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MUSICBOX: Girl power
Pakistan’s growing music scene seems to be encouraging everybody and anybody to come and try their luck at becoming a superstar. It was probably with this aim that young Sehar got into the groove and decided to display her vocal prowess in the form of her first album, Milan.
Following Hadiqa Kiani’s successful exploits on the national scene, Sehar has come out with what can be described as a reasonably good effort. Filled with 12 tracks, the album doesn’t stick to one particular language, but Punjabi, supposedly the most popular tongue for subcontinental singers, dominates here. There are Urdu tracks like the snappy Bheega Mausum. A few of her efforts are bilingual as well.
Sehar describes her effort as “a reflection of my personality. There are many different genres of music such as pop, semi-classical, ballads, bhangra and folk.” Her hit Sajna is the result of a true team effort, as some major players from the local music scene have been involved in its making. Kashan of Mizmaar composes, plays bass and guitar on the tune, while Immu of Fuzon takes care of the music. And to top it all off, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan provides flute in the background.
The variety of tracks on Milan is one of its plus points. Dil Dharakna is a wedding melody; then there is the dreamy Pehla Nasha. But Sehar hits a snag with the not-so-good number, Meri Aankhon Mein. One interesting detail about this album is that its title track, Milan is the second-last track of the CD. Usually, the main number is the first, or at most the second track of the collection. Maybe Sehar and her team know something we don’t. Or maybe they are coming up with a whole new marketing strategy.
Whatever the case, Milan is a good effort. Hopefully, we’ll hear more of this dame, as well as other damsels who want in on the music scene.
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