Thursday 29 November 2012

Sharaf Qaiser Band - Kerb

Here's something I stumbled upon recently. The song is called 'Kerb', and it has been performed/produced by the 'Sharaf Qaiser Band'. Whereas the name of the group might suggest that they make academic and pedantic jazz/fusion, what comes out of yours speakers is somewhat contrary to that notion. If Pakistan were ever to produce its own Audioslave or Soundgarden, this would be it. Is Karachi pushing certain individuals to make music like this by providing the requisite socio-political catalysts?  The parallel with late 80s and early 90s Seattle grunge scene becomes more meaningful, all of a sudden. The tune itself uses all of the canonical Audioslave motifs: sludgy guitars, ample fuzz, noise, distortion/feedback, grungy vocals (albeit in Urdu), dampened 4/4 drums, Tom Morello-esque guitar manipulation. Every now and then, a Zakk Wylde whiff also inundates your eardrums. The song's pretty buffed up, and you'll probably want to hit the replay button. For future references, whenever you listen to the vocalist screaming out 'meray paas yahan kuch bhee naheen', don't forget to imagine a bunch of haggard/grim looking guys driving down a dilapidated road in Korangi on a beat up 95' Mazda. It greatly enhances the listening experience.





2 comments:

  1. that is super awsome Song mindblowing lyrics Tarrafic Music just over All fantablous song #Mylife'sTheme

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