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- Mizraab (Urdu: مضراب transl. A plectrum made by hand from a continuous strand of iron used to strike the strings of the sitar) is a progressive rock and metal band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1997. Founded by vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter, Faraz Anwar, the band's initial line-up was with Faraz Anwar on vocals, Khalid Khan on bass and Akhtar Qayyum on percussions, since then there had been many changes in the line-up the only consistent member being Faraz himself. The band have been influential on many contemporary musical artists, and have gained a large cult following despite garnering little radio or music video airplay. The band is well known for being one of the few bands to have brought progressive rock music in Pakistan, thus being one of the few heavy metal music bands to receive significant acknowledgment by the press. The band earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and critical acclaim, with their debut album release Panchi in 1999 described as the first progressive rock album in Pakistan. Faraz Anwar then in 2001 recorded and released An Abstract Point of View through the record label Gnarly Geezer, owned by Allan Holdsworth. The album got rave reviews from musicians all over the world hailing Faraz as a great guitar find from Asia. In 2004, the band, fronted by Faraz, found renewed success and popularity by the release of their second studio album, Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil, which received critical acclaim. The album sold more than 30,000 copies and is the band's highest selling album. Singles from the album like "Panchi" and "Kitni Sadian" received a lot of airtime on local music channels. The album is also credited to be the first proper Urdu metal album released in Pakistan. After the release of their second studio album, Mizraab made a comeback into the lime light with the video for "Ujalon Main" in December 2006, which showcased the new band members as well as the change in genre and was well received all over the country. Mizraab's third album was completed in late 2006–2007 but due to the dire state of the music industry in Pakistan, no deal could be reached and the album was shelved. (en)
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- Collage, Dusk, Yasir & Faraz, Sonic Ashtanga, Aaroh, Sajid & Zeeshan, Aunty Disco Project (en)
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- Mizraab performing live at Coke Studio. (en)
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- Irfan Ahmad (en)
- Ferdinand Goveas (en)
- Muhammad Muzammil (en)
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- Woh Aur Main, Mizraab's single from their upcoming third studio album. The music video of the single, directed by band members Irfan Ahmed and Faraz Anwar, showcased a new line-up for the band and a change in genre. The single received a lot of positive feedback from fans and critics alike and topped several local music charts. (en)
- Insaan, from the album Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil, is the very first single released by the band. The music video of the song is directed by Babar Sheikh, released in October 2002. (en)
- Ujalon Main, Mizraab's single from their upcoming third studio album. The music video of the single, directed by Soheb Akhtar, was nominated for the "Best Music Video" award at the Lux Style Awards held in 2008. (en)
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- Sound Master, Sadaf Stereo (en)
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- Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (en)
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- See: List of Mizraab band members (en)
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- Insaan (en)
- Ujalon Main (en)
- Woh Aur Main (en)
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- Mizraab (Urdu: مضراب transl. A plectrum made by hand from a continuous strand of iron used to strike the strings of the sitar) is a progressive rock and metal band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1997. Founded by vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter, Faraz Anwar, the band's initial line-up was with Faraz Anwar on vocals, Khalid Khan on bass and Akhtar Qayyum on percussions, since then there had been many changes in the line-up the only consistent member being Faraz himself. The band have been influential on many contemporary musical artists, and have gained a large cult following despite garnering little radio or music video airplay. (en)
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