Waqt (song)
Encyclopedia
"Waqt" is an alternative rock-influenced song by the Pakistani rock
band Entity Paradigm, from their 2003 album Irtiqa
. It was released as the fifth single from the album in 2004. The single was a hit and reach #1 on the music charts. Waqt features many electronics, live strings and guitars. The song was written by the band vocalist, Ahmed Ali Butt and Danish J. Khan.
for "Waqt" was directed by Umar Anwar. The whole concept of the video was by Zulfiqar J. Khan who also played a major part in directing and producing the video. Zahir Ali was the editor of the video with Ali Mohammad being the D.O.P.
The video was shot in Lahore at Walton road. This video has also been a favorite among MTV
viewers.
The videos starts of with a girl playing and Fawad A. Khan giving support to Xulfi as he's lying on a wheelchair. The song starts of with Ahmed Ali Butt rapping and with the girl seen playing behind. Midway through, the lonely acoustic notes fly from Zulfiqar’s guitar and later get accompanied by an excellently scored string part. Fawad’s grungy vocals get replaced by a more soulful sound that breathes life into the lyrics while the band is scene performing and Fawad driving Xulfi, lying on a wheelchair. Later, Xulfi is seen walking and following the girl. In the end the whole band is seen and the last part shows Fawad driving Xulfi who's lying on a wheelchair.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Entity Paradigm, from their 2003 album Irtiqa
Irtiqa
-Personnel:All information is taken from the CD.Entity Paradigm:* Fawad Afzal Khan: lead vocals* Waqar Ahmed Khan: drums* Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan: lead guitar, vocals* Ahmed Ali Butt: vocals, keyboard* Salman Albert: rhythm, vocals, drums...
. It was released as the fifth single from the album in 2004. The single was a hit and reach #1 on the music charts. Waqt features many electronics, live strings and guitars. The song was written by the band vocalist, Ahmed Ali Butt and Danish J. Khan.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "Waqt" was directed by Umar Anwar. The whole concept of the video was by Zulfiqar J. Khan who also played a major part in directing and producing the video. Zahir Ali was the editor of the video with Ali Mohammad being the D.O.P.
The video was shot in Lahore at Walton road. This video has also been a favorite among MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
viewers.
The videos starts of with a girl playing and Fawad A. Khan giving support to Xulfi as he's lying on a wheelchair. The song starts of with Ahmed Ali Butt rapping and with the girl seen playing behind. Midway through, the lonely acoustic notes fly from Zulfiqar’s guitar and later get accompanied by an excellently scored string part. Fawad’s grungy vocals get replaced by a more soulful sound that breathes life into the lyrics while the band is scene performing and Fawad driving Xulfi, lying on a wheelchair. Later, Xulfi is seen walking and following the girl. In the end the whole band is seen and the last part shows Fawad driving Xulfi who's lying on a wheelchair.
Track listing
WaqtCharts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Pakistani Singles Chart | 1 |
| Indian Singles Chart | 4 |