Mizraab discography explained

Artist:Mizraab
Studio:2
Live: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.[2] 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.[3] 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

YearAlbum information
1999Panchi
2004Maazi, 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[5]
  • Producer: Faraz Anwar

Live albums

YearAlbum information
2009Live 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
2010Mizraab - Live & Rare
  • Released: January 1, 2010
  • Recorded: August 11, 2007 at MTV Studios in Karachi, Pakistan
  • Label: Independent
  • Producer: Faraz Anwar
2012Unplugged
  • Released: January 21, 2012
  • Recorded: April 1, 2011 at V-Sel Outlet for MTV Pakistan in Karachi, Pakistan
  • Label: Independent
  • Producer: Faraz Anwar
2013Aag Alive
  • Released: February 1, 2013
  • Recorded: 2007 at Aag TV Studios in Karachi, Pakistan
  • Label: Independent
  • Producer: Faraz Anwar

Singles

YearSongAlbum
2002InsaanMaazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2002Meri TerhanMaazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2003IzharMaazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2004Kitni SadianMaazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2004Dil Dil PakistanTribute to Vital Signs
2004Sari ShamainReleased as a single
2005PanchiMaazi, Haal, Mustaqbil
2005Sham-o-SeherReleased as a single
2005Meré KhudaReleased as a single
2006Ujalon MainUjalon Main
2007Woh Aur MainUjalon Main
2009KahaniUjalon Main
2011Tu Kareeb HaiUjalon Main

Music videos

DateTitleDirector
October 2002InsaanBabar Sheikh
December 2002Meri TerhanAqeel
March 2003IzharVisual Experience
April 14, 2004Kitni SaadianBabar Sheikh
August 13, 2004Dil Dil Pakistan (Cover)Indus Music
September 13, 2005PanchiMurtaza Chaudry
October 17, 2005Meré KhudaSohail Akhtar
December 26, 2006Ujalon MainSoheb Akhtar
December 27, 2007Woh Aur MainFaraz Anwar & Irfan Ahmed
May 22, 2011Kuch Hai (Coke Studio version)Rohail Hyatt

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68243 Faraz Anwar – Interview
  2. News: Soundcheck: Music in the Naughties: A turbulant soundtrack . . 10 January 2010.
  3. Book: Levine . Mark . We'll Play Till We Die Journeys Across a Decade of Revolutionary Music in the Muslim World . 2022 . . 9780520975859 . 230 . Mizraab, whose hit "Ujalon Main" remains one of the defining songs of the era..
  4. Web site: Panchi . Metal Kingdom . 19 April 2023.
  5. Web site: Mazi Haal Mustaqbil . Metal Kingdom . 19 April 2023.