Ghoom Taana
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| Single by Junoon | |||||||||||||||||||
| from the album Dewaar | |||||||||||||||||||
| Released | August 5, 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Recorded | 2003 at Grandview Studios in New York, United States | ||||||||||||||||||
| Genre | Alternative rock | ||||||||||||||||||
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5:34 (album version) 5:33 (remix) 7:40 (video) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Label | Sadaf Stereo | ||||||||||||||||||
| Writer(s) | Sabir Zafar, Salman Ahmad | ||||||||||||||||||
| Producer(s) | Salman Ahmad | ||||||||||||||||||
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"Ghoom Taana" (Urdu: گھوم تانا, literal English translation: "move around") is a song by Pakistani sufi rock band Junoon. It was released as the fifth and final single from their seventh full-length studio album, Dewaar. The single also featured in Salman Ahmad's debut solo album, Infiniti. The song was originally sung jointly by Ali Noor, vocalist of Noori, and Ali Azmat. However, the duet sung with Shubha Mudgal featured only Salman Ahmad for the male vocals.
"Ghoom Taana" was named at #10 in a list of Junoon's top 10 songs published by Gibson Guitar on their website.[1]
Music video
The music video for "Ghoom Taana" written by Salman Ahmad, is a collaboration between Junoon and classical Indian vocalist, Shubha Mudgal. The semi-autobiographical video, shot in both India and Pakistan, has been directed by Saqib Malik with cinematography by Sanjay Kapoor. It features a narrative by Internationally acclaimed Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah.
The video is based on the true story of Salman’s family’s migration from Patiala to Lahore in 1947, the video has been shot partially in Salman’s ancestors house Haveli Namdar Khan in Patiala and in Lahore.
Track listing
Ghoom Taana
All songs written and composed by Junoon.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Ghoom Taana" | 5:34 |
| 2. | "Ghoom Taana" (Remix) | 5:33 |
| 3. | "Ghoom Taana" (Video) | 7:40 |
DVD
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| Video by Junoon | ||||
| Released | August 8, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003-2004 at Grandview Studios in New York, United States | |||
| Length | 7:40 (music video) | |||
| Label | Sadaf Stereo | |||
| Producer | John Alec, Salman Ahmad | |||
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The music video for "Ghoom Taana" written by Salman Ahmad, is a collaboration between Junoon and classical Indian vocalist, Shubha Mudgal. The semi-autobiographical video, shot in both India and Pakistan, has been directed by Saqib Malik with cinematography by Sanjay Kapoor. It features a narrative by Internationally acclaimed Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah. The song was originally sung jointly by Ali Noor, vocalist of Noori, Ali Azmat and Salman Ahmad and was part of Junoon's seventh studio album, Dewaar. However, the duet sung with Shubha Mudgal featured only Salman for the male vocals.
The video and a special documentary entitled “Building Bridges” was screened at a launch ceremony in Karachi in time for the Independence Day celebrations of Pakistan and India. Based on the true story of Salman’s family’s migration from Patiala to Lahore in 1947, the video has been shot partially in Salman’s ancestors house Haveli Namdar Khan in Patiala and in Lahore.
Speaking at the occasion, Salman Ahmad thanked all who helped make his vision a reality on both the Pakistani and Indian side. Salman said, “The people of India and Pakistan may have lived apart for 57 years, but their common history spans 5700 years. Thus it is only natural that we overcome our disputes and work together for the benefit of the greater good of the region”. His Excellency, Mr. TCS Raghavan, Deputy High Commissioner for India in Islamabad was one of the guest speakers at the occasion and said: "Junoon is one of the most popular groups in India today, and their appeal reaches across the country from North to South. We wholeheartedly support Junoon's initiative of grass-roots peace-making through 'Ghoom Taana'." Amin Hashwani, President of Pakistan India CEO’s Business Forum said “We at PICBF are proud to be associated with Salman Ahmad & Junoon's brilliant efforts and hope to continue to support similar ventures whether in business, education, cultural exchange, and the performing arts.”
The song and documentary was launched at the Maurya Sheraton in New Delhi on Tuesday, the 10th of August by the Confederation of Indian Industry.
DVD
Released on August 8, 2004, Junoon's "Ghoom Taana" DVD consists of the music video of the song "Ghoom Taana" and a special documentary entitled “Building Bridges” which was screened at a launch ceremony in Karachi in time for the Independence Day celebrations of Pakistan and India.
Band line-up
- Salman Ahmad - vocals, lead guitar
- Ali Azmat - vocals, backing vocals
- Brian O'Connell - bass guitar
Chapter listing
- Ghoom Taana (Video Version) (7:40)
- Building Bridges Documentary
Personnel
- Junoon
- Additional musicians
- Vocals on the original version of "Ghoom Taana" by Ali Noor
- Female Vocals by Shubha Mudgal
References
- ↑ The Perfect Mix: The Top 10 Junoon Songs Retrieved on August 20, 2011.
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