Mohammad Aizaz Sohail
Mohammad Aizaz Sohail | |
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 Photo of Mohammad Aizaz Sohail while performing at PTV Home's program 'Firdous-e-Gosh' | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mohammad Aizaz |
| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres | Classical, semi-classical, ghazal, playback, blues, fusion, sufi, thumri |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument | Tanpura Swarmandal |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Mohammad Aizaz Sohail (Urdu: محمد اعزاز سہیل) born on May 22, 1987, is a Pakistani singer from Lahore Pakistan, trained in eastern classical music and is well known for his appearances in Pakistan Superstar[1] and Pakistan Television Corporation's program 'Firdous-e-Gosh'.[2]
Early life
Mohammad Aizaz Sohail was born on May 22, 1987, in Karachi Pakistan and later moved to Lahore, Punjab. Mohammad Aizaz Sohail started singing at a very tender age of 6 years, he understood the intricacies of music at a small age under the guidance of his mother. At school level he used to lead the band choir and his college helped him unlock his full potential. When Tsunami struck Indonesia and almost every Pakistani was engrossed in collecting funds, Aizaz performed with the renowned ghazal singer Tina Sani and received much praise and admiration. He won the ISEO (International Schools Education Olympiad) in the vocal category. Aizaz started taking formal Classical training from Master Abdul Rauf.[3] Just after 6 months of training he was able to obtain a Gold medal in the All Pakistan Music Conference in the classical category. He also secured 2nd Position in the reality show Pakistan Superstar. Aizaz is the student of Ustad Faheem Mazhar.[4] He has worked in Pakistan Television Corporation and many other TV channels making successful appearances.
Career
Mohammad Aizaz Sohail is active in the field of music and has performed in the prestigious All Pakistan Music Conference,[5] Pakistan Superstar,[6] Superstars of Tomorrow[7] by Radio1 FM91 and the Octave Project.[8] Aizaz made his first TV appearance in PTV World's program Weekend World[9] since 2014 and has appeared in the program numerous times.[10] Aizaz and his group of musicians performed[11] as guest band for Absolute Manto[12] by Olomopolo Media.[13] Aizaz became known for his regular appearances in PTV Home's program Firdous-e-Gosh based on eastern classical music.
All Pakistan Music Conference
Aizaz got the opportunity to perform thrice in the most prestigious event of Pakistani Eastern Classical music, All Pakistan Music Conference from the year 2013 and onwards. All Pakistan Music conference (APMC) was founded in 1959 for the promotion of classical music in Pakistan and is being held every year. Aizaz made his début APMC in October 2013 in which he performed and won a gold medal in the amateur classical category. Aizaz was promoted to the professional Classical Category[14] in 2014's edition of APMC and performed in the same category in the 2015's APMC[15] edition as well.
| Year | Category | Genre | Language | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Amateur | North Indian Classical | Hindi | Awarded Gold Medal for best Classical Vocals |
| 2014 | Professional | Karnatak Vocal | Hindi | Introduction of Karnatik Classical Vocals to APMC for the first time. |
| 2015 | Professional | Karnatak Vocal and North Indian Classical Fusion | Hindi | First ever fusion of North and South traditions of singing in Pakstan. |
| 2016 | Professional | North Indian Classical | Hindi | Khayal in Raag Behag. |
Pakistan Superstar
In the year 2014, Aizaz was selected to perform[16] in the digital music reality show by the name of Pakistan Superstar[1] and secured the 2nd position the show. The notable performance of Aizaz from this show are of Tu He Re[17] and Kahay Cher Cher.[18]
Octave Project
Aizaz performed in the Octave Project[19] in 2014, a platform for performing arts for budding artists and musicians. He is well known for his cover of Breathless[20] by Shankar Mahadevan and Zamanay Kay Andaaz[21] by Junoon.
Firdous-e-Gosh
Aizaz joined the team of young singers in PTV Home's program Firdous-e-Gosh[22] in 2014 where he performed the opening act the Lakshan Geet[23] for the program along with a bunch of other classical singers as well. Firdous-e-Gosh is an eastern classical based show in which one Raag was thoroughly explained in an episode by theory and performances. Aizaz made his first appearance in the program in the Ahir Bhairav episode and continued till the last aired episode of the program. His notable performances in the program were Tan Mann Dhan Tope Varun[24] from the episode of Raag Kalavati and Fusion[25] from the Raag Charokeshi episode.
Khoye Hu'un Ki Justaju
Mohammad Aizaz Sohail recently joined and became a permanent part of Pakistan Television Corporation’s newly launched program Khoye Hu'un Ki Justaju[26] as a singer. The concept of the program is based remembering the long forgotten traditions, people and cultural values. Pakistan Television Corporation chairman Atta ul Haq Qasmi is himself a permanent part of the show. Aizaz has been assigned to remember and share the memories of Pakistan’s music of the golden era.[27]
References
- ^ a b http://www.pakistansuperstar.com/pakistan-superstar/
- ^ "Firdaus Gosh ‹ The Friday Times". www.thefridaytimes.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "APMC Monthly Concert – Ustad Abdul Rauf". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Faheem Mazhar". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ Ahmed, Shoaib (September 29, 2015). "APMC's yearly festival from Oct 6". www.dawn.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Aizaz Sohail | Pakistan Superstar". www.pakistansuperstar.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "FM91 arranged a music concert for young... – Radio 1 FM91 Music Is My Lifeline | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Octave Project – The time which you had been waiting for... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Weekendworld (Team Pakistan Superstar) – Video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ Weekend World (June 14, 2015), Weekend World With Sophiya Date 18 04 2015 Aizaz Sohail Zahid Ummar Smita Roy, retrieved May 15, 2016
- ^ "Olomopolo Media – and a Launch of Zindagi song | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Olomopolo Media – Asolut Manto 2 | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Olomopolo Media". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Aizaz Sohail – All Pakistan Music Conference Trials For... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Dr. Niloufer Mahdi and Dr. Ghazala Irfan... – All Pakistan Music Conference | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Budding musicians shine through Pakistan Superstar – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. June 6, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Aizaz Sohail | Tu Hi Re | Pakistan Superstar EP#6". Vimeo. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Aizaz Sohail | Kahay cher cher | Pakistan Superstar EP#5". Vimeo. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Octave Project". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Octave Project – Octave Lounge – 09 – Breathless | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Octave Project – Octave Lounge – 20 – Junoon Tribute (Finale) | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Firdous E Gosh". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- ^ "Firdous E Gosh – Lakshan Geet – Raag Ahir Bhairav -... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- ^ "Firdous E Gosh – Raag Kalavati- Aizaz Sohail- Tan Man Dhan... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- ^ "Firdous E Gosh – Raag Charokeshi- Fusion- Aizaz Sohail | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- ^ http://www.ptv.com.pk/public/userView/ptvNews/UrduPrograms/UrduProgramsDetail/59
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/Aizaz.Sohail996/videos/501428133390342/