We asked each of the musicians to stay close to their respective inherited musical traditions, allowing the singers an opportunity to present some pieces that are rarely heard today. Each of the mehfils has a distinct atmosphere and mood, but there is a common thread. Some of the musicians are established and famous, others are amongst the brilliant budding talent that adorns Pakistan’s musical scene. The performances evoked memories of the verdant lushness of the Punjab, the haunting mysticism of the Great Rajputana and Sind Deserts, the vibrancy of Hazrat Nizamuddin’s Delhi, the great aura of Ajmer, the majestic beauty of the Indo-Gangetic plain. The kalaams that the musicians drew from ranged the whole spectrum of great poets: Khusrau, Jalal ud din Rumi, Kabir, Baba Bulleh Shah, Waris Shah, Iqbal, Faiz and numerous mystic poets of India and Pakistan. The six sessions of vocal music recorded and filmed cover several musical forms in the Indo Pakistani tradition Thumri, Kaafi, Ghazal, Qawwali and Khyaal. The Dream Journey – Discovering musicians across Pakistan (A Non Profit Project)Ī film about an exhilarating eight day journey of five friends with a shared passion for discovering and recording musicians in their living environments across Pakistan. If you liked this video then do subscribe for future videos from this channel. Shot on location in Dipalpur, Okara District, Pakistan Tabla & Dhol: Muzaffar Ali Amjad & Nadeem Hussain Zai Vocalist: Ashiq Ali Khan (extreme right), Rais Khan (child singer, extreme left) Harmonium and vocals: Saleem Ali Khan & Ejaz Ali Khan If You like the video don't forget to share with others & also share your views.įor Copyright Infringement & Other Copyright Issue : Online Promotion & Distribution : MC Records