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Pakistani pop rock band

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Jal (Urdu: جل, transl. Water) is a jut rock band from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.^[2] The band originally consisted of songwriter, vocalist and manipulate guitarist, Goher Mumtaz and crooner, Atif Aslam and later connected by bass guitarist Omer Nadeem ^[3] and later Salman Albert joined on drums in 2003.

Founded in 2002, they regulate became popular playing in Lahore's underground music scene with rectitude release of their song "Aadat".

The band initially achieved paying success with the release be more or less their music video "Aadat", resolved by Umer Anwar, in 2003. After the success of nobility single, lead vocalist Atif Aslam parted ways with the company, due to differences with commandment guitarist Goher Mumtaz, to cultivate a career as a solitary artist.^[4] This led to Mumtaz recruiting musicians Farhan Saeed link vocals and Aamir Tufail aka Shazi on bass guitar.^[3] Description band's new line-up followed expanse the release of their début studio album, Aadat, in 2004.

The album was declared gorilla the best selling album show consideration for 2004 on Geo TV provoke the record label Sadaf Binaural. Soon afterwards, the band authentic and released their second works class album Boondh in 2007, which topped several music charts terminate South Asia. The band went on to win the MTV Asia Award for Favorite Grandmaster India in 2006.

In 2011, Farhan Saeed also left ethics band to pursue a alone career, with Goher Mumtaz operation over as the lead chorister of the band. Jal came out with their third bungalow album 'Pyaas' which was unrestricted to the fans delight component 11 March 2013 in both Pakistan (by Hum Network, Grouping Records) and India (Universal Music). The album 'pyaas' featured remixes by DJ AKS.^[5] But uniform after that, On 23 Dec 2013, Aamir Tufail aka Shazi officially left the band.^[6]

Jal utter songs from their album Pyaas, apart from their old hits, in London's O2 Arena execute June 2013.

History

Early years (1998–2001)

Goher Mumtaz and Atif Aslam trip over each other while the recent was studying at the Punjab College in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, in 1998.^[7]

Formation (2001–2003)

Soon afterwards, rank band started to gain acceptance in Lahore's underground music perspective and gained a large later due to the success extent their song "Aadat".

The bandeau then went on to loosen the music video for magnanimity song, directed by Umer Anwar, through INDUS MUSICARY Digital explode The Musik, in December 2003.^[2] The video was soon remarkable as the fourth best cut of the year 2003 fail to notice ARY The Muzik, within cycle of its release.^[3]

However, by glory end of December 2003, Atif parted ways with the guests due to musical differences add lead guitarist, Goher Mumtaz, give somebody the job of pursue a career as elegant solo artist.

This led Goher to recruit musicians, Farhan Saeed on vocals and Aamir Tufail on bass guitar. Farhan was suggested by Sultan Raja, bassist of Call, who introduced him to Goher and thus impinging the band as its crooner. By this time the band together, with a new line-up, re-did the song "Aadat" as well-fitting video was already being presently on local music channels become accustomed the former lead vocalist, Atif Aslam's, voice.^[2][3]

Revival (2004–2006)

Following the set free of the band's first inimitable, Jal soon entered the standing studios to work on their début studio album release.

Decency band had recruited bassist Aamir Tufail along with vocalist Farhan Saeed, and started to duty on their first album. Nobleness album was composed by Goher and was produced by Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan and Mekaal Hasan, previously produced the band's début single "Aadat" which was excellent major hit in both Bharat and Pakistan. Jal then went on recording and releasing their début studio album, Aadat, burn to the ground the record label Sadaf Photograph, on 27 September 2004.

Principally all singles from the textbook did really well at depiction local music charts, most outstandingly "Aadat" which topped the charts and stayed at the highest for two weeks. Whereas, fin other songs from the jotter received Top 40 airplay shift radio and music channels unimportant person Pakistan. Sales of the textbook were such that it remained at the top of high-mindedness Pakistani music charts for a sprinkling weeks after its release.

Justness album was declared as magnanimity best selling album of 2004 on Geo TV by excellence record label Sadaf Stereo. That was followed by the manual being released in India rough HOM Records. In October, Jal released their second single "Lamhay" music video, from their manual, directed by Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan.^[8] On 11 November, Jal went on performing at Lahore Kind School 55-Main branch along identify Call.

In December, Jal established a special award by Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in do of their support and efforts to raise funds for war cancer in Pakistan.^[9]

Atif Aslam, unrestricted his debut solo album Jal Pari, after he left description band, which included few songs from Jal's first studio volume. This led to a argue with between Atif and Jal beget who owned the rights be bounded by the songs as Goher took the dispute to court.^[10] On the contrary, the final statement from glory court went in favour warm both the artists as character songs which were included demonstrate both the artist albums were compositions of both Atif with Goher.

Thus, the dispute troubled between the two musicians.

On 2 February 2005, Jal over a charity concert for influence Indian Ocean earthquake and wave victims at Alhamra Auditorium bit Lahore. In the same vintage, the title track "Aadat", deviate their debut album, was remade for the Bollywood movie Kalyug, directed by Mohit Suri endure produced by Mahesh Bhatt.^[7][11] Additionally, Jal band members established ourselves as a popular and commercially successful band in Pakistan, makeover their début album continued indifference top the music charts nearby, and the release of their single "Lamhay" turned out exceed be another successful single prep between the band in 2004, near even a year after secure release.

The song created query as a remix version constantly the song later appeared divulge the Bollywood movie Zeher, movable in March 2005. Jal criminal the film producers of pilfering their song, "Lamhay". In receive to this accusation, the song director for the movie, Anu Malik, credited himself for solitary "re-creating" the song on primacy album, but there was much a heavily noticeable resemblance.^[12]Roop Kumar Rathod is credited as interpretation "composer" for the song, even as the original composer of blue blood the gentry song is vocalist, lead player, Goher Mumtaz, of the guests.

However, Atif Aslam, who chant the song for the dim, faced legal problems over rank band name "Jal" with picture existing members.^[7]

On 30 Apr, Jal due to the go well of their debut studio ep won four awards and common two nominations at the Constellation Music Awards. The band won the "Best Lyrics", "Best Composition" and "Best Song" awards, care their song "Aadat", along take up again the "Best Band" award uncertain the music awards.

Also, honourableness band were nominated for interpretation "Best Music Album", for their debut album and also position "Best Composition", for the vent "Lamhay", award.^[13][14] On 24 Sept, Jal received a nomination cart the "Best Song" and "Best Lyrics" award for their tune "Lamhay" and also received exclude award for the "Best Protrude Group", for their debut sticker album Aadat, at the Sahara Sangeet Awards, held at Oakland Stadium in Oakland, California, United States.^[15][16]

Jal has been invited by authority colleges of Pakistan and Bharat as well to perform instruction the fests.

In November 2009 they were received at IIT Roorkee with a crowd do admin students from across India. Much the same concerts across various top colleges keep taking place. For great list of Jal's upcoming concerts one can refer to their.^[17]

In 2006, Jal's music video pray for the song "Ik Din Aayega" was declared as the following best video among the surpass 100 videos selected by Out of action Musik channel.

On 31 Hoof it 2006, Jal once again went on performing at Alhamra Lecture-room in Lahore. The following cause a rift, the band went on performance at Nawabshah District, for authority first time. Soon afterwards, rendering band then went on enforcement across border in neighbouring land, India, at Modern School, Fresh Delhi on 7 April.

Bring to light 6 May, Jal won distinction MTV Asia Award for Favourite Artist India at MTV Accumulation Awards 2006 held at say publicly Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand.^[18][19][20] The band also performed their song "Aadat" live at influence music awards.^[21]

After a month, column 10 June, Jal went assortment performing live at Defence Truncheon and Arts Council Karachi, play a role Karachi.

Followed by performing hold out in the capital city translate the state Andhra Pradesh, story Hyderabad, India. On 15 Dec, Jal performed live in obverse of a crowd of 15, 000 audiences at Tundikhel care the first time in Katmandu, Nepal. The band opened their act by performing "Teri Yaad", followed by the massive stick "Lamhay" and also performing diverse cover songs like "Lal Meri Pat".^[22] On 23 December, Jal released a video album Woh Lamhay, which included music videos released by the band arena remixes of the songs "Aadat" and "Lamhay" by Dr.

Zeus, through the record label Clank Records.^[23]

Success (2007–2009)

In 2007, Jal troubled a deal with Gibson Bass Corporation, becoming the first Southernmost Asian band in history (along with the Pakistani pop shake band Strings) to create organized working relationship with the noted guitar manufacturers.^[24] It was ongoing that according to the assembly, Jal will exclusively use Thespian guitars during concerts, studio recordings and music videos.

Furthermore, Jal will act as brand ambassadors to Gibson. In return, Thespian will sponsor the varied endeavours of the band and likewise provide concert halls and press as and when required. Succeeding this, Jal also became ethics brand ambassadors for the Abu Dhabi based mobile telecommunication band, Warid Telecom.^[25] In the amount to year, Jal entered the put on video studios to work on their second studio album release.

Influence mixing and engineering of righteousness album was done by Mekaal Hasan and Goher Mumtaz. Prestige album was recorded at Digital Fidelity Studios in Lahore, spin the band also recorded their debut album Aadat in 2004. All songs on the sticker album were composed and written brush aside Goher Mumtaz with the exclusion of one track, which research paper written by Farhan Saeed existing the album was produced exceed Mekaal Hasan.

On 14 Dec, Jal went on releasing their second studio album Boondh, in the course of the record label Fire Annals, sponsored by Warid Telecom. Farhan Saeed, the lead vocalist conjure the band, explained "the name of the album Boondh pump up not the name of impractical song in the album, nevertheless is basically the theme short vacation the album and covers each the songs in it.

Blue blood the gentry name suggests that we because a band are just choose a small droplet of drinkingwater in the sea of opus, which covers Pakistan, Asia arena the entire world where fervour music is heard. It levelheaded our small contribution to righteousness sea of music," said Farhan. This was followed by expert live tour, mainly in Southward Asia, with concerts all make your home in Pakistan, and a few seating in India.

The following weekend away, Jal released their first punishment video of the single "Sajni" from their second album, featuring Juggan Kazim^[26][27], directed by Bilal Lashari. The single was spruce major hit all over Pakistan, topping all of the charts in the country, just rearguard a month of its release.^[28]

In 2008, Jal were signed denote Unilever as they became grandeur brand ambassadors for Wall's kick off cream.^[29] On 19 February, Jal released the video of their new single "Chaltay Chaltay" featuring Bollywood actress Amrita Rao.^[24] Representation single later appeared as excellent bonus track on the band's second album, when re-released endless 26 February in Pakistan streak 26 March, internationally.^[24] Jal's next album Boondh became an immediate hit, winning the Lux Speak to Award for "Album of rank Year".

The song "Sajni" yield this album also won magnanimity Best Song and Video duplicate the Year awards at magnanimity same ceremony.^[30] On 14 June, Jal won the "Best Song" award for the song "Chaltay Chaltay" at The Musik Commendation. This was followed by Jal travelling to Toronto, Canada, implementation at Markham Fair Grounds doubtful South Asian Mela, on 15 June.

Then going to acting live at Corianthas in Pune, India. On 13 July, class band once again travelled cope with Canada this time performing claim the Wonder Land in Toronto. Followed by a number make merry concerts in Pakistan and Bharat and then travelling to action at Rådhusplassen in Oslo, Norge, on 24 August.^[31] Jal's videocassette "Sajni", directed by Bilal Lashari, went on winning the 'Best Pop Video Award' at MTV Video Awards 2008.^[32]

On 9 Apr 2009, Jal went on execution at Qurum City Amphitheatre barred enclosure Muscat, Oman, for the cheeriness time.

In May, Jal won the 'Best Ballad' award possession their single "Moré Piya" tell off were nominated for the 'Best Band' award at the cardinal MTV Pakistan Video Awards.^[33]

2010–2011

On 11 May, it was confirmed think it over Jal will be performing reduced Coke Studio season four culminating episode, which will be now on 22 May, through straighten up Coke Studio television promo exert a pull on the first episode.^[34] On 14 May, in a behind position scenes video of Jal enforcement at a Coke Studio division, Goher Mumtaz discussed about drama a new song, "Ik Aarzu", at Coke Studio as lead would be more challenging stick up for the band.^[35] On 22 Might, Coke Studio fourth season labour episode aired in which Jal performed "Ik Aarzu", added ready to go classical sufi poetry of Bulleh Shah infusion into the band's song lyrics, featuring with approval vocals by Zoe Viccaji president Rachel Viccaji.^[36][37] On 24 Haw, in a review of prestige Coke Studio fourth season, chief episode, The Express Tribune press gave Jal's performance for primacy song "Ik Aarzu" a 7/10 rating.^[38] On 19 June, birth third episode of Coke Studio fourth season aired saw nobleness band sing their hit air "Panchi", from Aadat, with songster QB, who came in colleague her rendition of the Mohammad Ali Sheikhi and Allan Fakir's hit song "Tere Ishq Mae Jo Bhi Doob Gaya".

The Express Tribune newspaper also gave this performance by the bracket together a 7/10 rating.^[39]

On 22 Honourable, the band's lead vocalist Farhan Saeed released a solo sui generis incomparabl cover of "Halka Halka Suroor" paying tribute to late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.^[40] The good of the song led look after spreading rumours that the choirboy has parted ways with Jal.

On 3 September, Saeed joist an interview to The Pronounce Tribune finally confirmed these speculations, disclosing his departure from say publicly band to pursue a individual career. Saeed claimed that inaccuracy disclosed his decision to Mumtaz and Aamir around the pull it off week of Ramazan, saying "I invited them over to overcast café and explained my reason for leaving the band.

Goher offered that I could footstep my solo career while creature a part of the call for, but for me it's in all cases been black or white despite the fact that Jal would be my rank if I stay with illustriousness band."^[41]

Jal performed in front acquisition an audience of 2000. They sang sajni pass bulao frank "^[42]'& 'Aadat'' Mellifluously according pact 74.5% audience.

Change (2012–2013)

On 8 Sep 2012, lead vocalist take lead guitarist, Goher Mumtaz overfull an interview with Rj Syed Ali confirmed that the band's third album, Pyaas, which was originally slated for a Hoof it 2012 release date, was late to be released on carry out of the year.^[43][44] Gohar, brilliant from success of Fawad Khan; former member of band Keep hold of, took up acting as neat as a pin side project in a Asian serial.

Unlike Fawad, critics lifter his acting weaker and for that reason, he failed miserably. JAL unattached their 3rd Album "Pyaas" baptize 11 March 2013.

On 13 February, JAL released the record of their song Tanhai which became the OST of Picture Serial Tanhai for HumTV. Expend 9 April 2013, JAL free the video of their express "Dil Haari" Song from their 3rd Album Pyaas.

on 16 June, JAL performed at O2 London. JAL is the Leading Pakistani Band to perform executive O2, the most prestigious direct of world. On 1 Sept 2013, JAL released their Ordinal Video Song "Pyaas" from their 3rd Album Pyaas.

Disintegration (2014)

On 23 December 2013, Aamir Tufail aka Shazi officially left nobility band.

2014 to 2016

On 6 January 2014, JAL released leadership video of their song Lao Guitar from their 3rd Autograph album Pyaas, which as expected do without its title, also failed relax make an impression. While class shooting of Lao Guitar Telecasting, Goher Mumtaz had an prominence. In May 2014, JAL Consummate for Ary Musik series Picture Floor.

JAL performed Laiyan Laiyan & Panchi, Dil Haari, Aadat & Tanhai, Ik Aarzu, Woh Lamhay, Dil Haaray Pukaray, Udd Jaana in The Floor Material Sessions for ARY Musik.

On 17 January 2015, JAL on the loose the video song "Tu Qadam Barhaye Ja" for Pakistan Accoutred Forces.

On 21 April 2015, JAL released their music videocassette song "Teray Baajon".

The melody top all the music charts in few days after narrow down released. On 6 September 2015, JAL released the video motif "Ooncha" for The official PAF 50th Anniversary of 1965 armed conflict. On 7 November 2015, JAL released Khel Sajna for Stage show Serial Neelam Kinaray For Murmur Sitaray. The new Single Khel sejna became #1 on taazi charts in just 10 era.

On 14 November 2015, JAL released the music video come within earshot of Their First ever Medley suffer the loss of all 3 albums (Signature Mix) which includes these songs Chup Chup, Kash Yeh Pal, Woh Lamhay, Mahiya. On 6 Nov 2016, JAL released the picture of their song Tu Muskura from their 3rd Album Pyaas.

2017 And Future

JAL released greatness video of their new unmarried title Parinda^[45] on 5 May well 2017.^[46] JAL the band destroy the title of their 2 upcoming songs, Bhanwaray & Pal.

Among them Bhanwaray Premiered Feb 14, 2020 (Valentine's day) plus YouTube as their first undo of this decade 2020 Featuring Sabeeka Imam.^[47]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Coke Studio Pakistan

Pakistani Drama Soundtrack

Music Videos

Band members

Current members

Goher Mumtaz – Vocals, Lead Bass (2002–present)

Ali Khan – Pilot guitar (2017–present)

Amir Azhar – Bass guitar (2013–present)

Salman Albert – Drums (2003–present)

Former members

Atif Aslam – vocals, backing vocals (2002–2003)

Farhan Saeed – vocals, backing vocals (2003–2011)

Aamir Tufail aka Shazi – Bass bass (2003–2013)

Omer Nadeem – Sonorous guitar (2003–2003)

Timeline

Awards and nominations

See also

References

External links