Mizraab discography

Mizraab discography

Mizraab performing live at V-Sel Outlet in Karachi, in 2011. Visible from left to right are; Ferdinand Goveas, Irfan Ahmed (back), Faraz Anwar and Muhammad Muzammil.
Releases
↙Studio albums 2
↙Live albums 4
↙Singles 13
↙Music videos 9

The discography of Mizraab, a Pakistani progressive rock band, consists of two studio albums, as well as numerous live albums, singles and music videos. The band was formed by lead guitarist and vocalist Faraz Anwar, bassist Khalid Khan and percussionist Akhtar Qayyum in 1996. After the release of the band's first studio album, there had been many changes in the line-up the only consistent member being Faraz himself.[1]

Although Mizraab has been prominent in their home country since the release of their debut album Panchi (1999), they did not achieve fame and commercial success until the release of their second studio album Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil, which was released in 2004. The album sold over 30,000 copies upon it release and is the band's highest selling album.[1] Singles from the album like "Kitni Sadian" and "Insaan" became an instant hit in Pakistan and did very well at the local music charts. The band produced an overall of five singles along with five music videos for each single from the album, the other singles from the album are "Panchi", "Meri Terhan" and "Izhar". The album is also credited to be the first proper Urdu metal album released in Pakistan.

After the release of their second studio album, Mizraab made a comeback into the lime light with the video for "Ujalon Main" in December 2006, which showcased the new band members as well as the change in genre and was well received all over the country. Mizraab’s third album was completed in late 2006-2007 but due to the dire state of the music industry in Pakistan, no deal could be reached and the album was shelved.

Albums

Studio albums

Year Album information
1999 Panchi
  • Released: April, 1999
  • Recorded: 1998-1999 in Karachi, Pakistan
  • Label: Sound Master
  • Producer: Faraz Anwar
2004 Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
  • Released: March 8, 2004
  • Singles: "Insaan", "Meri Terhan", "Izhar", "Kitni Sadian", "Panchi"
  • Recorded: 2003-2004 at 8-93 in Karachi, Pakistan
  • Label: Sadaf Stereo
  • Producer: Faraz Anwar

Live albums

Year Album information
2009 Live at FM 101
  • Released: June 2, 2009
  • Recorded: October 22, 2004 at FM 101 Studios in Karachi, Pakistan
  • Label: Independent
  • Producer: Faraz Anwar, Sharaf Qaisar
2010 Mizraab - Live & Rare
2012 Unplugged
  • Released: January 21, 2012
  • Recorded: April 1, 2011 at V-Sel Outlet for MTV Pakistan in Karachi, Pakistan
  • Label: Independent
  • Producer: Faraz Anwar
2013 Aag Alive

Singles

Year Song Album
2002 Insaan Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2002 Meri Terhan Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2003 Izhar Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2004 Kitni Sadian Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2004 Dil Dil Pakistan Tribute to Vital Signs
2004 Sari Shamain Released as a single
2005 Panchi Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2005 Sham-o-Seher Released as a single
2005 Meré Khuda Released as a single
2006 Ujalon Main Ujalon Main
2007 Woh Aur Main Ujalon Main
2009 Kahani Ujalon Main
2011 Tu Kareeb Hai Ujalon Main

Music videos

Date Title Director
October 2002 Insaan Babar Sheikh
December 2002 Meri Terhan Aqeel
March 2003 Izhar Visual Experience
April 14, 2004 Kitni Saadian Babar Sheikh
August 13, 2004 Dil Dil Pakistan (Cover) Indus Music
September 13, 2005 Panchi Murtaza Chaudry
October 17, 2005 Meré Khuda Sohail Akhtar
December 26, 2006 Ujalon Main Soheb Akhtar
December 27, 2007 Woh Aur Main Faraz Anwar & Irfan Ahmed
May 22, 2011 Kuch Hai (Coke Studio version) Rohail Hyatt

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Faraz Anwar – Interview Retrieved on March 16, 2011

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