The patriotic melodies of Pakistan

Blog published at Blogs.unique Pakistan, 15th April 2012http://blog.uniquepakistan.com.pk/home/the-patriotic-melodies-of-pakistan-by-noor-ul-ain-hanif/#.T4qj_dwZAwI.facebook

What are the elements that burn the flame of patriotism in souls? National anthem sing by putting hand onheart, National flag flying freely in the air, and piece of enthusiastic poetry or prose, hence the list is long but National songs are on the top. Music is the food of soul. It has the power to change the mood of a person from sad to happy and happy to sad. In the same way, it can refill an empty emotion less heart with love and patriotism for the nation.

In the past history of Pakistan a number of National songs have been sung by well-known singers, Alamgir, Mehdi Hasan, Amjad Hussain, Nayyara Noor and Vital sign are few names. It’s a fact that almost every singer has devoted a song to the nation.

Let’s have a look of the journey of National songs and their impact on nation.

“Nayay Diloon Ki Musafatoon Ko Ujalna Hai

Wafa Say Aansoo Ka Saathoon Ko Sanbhalna Hai
Umeed-e-Subh-e-Jamal Rakhna Khayal Rakhana

Khayal Rakhana”

Anything clicks in your mind? Well, More or less everyone has heard

these lines or might have sung them too in every school function or other National festivals. The above passage is taken from the song Khayal Rakhna by Alamgir which he sung with Benjamin sisters. These are the melodious voices that have lightened the dark musical past of Pakistani pop-industry. Alamgir is one of the most talented singers of Pakistan, who has sung many dulcet tracks that are enjoyed by both old and new generation. He has given a new direction to Pakistani pop music and became inspiration of youngsters.  Nowadays his song Keh dena is on everyone’s lips which he has sung with famous foreigner singer Kristie Yung.

Alamgir has devoted an exclusive album named “Sab ka Pakistan” to the country which contains all his patriotic songs. The album also contains tracks by the King of Ghazal, Mehdi Hassan that are also wholly for nation. Many of the songs were popular and accepted with great nation pride.

Not only male singers have contributed in this patriotic journey but female singers also and Nayyara Noor is one of them. Simple woman with beautiful face and mellifluous voice has given the nation two national songs that are more or less sung by every Pakistani no matter of what age: Watan ke mitti and Iss parcham k sayee talay hum ek are the names.

Anybody among you knows which song was released in 1987, part of band’s debut album that was released in 1988 and whose entry was like “Agaye tey chaa gaye”!! Any guesses?

Yes, you guess it right!

“Dil Dil Pakistan, Jan Jan Pakistan” by Vital sign.

It was the zealous song that became the identity of nation. Every National festival, cricket victory or other  patriotic events are incomplete without this song. Its passionate lyrics have the power to pull-out the patriotic element of every Pakistani.  The song was written by Shoaib Mansoor and sung by Junaid Jamshed, Its music video was filmed in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. This video is one of the very first pop videos of Pakistan. Compared to its contemporary videos, it is quite simple and less elaborate. According to the facts, in 2003, BBC World Service conducted an international poll to choose ten most famous songs of all time. Around 7000 songs were selected from all over the world. According to BBC, people from 155 countries/islands voted. Dil Dil Pakistan was third in top 10 songs.

Talking about Dil Dil Pakistan so how can we forget Jazba Junoon

Hai Jazba Junoon

To Himmat Na Haar

Justajoo Jo Karey Woh

Chuay Asmaan

It’s a song with an in depth meaning what a lyrics! Don’t lose hope just give your best. Never let the spirit of passion or enthusiasm down. It’s a song by the Pakistani sufi rock band Junoon from Lahore. It was formed in 1990 by songwriter/guitarist Salman Ahmad, Brian O’Connell and former vocalist Ali Azmat. Junoon.

The song is written by Salman Ahmad. It uses blending of rock guitars and bluesy vocals with eastern elements like the use of tablas, raga-inspired melodies and traditional Pakistani folk music. Moreover, this song became the signature song of the 1996 Cricket World cup.

In spite of this golden treasure, young blood of Pakistan has also contributed their efforts to the national songs it include: Fakhir Mahmood’s, Dil na lagay, Aye Jawan by Awaz band, Strings Mein tau dekhonga, Thus, there are many singers who have taken the Pakistani pop industry to a new height but in this journey of reaching goal, they have never forget Pakistan. Therefore, they keep introducing new patriotic songs after an interval.

Pakistan Zindabaad!