Great Musical year 2013 with Drums and Coke Studio

I personally had a great musical studio season and sang two songs with my band overload-It's the firest time a house band member has done that.  Overload's songs has been featured in the film "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mira Nair.  A lot of business and production projects came through this year which Overload and I will be working on.  We released "Ankhai", which gathered a lot of attention and acclaim and the public has started to view Overload in a more serious light. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND PROJECTS IN THE COMING YEAR 2013? 2013 will mark the 10th anniversary of Overlaod. We are planning lots of activities.  I am really looking forward to it. I aim to see pending productions through and release a new album in the summer.

WHICH MUSICIANS WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PERFORMING IN THE COMING YEAR? People who can actually sing and play and have something to say through music. YOUR NEW YEAR 2013 RESOLUTION? I shall let you know when i have one. Pakistan Musicians be it practitioners of POP Classical or Folk Music have enthralled listeners with their superior creations through out 2012.  More recently Fusion music has gained much appreciation.  Blending Pop compositions with flavor of regional FOLK and SUFI mysticism that has become a trademark for Pakistan Musicians. (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Zaidi in Sunday Plus January 2013).

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How would you describe the year 2012 for Pakistan's Music Industry? 2013 (by Farhad Humayun)

Pakistan Musicians be it practitioners of POP Classical or Folk Music have enthralled listeners with their superior creations through out 2012.  More recently Fusion music has gained much appreciation.  Blending Pop compositions with flavor of regional FOLK and SUFI mysticism that has become a trademark for Pakistan Musicians. (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Zaidi in Sunday Plus January 2013).

I think things have picked up this year.  One can see lots of new videos coming out.  Corporations are pumping money into music which is good because musicians are coming out with more content and bad because corporation dictate the kind of music that should be played so it suits their campaign. Most bands seem to be ok with that because they're getting mileage and the opportunity to be seen and heard but there are others who are struggling to express themselves. If you ask me, I shall be happy when some company or management group decides to take bands to a live performance arena where audiences can see and hear the nuances and the energy individual acts have.

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Your New Year 2013 for Resolution?

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013)

After 10 years of living abroad, experiencing the diverse fields of arts, media, education and United Nation, i am returning to Pakistan to help Imran Khan & PTI bring a Junoon for Change Inshall ALLAH.

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Which musicians would you like to see performing in the coming year 2013

I want artists to help bring an arts and culture revolution in Pakistan to help create unity, hope and change. Let a thousand flowers bloom, Let peace prevail!

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013).

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Tell us about your expectations and projects in the coming year? 2013

I am composing a new album for 2013 based on the concept of "NYA Pakistan". All the proceeds of this album will go to charity to help girl's education in Pakistan.  I am in talks with my friends Junaid Jamshed and Shehzad Hassan about this forthcoming album.

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013)

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What was the highlight of the previous year 2012 for you?

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013)

I am impressed by 20 year old guitar player and composer, Usman Riaz who is developing into an artist of substance.  Usman contributed a beautiful instrumental version of saeein for the Junoon 20 album.

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How would you describe the year 2012 for Pakistan's Music Industry? (Hit English Music News in 2012)

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013)

How would you describe the year 2012 for Pakistan's Music Industry?

In recent years Pakistan Music Industry has been severely affected by the turbulence and lack of security as a result of terrorism and violence. However the natural talent, resilience and passion of Pakistan artists remains unparalleled 2013 will see a JUNOON for CHANGE across Pakistan.

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Boy Friend Justin Beiber (No.10 Popular all over the world)

Justin Bieber released "Boyfriend" the first single off his 2012 album believe and became the 18 years sales chart "Boyfriend" was written by singer/writer mike posner and the smooth, seductive swagger that made posner a celebrity with hits such as Cooler "Than Me" and 'Please Don't Go can be heard in Bieber's track.

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

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A-Back Home Gym Class Heroes (No.9 Popular all over the world)

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

Gym Class Heroes Teams with rising star Neon Hitch on 'A Back Home,' the second single off the band's "The paper Chronicles II' album.  The lyrics tell the story of a person becoming suspicious of a partner's activities while the partner is away for a period of time.

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What Makes You Beautiful One Direction (No.8 Popular all over the world 2012)

British-Irish boy band One Direction, who came together as a result of the seventh season of the British reality show "The X Factor,; made a splash worldwide after the debut of their single 'What Makes You Beautiful' in 2011.  The song was released as a single in the United States on February 28, 2012 and eventually reached as high as number four on the Billboard Hot 100.

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

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Turn Me on Feature Nicki Minaj David Guetta (No.7 in World History 2012)

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

David Guetta Collaborated with several superstars for his album 'Nothing but the Beat' but the song that electrified the radio ended u p being "Turn me on' featuring hip-hop star Nicki Minaj.  The club friendly dance track received some criticism for auto tuning Minaj's vocals but in the end, the song turned out to be a hit as it reached as high as number four on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Somebody That i used to know feature Kimbra Gotye

Singer-songwriter Gotye has been an international star for quite some time but it was not until 'Somebody That I Used to Know' that the Belgian-Australian would become a superstar in the "United States". The mellow song about the pain of breakups also introduced New Zealand singer Kimbra to the US, who provides additional vocals on the song.

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

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We are young Fun (Fun No.5 All over the world in 2012)

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

Indie-alternative group 'Fun' probably would have never guessed that they would have one of the biggest mainstream songs of 2012.  But after 'We are young' was covered by Glee and later used in a Chevrolet spot during Super Bowl XLVI, the song grew from being an alternative chart topper to being one of music's mainstream hits of the year 2012.

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Set Fire to the Rain (Adele No.4 All over the world in 2012)

Set Fire to the Rain (Adele No.4 All over the world in 2012) Adele's third single ' Set Fir to the Rain' off '21\ was another super hit for the British singer.  Much like 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone like you' the song's lyrics painted a portrait of a lover scorned by a former flame.

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

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Glad You Came, The wanted (No. 3 All over the world)

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

A mega success overseas,.  The wanted did not reach superstar status in the United ' until 'Glad You Came' started blowing up charts in late 2011 and eventually hit number one on Top-40 radio charts across the country in 2012.  The song reached as high as number three on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the most successful British boy band song since Take That's 1995 hit 'Back for Good.'

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Part of Me by Katy Perry (No.2 in over the world)

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

'Part of Me' was the first single off Katy Perry's re-release of "Teenage Dream' title "Teenage Dream': The complete confection.' It was widely speculated that the lyrics in 'Part of Me' were directed at Perry' Ex-boyfriend, Travis McCoy, but was cut from the "Teenage Dream' Album.

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Stronger what doesn't kill you by Kelly Clarkson No.1 in the world

(Top 10 Songs 2012) The year 2012 introduced us to an all new Era of Tunes that readily latched themselves on the our brain.  With no sign of giving way. We bring you a round-up of Top Ten Numbers from the departing year.  That are sure to bring you to your feet with the incredibly catchy tunes.

The title track of Kelly Clarkson's fifth studio album stronger has taken 2012 by storm.  The upbeat pop-rock track is reminiscent of another one of Clarkson's post-breakup songs Since you been Gone and praise for its catchy hook. 'Stronger is now Clarkson third number one hit and continues to dominate charts across multiple genres and overseas as well.

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