Mango or Tango ?

Posted by Ali on July 18th, 2008 filed in General
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Aren’t mangoes the best thing that ever happened to mankind …….after womankind ? or maybe if we were just left with mangoes we’ll be fewer and lesser of sinners . But then how would we know what sweetness really is . For me sweetness is female . If world only had men i think it would be such a bitter place and the mangoes will only taste like plums. Its the female kind that has enriched the universe with such everlasting sweetness. From our mothers to wives to sisters to grandmother … they nurture our lives with sheer empathy , compassion , forgiveness and solitude. They help us keep our souls intact . But mind you if you end up with a wrong woman it could be double trouble . But i feel those who have a good heart end up with only good in life . Blackness surrounds those who have negativity stored in their hearts and minds . No matter how wrong your life may be , if you continue to stay fair to it , it’ll ultimately be fair to you . it’s a fair game my friend. It’s how you play it . Sounds a bit bookish but what to do …… it’s the truth . But as i was saying … aren’t mangoes the best thing that ever happned to mankind ? i mean how can they taste so good . How ?


snowwhite . white snow

Posted by Ali on July 12th, 2008 filed in General
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Can you actually believe it that as much as i’ve always wanted to be in the snow and play in it, i never actually got the chance . However this title was made to tell “snowwhite” that you can tell your mom that i replied . I would say this again to everybody that plz dont make me feel bad  in case i cant to you .

 SAS …. i think you need to go through my previous blogs too coz i have written about sports . My view on the cricket match and my tabble tennis competitions with my brother and uncle . But anyway i’ll still have your pointers in mind .

Coke studio is on its way . Airing on the 20th of july . What a wonderful experience it was . Working with the legendary Rohail Hyatt and a whole team of outstandingly talented musicians . I hung out at his place to check out the rushes the other day on my way to board out of the country for a day . His studio is exotic . There was also Omran who is a brilliant session guitarist and played for me in the coke show . We had some good pizza  and a great discussion . There are some things that you can only relate to if you’re a musician or an artist . I’m so glad being a part of that community . Got so lost in the discussion that ran late for my flight . On top of that as soon as i reached close to the airport i saw a 2 kilometer long line of cars waiting to be checked to let go in . It would’ve taken my car to reach international departure atleast an hour just to cover that much of a distance and the flight would’ve taken off by then . So i did some movie action , held my bag and started pacing towards it . Reached last minute. Saved by the calves ! 

     Ok need to go back into my room now. The thing with this lifestylle is that even if its a 5 star , you still dont get the sleep you get in your own bed at home . Also to sleep alone in a different bed on a different pillow, almost everyother night in a totally different time zone  is also a killer . I love my family to be around me . My bros have got the new play station 3 and we end up having some hardcore fifa sessions when i’m home . (girls fifa is a football game ) The ps3 has the new blue ray technology which is even more superior than a dvd so imagine the clarity and the crispness . Can see each and every small peice of hair .

        Surround sound . Sit back on my red flat couch . Bowl of Ice cream .. lights off and kick start !!!!! Bring it on !

Girls . barbies are nice too :)

 


Shoot

Posted by Ali on July 6th, 2008 filed in General
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Hi friends ,

               I know couldn’t write for the past few days. Was drenched in mad shooting scehdules . Am going to upload some pics . A few humble requests .The names of the people i dont mention , dont think you’re any less special . It’s just it’s hard to mention all . Just know that you’re all there in my head and heart . Also it’ll be easier if you could write a more concise post based on fewer lines instead of long paras , although i love those too but will just help read all in lesser time and reply promptly and faster .

             Sas , i get your point . Although i think i already do that . I share my thoughts with my fans through my poetry or even as sentences but shall still try to share as more with that perspective .

 Need to sleep now . Will catch up very soon .


With love

Posted by Ali on June 28th, 2008 filed in General
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Hey guys ,

                     Hyderabad show yesterday and the Karachi show today both went great . The most touching experience was to meet one of our bloggers Madeeha backstage with her mother . Madeeha if you read this i’m sorry i didn’t dedicate the song but i dedicate this blog to your grandma . You and your mom are one of the best people i’ve met  . Just tell her to consider me as her son and anything i can ever do , just let me know . Aunty i know you’ll be reading this blog too if Madeeha does .  Just wanted to ask you to keep me in your prayers like you told me . It’ll mean the world to me . You touched my heart . Thank you.

  Have a 7 am flight just now to Mumbai and that too via Dubai . Long days ahead . No sleep and too much work . Well to get something you gotta give something . See ya bloggers . Will try to write from there too . Am carrying my lappy with me . With love . Ali

      


SMS Post

Posted by Ali on June 25th, 2008 filed in General
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phew . Just got down the stage and in the car now . Sialkot crowd amazing too . Tahira a very old and loyal fan was there with a friend or sis with a sketch of me and some presents . Very sweet . I got her to come on stage to give them . She looked happy So much love from so many people makes me go on and on . … Ok a few fans waved from their car as i was typing . Wanted pics . So just got a few taken . Sweet again . Thank you all for all the growing love.


SMS Post

Posted by Ali on June 25th, 2008 filed in General
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Just crossed the venue . Could see the mob outside the gate . Road manager tells its packed inside to the neck . Should be a good show . First time in Allama’s town . Sweet little fan of Ali you can always ask for any advice you want .


SMS Post

Posted by Ali on June 25th, 2008 filed in General
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Hi . What a fantastic thing . I can now just write my blog to you guys from my phone as sms where ever i am . Am on my way to sialkot right now .


Musicality

Posted by Ali on June 24th, 2008 filed in General
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What an enjoyable phase of revelations am i going through. Musical and literary. Wrote an urdu nazam . Had recorded it to share with you guys but mom said shouldn’t publish right now as it has some poetic errors. May be you guys could help me with the corrections . i just wrote what came to me in a flow . 

 

last three shows went great .Next one in Sialkot on the 25th , Hyderabad Gymkhana on the 27th , one in karachi on the 28th and then off to bombay again . will just ask moderators to put the schedule of further shows for you on the calender so you all can catch your city . Peace

Damn . tried uploading the file . it says its too big . will have to work around it . guess later. Need to hit the keyboard for now . 


Today

Posted by Ali on June 17th, 2008 filed in General
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Hello fellows ,

                        Woke up at 3 pm . Had a tooth surgery  3 days back so on medication . Maybe its the pills that knock me off for so long . Have started pumping some iron ! hard core . Came back from the gym and Geo people came over to take some comments on the international music day on the 21st of june . Had a few boiled eggs during the process , then a chicken leg peice , some fruits and then off to play table tennis . Humidity is beyond limits . The amount of sweat that i must’ve lost in those three hours ! It was my uncle and me against Zain and my other uncle . We lost the first best of three , won the second one and the third one went to the last game and even to the last few points but they took it on some lucky points ! Damn ! May be next time . Came back ,had a long shower , posed infront of the bathroom mirror(i’m sure everyone does that so no need to judge me on that ) , got myself into my most comfortabel shorts, had some keema to load myself with some proteins as today i had to work out my thighs which are the toughest to do, specially in this weather . Then played some feefa football on playstation . Zain beat me on that too ! But i beat him the other day so we’re equal . Had to do some very important studio work today but u.p.s not working and loadshedding is another story of our lives ! How can one do anything without any electricity . Welcome to the stone ages . God help us ! But i think i’ll go now and do some vocals in the studio as i’m not gonna sleep before 5 a.m anyway . Pakistan tour starting from tomorrow . Performing in Hyderabad on the 19th ,Multan on the 20th and Sahiwal on the 21st . Will try to keep you dated about the coming stations soon too . Peace out !


Cricket match

Posted by Ali on June 15th, 2008 filed in General
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Finally we won ! What a sensational innings played by our batsmen . What levels of humidity ! And what about the umpiring . I just couldn’t believe those four obvious L.B.W s by Shahid Afridy dismissed by the umprire .But I guess they know their job better . What matters is a good news after a long time . A happy saturday worth bumming infront of the t.v for the entire day . Weather in lahore is amazing today . Can hear my neighbours having a good time with some guests over ( mostly children ) . Have called a few people over at my place . Maybe we’ll sing songs on my terrace . Care to join in ?