Bayaan

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Bayaan
بیان
OriginLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Genres
Sufi rock, , Progressive rock, folk
Years active2015–present
LabelsRearts
Associated acts
Kashmir
Websiterearts.pk/artist/bayaan/
Members
  • Asfar Hussain
  • Shahrukh Aslam
  • Mansoor Lashari
  • Muqueet Shahzad
  • Haider Abbas

Bayaan (Urdu: بیان transl. Expression) is a Sufi rock band from Lahore, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 3[1][2][3][4] in 2018. Appeared in Nescafe Basement, the band has performed throughout Pakistan before appearing in Pepsi Battle of the Bands. The 5-member band consists of Asfar Hussain[5] (vocalist), Haider Abbas (bassist), Shahrukh Aslam (guitarist), Muqeet Shahzad (guitarist), and Mansoor Lashari (drummer).[6] The band members Shahzad and Abbas knew each other for more than a decade and played together in the school band.[7] They moved to the underground music circuit and met Mansoor Lashari. In between, Lashari and Abbas became a part of Nescafe Basement where they performed with Hussain and Aslam. Thus, Bayaan[8][9] came into existence.[10]

Nescafe Basement[]

Bayaan[11] started its musical journey through a popular music show in Pakistan, Nescafe Basement.[12] With Nescafe Basement, Bayaan released a few singles[13] in Pakistan. Post Nescafe Basement, they came together to produce their own music.

Pepsi Battle of the Bands[]

Following the appearance in Nescafe Basement, Bayaan[14] came to Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 3 and become the winners [15] with Xarb being the runners up.[16][17] Their album and music videos will be released soon as a part of the contract they won with the title. Bayaan[18] returned to season 4 to perform with Season 2 winners Kashmir - The Band.[19]

Lollywood[]

Bayaan's song Nahi Milta[20] was featured in Yalghaar.[21]

Discography[]

Char Saal[]

  • Farda [22]
  • Nahi Milta
  • Din Dhalay
  • Hum Nadaan
  • Khel Tamasha

OSTs[]

  • Bonded Labor

Pepsi Battle of the Bands[]

  • Dhaltay Rahay Feat. Kashmir
  • Bekhabar
  • Farda
  • Inteha-e-Shauq
  • Hum Nadaan
  • Tou Kya Hua
  • Raaz-e-Fitna
  • Baazaar
  • Paani Aur Mitti
  • Nahi Milta
  • Ye Watan[23]
  • Azaadi

Suno[]

  • Azhik
  • Bekhabar
  • Mera Musafir
  • Jaag
  • Tifl
  • Teri Tasveer
  • Daira
  • Paani Aur Mitti
  • Suno

Debut Music Album 'Suno'[]

Bayaan has announced the release of their debut album ‘Suno’ on the 2nd of Feb at the illustrious Lahore Music Meet festival. The album comprises 9 songs.Through this album they pay homage to the band's collective inspirations and influences while staying distinctly Bayaan.[24][25][26][27][28] The album has been released and distributed by . The music video for the song Bekhabar[29] was released earlier[30] but later the song was made a part of the album.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Bayaan wins the Battle of the Bands". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Bayaan declared winner". Daily Times. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Pepsi Battle of the Bands: Bayaan and Xarb shine as they reach the finale". Something Haute. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Bayaan – Winners of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 3 | Good Times Blogs". Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. ^ Paracha, Haadia (28 August 2018). "This Musician From Chitral Is So Perfect You'll Want Him To Play With Your Heart