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Coke Studio Season 10, Episode 6; Review

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Produce and Directed by Strings
Music Directors: Shuja Haider, Ali Hamza, Salman Ahmed
On air date: September 15, 2017

Dam Mast Qalandar by Umair Jaswal & Jabar Abbas

Originally composed by Farrukh Fateh Ali, Lyrics by Bari Nizami, Sung by Nusret Fateh Ali Khan

I have been looking forward to what Umair Jaswal was bringing to the table this year.The guy has been an absolute delight to hear and watch too. And my! I have not been disappointed. To recreate "Dam Mast Qalandar" is no easy task, mostly because of the legend of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sb. 

To say that nobody can match his level is cent percent true. But Coke Studio as always has been quite successful in recreating our most favorite melodies as usual.  Shuja Haider has done a bang up job and both singers have done justice to the Kalam. The percussions are loud, the bass is off the charts, and rhythms are catchy that you can't stop listening to. The lush voice of Jabar Abbas totally complements the Kalam, whereas our favorite Rockstar is totally rocking with that unique voice and style of his. 
Listen OR Download MP3 here!

Yo Soch (A Thought) by Ali Zafar and Natasha Khan

Composed by Strings and Lyrics by Sabir Zafar and Natasha Khan

First, let me say, I never knew Natasha Khan can sing Pashto and that accent of her is too perfect and too beautiful Although I admit the lyrics resemble a Pashto song at a place but still, the song is beautiful. The song narrates a story of two hearts and their journey on getting to know each other. The song has a jazzy feeling and that makes it more interesting. 

Overall the song is too serene and catchy that nobody can stop listen till the end.
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Kaatay Na Katay by Aima Baig, Humera Arshad and Rachel Viccaji

Originally Composed by Nisar Bazmi and Lyrics by Saifuddin Saif & Ali Hamza

To be honest I am blown away by how this episode has gone so far. The start of the track is so power packed with Rachel's raspy/powerful and Aima's youthful/playful voice. Then the intro of Humera creates a blend so powerful that the track takes off to a whole new level. The three ladies have weaved magic with their dynamic voices and credit goes to Ali Hamza for bringing all of these ladies together for our delight. I can't help but notice Natasha Khan at backing vocals, and ever since I saw her singing Pashto, I can't help but wonder what this beauty will bring us next.

So all in all the song itself is beautiful, magical and brings about nostalgic thoughts. It would be remiss of me if I ignore the house band. The track is too perfect, guitar solos are magical and Mandolin piece right after solo took me to heaven. And Ali Hama joined the party at the end to make more noise, couldn't hope for more. Listen to the track and tell us what do you think about it.

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Ghoom Taana by Momina Mustehsan & Irteassh

Composed by Salman Ahmed, Lyrics by Sabir Zaffar

The smooth and calm start and such fluent flow, that can only be Momina. The girl truly brought an emotional context that is matchless. And with the intro of Irteassh, the girls took it all to a next level. The song laced with about seven power-packed and dynamic voices, created a whole new world. The guitar solos that are specialty of Salman Ahmed uplifted the track in all the right places. I would particularly mention the lyrics, such beautiful wordings. 

This episode can be named girl-power because "Katay Na Katay" and "Ghoom Taana" collectively featured 10 voices, and they all created an everlasting impression. Listen to the track and tell us what do you think about it.

Wow Moment!

There are so many amazing songs this episode has brought us and it is really hard for me to pick one. But I will go ahead and say this, "Dam Mast Qalandar" in my opinion is absolutely the crown jewel of this episode. Our residential Rockstar has done it again. Way to go Umair Jaswal. 

Let us know how you feel about this episode. Stay tuned!

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