Sawaal (album)
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Sawaal by Aaroh
Aaroh
Aaroh was an alternative rock band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1998...
is the band's first studio album. It was produced by the band's guitarist, Nabeel Nihal Chishty
Nabeel Nihal Chishty
Nabeel Nihal Chishty is guitarist, composer and record producer. He is a founding member and was the lead guitarist of the Progressive rock band Aaroh until his departure...
. The album was sponsored by Pepsi
Pepsi
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since Aaroh
Aaroh
Aaroh was an alternative rock band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1998...
won the Battle of the Bands competition which was held in Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
. The album was received well by both fans and critics.
Concept
The album has a loose concept which Nabeel Nihal ChishtyNabeel Nihal Chishty
Nabeel Nihal Chishty is guitarist, composer and record producer. He is a founding member and was the lead guitarist of the Progressive rock band Aaroh until his departure...
described as “The album basically leans towards the romantic side. The lyrics deal with the different emotions a person goes through while in love. It is quite varied. There is darkness, there is subtlety and there is also forthrightness.”
Music
The album's musical style varies from power ballads such as Na Kaho to more progressive songs such as Zarb. Almost all the tracks feature the keyborad player, KamiKami
is the Japanese word for the spirits, natural forces, or essence in the Shinto faith. Although the word is sometimes translated as "god" or "deity", some Shinto scholars argue that such a translation can cause a misunderstanding of the term...
. All of the tracks also feature a 12 string guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, an electric guitar
Electric guitar
An electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
and a guitar solo. There are also two instrumenal tracks on the album, Zarb and Hoor. The bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
also stands out in that it does a bit more than just play bass notes.
Track listing
- Sawaal - (6:00 min)
- Aik Din - (4:34 min)
- Dunya - (4:20 min)
- Jalan - (5:19 min)
- Aankhein - (4:22 min)
- Hoor - (5:47 min)
- Dil Kee Baaton - (5:07 min)
- Aag Ki Tarhah - (5:46 min)
- Jeeyay - (4:22 min)
- Na Kaho - (5:13 min)
- Ajnabi - (5:21 min)
- Zarb - (5:23 min)
Credits
- Nabeel Nihal ChishtyNabeel Nihal ChishtyNabeel Nihal Chishty is guitarist, composer and record producer. He is a founding member and was the lead guitarist of the Progressive rock band Aaroh until his departure...
- Lead Guitarist, Rhythm Guitarist - Farooq Ahmed - Lead Vocals
- Khalid KhanKhalid KhanKhalid Khan is a Hong Kong cricketer who has played two One Day Internationals and two first class matches for Hong Kong...
- Bass Guitar - Jason Anthony - Drums
- Produced by Nabeel Nihal ChishtyNabeel Nihal ChishtyNabeel Nihal Chishty is guitarist, composer and record producer. He is a founding member and was the lead guitarist of the Progressive rock band Aaroh until his departure...
- Mixed and Mastered by Nabeel Nihal ChishtyNabeel Nihal ChishtyNabeel Nihal Chishty is guitarist, composer and record producer. He is a founding member and was the lead guitarist of the Progressive rock band Aaroh until his departure...