Sufi rock has always had that magnetic and attractive sound to it. It finds the perfect balance between the rock sound and “rootsy” vocals and lyrics. The beauty of it is that nobody can really complain about the music. The sound is good. The vocals are pleasing and it does have that feel-good sound to it.
This brings me to my next band. Mizraab are tagged as a “Heavy Metal” band out of Pakistan. Some of their songs do indeed have some heavy riffs and double bass kicks but the sound just seems, for the lack of a better word, aspirant. What it sounds like is a bunch of clichéd heavy metal ingredients put together and even though the music is tight and has its moments, there is that special something that is missing.
This takes nothing away from some of their pretty awesome songs, when they take the freedom to have some fun with the songs. My favorites are Ujalon Main, Who Aur Main, Insaan and Kitni Saadiyan.
Check them out on their myspace page HERE. There’s a weird add that keeps making an irritating sound on the site, so I suggest clicking on the pop-out option for the player.
Take a look at these as well… I think these videos are stellar!!
Ujalon Main - Mizraab
Kitni Saadian - Mizraab
Every day, I will pick up a new band that has a profound connection with the Indian music scene, both within and outside of India. Hopefully, you and I will both learn a little bit about music that we wouldn't have otherwise!
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