YouTube video of the day: Fire Fly by Usman Riaz
Usman Riaz is a percussive guitarist who recently released his first album via EMI Pakistan
Usman Riaz is a percussive guitarist, based in Karachi, who recently released his first album Flashes & Sparks via EMI Pakistan.
The song Fire Fly is the first single off his album and is a very refreshing track with eastern classical influences. Riaz occasionally shifts to using the body and the neck of the guitar as a percussive instrument, a unique style he developed when was 18.
The video has been directed by Bilal Khan and Shayan Agha, who have also done the Hum Na Rahey video by Aunty Disco Project.
Video rating: Two thumbs up!
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The song Fire Fly is the first single off his album and is a very refreshing track with eastern classical influences. Riaz occasionally shifts to using the body and the neck of the guitar as a percussive instrument, a unique style he developed when was 18.
The video has been directed by Bilal Khan and Shayan Agha, who have also done the Hum Na Rahey video by Aunty Disco Project.
Video rating: Two thumbs up!
Do you have a YouTube video you wish to have reviewed by The Express Tribune? Submit your url with a brief description to web@tribune.com.pk. Only local content will be considered for review.