Coke Studio season 10 may have kick-started on a low note, but it surely knows how to finish with a bang.
While this year's renditions of some of the songs didn't really work out all that well, (case in point: NFAK'S Dam Mast Qalandar) last night's finale paid a heartfelt tribute to one of the nation's most beloved icons Junaid Jamshed and it was oh-so-beautiful.
Coke Studio musicians raise the curtain on Aamir Zaki’s final performance
Ali Hamza and Ali Zafar's take on JJ's famous Us Rah Par was soulful and I, for one, is still in an absolute awe.
Us Rah Par also marked the comeback of Strings and I have to confess, I have missed Bilal Maqsood's tranquil voice. Written by the master himself, Shoaib Mansoor, the song never fails to give you goosebumps.
Hamza and Zafar's soft notes complimented the song way too well, and Strings joining in was the cherry on the top.
Hamza and Zafar couldn't be more proud to be a part of the tribute, and wrote:
Ali Hamza:
Here it is, the Grand Finale of the Season Finale!Proud to be part of this tribute to Junaid Jamshed#CokeStudio10 #UsRahPar #YearOfAliHamza https://t.co/rxi1gsK9k6
— Ali Hamza (@hamzasays) September 21, 2017
Ali Zafar:
Here it is. Ali Hamza & Ali Zafar feat. Strings, Us Rah Par, Coke Studio Season 10, ... https://t.co/Z8hzc3FjTN
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) September 21, 2017
And Twitteratis just can't help but feel nostalgic and moved at the same time.
Ali Hamza, Ali Zafar and Strings have nailed ‘uss raah par’..... surely one of the best from #CokeStudio10
— سارہ (@SendCheesecake) September 21, 2017
what an end to #CokeStudio10 , a tribute to JJ. Definitely one of the best songs this season <3 https://t.co/6Y2JsU9E2X via @YouTube
— Abeer (@DMisHaram) September 22, 2017
What a Great tribute to Junaid Jamshed. 😔❤
— Joweria (@JoweriaMalik_) September 21, 2017
"Us Rah Par" is best song of #CokeStudio10 !!
Well Done! @AliZafarsays @hamzasays #usrahpar pic.twitter.com/eLJ3omLh3V
*Us raha Par*
— Faheem Alvi (@faheemalvi4515) September 21, 2017
is best song of #CokeStudio10
Hands down.@cokestudio @stringsonline @AliZafarsays @nooriworld
https://twitter.com/7heikh/status/910918613313507329
https://twitter.com/JawadYousfani/status/910900572580139009
https://twitter.com/HedwigRabeeya/status/910900164809969671
@stringsonline @cokestudio WHAT A BEAUTIFUL RENDITION! I feel so emotional, LOVED ITTT! What a great finale! @hamzasays @AliZafarsays
— 카디자 ☽⁷ (deejabeth's version) (@joonzzn) September 21, 2017
THE BEST TRIBUTE OF ALL TIME. NOBODY COULD HAVE DONE IT BETTER. @cokestudio BOYS GAME LAY GAYE HO TUM.#CokeStudio10
— Ammar. (@dumbistani) September 21, 2017
And fans just can't get over Strings comeback!
The moment Faisal starts singing... all I could wish is that @stringsonline should come up with another music album :( #CokeStudio10
— Hira Khalid (@Hirakj7) September 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/HinaaShakeel/status/910899413786202117
I love #CokeStudio10 .. Thanks @stringsonline for giving us something to look forward to every year @cokestudio
— W.H (@waj_huss) September 21, 2017
JJ's legacy and contribution to the Pakistani music industry will never be forgotten and Coke Studio just added a star to it.
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