Fuzon- Exclusive Interview

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Name?
Shafqat Amanat Ali.

Date of Birth?
26th Feb 1965.

Hobbies?
Cricket, Watching TV, Stealing cookies from kids.

Education?
Graduation.
Music Education?
Classical training for vocals since the age of 4.

Music Equipment?
Harmonium, Furmundal.

Other Occupations?
I can’t do anything else but music.

Sources of inspiration?
Scenery, hill station and nice weather.

What drew you towards music?
Its been in our family for 8 generations.

Tell us something about your upcoming album?
Follow ups of many songs, nadani nahi ki, no regrets later on.

Music Recognition or achievements?
We are extremely happy with the success of our first album. However we feel that this is just the beginning.

Type of Music you like?
Melodic.

Type of Music you hate?
When less work is put in and more attention is given to play acting.

What do you think about other Pakistani Artists?
They are all very good Masha Allah.

How would you like to be remembered?
Being remembered by people for whatever reason is enough for me.

Favorite musicians (Pakistani)?
The list of my favourite composers is pretty long - some of the names are Nisar Bazmi, Khursheed Anwar, Rasheed Atray, Feroz Nizami, Bakhshi Vazir, Vazir Afzal, Master Inayat and many more.

Favorite Song (Pakistani)?
Long list..sab dagh e dil chiragh bana kar jala diye (Madam).

Final Comments?
No bhashan - just be honest with whatever you do in life.

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Name?
Shallum Asher Xavier.
Date of Birth?
16th Sep 1978.

Hobbies?
Hanging out with friends, music, tv, selling CDs.

Education?
Intermediate.

Music Education?
Masters in rock n roll.

Music Equipment?
Guitar.

Other Occupations?
Am a banker (ha ha ha ha ha).

Sources of inspiration?
Natural beauty, feeling from deep within, any inspiration, specially this girl I know ;).

What drew you towards music?
It is God gifted and every musicican is born with it. Since childhood I wanted to be part of something to do with music.

Tell us something about your upcoming album?
It is on the same lines but the production and sound quality will be more refined. We will be fusing with Arabic music too. You will find this album to be more heavier, and live drums on some of the numbers.

Music Recognition or achievements?
Our album was well received internationally and had an appeal to all kinds of audiences. That is a major achievement for all of us.

Type of Music you like?
All kinds, specially experimental music which requires thought and planning and a lot of work.

Type of Music you hate?
I don’t like music without feeling and emotion, and I have no tolerance for copy cats

What do you think about other Pakistani Artists?
Love them all.

How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who has done his share for the music scene, who has not harmed anyone, I want people to remember me with respect and love.

Favorite musicians (Pakistani)?
JOHN L. PINTO (Gumby), Faraz Anwar & Amir Zaki.

Favorite Song (Pakistani)?
Neend ati naheen, Dil ki qasam.

Final Comments?
I believe in equality for the mankind, and I want there to be love and respect for everybody.

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Name?
Mohammed Imran Momina (Immu).
Date of Birth?
22-May-71.

Hobbies?
CRICKET & MUSIC.

Education?
Graduation.

Music Education?
No formal education.

Music Equipment?
Keyboards.

Other Occupations?
None.

Sources of inspiration?
Nature.

What drew you towards music?
shouq tha.

Tell us something about your upcoming album?
Progressive & better sound.

Music Recognition or achievements?
Have produced music for each and every big stars in the country. Played at the royal wembley.

Type of Music you like?
All kinds - rock jazz classical.

Type of Music you hate?
Bhangra.

What do you think about other Pakistani Artists?
They are all good, the music scene is getting better.

How would you like to be remembered?
As an honest person.

Favorite musicians (Pakistani)?
Adnan Afaq, Amir Zaki & Nizar lalani.

Favorite Song (Pakistani)?
long list - kabhi tum idhar sey.

Final Comments?
Keep the faith & always respects elders in all walks of li

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*Originally posted by Gohan: *
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Name?
Shallum Asher Xavier.
Date of Birth?
16th Sep 1978.

Hobbies?
Hanging out with friends, music, tv, selling CDs.

Education?
Intermediate.

Music Education?
Masters in rock n roll.

Music Equipment?
Guitar.

Other Occupations?
Am a banker (ha ha ha ha ha).

Sources of inspiration?
Natural beauty, feeling from deep within, any inspiration, specially this girl I know ;).

What drew you towards music?
It is God gifted and every musicican is born with it. Since childhood I wanted to be part of something to do with music.

Tell us something about your upcoming album?
It is on the same lines but the production and sound quality will be more refined. We will be fusing with Arabic music too. You will find this album to be more heavier, and live drums on some of the numbers.

Music Recognition or achievements?
Our album was well received internationally and had an appeal to all kinds of audiences. That is a major achievement for all of us.

Type of Music you like?
All kinds, specially experimental music which requires thought and planning and a lot of work.

Type of Music you hate?
I don’t like music without feeling and emotion, and I have no tolerance for copy cats

What do you think about other Pakistani Artists?
Love them all.

How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who has done his share for the music scene, who has not harmed anyone, I want people to remember me with respect and love.

Favorite musicians (Pakistani)?
JOHN L. PINTO (Gumby), Faraz Anwar & Amir Zaki.

Favorite Song (Pakistani)?
Neend ati naheen, Dil ki qasam.

Final Comments?
I believe in equality for the mankind, and I want there to be love and respect for everybody.
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this dude is hands down the best guitarist in the country right now.

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^and what about Faraz anwar (Dusk), amir zaki (solo) and Zuliqar(EP)?

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kx, that was discussed already (it got no where) in another thread. So let's just say he's one of the best. :)

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Fuzon is a great band :k: thanks for posting the interview Gohan :slight_smile:

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shallum is the greatest guitarist ever and anyone who doesn't agree with me shall be shot. JUST KIDDING. gohan bro, i am also a big fan of faraz, amir, and zulfiqar. you know what would be great. a concert where all four of them get on stage and just free style for hours. shallum ripping a smashing tune and faraz replying in kind. man wouldn't that be something.

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Ooooo! I LOVE FUZON

:french: :jhanda: :bhangra:

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Thnx for sharing... :)

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Re: Fuzon- Exclusive Interview

F U Z O N! no doubt one of the bestest best band in pak. their ideas are totally fresh and the music is energetic.

Pak is blessed with real gud talent in music industry

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thanx for sharing,

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^and what about Faraz anwar (Dusk), amir zaki (solo) and Zuliqar(EP)?
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Yup, Faraz Anwar gets my vote. He's a true virtuoso.