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Did Abbas Ali Khan leave you stunned?
Khan releases new track, “Per Main Hun Ruka Sa”, after seven years.
Khan’s new single was appreciated by singer Adnan Sami Khan. PHOTO: PUBLICITY
KARACHI:
The Pakistani music industry is desperate for something new, and it is looking to both veterans and upcoming singers to deliver. Against this dismal backdrop, singer Abbas Ali Khan released his new single “Per Main Hun Ruka Sa” — and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
With this song, Abbas makes a comeback after a whole seven years. But those who have heard this stunning track will agree that it was well worth the wait. Talking to The Express Tribune, Abbas talks about his enthusiasm for “Per Main Hun Ruka Sa”. “It’s about a moment of numbness that everyone has experienced at least once in life,” says Abbas, adding that “it is the feeling of time stopping and depersonalisation.”
The song itself has a simple melody, but its execution is sure to leave listeners spellbound. With Sarmad Ghafoor playing the acoustics and Abbas leading with the vocals, the song is enchanting. Abbas believes the essence of the song lies in its simplicity, which was not easy to maintain throughout the composition.
Despite his rigorous training in classical music, it is surprising that Abbas stuck to a basic range of vocals instead of using complicated variations; he produced a captivating song and retained its simplicity. Singer and composer Adnan Sami Khan was extremely pleased with Abbas’ latest release and left him the following message on Facebook: “My dear Abbas, thank you for sending me “Par Mein Hun Ruka Sa”, your new track. Absolutely brilliant!!! Lovely and… lovely!! Beautiful minimalistic arrangements, great melody, great chord progression and most importantly — simple; something which anyone can hum to. That’s what connects most with the listeners!!!” Sami added, “I’m so proud of you. Fabulous vocals with subtle variations resulting in a nice crispy mix. May God bless you and may you reach the skies with your passion called music.”
“Per Main Hun Ruka Sa” is part of Abbas’ bigger project, “Abbas Ali Khan Singles”, which will feature similar tracks played on an acoustic guitar. Other projects in the pipeline include “The Sufi Synthesis Project”, which Abbas says he is really looking forward to since Sufi style will be incorporated in his music. “The first video of ‘The Sufi Synthesis Project’, called ‘Bilaskhani’, will be coming out before Ramazan and is definitely something to look out for — especially for the ‘Malal’ fans,” says Abbas. We wish him the best of luck and are happy that he broke the silence with a bang.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 5th, 2012.
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Abbas! From Sun Re to this, you have come SUCH a long way! I loved it! Absolutely loved it! This is now your second song that has found its way onto my playlist! Thank you! God bless you!
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What a come back Abbas…well done, i cant stop listening this song ;-)
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what was his old one ? Very awesome it was … it has been 7 years … i am getting old !!
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Not par with SUN RE.. kinda disappointing …..
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Loving this song ….. to bits ……. on repeat
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I do not understand why people like this song. Is it just because express tribune says do? Pathetic!
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@Muhammad seriously? How can you not!?!? Its a really nice song yaar
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ohhhhhhh dis song makes me wnt to fall in love again just luv it ans listning in loop
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What an absolutely mesmerizing song. Takes you to another level. The lyrics, composition, Video everything is superb. Kudos to everyone who were a part of this song specially Abbas Ali Khan for giving pure food for soul. My best wishes to him for his future projects. Waiting for some more soul touching music.
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beautiful
esp the live one the other nite.
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Abbas Ali Khan is rock star…His previous song was also big hit and this one will be on top for while…Best of luck Ali n i can proudly say im very closed to him…..
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Sweet comeback. Smooth and Melodious :) Waiting to see some more!
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Sweet Comeback. Melodious and Smooth! waiting for more.
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Loving the composition, the words and the simplicity of the video. good job Abbass!!
I could so totally relate to the general vibe!
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I am a guitar player myself, and when I heard the song main hun ruka sa, it left me stunned! the chord progression, the melody, its so not from this world. people who say they didnt like it, they dont understand music! I am a musician and to me its a and amazing song played and sung outstandingly!
I wish Abbas ali khan Good luck with everything! even his sufi synthesis project. Its one crazy music he is going to feed Pakistan! those who dont really appreciate new music dont deserve to comment!
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If you liked this one, his new songs will blow you AWAY!! Can’t Wait
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wow its awsm….Recommend
Nice song. But can any one tell me what the video is all about cause I can’t really find any reason to watch that “thing” again.
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Awesome !!!! Couldn’t get any better….
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Abbas ali khan, although a very good and old frend of mine but really really a God gifted artist… watever he does, does it with his heart… its just great to have such a brilliant artist here in pakistan… people who dun still agree must listen to his latest song ” par main hon ruka sa” …. to me he is n will always be a RockStar….
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@ComfortablyNumb: I think its pretty clear that the video is about a guy watching different sinarios around him while he is in a state of numbness neither he can relate to to his surroundings nor the surroundings notice him. perfect video for what the song says “solitude in multitude”
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Im …….ADDICTED…. to the song the vedio is also nice but abit elitist in nature might not be understood by the….. masses. awsome song abass
luv
sabz
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well done boy….Great work love the music ….listening to it right now….dont know how many times i have done that already…its an over all hit….Keep it up buddy.
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I am a fan. Seriously i love the simplicty. Proud of Abbass
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Absolutely Fabulous!! what can more I say love the song, enchanting indeed! apart from the video I like the title of the song, lyrics, tune. Abbas did it one more time, all the hits he has giving in the past, one does not feel any distance of these long years in between the affect his music creates is the same peaceful one. He knows his music and plays well almost every time and leaves us spellbound. Congratulations to Sarmad Ghafoor, job well done.
I am keeping my fingers crossed for ‘Bilaskhani’,
Melodious voice AAK! God bless you and good luck with up coming projects
and don’t stop singing.
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@Qirrat, hmm had thought th same, n for me song n vid r goin well together till that girl fight started. id say that ws a bit intense, may b a bit unnecessary.
but iv clicked play again :)
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What an awesome performance…waiting for more to come !!!
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No.
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Hell Yes he did… what a different and fresh song… iwas kidda sick of the dhik chu dhik chu of coke studio … :P
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