Coke Studio Pakistan (season 8)

Coke Studio (season 8)

Season 8 logo
Starring featured artists see below
Country of origin Pakistan
No. of episodes 7
Release
Original network see below
Original release August 16[1] – October 4, 2015
Additional information
Website cokestudio.com.pk/season 8

The eighth season of the Pakistani music television series Coke Studio premiered on 16 August 2015[2][3] and aired its finale on October 4, 2015. It aired a weekly episode every Sunday on various channels across Pakistan. The season was revived under the tagline of The Sound of Nation.

The debut producers of season 7, Strings duo and series regular producer Coca-Cola, continued their journey as producers in this season. Earlier, rumours were made that Rohail Hyatt would be back as a producer this season but he denied rumors saying "Just for the record, I’m not producing the next season of Coke Studio Pakistan (2015). I think the BBC interview is being interpreted by some as if I am producing this season. What I meant to say was that I would like to produce my 7th season of Coke Studio one day. I hope this clears any confusion".[4] The lead bassist, Khalid Khan, was ruled out of season 8 due to cervical pain; he was replaced by Kamran ‘Mannu’ Zafar.[5] The season featured seven episodes comprising thirty-one artists, thirteen musicians and twenty-eight songs.[6]

Season line-up chart

Featured artists line-up

Following is the list of thirty-one featured artists line-up, including six bands, that will perform as individuals, duos and with chorus:[7][8]

Note: A check mark indicates that artist has appeared in the show as scheduled. Anwar Maqsood is the only featured artist who served as a narrator of a his own poem specially written for song "Chirya Da Chamba".

Backing vocalists

For season 8, following is the list of backing vocalist that serves vocal harmony with the lead vocalist. Sara Haider and Rachel return to season 8 as a backing singer, with Sara also appeared as a featured artist.

Musicians

Almost all the Musician House Band returns to season 8 except Khalid Khan who left the show due to health problem and was replaced by Kamran Mannu Zafar, while pianist Jaffar Zaidi of Kavish also served as a lead vocalist for the first time. Only Sajid Ali returned as a guest musician for this season. Following are the lists of featured line-up musicians:

House Band (Personal)
Guest musicians
  • Arsalan Ali
  • Sajjid Ali
  • Tanver Tafu
String Section
  • Islamuddin Meer
  • Javed Iqbal
  • Manzoor Ahmed
  • Saeed Ahmed

Episodes

Initial promo song

On August 4, 2015, a special tribute to Sohail Rana and Masroor Anwar was presented by reproducing their patriotic song "Sohni Dharti"[9] as a part of Pakistan's 68th Independence celebration.[10] Season also released the promo with the tribute under the tagline of 'Celebrating the spirit of Independence'.[11] "Sohni Dharti" featured all the artists that were scheduled to lined-up for this season.[12] The promo and tribute release were met with extravagant reception from all over the world.[13] "Sohni Dharti" went viral with in 24-hours of it release, earning wide spread acclaim.[14] The song was declared as "the best of what Coke Studio has ever offered".[15][16]

Regular songs

Songs are listed in front of the artist(s) who performed the song.
Episode No. Original air date Featured artists Songs Notes Ref.
1 August 16, 2015 • Mai Dhai and Karam Abbas Khan
• Nabeel Shaukat Ali
• Mekaal Hasan Band
• Atif Aslam		 • "Aankhaṛli Phaṛookai"
• "Bewajah"
• "Sayon"
• "Tajdar-e-Haram"		 آنکھڑلی پھڑوکے •
بے وجہ •
سیّو •
تاجدارِ حرم •		 • "Tajdar-e-Haram" was a tribute to Sabri Brothers.
• Nabeel, Meekal and Mai Dhai mark their debuts with season 8.		 [17][18]
2 August 23, 2015 • Rizwan & Muazzam
• Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch & Umair Jaswal
• Surriya Khanum & Anwar Maqsood
• Ali Zafar 		• "Sakal Ban"
• "Sammi Meri Waar"
• "Chiryaan Da Chamba"
• "Rock Star"		 سکل بن •
سمّی میری وار •
چڑیاں دا چمبا •
روکسٹار / راک سٹار • 		• Anwar Maqsood only narrates a poem in a duet. [19][20]
3 August 30, 2015 • Gul Panra & Atif Aslam
• Ali Sethi & Nabeel Shaukat Ali
• Kaavish
• Arif Lohar 		• "Man Aamadeh Am"
• "Umraan Langiyaan"
• "Neun La Leya"
• "Rung Jindri"		 من آمدہ ام •
عمراں لنگھیاں •
نیوں لا لیا •
رنگ جندڑی •		 • Gul and Ali appeared for the first time in CS. [21][22]
4 September 6, 2015 • Mulazim Hussain
• Siege
• Hamid Ali Khan & Nafees Ahmed Khan
• Sara Haider & Ali Zafar 		• "Rabba Ho"
• "Khari Neem"
• "Piya Dekhan Ko"
• "Ae Dil" 		ربّا ہو •
کھڑی نیم •
پیا دیکھن کو •
اے دل • 		• Sara Haider debut as a singer who briefly appeared in previous seasons as a backing vocalist. [23]
5 September 13, 2015 • Asim Azhar and Samra Khan
• Bakshi Brothers
• Meekal Hasan Band
• Ali Azmat 		• "Hina Ki Khushbu"
• "Khaalis Makkhan"
• "Kinaare"
• "Rangeela" 		حنا کی خوشبو •
خالص مکّھن •
کنارے •
رنگیلا •		 • Asim, Samra and the Bakshi Brothers appeared for the first time in CS. [24]
6 September 20, 2015[N 1] • Fiza Javed & Mulazim Hussain
• Rizwan-Muazzam & Shazia Manzoor
• Ali Haider & Sara Raza Khan
• Atif Aslam & Mai Dhai 		• "Ve Baneya"
• "Hare Hare Bans"
• "Jiya Karay"
• "Kadi Ao Ni"		 وے بنیا •
ہرے ہرے بنس •
جیا کرے •
کڈے آوو •		 • Shazia, Sara and Ali mark their debuts in CS [26]
7 October 4, 2015
(September 27, 2015)[N 2]		 • Siege and Alycia Dias
• Ali Zafar
• Malang Party
• Farida Khanum 		• "Armaan"
• "Ajj Din Vehṛe Vich"
• "Dil Jaley"
• "Aaj Jane Ki Zid Na Karo"		 ارماں •
اجّ دن ویہڑے وچ •
دل جلے •
آج جانے کی ضد نہ کرو •		 • Alycia and Farida Khanum appears for the first time on CS. [31]
Each episode is released digitally a day prior to its original air date.

Broadcast syndication

Season Eight on airs its episode at following television channels and radio stations in Pakistan. Each episode airs on Sunday on television medium but digitally release prior to an actual on-air date.

Television

All airing times local (PST/UTC+5).

Radio

Reception

Season 8 became the one of the most successful seasons of all time,[32] earning the title of "Best of Coke Studio has ever Offered".[15][33] Many songs became the headlines of newspapers and media outlets including Atif Aslam's rendition of the popular qawali "Tajdare Haram" as a tribute to its original performers, the Sabri Brothers. The rendition received an overwhelmingly positive response and the track gained over 2.8 million plays and views.[34] Despite achieving critical success many media outlets and viewers praised the original version by Sabri's and criticized Atif diction to the song, Amjad Sabri the son of Ghulam Farid Sabri says, "I really like how the music was arranged. Atif didn’t do badly. I wish he could have worked on his diction a little more, as long as the essence remains untouched, there is no harm." He further said, "it was an honest accolade to his father and uncle".[35] Imane Babar Wahedi of Express Tribune declared Nabeel Shaukat Ali's song "Bewajah" the Coke Studio’s best production so far. She said "Nabeel Ali's composition and voice quality are the backbone of the song; his extraordinary vocals literally gave goose bumps. Haider Ali's guitar riff on the keyboard compliments the composition extremely well."[36]

Episode two is the most successful episode to date. Ali Zafar marked his appearance with "Rockstar" (the only original song in episode 2), after six years of a gap from the show. The song received highly critical acclaim for its variation in vocals, jazzy tune and freedom of lyrics.[37] It amassed 500,000 views on Facebook just two days after it was broadcast. Many media celebrities and personalities praises "Rockstar" including Hritik Roshan, Mahira Khan, Fahad Mustafa, Imran Khan and Adnan Sami.[38] On the success of "Rockstar" Ali stated that, "I partly lead the rockstar life I’ve made fun of." He explains that, "The lyrics of the song remind me of how I used to perceive rockstars when I was a kid. There's an aspect of vanity and arrogance 'Rockstar' which required me to get more animated."[39] The folk-song "Sammi Meri Waar" by Umair Jaswal and QB also received positive reception, having been watched 856,000 times. However the duo was heavily criticized by their poor coordination and presence. They were called "ridiculously photogenic duo" and media outlets place their verdicts saying "Coke Studio's first negotiation with a folk song gone wrong."[16] Tufail Niazi's hit wedding song "Chirya Da Chamba" by Surriya Khanam and Anwar Maqsood was praised for its music, composition and the beautiful narration of a letter by Maqsood. It was stated that the song "created a memorable experience for audiences."[40]

The third episodes mark the debut of Pakhtun singer Gul Panra in Lollywood,[41][42] who sang a Persian duet "Man Aamadeh Am" with Atif Aslam.[43] The song went viral and was viewed more than 37, 000 times in five hours.[44] Panra received highly positive acclaim and recognition in her debut in season eight.[45] Arif Lohar's "Rung Jindri" was also met with positive response, The News Tribe consensus "his [Arif Lohar] song lift up the Coke Studio to another peak of fame."[46]

Fourth episode was also reviewed positively, Ali Raj of The Express Tribune gave three and half stars out of five by saying, "The episode reflects the good, the bad and the largely ugly of an approach that is seemingly here to stay."[47]

Episode five was also reviewed positively, especially the release of Ali Azmat's song "Rangeela"[48] lifts the charts, with the video going viral with in few hours. The song widely seen as a "Social Message".[49] Second song from episode "Hina Ki kushboo" by Samra Khan and Asim Azhar, which was a tribute to Noor Jahan with a fusion by Asim of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's qawali "Kina Sona Tenu" received mixed to positive reception from media outlets.[50]

Episode six saw the third appearance of Atif Aslam who sang Marwari duet "Kadi Ao Ni" with folk singer Mai Dhai. With in fifty-minutes of its released song received thousand plus shares on CS official site.[51] Singer Shazia Manzoor appeared in CS for the first time and also appearing on television after a long gap. She sang a qawali with duo Rizwan & Muazzam.[52] Fiza Javed who briefly appeared in season one of Pakistan Idol[53] appeared first time on national television with singer Mulazim Hussain, both sang a duet of Reshma's song "Meri Hamjoliyaan". Ali Haider and Sara Raza Khan sang "Jiya Karay" from 1993 pop music of Pakistan,[54] Haider also appeared on both CS and television after a long gap.[55]

Episode seven marked the season finale, which was reviewed highly positive.[56] Specially the appearance of Farida Khanum was the highlight of episode. Khanum appeared on national television screens after a significant gap.[57] In the finale episode she sang her most popular ghazal "Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo".[58] Strings thanked her in the opening monologue of song saying, "We would like to thank Farida Khanum Sahiba for accepting our request and gracing Coke Studio with her presence."

ARY News praised the series saying, "Finally a reason to watch Coke Studio: Farida Khanum singing 'Aaj Jane Ki Zidd Na Karo'."[59] Besides Khanum, Ali Zafar third appearance led him a critical and positive response throughout the series, he sang "Aj Din Vehre Vich" an original song written by Shahnawaz Zaidi, The Nation wrote, "With this season of Coke Studio, Ali has proved that he is an all-rounder. Just like he has essayed different types of characters in his films across the border, in his music also Ali has reaffirmed his versatility like no other artist of his generation, which is on ample display in Coke Studio."[60] The other songs by Alycia Dias, Malang Party and Siege were also praised.[61]

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Episode five was not released digitally in respect of Mecca crane collapse incident on September 12, 2015 (Saturday).[25]
  2. ↑ The last episode of season was delayed due to the stampede during 2015 Hajj, while performing the last ritual of pilgrimage from Mina to Jamarat.[27][28] It was aired digitally on October 3, 2015 and October 4 on television.[29] Previously the episode was scheduled to air on September 27.[30]
  3. ↑ Digital release of episode on production website and Facebook between 12:00 pm and 4:30 pm
  4. ↑ Channel on which the episode went on-air
  5. ↑ Prime time only represents the time of fresh episode and day that on airs on relative channel. Prime time episode always airs on Sunday but changes may be subjected.
  6. ↑ Repeat timings 1 is the timing of relative episode that airs again after the fresh episode went on air.
  7. ↑ Repeat timings 2 is the timing of relative episode that airs twice after the fresh episode went on air.

References

  1. ↑ "‘Coke Studio’ Season 8 first episode to be launched on August 16". Faizan Ali Warraich. The Daily Times. August 5, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Coke Studio Season 8 kicking off from 16 August". The News Teller. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ "#CokeStudio8 comeback season". Mariam Nihal. Saudi Gazette. August 6, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Rohail Hyatt wants to produce another season of Coke Studio". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Khalid Khan steps out of ‘Coke Studio 8’". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  6. ↑ "Coke Studio Season 8 starting from 16th". The Nation. August 7, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Coke Studio Season 8 Artists’ List Released". The Daily Times. June 20, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Coke Studio Season 8 Songs & Artists Revealed!". Pakistan Advertisers Society. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Coke studio season 8 comes with an independence vibe with it". Aaj TV. August 5, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  10. ↑ "‘Sohni Dharti’ Coke Studio celebrates independence month in unique way". The News. August 4, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Coke Studio 8 promo celebrates the spirit of independence". Rafay Mahmood. The Express Tribune. August 4, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  12. ↑ "CokeStudio8: Top Pakistani musicians singing ‘Sohni Dharti’ for Aug 14". Raza Haidery. ARY News. August 4, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Coke Studio’s ‘Sohni Dharti’ rendition is music to the ears". Shahjahan Khurram. ARY News. August 14, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  14. ↑ "‘Coke Studio’, Zindabad!". The Daily Times. August 14, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  15. 1 2 "Sohni Dharti: The best of what Coke Studio has ever offered". Madiha Shamim. The Nation. August 16, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  16. 1 2 "Best Independence Day gift ever: Sohni Dharti by Coke Studio". Rida Baqai. The Express Tribune. August 20, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
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  24. ↑ "Coke Studio Episode 5: Ali Azmat back in the spotlight". Dawn News. September 12, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
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  26. ↑ "Coke Studio’s episode 6 to release on 20th September– Ali Haider to make his debut on the platform". ARY News. September 19, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
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  28. ↑ Hubbard, Ben (25 September 2015). "Hajj Tragedy Inflames Schisms During a Pilgrimage Designed for Unity". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  29. ↑ "Last episode of Coke Studio season 8 will release on social media on October 3 after they decided to postpone the seventh episode in respect of Mina stampede.". The News Tribe. September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  30. ↑ "Mourning Mina stampede: Coke Studio postpones last episode of season 8". Zain Ali. Daily Pakistan. September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  31. ↑ "‘Coke Studio’ Season 8’s last episode to air tomorrow". The Daily Times. October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
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  34. ↑ "In harmony: Amjad Sabri throws weight behind Atif Aslam". Express Tribune. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  35. ↑ "Amjad Sabri’s Take on Atif Aslam ‘Tajdar-E-Haram’". Madiha Shakeel. Business Recorder. August 25, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  36. ↑ "Why Nabeel Ali’s ‘Bewajah’ is Coke Studio’s best production so far". The Express Tribune. September 2, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  37. ↑ "Appreciation pours in from all sides for Ali Zafar’s ‘Rock Star’". Geo News. August 26, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  38. ↑ "One rockstar to another: Hrithik Roshan tells Ali Zafar 'mazaa aa gaya'". The Express Tribune. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  39. ↑ "I partly lead the rockstar life I’ve made fun of: Ali Zafar". The Express Tribune. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  40. ↑ "Pakistani singing talent at its best". The Daily Times. August 26, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  41. ↑ "The New Gul in the Garden". Rafay Mehmood. The Express Tribune. September 2, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  42. ↑ "The Story of Gul Panrra from Coke Studio Season 8". Dispatch Desk. September 2, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  43. ↑ "‘Folk Studio’ yearns for rebranding". Ali Raj. The Express Tribune. September 2, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  44. ↑ "Coke Studio releases Atif Aslam, Gul Panrra flick ‘Man Aamadeh Am’". The News Tribe. August 29, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  45. ↑ "Gul Panrra’s voice, style stolen the hearts of people". The News Tribe. August 30, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  46. ↑ "Arif Lohar’s ‘Rung Jindri’ lifts up Coke Studio 8". The News Tribe. August 30, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  47. ↑ "Coke Studio: The juggernaut screeches to a grinding halt". Ali Raj. The Express Tribune. September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  48. ↑ "Ali Azmat to rock Coke Studio again". The News Tribe. September 8, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  49. ↑ "Coke Studio 8: Ali Azmat’s Rangeela song jolts music charts". TNT. September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  50. ↑ "Coke Studio’s ‘Hina Ki Khushbu’ reminds of Noor Jahan, Nusrat Fateh Ali". TNT. September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  51. ↑ "Coke Studio 8: Atif Aslam, Mai Dhai’s ‘Kadi Aao Ni’ shake music charts". TNT. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  52. ↑ "Coke Studio 8: Shazia Manzoor, Rizwan & Muazzam give new touch to Qawali". TNT. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  53. ↑ "Pakistan Idol banished Fizza Javed shines in Coke Studio Season 8". Mujahid Ali. The News teller. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  54. ↑ "Coke Studio Episode 6: Will this be a comeback for Ali Haider and Shazia Manzoor?". Dawn News. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  55. ↑ "Coke Studio’s episode 6 to release on 20th September– Ali Haider to make his debut on the platform". Mujahid Ali. The News teller. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  56. ↑ "Saving best for the last? Coke Studio Season 8 to sign off with Farida Khanum". Dawn News. October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  57. ↑ "Coke studio 8 episode 7: Queen of Ghazal Farida Khanam doubles the jubilation with ‘Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo’". The News Tribe. October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  58. ↑ "Farida Khanum to sing ‘Aaj Jane Ki Zidd’ in Coke Studio 8". ARY News. October 1, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  59. ↑ "The final episode of the critically-acclaimed series today released on its YouTube, Daily Motion and Facebook pages Farida Khanum’s exquisite rendition of the hugely popular ghazal Aaj Jane Ki Zidd Na Karo. Poet and songwriter Fayyaz Hashmi, born in Kolkata in 1920 and who died in 2011 wrote the ghazal, and the music was…". ARY News. October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
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  61. ↑ "Saving the best for last: Ali Zafar and Farida Khanum to feature in final episode of Coke Studio 8". ARY News. October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.

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