Mohammad Aizaz Sohail

Mohammad Aizaz Sohail
Photo of Mohammad Aizaz Sohail while performing at PTV Home's program 'Firdous-e-Gosh'
Background information
Birth name Mohammad Aizaz
Origin Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Genres Classical, Ghazal, Playback, Blues, Fusion, Sufi, Thumri
Occupation(s) Singer, Musician
Instruments Tanpura Swarmandal
Years active 2000–present
Labels Independent

Mohammad Aizaz Sohail (Urdu: محمد اعزاز سہیل) born on May 22, 1987, is a Pakistani singer from Lahore Pakistan, trained in eastern classical music and is well known for his appearances in Pakistan Superstar[1] and Pakistan Television Corporation's program 'Firdous-e-Gosh'.[2]

Early life

Mohammad Aizaz Sohail was born on May 22, 1987, in Karachi Pakistan and later moved to Lahore, Punjab. Mohammad Aizaz Sohail started singing at a very tender age of 6 years, he understood the intricacies of music at a small age under the guidance of his mother. At school level he used to lead the band choir and his college helped him unlock his full potential. When Tsunami struck Indonesia and almost every Pakistani was engrossed in collecting funds, Aizaz performed with the renowned Ghazal singer Tina Sani and received much praise and admiration. He won the ISEO (International Schools Education Olympiad) in the vocal category. Aizaz started taking formal Classical training from Master Abdul Rauf.[3] Just after 6 months of training he was able to obtain a Gold medal in the All Pakistan Music Conference in the classical category. He also secured 2nd Position in the reality show Pakistan Superstar. Aizaz is the student of Ustad Faheem Mazhar.[4] He is also taking help for vocal training from Anol Chatterjee who is the senior disciple of Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty. He has worked in Pakistan Television Corporation and many other TV channels making successful appearances.

Career

Mohammad Aizaz Sohail is active in the field of music and has performed in the prestigious All Pakistan Music Conference,[5] Pakistan Superstar,[6] Superstars of Tomorrow[7] by Radio1 FM91 and the Octave Project.[8] Aizaz made his first TV appearance in PTV World's program Weekend World[9] since 2014 and has appeared in the program numerous times.[10] Aizaz and his group of musicians performed[11] as guest band for Absolute Manto[12] by Olomopolo Media.[13] Aizaz became known for his regular appearances in PTV Home's program Firdous-e-Gosh based on eastern classical music.

All Pakistan Music Conference

Aizaz got the opportunity to perform thrice in the most prestigious event of Pakistani Eastern Classical music, All Pakistan Music Conference from the year 2013 and onwards. All Pakistan Music conference (APMC) was founded in 1959 for the promotion of classical music in Pakistan and is being held every year. Aizaz made his début APMC in October 2013 in which he performed and won a gold medal in the amateur classical category. Aizaz was promoted to the professional Classical Category[14] in 2014's edition of APMC and performed in the same category in the 2015's APMC[15] edition as well.

Year Category Genre Language Note(s)
2013 Amateur North Indian Classical Hindi Awarded Gold Medal for best Classical Vocals
2014 Professional Karnatak Vocal Hindi Introduction of Karnatik Classical Vocals to APMC for the first time.
2015 Professional Karnatak Vocal and North Indian Classical Fusion Hindi First ever fusion of North and South traditions of singing in Pakstan.
2016 Professional North Indian Classical Hindi Khayal in Raag Behag.
2017 Professional North Indian Classical Hindi Khayal in Raag Charukeshi.

Pakistan Superstar

In the year 2014, Aizaz was selected to perform[16] in the digital music reality show by the name of Pakistan Superstar[1] and secured the 2nd position the show. The notable performance of Aizaz from this show are of Tu He Re[17] and Kahay Cher Cher.[18]

Octave Project

Aizaz performed in the Octave Project[19] in 2014, a platform for performing arts for budding artists and musicians. He is well known for his cover of Breathless[20] by Shankar Mahadevan and Zamanay Kay Andaaz[21] by Junoon.

Firdous-e-Gosh

Aizaz joined the team of young singers in PTV Home's program Firdous-e-Gosh[22] in 2014 where he performed the opening act the Lakshan Geet[23] for the program along with a bunch of other classical singers as well. Firdous-e-Gosh is an eastern classical based show in which one Raag was thoroughly explained in an episode by theory and performances. Aizaz made his first appearance in the program in the Ahir Bhairav episode and continued till the last aired episode of the program. His notable performances in the program were Tan Mann Dhan Tope Varun[24] from the episode of Raag Kalavati and Fusion[25] from the Raag Charokeshi episode.

Khoye Hu'un Ki Justaju

Mohammad Aizaz Sohail recently joined and became a permanent part of Pakistan Television Corporation’s newly launched program Khoye Hu'un Ki Justaju[26] as a singer. The concept of the program is based remembering the long forgotten traditions, people and cultural values. Pakistan Television Corporation chairman Atta ul Haq Qasmi is himself a permanent part of the show. Aizaz has been assigned to remember and share the memories of Pakistan’s music of the golden era.[27]

Lahore Music Meet

Mohammad Aizaz Sohail has conducted a workshop on Classical Music along with the renowned Ustad Badar uz Zaman and Rakae Jamil on Classical Music in 2016. He has performed in Lahore Music Meet 2017 as a playback vocalist [28] and received great appreciation.

Lifetime Learning At LUMS

Mohammad Aizaz worked as an assistant professor at the Lifetime Learning At LUMS Programme along with the noted Kathak dancer Nighat Chaodhry and Imran Mushter Nafees. He taught Music in collaboration with Dance and Theater.[29] A course which gives an exhaustive insight to performing arts along with the opportunity to perform on-stage. He is currently teaching his own course of vocal culturing [30] The basic objectives of this course are

Objectives:

  • Sing with consistent, accurate intonation
  • Develop coordinated breath support to help stamina and increase control
  • Demonstrate a free-tone quality with minimum tension
  • Establish beneficial practice habits to help growth and development
  • Take care of your voice
  • Use simple melodic embellishment
  • Sing in harmony

Mohammad Aizaz has performed at a number of places with the South-Asian Funk Fusion Band called Mughal-E-Funk. Performing at True Brew Studios[31], Levi's Live [32] and the Governor House Sindh at British Council's 70th Birthday [33] to name a few.

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.pakistansuperstar.com/pakistan-superstar/
  2. ↑ "Firdaus Gosh ‹ The Friday Times". www.thefridaytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  3. ↑ "APMC Monthly Concert – Ustad Abdul Rauf". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  4. ↑ "Faheem Mazhar". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  5. ↑ Ahmed, Shoaib (September 29, 2015). "APMC's yearly festival from Oct 6". www.dawn.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  6. ↑ "Aizaz Sohail | Pakistan Superstar". www.pakistansuperstar.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  7. ↑ "FM91 arranged a music concert for young... – Radio 1 FM91 Music Is My Lifeline | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  8. ↑ "Octave Project – The time which you had been waiting for... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  9. ↑ "Weekendworld (Team Pakistan Superstar) – Video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  10. ↑ Weekend World (June 14, 2015), Weekend World With Sophiya Date 18 04 2015 Aizaz Sohail Zahid Ummar Smita Roy, retrieved 2016-05-15
  11. ↑ "Olomopolo Media – and a Launch of Zindagi song | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  12. ↑ "Olomopolo Media – Asolut Manto 2 | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  13. ↑ "Olomopolo Media". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  14. ↑ "Aizaz Sohail – All Pakistan Music Conference Trials For... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  15. ↑ "Dr. Niloufer Mahdi and Dr. Ghazala Irfan... – All Pakistan Music Conference | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  16. ↑ "Budding musicians shine through Pakistan Superstar – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. June 6, 2014. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  17. ↑ "Aizaz Sohail | Tu Hi Re | Pakistan Superstar EP#6". Vimeo. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  18. ↑ "Aizaz Sohail | Kahay cher cher | Pakistan Superstar EP#5". Vimeo. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  19. ↑ "Octave Project". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  20. ↑ "Octave Project – Octave Lounge – 09 – Breathless | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  21. ↑ "Octave Project – Octave Lounge – 20 – Junoon Tribute (Finale) | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  22. ↑ "Firdous E Gosh". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  23. ↑ "Firdous E Gosh – Lakshan Geet – Raag Ahir Bhairav -... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  24. ↑ "Firdous E Gosh – Raag Kalavati- Aizaz Sohail- Tan Man Dhan... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  25. ↑ "Firdous E Gosh – Raag Charokeshi- Fusion- Aizaz Sohail | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  26. ↑ http://www.ptv.com.pk/public/userView/ptvNews/UrduPrograms/UrduProgramsDetail/59
  27. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/Aizaz.Sohail996/videos/501428133390342/
  28. ↑ https://images.dawn.com/news/1177150
  29. ↑ https://lifetimelearning.lums.edu.pk/lifecourses/6035
  30. ↑ https://lifetimelearning.lums.edu.pk/lifecourses/8331
  31. ↑ "Mughal-E-Funk – Performance At Trew Brew Studios| Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  32. ↑ "Levi's Live – Session 8 – Mooroo – Mughal-E-Funk – Shorbanoor". Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  33. ↑ "Mughal-E-Funk – Performance At Governor's House - British Council's 70th Birthday | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-03-21.

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