Coke Studio

Episode 1 (4x1)

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To Kia Hua - Bilal Khan Kuch Hai - Mizraab Daanah Pah Daanah - Akhtar Chanal Zahri & Komal Rizvi Ik Aarzu - Jal Sighra Aaween Saanwal Yaar - Sanam Marvi Now, on the fourth leg of this amazing journey, Coke Studio returns to reveal an ever-widening range of musical influences and styles, enhancing our perceptions and enriching our relationships with Music. Coke Studio’s first episode of the season reveals an interesting cross-section of musical diversity in Pakistan – presenting fresh interpretations of contemporary songs as well as timeless classics. Coke Studio draws audiences in with “To Kia Hua” by Bilal Khan. This deceptively simple melody undergoes a metamorphosis at Coke Studio, adapting smoothly to the Eastern groove provided by veteran House Band percussionist, Babar Ali Khanna on dholak. In a musical spiral of self-generating hope and optimism Bilal’s mellow voice rides gently on an undulating swell of rhythmic acoustic guitars, persuasively insisting that there is always a silver lining! The Episode gains momentum with Mizraab’s exhilarating “Kuch Hai”, replete with classic rock elements that have been fused at Coke Studio with a distinct Eastern flavor.“Kuch Hai” features Faraz Anwar’s heavy acoustic guitar riffs, matched by equally powerful alaaps or vocal interludes from qawwal Mannan and is richly embellished by Coke Studio backing-vocalists, Zoe and Rachel. The compelling punch of the darbuka, played by Mizraab percussionist Nasir Ahmed, amplifies the theatrical impact of the interplay to make for a truly enthralling experience. In a breath-taking change of direction, Coke Studio then unleashes a captivating collaboration - Balochi folk legend Akhtar Channal Zahri and contemporary pop songstress Komal Rizvi together in, “Daanah pe Daanah”. Originally written and composed by Zahri himself, the song fondly sings the praises of the province he hails from. Presenting an unconventional alliance, this Coke Stud