Tag: Junoon 20th Anniversary

Salman Ahmad (Junoon) Tweeted LOVE for J4JUMPY

Salman Ahmad, Lead singer of Pakistan’s pioneer rock band Junoon tweeted LOVE for J4JUMPY this morning 😀 We at J4JUMPY.NET take it as a real honour … Long Live Junoon

October 5, 2011
Junoon’s 20th Anniversary Album Vol-1 Released on iTunes

Finally the Junoon’s 20th Aniversary Album Vol-1 is available for download on iTunes, Go grab your copy now!

October 5, 2011
Junoon’s 20th Vol-2 featuring Lahore Rock Band Jaag

Lahore based rock band Jaag is going to do Azadi track which is a fusion of SUFI,WESTERN CLASSICAL and ALTERNATE, with support of Sir Salman Ahmed and Amin Haswani, for the album Junoon’s 20th Vol 2, All proceeds are titled to SSGWI.

October 3, 2011
Chand Sitara – Junoon’s 20th Anniversary [Audio]

‘Chand Sitara’ song written by Shoaib Mansoor for Junoon’s 20th Anniversary Album

October 3, 2011
Chand Sitara: A very special Junoon20 moment at the UN general assembly

on 12SEP 2009 at NEW YORK (UN Assembly Hall) What a peformance by Salman Ahmed Junoon… We Proud of You

October 3, 2011
Usman Riaz – Saeen (Instrumental) – Tribute to Junoon’s 20th Anniversary

Usman Riaz’s Tribute to Junoon’s 20th Anniversary

October 2, 2011
Express News – Special Program on Junoon’s 20th Anniversary

Yesterday Pakistani channel Express News aired a special documentary package on Junoon’s 20th Anniversary, here we are uploading the complete show for Junoois out there. – JUNOON FOR LIFE – enjoy 🙂

October 1, 2011
Outlandish – No More (Junoon 20)

Salman from the world-famous Pakistani Rockband Junoon asked if we wanted to do a cover of one of their songs for their 20th Anniversary. The challenge was big and there was much to live up to. The first song we picked was Ghoom from their album Parvaas, Waqas all time favorite Junoon song, we also featured it on our Compilation Beats Rhymes & Life. The choice however fell on one of the only songs Junoon has done in English. The theme fit scarily too well to the situation in Pakistan and we chose tho give our take on it.

October 1, 2011
Bilal Khan – Dil Main Meray (Junoon 20)

Bilal says he is inspired from “Aap aur Hum” by Junoon for Junoon 20th Anniversary Album.

October 1, 2011
Laal – Neend Aati Nahin (Music Video – Junoon’s 20th Anniversary)

Artist/Band: Laal Directed by: Taimur Rahman & Lali Khalid Production Associate: Asad Haroon All proceeds from this song and album will go to girls education through the movement Aman, Rozi, Taleem (ART).

September 30, 2011
Interview: Do you think fans can relate to you singing the songs instead of Ali?

Peter Gabriel was the lead singer of Genesis, and then he left the band to start a solo career. Phil Collins, who was the drummer, took over and continued with Genesis. It’s not unheard of; there are numerous bands where this has happened. I have the greatest respect for Ali as an artist and performer; having said that, my life doesn’t begin and end with Ali Azmat.

September 30, 2011
Interview: Did Salman get in touch with you for Junoon 20?

He sent me emails, but I didn’t reply. There are some issues between me and him. I don’t want to associate my name with Junoon anymore because he has used false marketing. Fans are calling me saying why weren’t you there? People call me and say ‘you’re in breach of contract; you didn’t appear for the show.’ For him it’s a cash cow—he can do whatever the hell he wants but it doesn’t make it right. His reaching out, it seems like a commercial need. I’d rather do something for the music. They’re flogging a dead horse. If you bring a band back it has to be for great music and that’s it.

September 30, 2011
Live, breathe, sleep Junoon

LAHORE – The trio was the heaviest thing that the Pakistani youth had ever come across. The hard, electric guitar riffs had sunk their talons in the minds of confused, angsty youth. Ali Azmat’s voice – oozing with power and machismo, but tinged with a haunting and yearning at the same time – crooned away songs of heartbreak, and belted out anthems of revolt against authority; Brian O Connell (a unique phenomenon of being a foreigner in a Pakistani band), a plucked placidly at his bass strings, cool as a cucumber, but producing some of the most solid bass-lines, while Salman Ahmed, who had once upon a time played for the Vital Signs, fiercely churned his guitars, almost to ear deafening level. It was an impeccable combination of gritty Pakistani rock – actual rock.

September 30, 2011
Junoon 20th Anniversary – Mitti by AAG (Video Message)

THE REASON Why AAG chose to become a part of JUNOON’S 20th ANNIVERSARY ALBUM..

September 30, 2011
Junoon Anniversary: Twenty years gone by

KARACHI: Junoon’s journey, embarked by the launch of their first self-titled album Junoon in 1991, can be compared to a whirling dervish.

September 29, 2011
Junoon’s 20th Anniversary Album provides a platform for young musicians

LAHORE: With Junoon’s 20th anniversary on its way, several local and young artists have been invited to revamp the band’s songs for an exclusive 20th Anniversary Album. The upcoming album will be an opportunity for rising artists to flaunt their signature styles globally through Junoon’s platform. Salman Ahmad, Junoon’s stalwart guitarist, researched and then contacted bands and artists through email encouraging them to contribute to the album.

September 23, 2011
Bilal Khan tribute to Junoon 20th Anniversary (Video Blog)

The song I have created is based on a riff from their song “Aap aur Hum” and I have tried to rework it into something new while keeping in mind the essence of Junoon’s music. The album comes out Sept. 30th and the proceeds will be donated to Salman and Samina’s Charity for Education.

September 21, 2011
Celebration: 20 years of Junoon

KARACHI: Junoon may not be a part of Pakistan’s mainstream music after Ali Azmat calling it quits in 2005, but lead guitarist and founder Salman Ahmad believes it’s “time to put the ‘Junooni’ spirit back into your lives”.

August 12, 2011