Plight of the Pakistani Musician - Faraz Anwar - Guitarist - TPE

[@SafK]

Most of the people on here would probably agree with this comment, but I'm still gonna say it for the ones who wouldn't. Music is not haram, prove me wrong !

[@Firegardenmusic]

Good talk...always great to hear from Faraz Anwar

[@mairahiqbal3173]

SGS please give him a hug 🤗 All of our people need to be embraced and accepted by us. He is so passionate about music and knows so much!! We need to respect our artists. His voice got heavy when he was talking.

[@hisisters9324]

Faraz Anwer is currently the most amazing musician of Asia

[@khanrraheel786]

Salaam all, Thank you for all your hard work and specially covering Faraz Anwar. I recently had a great experience working with him when he composed and rearranged a song for my 9 year old daughter. This song will be releasing tomorrow on EID and Faraz Anwar is featured in this song. Just to let you know I had a great time working with him and want to tell our Pakistani brothers that not only he is a legend guitarist he is also a great human so we should respect our musicians and appreciate that they are making our country proud. The song will be releasing tomorrow so keep an eye out for it.

[@gauravlama2079]

Faraz bhaijaan has been a huge influence during my childhood days, loved his song and guitar work. And I am happy that we collaborated on the Global Shred Sagas guitar collaboration project. Love from India 🇮🇳 ❤️🎸🎸

[@ThePakistanExperience]

❤️

[@alihaider5190]

youtube vlogging is best for faraz anwar. . I will be the first subscriber of his vlogs

[@Walkofthelife]

Kindly invite him to your podcast again, we would love to watch it.

[@zedz878]

Solid interview. Enjoyed it throughout and very happy to see Faraz Anwar again. Shehzad, could have done a bit more research or held yourself from making comments like Mozart and specially Tanseer Darr in Mizmaar? I thought Faraz was easing into the chat as he realized he’s talking to someone who knows what’s up but after these little mistakes, he must be like ‘abay yaar..’ Faraz also needs to be a bit more in charge rather than blaming others or waiting for society to be changed. 20 saal se yahi sun raha hon (big Faraz fan btw) Good luck Faraz and Shehzad 👍🏻

[@rajeevkashikar]

Just pointing out that most bands you mentioned in the podcast are British .. pink Floyd and many others ..Abba is Swedish

[@nikhiliyer9371]

Nabeel nihal chishty, shallum xavier and faraz anwar had played guitars in strings' Durr album

[@nyyzdemon]

Great interview with amazing artist. The tempo of questioning is fantastic only reason to watch video without tapping. Worth watching Faraz Anwar. Wish you good luck ..

[@hassanaminbutt]

REALY impressed with your research and information on the topic SGS. The fast guitarist dude you mentioned is Rana Hassan. I remember this debate back in the day about who plays the fastest.

[@AsadAli-jc5tg]

Sahi keh rha hai, brands ne tou musicians ke pakhanayy nikalwa diye.

[@farooq.rasheed]

I was already depressed. Will be down for another two days now after watching this.

[@HFVideos]

invite him again

[@Bee-Laal]

Faraz Anwar is the living legend Show some respect every one.

[@bilawal309]

Aaroh’s lead vocalist runs a grocery store in New Jersey. You should get him on the show too.

[@artsybt6015]

Farooq is running a grocery store. 😳

[@bilawal309]

@@ThePakistanExperience this the email i found on his Facebook page. [e-mail]

[@dr.umairrabbani]

Shahzad the guitarist (claiming fastest) you were refereeing to was: Rana Hassan .. met him in the early 2000s. Wasnt event close to Faraz bhai ever, and, Yes agreed...Karavan Live back in early 2000s was also something phenomenal, totally agreed. The newer gen has no idea of those times....

[@ThePakistanExperience]

🙌

[@dr.umairrabbani]

@@ThePakistanExperience and do check my Pink Floyd Cover family band. kzbin.info/door/kSMPHmM6uiAGFrisj1Y2MA

[@alinaqvi4653]

42:45... Fasi Zaka threw the same question at Nusrat Hussain in one of On the Fringe episodes... Our innocent audience.. in fact Sajjad Ali's bolo bolo was also an ABBA rip-off

[@stevejobs-m1u]

@ 47:10 Faraz Bhai , even Pakistani clerks, accountant, teachers they all have hard times. I agree you are in a profession i.e.Taboo and your struggle will be similarly great. Bhai aap kumuzkum wo kaam kartay hain jis say aap ko khushi hoti hay.

[@hisisters9324]

Pakistan is a blessed country with such musicians but alas awaam aur idaare realise hi ni krte k bollywood k bhi boht aage hain pakistani musicians We cn only pray for them❤

[@mayankumar1312]

Bollywood se compare mat kar bhai .... ye tumhara mera nhi .. Ye humara hai .. Indian Classical Music, Ghazal is our music.. Dirty politics has divided us

[@hassammahmoodq]

And at the 1 hour 1 min mark , it's Brian May. Not David May.

[@shayaanfaisal5328]

Faraz bhai is the one of the living legends of Pakistan and is famous all over the world , all my love and respect , to him. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@imranqaiser]

I dedicatedly listed you Faraz. Thank you for sharing and dedicating time for Faraz my hero. Let me comment more after sehri. Between Faraz bro pls never go for tick tok as wo apka level nai hai. You deserve far far best

[@markeugenelee2083]

Very nice, informative Greetings from Rawalpindi

[@mayankumar1312]

I love Faraz Anwar. Please come to India for a show

[@shahzebdanish2523]

great interview from Faraz. listen to Akela by Faraz back in the MCC era and now his vocals. Or the first Mizraab album before Maazi Haal Mustaqbil. Looking fwd to the new album soon.

[@baigmusic]

A very interesting talk, it hurts to hear a music legend speak so negatively but I understand that it comes from years of being in the cutthroat music industry. I respect him for speaking out against the unfairness society shows. I feel like what Faraz said at 40:13 summed up why ppl in Pak will never acknowledge music as a real profession. They don't want to be seen as a saint nor a sinner, so it's easier to turn a blind eye to the plight of the Pakistani musician.

[@sarmadhassan4303]

Interesting interview😊

[@suzytshaw8038]

Huge respect for fawaz anwar. Um from Nepal. Ur guitar God, man. Well u b surprised that Nepali guy following Mr anwar. Well I got same type of experience that Mr anwar is dictating. Well I'm huge fan of Faraz anwar

[@haidertoor1]

Faraz Anwar is a legend. This is so sad this guy deserves accolade upon accolade. He is one of the most talented guitarists in Asia. Wish we didnt let our legends down like this.

[@Scrambleroflahore2.0]

Man ... He is rock star

[@ThePakistanExperience]

Literally

[@aliciashah6279]

You are absolutely spot on about tik tock 👍👍 as always great podcast.

[@_plastikman]

I always respect Musician more than Singers

[@alihaider5190]

faraz bhai apna pod cast shuru karein aur in issues ko max express karien . . he has a lot of stories. . being a musician myself I very much relate

[@fahadjavaid7336]

Interesting show.

[@hassammahmoodq]

Thanks for doing this interview. Btw that melody you mention around the 45 mins mark, is not Mozart. It's Beethoven. :)

[@nikhiliyer9371]

Aamir Zaki, Faraz Anwar, Shallum xavier, Mekaal hassan, Nabeel Chishty has been my all time favourite pakistani guitarists. Each one has their own repertoire and influences. I'm an Indian Kid who is up in 90's and have heard most of their work. My way to support was to purchase cassette (Yes we used to purchase that) whenever it was available in India. Professionally I'm a qualified chartered accountant and company secretary and music and playing multiple instruments has been my passion. I understand when faraz says the plight of music scene in Pakistan. Artists are treated ghastly across the world. Faraz's music is not for a normal set of ears who are used to 1-4-5 pattern. He employs complex chord patterns multiple modes in a song , complex guitar techniques etc.

[@KawishFiyaz]

First SG bhai , beard khud set ki hy na , abhi sunraha hu podcast bhai

[@daggerassault]

Guys, Great Podcast. I can understand why Faraz Anwar is so bitter about the problems that musician face in Pakistan where music industry is basically non existent . Shehzad , I am also quite impressed that you have done your research and this has been one of the best part of your podcasts . I believe that you should ask Faraz to come again on your podcast and the topic should be about music and how young people should pursue music especially rock music. 👍👍🙌🎶🎶🎶

[@daggerassault]

@@ThePakistanExperience 👍

[@thebarbaadguy1037]

I can feel you Faraz bhai

[@artsybt6015]

He is one of the top 5 guitarists in Asia.

[@rizzwan]

Very interesting interview. I would suggest you to put a link to his youtube channel in the description so people can find him!

[@yastoorghori8913]

Faraz Bhai ❤️

[@FahadNasim]

Living legend. I hope we realize his worth soon before its too late.

[@imranqaiser]

Well Faraz Bro. I totally agree with your all statements. Yahan koi haal nai hai. Mazi Haal mustaqbil ka hi rona hai. Anyways I like the way you straightforwardly tell everything. Meanwhile I am happy that you have started vaping rather smoking. I appreciate that. Smoking is bad so I also quit and better to stick with nic salts e cigs. In all it was really a nice watching you. Stay safe and stay progressive.

[@Syt-zj8mq]

faraz anwar great musician...bro keep doing good music there are very few people like you 👍👍👍

[@thebarbaadguy1037]

Faraz bhai mujhay azmaalen am a good versatile singer i can doo clean vocals screams griting like i mean etc everything you can take audition too please give me chance

[@HamzaAhmed-fy9fx]

He should also sign up for JTC guitars they release compilation albums of instrumentalists and many guitar players are getting paid through that they also release exclusive paid tablatures from the guitarists officially it is a really great website.

[@taseenhaider3961]

This changed my mind

[@koihaiavailable]

Best line of the whole interview....."yar hum bachpan se hi tunn hain" 🤣👍🏻👍🏻.....bravo!! 👍🏻👍🏻 As someone who is extremely passionate about music i can exactly relate to what he meant by it... No drug required....music is the drug! Well said!

[@sherazali4025]

Fraz Anwar is a living legend! He never get the praise and admiration that he he deserves. If he was born in West he would have lived different life. Anyways, more power to him for making such beautiful compositions.

[@zzzz1806]

Question: What software do you use? Great Quality considering I have seen CEO level webinars with terrible quality

[@sahmednadeem]

Interviewer: *Sings Beethoven's 5th* ... Mozart! Sub ko pata hai! Anyway, great interview!

[@EarStinger]

Real men💞

[@mubbk154]

37:08 Literally me :D

[@morvin147]

Anyone having trouble listening to it

[@imranqaiser]

Nope

[@fahadjavaid7336]

No

[@markeugenelee2083]

I'm gonna upload our cover of "Kitni sadiyaan" Soon on our channel Beautiful composition I love singing it

[@fahadjavaid7336]

Please do and tell us when ever you do!

[@saudghazali]

Faraz Anwar & Amir Zaki is best Guitarists ever in Pakistan ❤️❤️❤️

[@asharkhan428]

Faraz is an idol.. ppl literally worship him.. it's really sad that a guy of that stature is being so bitter cuz he is facing all the hell.. hez right.. I'm all with u Faraz.. love..

[@Ajmalhocane1]

Faraz anwar is a GOAT!!!

[@FahadZahr]

Everyone commenting here let’s make a funding organisation for musicians where we all put money in to support musicians

[@FahadZahr]

The Pakistan Experience As far as I’m concerned I’ve been following him everywhere. Bought all his albums and even bought it and gifted it to others.

[@fahadjavaid7336]

Keep it up

[@DASDAIILLAGKOI1723]

faraz bhai ..... setup a Patrion ....online

[@user-vv3ft5nx6e]

Plz ask irfan junejo in ur podcast.

[@geneticrock5741]

When I was in class one two, I used to listen Abrar ul Haq, 😂😂

[@mohammadali-rp5ds]

No Musician of either rock or blues, never ever tought Staff Notations and music science to educate music in pakistan, therefore, nation dont know listening sense.

[@themysticalwanderer36]

Collapse of Pakistan can be measured by the decay of Karachi in the last 15 years.

[@kn58]

Faraz, people aren't questioning your decision to advertise on fiver. People love you and respect you and they feel that you deserve much better than that.

[@kn58]

The Pakistan Experience yes and Im happy that you touched on that topic. I still got the feeling from what faraz said that he has predominantly taken it negatively. People specially the fans are on his side. I can speak for myself that I am a huge fan of his work and when I was in khi I always wanted to attend his teaching sessions but due to me being on the other side of the city didn't help my cause. I never looked down on him infact his respect grew in my eyes that such a big name in music is willing to share his knowledge with an average Joe. Same is the situation this time, I respect him even more that instead of bitching about the government he did what he felt right. If atif charges a crore, faraz deserves double. That is the whole point but I guess it all comes down to recognising this profession as such which fans like me have no influence over unfortunately.

[@bharatchoudhary540]

Shehzad's patience is at some another level.

[@IamChartistt]

But i bought your CD. Paid 110Rs.

[@saudghazali]

Sab Singers ki lobby hai Or ab bohot singers Acting kar rahy hain Like Farhan Saeed, Gohar Mumtaz & Junaid of Call band or Atif k career main sarey famous songs bollywood k hain I really feel sorry for the Musicians of Pakistan

[@waqarsheikh541]

So after more than 25 years in the industry, he has not one song which is known among the masses. What is he complaining about?

[@wonderwalls3565]

scott ki tour bus mein najam Shiraz wali cheezain ho rahn thi? what does it mean? does it mean drugs or girls?

[@farazzafar4734]

"Ali Noor and Ali Humza are accomplished guitar players". sorry, you completely lost me there.

[@aligardezi7313]

Meri tarhan was the reason i got into metal.

[@tinkapatosi1314]

So he starts by complaining how he is struggling financially, then he complains that channels are afrer money not passionate about music, then whines about money issues, then complains that young singers are just after immediate 25/30k and are not looking at the bigger picture, then complains about not being paid enough... That being said, he is a great artist indeed. Needless to say art is the least priority of our governments, society does not encourage artists for the very reason that they are not financially secure. ( aur haram to hai hi 😀 )

[@temu_keepitrealreal1016]

Uff yaar no offense but when u want to interview some one like Faraz please do your home work !! Properly so many errors !! Brian May ko David may bol rahey ho !! Metallica key under Kirk Hammett ki jaga koi Mexican aya thaaa !! Yaar had hote haiii ghaltiyon ki !!! Shuru mein you said Abba keyy solosss ney apko inspire kardiya ufffff God Abba was not a Rock act !!! Really it's a shame !! Hats off to Faraz for being so patient

[@temu_keepitrealreal1016]

@@ThePakistanExperience bhai Sahab it's not competition here I just pointed out the facts secondly since you have mentioned it I will state the facts too I was huge part of Pakistani rock undrr ground scene merey bhai dont be offended now I'm 48 now which means jab amir Zaki sahab used to play in a local band called Scratch Jo shayad apko pata bhi nai Hoga !! Back in 80s I was doing underground scenes In Karachi final cut riz cut shehzad Mughal all these friends were the initial people mein bhi ek chota sa masoom sa player tha Khair long before anyone else even knew what rock and metal is in Pakistan Khair choro !!all iam saying is that when you speak or interview or even sit in a discussion with some one as great of a living legend like Faraz ..always be more prepared .. anyways Good luck to you aur yeh culture live karney sey nai Kuch HOTA hai .. it has to be blatant selfless passion!!and like Faraz I was fortunate enough to be exposed to the early 70s and 80s metal and rock and all kinds of Genres that's what we grew up on!!

[@temu_keepitrealreal1016]

@@ThePakistanExperience okay but ur whole point here on sex drugs rock n roll doesn't make sense nor is relevant to what I had pointed out ! Guess you missed out my point completely Kidd !! :p Khair choro as long as we musicians and all truely appreciate music like me and all those who stand behind it as purists and to it !! I'm cool with it all !!and you are right face to face we could have had a greattttt conversation indeed !! Keep up the good work though !!

[@temu_keepitrealreal1016]

@@ThePakistanExperience well merey dost it's ok it's very clear that you will not at all understand my point at all totally !!! Lolz 👍👍 any ways good luck

[@wonderwalls3565]

faraz bhai musci bajanay specially romantic ganon kae saath haram hi hota hae. Aaap kae karnaty sae halal kacertificate nahn mil jae gae. But I dont understand, people have no problem with haram jobs of banks and insurances so why have problem with Musician.

[@adeel2764]

i felt ashamed and more ashamed for each second of this video.

[@1688amlan]

Pleasure to hear you out Mr. Faraz Anwar. Loved the interview. Thanks to the host. Sending lots of love n peace to Pakistan from India. God bless you all. :) Would love if you could also check Apernit Singh from India. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGStpJttp9mYapI

[@aniqatiq731]

If you have musical sense then you can listen or play any music without drugs. Felt wired to hear about people doing drugs and dream theater.

[@szuberi]

The biggest stupidity of this society is to believe that music is haram. Only religion can come up with such nonsense. Whoever came up with this idea must be insane.

[@kn58]

That dig on Sindhi man was distasteful to say the least. Typical stereotypical attitude.

[@kn58]

Fair enough, but it sure sounded like how a Karachi Wala looks down on people from Sindh or kpk. But I see your point.

[@danishrauf3338]

He is not listening to the host at all and he is continuesly speaking.. Thats unethical.

[@fahadjavaid7336]

Well he is the guest. Actually we are tuned wrong way, we thing it's right where host keeps speaking with out letting the guest talk... I think that's unethical.... If you called someone on show us ko apni sunnanay ke liyay bulaaya Hai ya us SE sunnay ke liyay

[@imranqaiser]

I don’t agree to your statement. He is a great listener that Is why he is a great artist. The interviewer seem bit immature as he most of time speak while Faraz is explaining. Ever mind interviewer. Take it as your feedback to improve.

[@alihaider5190]

may be if you know his story he is damn pissed of at music scene here

[@omair4416]

Kids, this is why you need to study

[@hashimkhan9579]

So he is uneducated??

[@Bee-Laal]

Aur Yaar sharaab haram hai jo Faraz Anwar bhai aap phe rahein hai

[@imranqaiser]

Don’t be judgemental. How come you can be sure on it.

[@fahadjavaid7336]

He is saying that he don't do drugs and alcohol in this interview and you expect he would drink on same show???? Loo

[@fahadjavaid7336]

Look closely. It's olive oil bottle :D

[@shox8451]

Ghadey k bachey olive oil ki bottle Mai pani bhar ke peraha hai wo.