Pakistani gamer reacts to Pakistan Goes Metal - Mastt Mastt - By Andre Antunes

[@AMACHiiBiong]

Andre Antunes sent me here. Namaste 🙏 Anyone here who has lyric transcription and English translation of this beautiful piece of music? 😊

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

here's a video I found that's a translation of the entire piece. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5ulnYSkfrSsicU hope this helps, if you have any questions, pop them off here and I'll answer to the best of my ability.

[@ahmedsyed8975]

As a Pakistani I can say that Andre captures the spirit of the original very well... usually remixes are absolutely botched but this BANGS

[@iansmith8783]

I feel like Andre Antunes has given me a window into another culture by showing the deep commonality between the metal music i have connected with ever since i was young and qawwali music from the other side of the world. I'm completely in awe of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan now because to me he is clearly one of the greatest rock stars to ever live.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

NFAK was undoubtedly a rockstar since his passing his nephew Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has taken his place along with greats like Naseebo Lal, Aabida Parveen and others. if you feel like exploring further, coke studio Pakistan season 14 and all previous seasons and Nescafe basement Pakistan are both great points of reference for exploration :) I can bet you'll find some playlist worthy music in just season 14 alone, best part is, almost all songs have subtitles and translations in English so you can understand what's being talked about in the music. Let me know how it goes if you do decide to give it a try :) and if you need a more extended explanation of terms or any music or translation you come across, feel free to ask and I'll try and clarify to my best capability. Cheers,

[@iansmith8783]

@Waqas Rabbani thank you so much for steering me in the right direction. I just can't get enough of this mind-blowing music!

[@tezzo55]

I could not have said it better my friend and I totally agree with you.

[@markusmath3421]

@@JustAPakistaniGamer IMHO season 14 is extremely mediocre compared to the early seasons, especially when Rohail Hyatt was still around

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

@@markusmath3421 season 14 is a good entry point for those not familiar with Pakistani music...

[@hermestrismegisto8168]

Dear friend, have you already seen the version of "Sason Ki Mala Pe" by Andre?????...mind blowing!!!!

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

yes I have and I loved that one too... I've seen quite a lot of videos on Andre's channel and there's not a single one that I didn't immediately fall in love with.. There's another amazing video from Andre titled "If System of a Down were from India" if you haven't seen that already you need to check that one out.. The sisters in that video are called the Nooran sisters... Absolutely mind-blowing performance

[@NataBijoux]

@@JustAPakistaniGamer Thank you so much for your reaction! I found your video after I've seen Andre's cover on 'Sanson Ki Mala Pe'. Azlan Mohsin made a translation and explained the meaning of the lyrics in the comments, and I realised I can feel and I can understand a new beautiful world of Pakistani music. Absolutely incredible amazing poetry! Charming voices. Unusual vocal. Love it! Love it so much! You all, guys, doing great job to share cultural diamonds to the world! Love from Russia ❤

[@neeroshramchander7145]

Great Review brother! I've bee listening to this so twice a day from the time Andre has released it. It is therapeutic for me. I also like what Andre has done with Nooran sisters music as well.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

His Nooran sisters covers was mindblowing... man absolutely deserves all the love and respect he's getting for the work he's doing.

[@xenocore01]

Since the lyrics escape me, does the meaning of the song match the energy and mood of the accompaniment? We all agree that it sounds amazing, but does it match the original mood of the song or is just a good remix?

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

It actually elevates the mood, the intensity is off the charts... and this is coming from a native language speaker.

[@alexandergonzales8893]

Es increíble esta canción.. ¡.. La mezcla con la guitarra eléctrica.. Es muy buena.. ¡.. Las voces son hermosas.. ¡.. Maravilloso.. ¡

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

What is striking about this is not only the fusion of two completely different musical worlds, what Andre does here is basically a continuation of what he did a few years back with western classical music. Making arrangements of instrumental pieces, playing Bach in the stlye of Queen, or Tchaikovksy. And now he does the same with classical music from Pakistan and India. It's logical in its own way.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

100% agreed

[@rangersammy]

I love Andres work with this. Started listening to the original tracks.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

if you really want to explore this genre, try checking out anything by Aabida Parveen or Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in coke studio ( Note: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is the nephew of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan... there are tons of adorable videos of NFAK teaching rahat live during performances that I recently came across that shows how young they start teaching them classical music, it's actually quite fascinating to watch.

[@dwightevans8545]

I'm so glad you love this Waqas. Andre really hit a bullseye on this. His talent at picking up the Pakistani composition is very good. I'm curious if Andre and the singers could actually get together more and tour? What do you think?

[@psw6392]

Yeah, I am a strong believer in crossover music, and this was awesome.😀💯❤✌️✊️👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@richardcole3800]

This is Pakistani scat singing farout man! Antunes compliments.

[@maijin007]

I love the shots where Andre and Nusrat are headbanging with the same intensity. The man is a genius and you can tell he loves what he is doing.

[@Flakwell]

100% agree very beautifully done!

[@jonathansheji6643]

I actually like your remarks to the video and small facts you put in as well 👍🏽

[@mk1st]

10 seconds in “h-ly shit” My exact reaction.

[@SssshirazzzZ]

yasssssssssssss brother soooooo goooood!!!!!

[@blazejflorkiewicz9698]

i love it too and its fun to watch someone who enjoys it like me :)

[@andreydrobnov3803]

Jugni послушай ))))) это еще круче 🔥🫡🤘

[@mikhayahudim]

O cara é muito bom

[@winterhtech]

Wow

[@Dracobaldwin]

The point is to NOT elevate and make vocal the centre with minimal supporting instruments. This actually defeats the whole purpose. Nonetheless it is good but if you do that for hours and hours of kawali, headache is inevitable.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

I have a different take on the matter.... when you make a movie... you make a trailer that's all the best parts of the movie condensed into 2 minutes, and you use that to market to people who might be interested in checking out the movie. This piece accomplishes just that. It gets people who would otherwise not have known about Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to find his music and connect with it, in a way that makes it accessible on a global scale, keeping in mind all musical sensibilities of tone, and balance, keeping vocals central and highlighted. If you go through the comments on this video you'll see people from all parts of the world discovering Pakistani music, falling in love with NFAK's Music. It serves a positive and welcome purpose and opens a whole new wave of audiences from different cultures and background toward the form of qawwali

[@Dtitilator]

@@JustAPakistaniGamer well said 🫶

[@PrettyCoolFriend]

Awesome!

[@nuegonah886]

It's a big relief that someone who is really into a Pakistani music reacts gracefully! Sure, I LOVE all what Andre does, but I really did want to know what real carriers of that culture would think about. Really, biggest thank to you for your reaction!

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

It's very satisfying for me as a content creator to know that my content serves a purpose. I made this reaction with the intent to let people know as a native speaker of the language and a huge fan of the music he's adapted that he did a great job doing the work he did. In my own way, this video was an appreciation of his work honestly.

[@chrishince8947]

Few people can make a epic song even more epic! Metal makes everything better!!!

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

true... 100%

[@oneriousraider913]

😂😂😂 nice joke

[@widdershins5383]

@@oneriousraider913 no joke my guy, metal does make everything better lol

[@martymcpeak4748]

Native American songs sometimes contain vocalizations like these. This is awesome, I've had my eyes and ears opened to another form of music and expression. Peace

[@julio.cesar.antonio]

Have you heard Mike Patton's Tomahawk? They have a whole record influenced by the tribe they are named after...

[@martymcpeak4748]

@@julio.cesar.antonio no Sir i haven't but I'll give it a listen .

[@knoxxxxxx]

imagine a single from the original singers with Andre, that would be sickkkkk. i would pay to watch it live!!!

[@widdershins5383]

As soon as I saw it, I started wondering what a Pakistani born metal guitarist would be able to do with this…I must hear a metal original from the source lol

[@trias418]

andre antunes is just...a brilliant composer. Composition is art, art is communication, he listened to this beautiful music and communicated back with the art he knows, and because he really listened, it comes out beautiful

[@lollorosso4675]

Great to know this gorgeous work is not considered a cultural affront by a native speaker and fan of the original. Thanks for the vid!

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

i absolutely loved this version... and the fact that Andre chose to cover Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan ( NFAK ) one of the penultimate legends of Pakistani classical music and honored his style in the way he did, was absolutely heartening and gave me so much joy to experience. It gives me even greater joy to know that people around the world are experiencing NFAK's music thanks to Andre and enjoying it as much as we Pakistani's have had the pleasure to enjoy it.

[@mladenbradac3832]

He makes harmony's on existing already great melodies creating orchestral cacophony of magnificent sounds.

[@Toilettos]

I've been addicted to this version for weeks now..! The original is great too. I listen to all kinds of music btw, though metal was a big part of my early life. Love from Norway.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

if you love metal and want to hear music from Pakistan i'd like to recommend a song a lot of people, not even in pakistan talk about nowadays.. it's from a Band called Noori the name of the song is Nishaan.. search for Nishaan by Noori... you'll know it when you find it :D very typical 90's MTV rock band vibe.

[@isajmody2344]

Isn't it funny how music unites us all?! I was a fan of the original, but this is definitely a bar raised!! I hope you saw the new one, because it is absolutely amazing.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

true... music does unite as all... and yes I have seen the 2 new videos Andre has released since I uploaded this reaction. I'm in the process of making another reaction on one of the videos, and if I find more time this week, might make a reaction on the other one and even possibly Nooran Sisters.

[@isajmody2344]

@@JustAPakistaniGamer Very nice! I look forward to it!!

[@rogermaidensalloriginalmus6035]

Andre is an exceptional talent…I’d love to see him do alive show with these guys.

[@fuselpeter5393]

Despite all the tensions that can occur cause of cultural differences for whatever reasons, what a boring world would we have without these differences. That Andre can mix different cultures together in a pleasant way is awesome. \m/

[@tezzo55]

I too love this and I am not Pakistani but this has opened my eyes and ears to the greatness of Pakistani music and culture. In my humble opinion Andre Antunes is a genius arranger, one of the very best and I can tell that here he is working with the best. I love the passion and poetry inherent in this music but together with Andre this art-form belongs to the whole world. I would love them all to do a world tour. Many thanks sir.

[@Jonathan-gl3tf]

I like your reaction bro. The only problem I see is that the sound of the reacted video is too low. But anyway it is indeed perfection and I love it too.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

appreciate the feedback, I'll make sure to adjust audio levels better in upcoming videos :)

[@alinefernandes4676]

That was a lovely reaction. I am listening to more Pakistani music because of Andre's remix and your reactions. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Would love to see tour reaction to Andre's remix of Sason Ki Mala Pe by Nusrat too 🙂

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

I have been considering making one, and this was just he push i need :), it will be up within a few days

[@2storycory2]

This came across my recommendations a few days ago and I haven’t stopped humming it since. Andre does a superb job at adapting this beautiful song for a western audience using metal music as a vehicle. I would love to hear more traditional music but someone like me doesn’t have any reference on where it comes from. This reminds me so much of Ronnie James Dio in the style of the guitar playing that it clicked with me instantly, even though I have no clue who this person is. Wonderful reaction!

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

Well the original musician is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, a pakistani classical music singer. A good starting point for you would be to explore Coke Studio Season 14, it puts a very modern and palatable spin on Pakistani music. Nusrat's nephew Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is alive and well and his music is all over the internet. Best example of his works include the following ( Chaap Tilak - Coke Studio ) ( Aafreen Aafreen - coke studio ) Let me know if you need more reference points to explore this type of music further :)

[@heinemelo]

​@@JustAPakistaniGamer At least for me, 30 minutes knowing about Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is THE starting point. It is beautiful music, very different what we are used to listen. This version of Andre Antunes is so great, it adds without hidding nothing, actually the voices are better than in the original version. It would be great to know more about this kind of music. 👍

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

best starting point would be to check out anything from Nescafe Basement Pakistan or Coke Studio Pakistan.. Coke studio Pakistan currently released season 14, lots of people have reacted to it on the internet.. The benefit with coke studio songs is that you get Transliteration and Traslation as well in the song.. so you get to understand the meaning as well as understand how to say the words as well, and it's a great starting point for trying to understand pakistani music and start understanding the urdu language in general. Although fair warning, the translations are written for western and european audiences, so meanings are somewhat distorted, what you read means slightly different from what it actually means in spoken urdu... but it serves the purpose of getting you in the general direction of what's being talked about in the songs. I've considered doing more literal translations of the songs verse by verse on my channel, i'd love to to know as a viewer if that's something that might add value for your viewing experience !

[@andrewkim6298]

i've watched that video like 20 times in a day. such a banger

[@alanglez3161]

Este sujeto no solo le da la vuelta a una forma de escuchar musica tradicional si no que también nos enseña otras culturas

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

Estoy absolutamente de acuerdo, espero haber escrito esto correctamente, usé google tranalate ya que no hablo español

[@alanglez3161]

@@JustAPakistaniGamer no te preocupes traducción fue una traducción 100% correcta

[@alanglez3161]

Lo que me gustaría saber es como buscar las letras de las canciones? para poder tratar de traducirlas a mi idioma 😅

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

gaana.com/lyrics/dum-mast-qalander-mast-mast-9 estas son las letras, pero es posible que tenga dificultades para entenderlas, ya que hay significados alegóricos de versos que son culturalmente significativos.

[@alanglez3161]

@@JustAPakistaniGamer muchas gracias amigo trataré de investigar para comprender más la letra saludos desde México 😁

[@serroche]

Man I just discovered you're video, I had the same reaction the first time I heard this tune, and even if I'm from Spain, all the melodies in the singing sound so familiar to some flamenco stuff... peace mate!

[@ialiwaqar]

Sanson ki mala metal must listen

[@walterallen4069]

Excellent description of their vocal ad libs. Since I started listening to this artist, I cannot help but think the music theory behind singing the tala rhythmic syllables has to be ancestral to American jazz "scat" [short for scatological] singing. But you're right. This is some next-level stuff. The sounds of Nusrat F.A. Khan's group fill my head when I need a dose of joy. I'm looking for translations of the lyrics. As an english speaker, it's tough trying to identify the language then transliterate them. Thanks for this reaction video.

[@nicogarcia282]

A unknow metal level until now.... Amazing!!! When ate they really meet? Where Is the producer that can make true this adventure ?? Salute from Argentina!!!

[@Александр_Непомнящий]

Я в восторге. Слушаю без перерыва со дня выхода

[@leshapo4195]

Вот кем вдохновлялись SOAD🫠

[@rogermarin1712]

​@@leshapo4195 This is a lot better than SOAD

[@oldblinddarby2498]

I don't understand the song as I'm not Pakistani, I'm a rather ignorant American born Anglo man, but I have been enjoying this mix song since it came out. The singers are astounding in their talent and the guitar accompaniment is awesome. I've been looking into these singers on their own because of this mix. I agree with your reaction 1000%.

[@xirknight]

Absolutely loved it brother. When I first seen this, number one, the singers etc doing the song blew my mind, totally blew it and then the metal was just overwhelming…. Masters one and all.

[@oldblinddarby2498]

I never watch reaction videos, I watched this because I was curious how those from Pakistani culture would view this. I'm glad to see you appreciated this more than I do.

[@damagecase13]

If you haven't heard them yet you should check out Bloodywood!

[@CharlesMacedo.]

Perdi a conta de quantas vezes que vi essa obra de arte.

[@DrLager2000]

Lovely review mate! It is indeed a thing of wonder.

[@zaldum386]

I cant stop replaying this so now i go for the reactions! This was great

[@WaxyDoom]

Super cool hearing someone who grew up with this music react to it.

[@danishtariq7473]

Yaar waqas bhai bnde ne akeer krdi hai kasam se I'm just speechless

[@midnightwatchman1]

I only discovered this great singer through Andre Antunes it sends chills down my spine every time I hear the song

[@ecotts]

Sounds great... 👍

[@mjcs6399]

I love it too

[@LordXenophon1]

ANN-toon-eez

[@fasihali9470]

u seem cool

[@toxendon]

MUTAHAR???

[@nadeemahmed1694]

So Awesome

[@chill29394]

Respect

[@constantstudies]

Hi Waqas!! Ty for explaining the music some more to us, I've been loving these videos from Andre as well but am for the most part new to Pakistani music.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

there's a lot more to explore... if you are willing to try let me know and i'll hit you up with a couple of recommendations :)

[@constantstudies]

@@JustAPakistaniGamer I would love that!!

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

​@@constantstudies Well there's coke studio season 14 and all the past seasons. There's Nescafe Basement There's Pepsi Battle of the Bands and then there's Urdu Aesthetics All of these will basically get you the widest range possible of the kinds of music that exists in Pakistan...

[@constantstudies]

@@JustAPakistaniGamer Thank you so much!! This is awesome. 💚

[@artmannify]

I live in Denmark Scandinavia and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this sound!!! Music is universal.. Ps. Subbed! !-)

[@silviahannak3213]

The Original is good but that is something wonderful. Perfecto! That Combination. I don't know..shall you dance or just headbang to it? Or listen to it in awe. Next Level. Mirchi! Yes these Scales are something i wish i could do as well.

[@fabrizietto80]

5:00 in theatrical language is a technique called "Gramelot" BUT THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!

[@joca1378]

It's like jazz, there's this crescendo that ends in some type of "audio climax". When that moment arrives, people will feel it and automatically start clapping and cheering, this is all great stuff

[@thatdudedorian]

yur explanation is so nice to hear and i love hearing the experience of someone who's actually pakistani! amazing video and +1 subscriber

[@gamertroll3028]

Nice one reaction!!

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

Glad you enjoyed

[@EvilDogFilmsOfficial]

Spectacular, very cool reaction too, what an amazingly beautiful mixture of culture.

[@frooqy]

Great reaction. Pity we can barely hear the song

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

I'll make sure to improve my audio levels in upcoming reaction videos.. and I really appreciate the feedback... it really means a lot..

[@gordon6029]

So cool that you like this because I found it to be just awesome ( as a white guy).

[@trias418]

5:00 appreciate the clarification of how the vocals work in this section!

[@user-od3es9pz8p]

abe mujhe laga 'vikas' name bola.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

Meray saaray indian friends mujhay Vikaas ya "Vicky" hi bulatay hain :D

[@rockclmbrmike]

I very much enjoyed your honest response, and for those of us that don't know the language, your interjection were quite helpful.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

I'm glad you enjoyed my reaction, it means a lot considering I'm just starting out on youtube, trying to find my way :) . Thank you for your appreciation and encouragement, it means a lot.

[@robertkenyon9426]

Wagas, please share with us how your side of the world is receiving this 'lightning in a bottle?' Does Andre's collaboration receive radio airtime? Have you heard it played in a public setting? I'd love to read or hear about anything the Nooran sisters have said about Andre's work with them.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

as far as i know it's mostly being watched and talked about on social media, so far radio hasn't picked it up... but my wife recently gave interviews on a couple of local radio stations and i'm wondering asking her to share the video with the radio people with an open ended request and see if they give it airtime, i'm sure they will..

[@Strohat8]

Great review. Wish the audio for the music was turned up a bit that’s all

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

will make sure to do that for future react videos, kinda new to this stuff and learning on my own... thank you for being patient.. !

[@psw6392]

🇺🇸Love it👍👍👍👍👍

[@sorchahenderson9443]

t'is a banger

[@Thatsamaan]

Kaint veere 🫡

[@fizzawrites]

Really liked your reaction to the video.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

Glad you enjoyed

[@imacarguy4065]

Mutahar in a parallel Universe:

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

too high praise :D huge fan of Muta... someordinarygamers is my sprit animal !

[@LeMortso]

As a westerner I love Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan... LOVE HIM... so sad of his passing... so happy you enjoy this! I DO TOO! We need more fusion of cultural music it's the key to world peace!

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

check out rahat fateh ali khan and meekal hassan band... if you like Nusrat, you are sure to like them both... there's also a ton of music on coke studio pakistan... it has more than 10 seasons... each season has 10 to 20 songs each.. and they generally focus on cultural dialects of pakistan. There's also coke studio India as well.. they are also doing an incredible job...

[@sergplehkov9800]

Красиво ;)

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

Андре се справи страхотно....!

[@t00by00zer]

Add the link to his video in your top description.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

will do, good idea !