Session on URY: Jehangir Aziz Hayat
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Read MoreKoolMuZone: Album Review
Click on the link below to read the album review for “Read Between the Lines.”
The young man from Peshawar has started his music journey by releasing his debenture “Read Between the Lines” recently. The album in total contains twelve tracks, with three of these being promotional tracks and already uploaded. I haven’t touched metal genre of music, but this time, it sounds good to write something on hard metal. I have been mostly reviewing other genres of music. The opening tracks “Bringing me Down” and “Frozen Waters” define the soul of hard rock metal. These are the tracks that a true lover of metal music would really relish. The track “Pretend to be” is the one that beautifully defines Jehangir’s vocals, being a softer and lighter number. “Guardians of the Gates” is a leisurely number, with measured vocals. The album doesn’t create a monotone sensation, but defines a variety. Every single song is different from the other one. “I remember” starts with a monotone, but immediately changes its way in the middle. “Never Change” is very metallic in nature and too much riff in it. “Show me something Real’ is a very slow and soft track, with glitzy vocals. The closing tracks “Pouring on memory lane” and “See You Soon” are again tremendous items. At times, one wonders if it is really a first attempt of a very young and vigorous musician. The best thing found in the album is versatility: Each song is different from the proceeding or following song. The closing track “See You soon” is the lengthiest track of the album. My personal favorite is, “Pretend to Be” from the album. I wonder if he has taken training for his vocals, because they are already perfect vocals for metal music. Instead of keeping the last track “See You soon” too lengthy, there could have been two separate tracks, each of 4 plus minutes, with in all thirteen tracks. If one listens to a number for so long, that creates a kind of monotony in the listener. The whole album is overall a dazzling endeavor by Jehangir.
Read MorePakMediaRevolution: A Review of “Pretend to Be”
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“Hello everyone,
It’s me again and extremely delighted right now to write a review for my favorite Pakistani young musician “JEHANGIR AZIZ HAYAT” again. Luckily this time I got a chance to comment on my favorite director too. I know Jehangir personally as well and apart from being a very good human being. He is really thoughtful about various issues of life. A great person is the perfect phraseto describe him. With his latest music video “Pretend to be” it can be safely assumed that Jehangir has adopted the straight forward approach and is letting out whatever he thinks about the world.
The magnanimous thoughts inside Jehangir’s mind were beautifully crafted into this 5 minute visual and that’s all what an artist
can expect from his director. Zeeshan Parwez’ is that majestic director, known for his deviant ideas Zeeshan is a perfect package. He puts all his effort into making Jehangir’s new video attractive to people of all ages. This is the first time in my whole lifeI’ve seen such a catchy song given the music video it truly deserved.The moods in the song remained in sync with the music video and just for that purpose the video was shot at several beautiful locations. The darkness and the light both make up this breakthrough video.
I’m sure other music video directors in the market are going to feel the pressure and competition after this video spreads to every Pakistani who’s willing to give it a try. Jehangir Aziz Hayat and Zeeshan Parwez are almost perfect together and I hope to see more from them. It’s a like a dream come true, Jehangir strumming his guitar and singing while Zeeshan cleverly capturing it behind the camera.
I repeat it’s definitely a wake up call for other musicians/directors but it is not going to be easy for anyone to match the results this duo was able to produce.”
By: Furqan Alvi (Pak Media Revolution)
Read MorePakMediaRevolution: Album Review
Click on the link below to read the album review for “Read Between the Lines.”
Album Review by Furqan ur Rehman Alvi
“This will never end, I can’t comprehend. I’ve lost everything and I’m still drowning” these were the first words we heard from Jehangir Aziz Hayat in his revolutionary debut ‘Never Change’. A video for the single was shot which aired on many musical channels across the country making ‘Jehangir’ a new youth icon. Jehangir then got busy with several commitments of life and disappeared from the music scene for a few years. Now it’s the same Jehangir Aziz Hayat we knew who has just released his debut effort ‘Read Between The Lines’. The album is one of the heaviest lengthy play releases by a Pakistani artist. Each track has its own flavour and confirms the talented vocalist/guitarist having a stronger fan base in the coming time.
It starts off with a splendid riff taking us back to the Megadeth’s time when they wrote Cryptic Writings. ‘BRINGING ME DOWN‘ is like Jehangir meets Megadeth and this is not bad at all. The vocals are aggressive enough and suit the track.
Jehangir is heavily influenced by heavy metal acts and this reflects in the 2nd track ‘FROZEN WATERS’ as well. The riff is uplifting and gets you in the mood to grab a guitar and circle head bang with the beat. The most important thing to notice here is that we don’t have many vocalists that are able to growl and scream with the power ‘Jehangir Aziz Hayat’ does so.
Next song ‘PRETEND TO BE’ is surprisingly a ballad. The orchestra is soothing and carries the album to another dimension. When he punches his voice into ‘I’m breaking apart the pieces today’ you realise Jehangir is not just a metal guy. He is breaking the pieces for good.
‘GUARDIANS OF THE GATES‘ is the most original sounding track of the album and defines the true sound of Jehangir. This song draws some influences from the local sufi music and blends very well with the heaviness of the record. Jehangir improvises a deep intro solo and then moves to a urdu style singing with the shift to a nirvana type energetic chorus.
New artists are flying away from the old ways and sound of metal, full stop. Jehangir Aziz Hayat is bringing it back. As the song starts you can feel the 80s coming back. Jehangir is not a predictable musician. With this 5th track ‘PENNY EYES‘ you can feel how knowledgeable he is in the field of music.
Crunchy! Is the right word to label the 6th track ‘I REMEMBER‘. Jehangir isn’t afraid of experimentation.
‘NEVER CHANGE‘ is the track we all know about. This new version further enhances the sound. Jehangir did pretty well to shift the track away from grunge to a more alternative metal sound.
‘SHOW ME SOMETHING REAL’ is my favourite track from the album. The lyrics are very strong and you start singing along without even noticing, very catchy tune.
Hard rock, experimental, acoustic, grunge and metal, what now? It’s pure alternative rock on the roll. By this moment when, we are about to forget his heaviness. He hits it hard towards the end of the song finishing it off ‘READ BETWEEN THE LINES’ way.
Okay now this is an open announcement by Jehangir that the album is not just for metal listeners. In fact it’s going to go in the favourite list of each and every music lover. The riff is epic and not to forget. Kids ! if you want to know what a vocalist sounds like then buy this album. Oh! By the way I’m totally digging the organ. There’s no need to ‘LIGHT THE FUSE’ now.
We all have a soft side and ‘POURING ON MEMORY LANE’ carefully crafts our childhood memories and songs we used to love and still adore into this new song. I don’t really have words to define this as I’m afraid I might lessen the beauty of this album.
Who would have thought about the final track to be so much experimental and electronic? Jehangir opens up his entire throat to make this track happen. There is lots of screaming, growling. It’s the perfect outro an album can ever require. There are also many instruments used on the outro unlike the main tracks of the album. ‘SEE YOU SOON’ gives us hope that Jehangir’s journey is not over and he will be back with more.
I would give this album a 4/5. I’m proud to have this album in my collection and by the time I finish writing it I will have so many new favourites. The album is very good with some weaknesses but they are elusive.
YOU CAN BUY THE ALBUM FROM HERE
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JehangirAzizHayat
Read MoreKoolMuZone: Interview
Evening! Check out the link below to read the interview:
Education & Background:
CA for a year and then switched to the International Foundation Program affiliated to the University of York this September.
Inspiration:
Nirvana, Pantera and things I wanted to become.
How got interested in music:
I used to be this shy, chubby kid who was glued to his video games for weeks. My parents thought it would be good for me to join some kind of club or class in the afternoon to get out more. Luckily, there were some guitar lessons available in my school. That’s how it all began. I still remember how I reluctant I was with the whole idea back then.
Motivation:
It is the constant process of questioning my abilities.
Music Training:
Sarmad Ghafoor of Qayaas taught me a lot in ISP. I learnt to read guitar tabs in our classes and a lot of Nirvana songs since I was never really interested in learning any chords or scales. Maybe that’s something I should think about learning now. 
Music for me:
It is a medium to civilly wash off the frustration building within.
Favorite Musicians:
Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, Phil Anselmo of Pantera and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth.
Expectations being an artist:
To continue learning something new about the art while keeping in pace with my perception
of the ideas around me.
Biggest Desire:
To replace the narrow idea of life I used to have within me.
Read MoreInklings: Interview with Jehangir
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The transcript is pasted below for those of you abroad who weren’t able to order your issue of
Inklings.
My Complexes: Unable to tell which chord is which?
What turns me on: Defeating my demons
What turns me off: Pretentious people
Philosophy of life: Be the best at whatever you do and be remembered for something worthwhile.
Secret Ambitions: To govern this country!
Favorite Cologne: Whatever is the closest to reach in the bathroom
Music Genre: Metal, Grunge, Hard Rock and New Age
Favorite Musicians: Phil Anselmo, Dave Mustaine, Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder, Nick Drake and Ray Lynch.
I would love to perform with: Eddie Vedder and Phil Anselmo
I would love to see my country: Prosper and become one of wealthiest states. Who is there to stop us?
Favorite Car: Any with four wheels and an AC
Favorite Dress: Shirt and Cargo Pants!
Favorite place to hang out: Whatever is the closest that serves tea/coffee and ice-cream, So Masooms in F-11/1
Favorite Movies: The Hangover, 300 & I Am Legend
Favorite Actors: Russell Crowe and Robert Downey Jr.
Characteristics that attract me as person: Determination and innocence
Things I hate to do: Contemplating over useless things
As a kid I was: Always hungry
What I always put off until tomorrow: Nothing! Got to do it right and got to do it now
Craziest Fan: Wanted to kill me
Success to me is: Crucial
Question I hate: Could you please play the A Chord (or whatever)?
Question I love: Could you put the first finger on the E’s 5th fret, the second on the A’s 7th and the third on the D’s 7th?
Food that makes me crazy: Pizza!
Biggest Asset: My focus
Music for me is like: A drug
When no one is looking, I like to: Dream of what I want and will achieve
Describe a moment in my life that was truly romantic: *cough*
Most prized possession: My PRS!
What is the real me like: Reserved
Idea of perfect happiness: Sitting with my parents and learning from my father
Three things that I like about myself: Focus, learning from mistakes and straight-forwardness
Three things that I dislike about myself: Overly sensitive. I never forget and tend to hold things against people
Biggest Regret: To have listened to others
Motivation: My father
My Band: Is filled with crazy ideas
First instrument I learnt playing: The Guitar!
Favorite Hero: My father
Favorite Quote: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Biggest Passion: Music
Biggest Desire: Is to become extremely competent in my chosen field and represent my country
Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper!
Biggest Expectation: Honesty
Favorite Pastime: Making something new
Favorite Song: They change every week! This week it’s “Superhuman” by “Velvet Revolver.”
Most memorable moment: Getting above 80% in all my subjects this year.
Source of learning: My father.
Source of inspiration: My father.
I hate people who: Aren’t able to achieve anything and drive others down with them.
Favorite season: Winters
Favorite Travel Resorts: My sister’s place in the Isle of Man!
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biggest Weakness: I believe most of the things people have to tell me.
Biggest Strength: I can do whatever I set my mind onto.
The biggest hurdle in my way: Hate
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