| Strings | |
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 Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood
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| Background information | |
| Origin |  Karachi, Sind, Pakistan |
| Genre(s) | Pop Rock |
| Years active | 1989 - Present |
| Label(s) | Columbia Records |
| Website | http://www.stringsonline.net/ |
| Members | |
| Faisal Kapadia Bilal Maqsood |
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Strings is a Pakistani pop band comprising two members, Bilal Maqsood (Urdu: بلال مقصود)and Faisal Kapadia (Urdu: فیصل کپاڈیا). Strings started with four college students (Bilal, Faisal,Rafiq and Kareem) in 1990, when they came out with a self-titled album. After "Strings 2" in 1992, the band was dismembered. Eight years later, Bilal and Faisal reformed the group, coming out with their album "Duur" and then "Dhaani" both proving national and international hits.
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Strings' history
Strings' roots go back to the time when a new wave of Pakistani pop music was breaking on the local media beachhead, post-Nazia and Zoheb, -Alamgir and -Muhammad Ali Shehki. The music videos, in their most primitive form, had started creating a phenomenon in the local music industry, changing the way Pakistani music was perceived forever. Strings scored hits, played shows and enjoyed the lifestyle of post-'80s pop stars. Then, it seems, they disappeared from the face of the pop universe. After a lengthy gap, they returned almost erasing from memory the period of hibernation with a string of synthesized hits and well choreographed videos. Late in 2007, Strings struck a deal with Gibson Guitars, becoming the first sub continental band in history to create a working relationship with the famed guitar manufacturers. As per the deal, Strings will exclusively use Gibson guitars during concerts, studio recordings and music videos. Further, Strings will act as brand ambassador to Gibson. In return, Gibson will sponsor the varied endeavours of the band and also provide concert halls and equipment as and when required.
Popularity outside Pakistan
Strings is one of the few Pakistani bands/singers to achieve international fame. Their popularity is attributed to the significantly different approach to their music and lyrics. Other singers of international repute include the likes of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Junoon and Vital Signs.
Discography
- Shootout at Lokhandwala - Aakhri Alvida (2007)
- Zinda - Yeh hai meri kahani (2006)
- Spider Man 2 OST (2005)
- Dhaani (2004)
- Hai Koi Hum Jaisa Pakistani cricket team's Official Song for Cricket World, (2003)
- Tu Hai Kahan (2003)
- Duur (2000)
- Strings 2 (1992)
- Strings (1990)
Awards
- Their song "Naa Jane Kyun" from their album Dhaani was also included in the soundtrack from Spider-Man 2.
- In 2005, Strings won best artist award at MTV Asia Awards. Ironically they were nominated as an Indian band as they sang the title song "Zinda Hoon" for an Indian movie Zinda.
Videos
- "Aakhri Alvida"
- "Beirut".
- "Bolo Bolo" Unplugged (feat. Hari Haran)
- "Jeet Lo Dil" (feat. Euphoria)
- "Sar Kiyae" [Strings 2]
- "Zinda Hoon" [Zinda OST]
Dhaani
- "Bolo Bolo" (feat. Hari Haran) [Dhaani]
- "Chaaye Chaaye"
- "Dhaani"
- "Hai Koi Hum Jaisa" [Dhaani]
- "Kahani Mohabbat Ki"
- "Mera Bichra Yaar"
- "Naajanay Kyoun" Spider-Man 2 OST
- "Pal" (feat. Sagrika)
- "Sohniyae"
Duur
- "Aankhain"
- "Anjane"
- "Duur"
- "Khwab"
Other Projects
- "Beirut", an Anti-war video. Launched 28 September 2006[1]
- Soundtrack for Shootout at Lokhandwala (2006)
- "Zinda Hoon" as Original Soundtrack for Zinda (film) (Sung by Faisal Kapadia, Bilal Maqsood, Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham. Composed by Bilal Maqsood)
- "Naajanay Kyoun", Original Soundtrack for Spider-Man 2
- Hai Koi Hum Jaisa (Pakistani cricket team's Official World Cup Song) 2003
- Tu Hai Kahan (A project by PepsiCo featuring Junaid Jamshed, Haroon and Strings) 2001
DVDs
- Strings Music Videos (VCD and DVD)
Notes
- ^ Beirut in The News Sunday, 22 October, 2006
See also
External links
- Strings Online - Official Website
- Strings at the Internet Movie Database
- Rendezvous, The Saturday Post Interview.
- Strings on pakvid - Strings Music Videos
