Refurbishment of Junoon Songs
Friday, October 28th, 2011 8:43:51 by Faiza AbbasThe very first sufi rock band of Pakistan, the Junoon band still has a long list of fan followings. The collaboration of three talented music lovers, scattered a unique magic of music into the mind of Pakistani youth.
The alliance of Ali Azmat the lead vocalist, Salman Ahmad the song writer as well as the lead guitarist, started off with this tremendous effort in 1990’s and continued their electrifying musical journey till they earned huge number of aficionadas.
As the forerunner of Sufi rock, the members were assigned to major record labels like EMI Records and in 1991 they fortified themselves in the music industry, with their successful release of debute album Junoon.
Later on a new musician was introduced in their band, an international bassist Brain O’Connell. With Brian the band released their second album, which succeeded in setting a new trend in music industry.
The mix of guitar, tabla, blussy vocals and the blend of Eastern poetry, helped Junoon in developing Nationwide fan following.
Right after the release of their seventh thrilling album, the band decided to split up and commence with their career as a solo singers. This fragmentation was quite shocking for their music supporters.
Brian O’Connell returned to its native United States, while Salman Ahmad and Ali Azmat continued their career as a solo artist.
Now at the 20th festivity of Junoon band, various music artists are redeveloping Junoon’s famous numbers in their own style and manner.
The two main members of the band Salman Ahmad and Brian O’Connell have decided to release a distinctive album entitled as Junoon 20.
Numerous of bands and singers have recreated the songs of Junoon band, which will soon be released. The songs are for the volume 1 of the distinctive album.
Likewise a Lahore based band Jaag is also revamping few songs for the second volume of Junoon 20.
This collaboration will definitely generate thrill and exhilaration in the music industry, besides that the fans will also avail the opportunity to recall their past favourite numbers.
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