Ghazal Shanaas: July 2014

One Of The Leading Contemporary Exponents Of The Classical Form Of Music, Ghulam Ali Was An Ardent Music Lover From His Early Days. His Love Was Transformed Into Passion, However , When in 1954 He Had The Occasion To Hear Khan Sahib Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan , In Karachi. Deeply Impressed By The Master He Immediately Became His Pupil And Remained Under His Tutelage Until He Migrated From Pakistan. Before Leaving Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan Put Him Under The Charge Of His ILLustrious Brothers , The Late Ustad Barkat Ali Khan And Ustad Mubarik Ali Khan. Seven Years Of Their Expert Guidance And His Own Earnest Efforts Combined To Give Him A Sound Knowledge Of Classical Music. In 1960 He Sought And Was Given Permission By Ustad Barkat Ali Khan To Sing For Radio. Ever Since, He Has Been Associated With Radio Pakistan And Performs Regularly.

"Tal" (Rhythm) Like "Sur" (Note) Is An Indispensible Ingredient Of Classical Music , Or For That Matter Any Music . Realizing This Ghulam Ali Also Mastered The Art Of Tabla-Playing From The Renowned "Tabla Nawaz" The Late Ustad Allah Ditta Khan.

Ghulam Ali Won Nation Wide Applause In The All Pakistan Music Conference Held In 1968, And Was Awarded A Certificate In Recognition Of His Meritorious Performance , And His Services To The Cause Of Music.

An Accompolished Musician, Ghulam Ali Sings These “Ghazals” To Self-Composed Tunes, In A Style Greatly Reminiscent Of His Master Ustad Barkat Ali Khan.

Side One.

1. Bata Do Tum Humein Bedaad Karna

Lyrics : Riaz Khairabadi

2. Dard-E-Dil Dard Aashna Jaane

Lyrics : Bahadur Shah Zafar

3. Daayam Para Howa Teray Dar Par Nahin Hoon Main

Lyrics : Mirza Asad Ullah Khan Ghalib

4. Shauq Har Rang Raqeeb E Sar O Samaan Nikla

Lyrics : Mirza Asad Ullah Khan Ghalib

5. Poochta Ja Mere Marqad Se Guzarne Walay

Lyrics : Daagh Dehlvi

Side Two.

1. Andooh Se Howi Na Rehai Tamaam Shab

Lyrics : Meer Taqi Meer

2. Mujhsa Na De Zamaane Ko Parwardigaar Dil

Lyrics : Daagh Dehlvi

3. Maut Mangoon To Rahe Aarzoo E Khuwaab Mujhe

Lyrics : Khuwaja Haider Ali Aatish

4. Kabhi Naiki Bhi Usske Jee Mein Gar Aa Jaaye Hai

Lyrics : Mirza Asad Ullah Khan Ghalib

5. Thi Wasal Men Bhi Fikr E Judaai Tamaam Shab

Lyrics : Momin Khan Momin

Music By Ghulam Ali

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1. Andooh Se Howi Na Rehai Tamaam Shab Lyrics By * Meer Taqi Meer * Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali*

2. Bata Do Tum Humein Bedaad Karna Lyrics By *Riaz Khairabadi* Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali *

3. Daayam Para Howa Teray Dar Par Nahin Hoon Main Lyrics By *Mirza Asad Ullah Khan Ghalib* Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali*

4. Dard-E-Dil Dard Aashna Jaane Lyrics By * Bahadur Shah Zafar * Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali*

5. Kabhi Naiki Bhi Usske Jee Mein Gar Aa Jaaye Hai Lyrics By *Mirza Asad Ullah Khan Ghalib* Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali*

6. Maut Mangoon To Rahe Aarzoo E Khuwaab Mujhe Lyrics By *Khuwaja Haider Ali Aatish* Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali*

7. Mujhsa Na De Zamaane Ko Parwardigaar Dil Lyrics By *Daagh Dehlvi* Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali*

8. Poochta Ja Mere Marqad Se Guzarne Walay Lyrics By *Daagh Dehlvi* Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali*

9. Shauq Har Rang Raqeeb E Sar O Samaan Nikla Lyrics By *Mirza Asad Ullah Khan Ghalib* Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali*

10. Thi Wasal Mein Bhi Fikr E Judaai Tamaam Shab Lyrics By *Momin Khan Momin* Composition & Sung By *Ghulam Ali*

Monday, 28 July 2014

Ustad Ummeed Ali Khan LKDR-12 (1973) Album By Ustad Ummeed Ali Khan

Khayal The Lighter And More Colourful Of Classical Singing Came To The Punjab Towards The End Of The Last Century. Ustad Ummeed Ali Khan Belongs To The Third Generation Of Khayal Singers. Among His Family Are Big Names Like His Great Grand Father *Khan Sahib Boorey Khan* , His Grand Father *Khan Sahib Meeran Bukhsh* , His Great Uncle *Khan Sahib Banney Khan*, His Father *Khan Sahib Piarey Khan* And His ILLustrious Uncles *Ustad Jamal Khan* , *Ustad Saindhey Khan* And *Ustad Misri Khan*. It Is Generally Accepted That The Khayal Music Was Brought To The Punjab By Khan Sahib Banney Khan From Gwaliar.

Nearly Four Decades Ago Ummeed Ali Khan Recorded His First Khayal In Raag Madhvanti. It Is Now A Collector's Item And Still A Treat For The Ears. The Promise In This Performance Has Been More Than Fulfilled By Maestro In His Subsequent Career. With Each Passing Year He Soared Higher And Till His Last Performance. A Couple Of Year Ago , He Maintained The Highest Standards Of Khayal Singing, Fully Justifying His Role As The Doyne Of Classical Singers In Pakistan.

The Present Collection Is Most Representative Of The Artist , Covering All Aspects Of His Majestic Style , For Which He Shall Always Be Cherished.

Ustad Ummeed Ali Khan Is Now Dormant Because Of Complete Loss Of Hearing. Yet From His Memory He Helped Us Choose These Numbers For Your Listening Pleasure. He Himself Cannot Hear Anymore , Not Even His Own Voice.

Side One
RAAG TABLA SARANGI

(a) Raag Darbari Ustad Allah Ditta Khan Zahid Hussain
(b) Raag Tirvan Ashiq Hussain Ustad Nathoo Khan

Side Two
RAAG TABLA SARANGI

(a) Raag Malkauns Ashiq Hussain Ustad Nathoo Khan
(b) Raag Bairagi Bhairon Ustad Talib Hussain Abdul Hameed

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Tuesday, 22 July 2014

Naghmagar Album (1983) Album By Nina & Rajendra Mehta

Side One.

1. Idhar Aao Ek Baar Phir Pyar Kar Len * Nina & Rajendra Mehta *

2. Jism Mein Rooh Ki Soorat Jo *Nina Mehta*

3. Dil Jalega To Zamane Mein Ujala Hoga * Rajendra Mehta *

Side Two.

1. Tum Ko Hum Dil Mein Basa Lenge * Rajendra Mehta *

2. Aankh Se Door Na Ho Dil Se Utar Jaayega * Nina Mehta *

3. Dil Hazaron Thokaren Jab Khayega * Nina & Rajendra Mehta*

Music By Govind Prasad.

Musical Arrangement By Uttam Singh.

Recording , Engineered By Daman Sood.

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1. Aankh Se Door Na Ho Dil Se Utar Jaayega Lyrics By *Ahmed Faraz* Music By*Govind Prasad* & Sung By *Nina Mehta*

2. Dil Hazaron Thokaren Jab Khayega Lyrics By *Usman Kaif* Music By * GovindPrasad * & Sung By *Nina & Rajendra Mehta*

3. Dil Jalega To Zamane Mein Ujala Hoga Lyrics By *Prem Warbatoni* Music By * GovindPrasad * & Sung By *Rajendra Mehta*

4. Idhar Aao Ek Baar Phir Pyar Kar Len Lyrics By *Ehsan Danish* Music By * Govind Prasad * & Sung By * Nina & Rajendra Mehta *

5. Jism Mein Rooh Ki Soorat Jo Lyrics By *Wali Aasi* Music By *Govind Prasad*& Sung By *Nina Mehta*

6. Tum Ko Hum Dil Mein Basa Lenge Lyrics By *Mumtaz Mirza* Music By *GovindPrasad* & Sung By * Rajendra Mehta*

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Guzarish Album (1986) Album By Chandan Dass

Guzarish Is A Worthy Successor To Chandan Dass’s Last Two Albums Ghazal Usne Chhedi & “Chandan Dass Live In Concert” Which Have Won Him Fresh Laurels.

Chandan Dass Is Consistently A Very Good Singer. He Is Untouched By Winds Of Change In Style. Chandan’s Voice Has A Warm Personal Appeal. Chandan Dass’s Performance In “Guzarish” Reaffirms Our Faith In Him.

The Album Opens With Murad Lucknowi’s Compostion “Khelne Ke Vaaste Ab Dil Kisi Ka Chahiye” In A Typically Chandan Dass Style.

“Apna Gham Leke Kahin Aur Na Jaaya Jaye” Is By *Nida Fazli* Who Has Associated With Him For Many Of Hit Ghazals. Together They Create A Soft & Haunting Number.

“Mujhko Bhoole Howe Yaad Aane Lage” Written By Chandan Dass’s Wife *Yamini Dass* Is A Gem Of Composition That Is Rarely Heard These Days. This Is Composed By “Anwar Usman”.

One Of The Greatest Contemporary Poet Of The Time *Doctor Bashir Badr* Has Written “Yeh Kasak Dil Ki Dil Mein Dabi Reh Gayi”.

“Zindagi Ke Marhale Asaan Hote Jaayenge” By *Ibrahim Ashk* Is A Soothing Composition.

“Mujhko To Sirf Aapka Farman Chahiye” By *Nida Fazli* Is A Composition By *Anwar Usman* And Very Well Arranged.

The Album Ends With “Zikr E Ulfat Jab Chala Ek Haadsa Yaad Aa Gaya” Written By *Murad Lucknowi*.

A Fabulous Collection Of A Variety Of Melodies And Lyrics.

Another Milestone In Successful Career Of Chandan Dass.

Ghazals

Side One

1. Khelne Ke Vaaste Ab Dil Kisi Ka Chahiye

2. Apna Gham Leke Kahin Aur Na Jaaya Jaaye

3. Mujhko Bhoole Howe Yaad Aane Lage

4. Yeh Kasak Dil Ki Dil Mein Chubhi Reh Gayi