Leo Twins Explained
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Leo Twins |
Associated Acts: | Nescafe Basement, Atif Aslam, Peshawar Zalmi, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
Instrument: | Sharoon: Violin, Cello - Haroon: Guitar, Percussions, Piano |
Birth Date: | 27 July 1993 |
Genre: | Instrumental, world music, pop, rock, gospel, eastern classical |
Current Members: |
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Haroon and Sharoon Leo (born 27 July 1993), professionally known as Leo Twins, are Pakistani musicians and multi-instrumentalists. The Leo Twins[1] began their career on the popular TV show Nescafé Basement where they became regular part of the house band under the production of Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan.[2] [3] [4]
Life and career
Born in Rawalpindi to a Christian family,[5] the Leo Twins[6] studied at the Punjab College of Information Technology. They started their career from Nescafe Basement[7] Season 3. Sharoon, the elder brother, plays violin and cello while Haroon plays more than 10 instruments including guitar, rubab, tabla, piano, cajon, ukulele, mandolin, darbuka, and other percussion instruments.[8] [9] Leo Twins[10] [11] actively release instrumental covers and originals on their YouTube Channel. Haroon Leo and Sharoon Leo also play with some of the renowned names in the music fraternity such as Atif Aslam, Meesha Shafi, Call (band), Momina Mustehsan[12] [13] and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.[14] They were also a part of Pakistan Super League team Peshawar Zalmi's team anthem[15] [16] Hum Zalmi[17] [18] [19] . Leo Twins' version of soundtrack proved to be an instant hit and gained viewership from all over the world.[20] [21] [22] [23] [24]
Discography
Nescafe Basement
- Season 3
- Mein Hoon - Season 4
- Season 5
Singles & covers
- Sayonee (Cover)
- Despacito
- National Anthem
- Tu Hi Dua
- Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran (Cover)
- Kalvari De Saharay
- Ko Ko Korina - Cover[25]
- Ertugrul Ghazi (Soundtrack)[26]
- Game of Thrones (Soundtrack)
- Sanson Ki Mala [27]
- Aadat by Atif Aslam
References
- Web site: Leo Twins surprise passengers on PIA flight with 'Dil Dil Pakistan'. 2017-08-14. The Nation. en. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: The Leo Twins From NESCAFÉ Basement Are Winning Hearts Of Every Pakistani!. R. Ariba. 2018-10-24. Parhlo. en-US. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: You should fight for the genre you like: Xulfi. Tribune.com.pk. 2018-10-31. The Express Tribune. en. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: World Music Concert-The Ayoub Sisters Quartet and The Leo Twins The List. www.list.co.uk. 2019-09-15.
- News: Allow Us the Option of Painless Christmas!. Daily Times. 25 December 2021. 14 August 2022. Qamar. Rafiq. https://web.archive.org/web/20220208020208/https://dailytimes.com.pk/859125/allow-us-the-option-of-painless-christmas/. 8 February 2022. live.
- Web site: Leo Twins will mesmerise you with their guitar, violin skills TV Shows - geo.tv. www.geo.tv. en-US. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: Here's A Recap Of The Most Famous NESCAFÉ Basement Artists Then Vs Now. Studio. MangoBaaz. 2019-01-17. MangoBaaz. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: Leo twins Pakistani Talent Play Yilan Instrument Success full Story. Ago. Zubairaslamin Music • 2 Years. 2018-02-18. Steemit. en. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: This Pair Of Twins Just Made A Desi Version of 'Shape Of You' And It'll Make You Wanna Thumka. Babar. Sarah. 2017-07-15. MangoBaaz. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: Momina Mustehsan sings Ko Ko Korina with Leo Twins Dunya News. video.dunyanews.tv. 14 February 2008 . 2019-09-15.
- Web site: Leo Twins pay tribute to Michael Jackson with their music GNN HD News. www.gnnhd.tv. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: Brace yourselves: Momina Mustehsan is back with another cover of Ko Ko Korina - Samaa Digital. www.samaa.tv. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: Momina Mustehsan sings Ko Ko Korina with Leo Twins Dunya News. video.dunyanews.tv. 14 February 2008 . 2020-01-08.
- Web site: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enthrals audience with magic of fusion in US, UK concerts. 2019-11-10. Daily Times. en-US. 2020-01-08.
- Web site: Peshawar Zalmi launches its new title song "Hum Zalmi" Pakistan Today. www.pakistantoday.com.pk. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: 'Call' releases scintillating track 'Hum Zalmi' for PSL. 2018-03-03. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: Peshawar Zalmi to unveil anthem 'Hum Zalmi'. Fatima. Nayab. Aaj News. en-US. 2019-09-15 . unfit . https://web.archive.org/web/20181009073016if_/https://www.aaj.tv/2018/10/peshawar-zalmi-to-unveil-its-anthem-hum-zalmi/ . 2018-10-09 .
- Web site: Peshawar Zalmi launches famous song 'Hum Zalmi'. www.radio.gov.pk. en. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: Peshawar Zalmi - Hum Zalmi - Call ft. Leo Twins.
- Web site: Tuned in: Pakistani twins ride the wave of Ertugrul's success with local soundtrack. 2020-05-26. Arab News. en. 2020-05-27.
- Web site: Turks Celebrate Pak-Turkey Friendship With Leo Twins' 'Ertugrul' Title-Track Cover. Pakistan. S. K.. 2020-05-04. Parhlo. en-US. 2020-05-27.
- Web site: Ertugrul Ghazi Soundtrack by Leo Twins in winning hearts. Trendinginsocial. 4 May 2020 . en-US. 2020-05-27.
- Web site: How the Leo Twins took over Pakistan's music industry. Tribune.com.pk. 2020-05-20. The Express Tribune. en. 2020-05-27.
- Web site: Leo Twins' Cover of Ertugrul Theme Song is Surreal. Arif. Aayan. Musicians of Pakistan. 2020-05-27.
- Web site: This version of Ko Ko Korina by the Leo Twins is absolutely fantastic!. 2018-10-22. Oyeyeah. en-US. 2019-09-15.
- Web site: Ertugrul Title Song: Fans in Love with title track cover by Leo Twins. 2020-05-04. BOL News. en-US. 2020-05-27.
- Web site: BandBaji. 2020-04-19. STREAMING: THE NEXT BIG DUO. 2020-07-29. DAWN.COM. en.
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