JAL

Jal (Urdu: جل) is a Pakistani Rock band founded by Goher Mumtaz.

The original band members were Atif Aslam and Goher Mumtaz but later Atif was replaced by Farhan Saeed , and Shazi at bass guitar. The band is among the first of contemporary Pakistani bands that fuse Urdu vocals with modern Pop.

Etymology

The word Jal means water in Sanskrit and other languages based on Sanskrit, like Hindi. However in Urdu Aab orPaanii are used instead of Jal for water."Jal" also means "Web" in Hindi & Urdu.

Music

Jal's music primarily falls into the pop genre. Their songs usually make heavy use of the guitar with usually over three guitars used at a time. While their first album followed a rather pop-rock route with grungy undertones, Jal chose to work on a more experimental sound with their second album.

Their influences include local bands like Junoon, Vital Signs, Fuzon, and Awaz.

The Crew

Apart from the three full time band members, Jal's live act includes Salman Albert of the band eP and Gumby on lead guitars and Sultan Raja (Call) on Rhythm guitars.

Albums

Album cover

Album information

Aadat

§ Released: 2004

§ Aadat

§ Bikhra Hoon Main

§ Dil Haaray Pukaray

§ Har Jaga Hai Jal

§ Ik Din Aye Ga

§ Lamhay

§ Manchala

§ Panchi

§ Rangon Mein

§ Teri Yaad

Boondh

§ Released: December 2007

§ Sajni

§ Raatein

§ Humain Itna Pyaar

§ Moray Piya

§ Main Mast Hoon (Dhamaal)

§ Mahia

§ Payal

§ Chup Chup

§ Kia Se Kia

§ Yeh Mera Pakistan

Achievements

§ Goher Mumtaz has been signed by the Gibson Guitar company in the U.S.A. as a brand ambassador for their company.
§ Within days after release Aadat's video was declared the 4th best video. It remained on the top of the charts for over six months since its video release.
§ Jal's single Woh Lamhey broke through to the charts instantly and stayed on the top for two continuous months.
§ Jal's video Ik Din Aye Ga was declared the 2nd best video among the top 100 videos selected by The Musik, a Pakistani channel.
§ Jal's debut album Aadat was declared the best selling album of 2004 on Geo TV by Mr. Khalid Sadaf (Owner of Sadaf Stereo).
§ Jal also received a special award by Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in recognition of their support and efforts to raise funds for fighting cancer in Pakistan.
In 2006, Jal won 40 awards at MTV Asia Awards 2006 and 62 at Indus Music Awards for best rock band in Pakistan.
In 2008 Jal won a best song Musik Award for the song Chalte Chalte.