Jal (band)

Jal

Jal (Urdu: جل) (literally meaning 'water') is a Pakistani rock band founded by Gohar Mumtaz.

The original band members were Atif Aslam and Gohar Mumtaz, but later Atif was replaced by Farhan Saeed Butt and Aamir Sheraz plays the bass guitar. The band is among the first of contemporary Pakistani bands that fuse Urdu vocals with modern Pop.

Etymology

The band's web site states that the word Jal is of [[Urdu language|Persian]] origin.

Syed Sazzad Ahmed of Boiragimoth is their Music Director.

Music

Jal's sound primarily falls in the rock/pop genre. Playing along the lines of Latin-Acoustic Guitars, the main emphasis of their music is on the melodies and the lyrical content. Keeping their songs melodious and catchy at the same time the band believes that music is truly the world's universal language capable of bringing our hearts and souls together. A well composed song, personified with honest and heart felt lyrics, which may fall under the genre emo or emotional, and spirited rhythms, will eventually be heard by music enthusiasts all around the world . Owing to its universal appeal Jal's lyrics are a subtle manifestation of emotions expressed in an energetic and harmonious manner. Fueled by the desire to freshen up the pop genre in Pakistan these qualities give Jal's music a very high degree of accessibility both in terms of composition and lyrics in Pakistan. But the controversy surrounding some songs remain questions yet to be answered. The new album "Boondh" (a.drop.of.jal) was couple of times delayed before been finally released. This second album has total number of twelve tracks. Five tracks of this album were leaked out on internet before it's original releasing. Jal's second album "Boondh" is only released in Pakistan at this moment. International release is set to be on 8th January 2008. Sajni is the latest video launching on most of the music channels by 15 December 2007.

The Crew

Apart from the three full time band members, Jal's live act includes Salman Albert (eP) on Drums and Sultan Raja (Call) on Rhythm guitars;

Discography

Albums

Album cover	Album information
File:Jal - Aadat.jpg	Aadat Released: 2004 Chart Positions: Singles: "Aadat", "Woh Lamhay"
File:Jal Boondh.jpg	Boondh Released: December 2007 Voted (Must Listen): "Payal" , "Sajni (Slow Version)", "Humein Itna Pyaar (Slow Version)", "Raatein"

Songs From Album (Aadat)

• "Aadat"
• "Dil Haaray Pukaray"
• "Ik Din Aye Ga"
• "Woh Lamhay"
• "Teri Yaad"
• "Har Jaga Hai Jal"
• "Manchala"
• "Bikhra Hoon Main"
• "Panchi"
• "Rangon Mein"

Songs From Album (Boondh)

• "Sajni"
• "Raatein"
• "Humein Itna Pyaar"
• "Moray Piya"
• "Main Mast Hoon (Dhamal)"
• "Mahia"
• "Payal"
• "Chup Chup"
• "Yeh Mera Pakistan"
• "Kya Se Kya"
• "Sajni (Slow Version)"
• "Humein Itna Pyaar (Slow Version)"

Achievements

• Jal is a classic example of those rare bands that made it big with their debut single. But what is even more intriguing is the fact that their incredibly famous song "Aadat" was perhaps the first one that made it big solely through the Internet, way before its video came on air. "Aadat" was named the best song of the year (2003) by The Musik. Within days its video was declared the 4th best video on the same channel. 'Aadat' remained on the top of the charts for over six months since its video release. It is still the one of the most frequently requested song on all TV and Radio networks of Pakistan and India.

• Jal's single "Woh Lamhey" broke through to the charts instantly too and stayed on the top for two continuous months. Former band member Atif Aslam later remade the song for the Hindi film Zeher (2005).

• "Dil Haray" is also among the frequently requested songs by Jal and is being played on all major music channels.

• Jal's latest video "Aik Din Aye Ga" was declared the 2nd best video among the top 100 videos selected by The Musik, a Pakistani channel, and is being played consistently on different music channels. The video got a tremendous response online and approximately 43000 downloads have taken place on www.pakmediarevolution.com ever since the video was uploaded on the net.

• Jal's debut album "Aadat" was declared the best selling album of 2004 on Geo TV by Mr Khalid Sadaf (Owner of Pakistan's biggest recording label Sadaf Stereo).

• Jal also received a special award by Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in recognition of their support and efforts to raise funds for fighting cancer in Pakistan.

• In 2005, Jal's song "Aadat" appeared in Kalyug, a Bollywood film met with critical acclaim and box-office success. However, the song was sung by former member Atif Aslam.

• In 2006, Jal won at MTV Asia Awards 2006 and Indus Music Awards Best Rock Band Award in Pakistan.

External links

• Stream Complete Album Boondh Online
• Jal's Album Boondh Songs
• Official site
• Official site (New)