Sounds of Kolachi, Chand Tara Orchestra to unite on stage.

KARACHI -- People have started gauging the evolution in Pakistan's music industry in terms of an increased number of genres and fusion tracks. However, although several forms of production and playing techniques still remain untapped, certain kinds of genres have managed to reverberate into the hearts of musicians and audiences through decades.

Inspired by eastern beats, western harmonies and Sufi kalaams, two acts that have garnered a substantial fan base in recent years with their fusion of various genres are Chand Tara Orchestra (CTO) and Sounds of Kolachi (SOK). Their performance in Coke Studio 11 also helped them fall under the much-deserved spotlight.

Followed by their teaming up for Paanch - The mixed tape, which was the brainchild of CTO's guitarist Babar Sheikh, the venture was meant to engage two bands together and start an initiative which will involve five Pakistani acts to celebrate the diversity of Pakistan's indie music.

Chand Tara Orchestra

In light of this, the two troupes have joined forces once again for a power-packed and mystical ensemble, which will take place on November 9, 2019, at the Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC). The tickets will be available at the venue for Rs 2000.

Talking to The Express Tribune, the producer-cum-guitarist, as well as the co-founder of CTO, Omran Shafique, weighed in on the upcoming performance. 'Both the bands tend to revolve around sufiyana concepts lyrically. With CTO amalgamating psychedelic-tinged post-rock music along with SOK that focuses more on progressive rock.' Hinting at a night laced with Sufi beats, mystical harmonies and fun, he added, 'We always have a mix of cover songs and a few originals. So there will be a few songs from the album and then a few usual covers, and hopefully a few surprises as well!'

To add to the merriment, Ahsan Bari from SOK also revealed bits and pieces of what his band has in-store for the audience. 'We will feature a few covers, one of AR Rehman's songs, and a few originals. In terms of sound, the audience should also expect a jazzy atmosphere, along with a mystical fusion. However, there won't be many electric guitars because we are trying to move away from the progressive rock feel,' he said.

Sounds of Kolachi

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