Coke Studio started nine years ago, and succeeded in bringing famous Pakistani singers together on a platform in order to recreate some of the most legendary songs of the past
When I say recreate, it should be made clear that recreation does not mean singing it again, as it is, rather it means creating something new, with the essence of the old
Diametric emotions Rahat and Momina’s version of Afreen Afreen is the complete opposite of Nustrat Fateh Ali Khan’s (NFAK) version
While the latter is a passionate qawwali of an admirer completely blindfolded by the beauty of his lover, the Coke Studio version praises the lover with subtlety
https://www
youtube
com/watch?v=7iykoYRLiG8 The original Afreen Afreen showcases the lover talking to himself; whereas the Coke Studio version turned the song into a praise of beauty for its listeners
The different versions highlight two completely opposite, yet equally beautiful ways, of praising the love of their life
Female addition Momina’s pairing with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was probably the best innovation seen in the music industry in a long time
Although Rahat Fateh Ali Khan seldom sings duets, when he does, his powerful voice overpowers the vocals of his female counterparts, for example, Shreya Ghosal
Shreya Ghosal is an extremely talented singer, but the duo were a mismatch in Teri Meri Prem Kahaani
On the other hand, Momina’s voice had the perfect amount of edge and innocence; her voice complimented his voice, as well as the song perfectly
https://www
youtube
com/watch?v=UNWUovPzQng Direction The direction of the song is what makes it one of the most beautiful recreations so far
Originally, the song was heard through a male perspective, but Coke Studio’s version brings in the female perspective as well
“Nazroon ne teri chua, tu hai ye jadoo hua, honay lagi hoon main haseen
” (Your eyes met mine, and ever since then a spell has been woven, I feel I have become beautiful) The aforementioned line adds a beautiful and holistic feel to the narration of the song
Another plus point about this version is that the male and female vocals are not arranged in a conversational manner, as normally done in duets
Instead, they are arranged as parallel solo thoughts that enhance the emotion behind the song
Rahat, Momina, and Faakhir Rahat Fateh Ali Khan gave his best, he submitted himself entirely to the song and that strongly resonates throughout
He tried to recreate a legend in the best possible way
Momina is a total charmer
She had the entire nation go gaga over her by simply sitting on a chair and singing two lines with a smile on her face
That’s what you call screen presence and talent
Her on-screen fan girl moments with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan contributed beautifully to the rendition of the song – it kept the legendary essence of the song alive
Lastly, Faakhir did a splendid job with the music arrangement
He recreated a fast-paced qawwali into a midnight stroll kind of song
Way to go Coke Studio! Keep surprising us
| Date: | 24-Aug-2016 | Reference: | View Original Link |
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