The discography of Mizraab, a Pakistani progressive rock band, consists of two studio albums, as well as numerous live albums, singles and music videos. The band was formed by lead guitarist and vocalist Faraz Anwar, bassist Khalid Khan and percussionist Akhtar Qayyum in 1996. After the release of the band's first studio album, there had been many changes in the line-up the only consistent member being Faraz himself.Faraz Anwar – Interview Retrieved on March 16, 2011
Although Mizraab has been prominent in their home country since the release of their debut album Panchi (1999), they did not achieve fame and commercial success until the release of their second studio album Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil, which was released in 2004. The album sold over 30,000 copies upon it release and is the band's highest selling album. Singles from the album like "Kitni Sadian" and "Insaan" became an instant hit in Pakistan and did very well at the local music charts. The band produced an overall of five singles along with five music videos for each single from the album, the other singles from the album are "Panchi", "Meri Terhan" and "Izhar". 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.
Albums
Studio albums YearAlbum information1999Panchi Released: April, 1999 Recorded: 1998–1999 in Karachi, Pakistan Label: Sadaf Stereo Producer: Faraz Anwar2004Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil Released: March 8, 2004 Singles: "Insaan", "Meri Terhan", "Izhar", "Kitni Sadian", "Panchi" Recorded: 2003–2004 at 8-93 in Karachi, Pakistan Label: Sadaf Stereo Producer: Faraz Anwar
Live albums YearAlbum information2009Live at FM 101 Released: June 2, 2009 Recorded: October 22, 2004 at FM 101 Studios in Karachi, Pakistan Label: Independent Producer: Faraz Anwar, Sharaf Qaisar2010Mizraab - Live & Rare Released: January 1, 2010 Recorded: August 11, 2007 at MTV Studios in Karachi, Pakistan Label: Independent Producer: Faraz Anwar2012Unplugged Released: January 21, 2012 Recorded: April 1, 2011 at V-Sel Outlet for MTV Pakistan in Karachi, Pakistan Label: Independent Producer: Faraz Anwar2013Aag Alive Released: February 1, 2013 Recorded: 2007 at Aag TV Studios in Karachi, Pakistan Label: Independent Producer: Faraz Anwar
Singles Year Song Album 2002 Insaan Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil 2002 Meri Terhan Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil 2003 Izhar Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil 2004 Kitni Sadian Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil 2004 Dil Dil Pakistan Tribute to Vital Signs 2004 Sari Shamain Released as a single 2005 Panchi Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil 2005 Sham-o-Seher Released as a single 2005 Meré Khuda Released as a single 2006 Ujalon Main Ujalon Main 2007 Woh Aur Main Ujalon Main 2009 Kahani Ujalon Main 2011 Tu Kareeb Hai Ujalon Main
Music videos Date Title Director October 2002 Insaan Babar Sheikh December 2002 Meri Terhan Aqeel March 2003 Izhar Visual Experience April 14, 2004 Kitni Saadian Babar Sheikh August 13, 2004 Dil Dil Pakistan (Cover) Indus Music September 13, 2005 Panchi Murtaza Chaudry October 17, 2005 Meré Khuda Sohail Akhtar December 26, 2006 Ujalon Main Soheb Akhtar December 27, 2007 Woh Aur Main Faraz Anwar & Irfan Ahmed May 22, 2011 Kuch Hai (Coke Studio version) Rohail Hyatt
References
External links Mizraabianz.com - Official Website Mizraab discography at Official Website