribute to the legendary folk singer Reshma with a rendition of the hugely popular ‘Chori Chori’. Re-emerging on Coke Studio, ‘Chori Chori’ is evolved, edgy, experimental, ambient and organic — all rolled into one. Third in the line-up is the versatile Tina Sani, the doyenne of contemporary ghazal singing. With Coke Studio 2010, Sani returns to a recording studio after a 16-year-long hiatus and is joined in ‘Mori Araj Suno’ by Arieb Azhar, who has etched his mark in poetry recitation this season. In line with its vision of promoting contemporary pop acts, ‘Conception’ features Aunty Disco Project with their original number ‘Sultanat’. Charged with an obvious zest for life and a passion for music, Aunty Disco Project belt out the high-energy ‘Sultanat’ in a performance that is cohesive, aggressive and appealingly sincere. ‘Conception’ ends with a performance by the iconic Abida Parveen, who sends the senses soaring with the passion of her convictions i

Hor Vi Neevan Ho by Noori Kaisay Mumkin Hai by Karvan Nazaar Eyle by Zeb and Haniya Haq Maujood by Sanam Marvi & Amanat Ali (dedicated to Sachal Sarmast) Mirza Sahibaan by Arif Lohar The Coke Studio philosophy for the season hurtles towards its final stages of attainment and achievement: 'Will' and 'Reason' led to 'Conception', and now following suit is the process taking an existence. ‘Form’, the fourth session, features folk music traditions of varied flavours, local and exotic, sedate and grandiose, with the only exception being the inclusion of a pop-rock number. Folk music has long survived across cultures as the art of story-telling has been intertwined with it and the pieces performed here each present a unique lore. Noori opens ‘Form’ with ‘Hor Vi Neevan Ho’, an evocative tribute to the legendary folk singer Hamid Ali Bela. Inspired from a rare, publicly unheard recording of Bela, the rendition sees the Noori boys (Ali Noor and Ali Hamza) collaborate with their mother Noor Zehra Kazim as she brings the unique music instrument sagar veena to the Coke Studio platform. In their purest rock avatar, Karavan delivers a thrilling ‘Kaisay Mumkin Hai’ next up. Acoustics are traded with electric guitars on this track, which Karavan is performing live for the first time along with backing vocalists. Re-affirming their repo for bringing in the flavors of exotic lands, Zeb & Haniya maintain the strong currents of folk music in this session with ‘Nazaar Eyle’. A folk story from Turkey, the song stands out for its mirroring of the rich heritage of subcontinent, derived from disparate cultures. Spontaneity, sweetness and verve are all thrown together as Amanat Ali and Sanam Marvi pair up in the fast-paced ‘Haq Maujood’. The kalam by Sachal Sarmast is set to a tune inspired from the traditional Sindhi dhamal rhythm and is unique for featuring a drum solo towards the finale. 'Form' concludes with a theatrical performance by Arif Lohar in

Soz-e-Ishq by Abida Parveen Jana Jogi De Naal by Rizwan & Muazzam Nawai Ney by Tina Sani Ae Wattan Ke by Amanat Ali Manazil-e-Sufi by Sanam Marvi In its fifth episode for 2010, Coke Studio’s annual voyage concludes with the spirit of ‘Realisation’. Coke Studio’s third edition revolved around the intricacies of inspiration, creation and evolution, and the process of discovery as the elements of reason, will and resolve come together to culminate in the Realisation of dreams and goals. The last episode ‘Realisation’ is an acknowledgment of this process. The episode features five distinct tracks, ranging from profoundly Sufic to movingly patriotic. Amanat Ali performs the patriotic anthem ‘Ae Wattan Kay Sajeelay Jawanon’, a tribute to the legendary Madam Noor Jehan. The pride and sincerity in performing this number is evident across the board during its entirety, and it is hard not to feel moved. Next, Tina Sani’s renders ‘Nawai Ney’, derived from Maulana Rumi’s ‘Masnavi’. She is accompanied by flautist Baqir Abbas, who returns to the sets of Coke Studio and brings the analogy to life with his soothing flute play. For her third performance in Coke Studio sessions, Sufi singer Sanam Marvi renders a Sachal Sarmast work ‘Manzil-e-Sufi’. Brilliantly unique, this improvisational track stands out not only for rhythm and melody but the incorporation of various modern influences. Abida Parveen’s indomitable presence and inimitable style is showcased a final time in this season of Coke Studio with ‘Soz-e-Ishq’. With her soulful strains, Parveen takes us into depths of Sufism and evokes passion, love and spirituality. Rizwan and Muazzam with their qawwal ensemble deliver another exhilarating Sufi number ‘Jana Jogi Dey Naal’, originally penned by mystic Baba Bulleh Shah. Just two weeks short of Pakistan’s 63rd birth anniversary, Coke Studio also brings special messages by artists featured in Coke Studio 2010. Do join us as