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Strings
Strings (Urdu: اِسٹرنگز) are an internationally acclaimed Pakistani pop rock band composed of two members, plus four live band members from Karachi, Pakistan. In 1990 the band signed with EMI Records and released their debut album, Strings. Their initial experiments with synthesised sounds and rhythms were not immediately recognised, although Strings sold copies during its first week after release. Two years later the band released their second album, 2, which included the critically acclaimed single "Sar Kiye Yeh Pahar". The song was first aired on MTV Asia, and led the band to widespread fame. After the release of 2, the quartet disbanded to focus on their studies and careers. In Maqsood and Kapadia released Duur, which revived the band's popularity, and followed it with Dhaani in 2003. This album included the single "Najane Kyun", which was part of the soundtrack for the Hollywood film Spider-Man 2. Following Junoon and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Strings went to India (where they found remixes of one of their early songs playing in clubs). In 2008 Strings released their fifth album, Koi Aanay Wala Hai, with the singles "Yeh Hai Meri Kahani" and "Aakhri Alvida"(included on the soundtracks for Bollywood's Zinda and Shootout at Lokhandwala). The album was co-produced by Bollywood actor John Abraham, and was successful in Pakistan and India. Strings are acclaimed for their stringed rhythms and melodious, poetic songs written by Anwar Maqsood, Bilal's father. He has been writing lyrics for the band since its re-formation, with Kapadia the lead vocalist. Bilal Maqsood composes, plays guitar and occasionally sings. Strings' live performances are augmented by Adeel Ali on lead guitar, Shakir Khan on bass guitar, Haider Ali on keyboards and Aahad Nayani on drums. The band have sold over 25 million albums worldwide. Strings produced and directed music reality series, Coke Studio Pakistan from 2013-2017.
11 to 50 staff
Mainstage Productions
Mainstage Production specializes in creating audio-visual experiences. Founded in 2014, Mainstage Production, led by Strings (Pakistani Pop Band led by Faisal Kapadia & Bilal Maqsood), has produced Coke Studio Pakistan since Season 7. Mainstage Productions was also responsible for creating the score and soundtrack for internationally renowned film, Moor, by Jami. The film was released nationwide by Geo films in 2015 and has premiered at various international film festivals. The repertoire of work by Mainstage Production includes: Coke Studio - Season 7 Coke Studio - Season 8 Coke Studio - Season 9 Coke Studio - Season 10 (in progress) Soundtrack for Moor, produced by Strings, including the tracks: Jogiya - Javed Bashir Eva - Meesha Shafi Talabgaar Hoon - Javed Bashir Tum Ho - Strings Gul Bashri - Rahim Shah Jeye Jeye Ja - Rahma Ali, Noman Farooqi, Nisha Ali Ku Ku Ku - Strings
11 to 50 staff
All Pakistan Music Conference
dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Pakistani classical music since 1959
1 to 10 staff
Fast Music Society
FAST Music Society, otherwise known as FMS to many, is the official music society of FAST-NU Lahore campus. FMS has been exemplary in the cultivation of musical talent throughout the university. With numerous musicians having versatile music tastes and expertise, Fast Music Society has always been a pioneer in not just entertainment but in the uplifting of rising musicians at campus. We at FMS believe that music is not just an extracurricular, but a skill that can lead aspiring young musicians to greater heights, and we aim to do exactly that, and way more.
11 to 50 staff
8teen Smokes
Music Producer
1 to 10 staff
Ksm Records
Ksm Records is a music company based out of 5122 Leon St, Oceanside, California, United States.
1 to 10 staff
