Bayaan


Bayaan (Urdu: بیان‎ transl. Expression) is a progressive/alternative 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]

Bayaan
بیان
OriginLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Genres
Alternative rock, pop 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

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 rearts. 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
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  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 😍😍😍". MangoBaaz. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  6. "Levi's® Live's 'Session Two' captivates audiences, lures in socialites & celebrities". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  7. "Bayaan: Eclectic musicians aspiring to create timeless sounds | Entertainment – Geo.tv". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
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  9. "Pepsi Battle of the Bands Pakistan tour sets country's music scene ablaze". Daily Times. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  10. "Bayaan: Eclectic musicians aspiring to create timeless sounds | Entertainment – Geo.tv". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  11. Aijaz, Rahul (27 August 2018). "Xarb, Bayaan fight it out one last time". The Express Tribune.
  12. "The Power of Bayaan".
  13. Arif, Aayan. "Bayaan – A Unique Combination of Maturity and Purity". Musicians of Pakistan.
  14. Studio, MangoBaaz (5 September 2018). "Pakistanis Are Getting A Big Surprise In Their Careem Ride And It's Pretty Damn Cool". MangoBaaz. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
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  18. Staff, Images (3 September 2018). "5 highlights from the Pepsi Battle of the Bands finale, according to Twitter". Images. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  19. Syed, Madeeha (1 September 2019). "Soundcheck: Bands' last Stand". daawn.com. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  20. Syed, Madeeha (2 December 2018). "The Icon Interview: Th Bayaan Narrative". dawn.com. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  21. "Bayaan – Shifting musical perimeters | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  22. Ahmed, Bismah (8 December 2015). "Pakistani Band Bayaan Releases New Song Farda". Brandsynario. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  23. "'Pepsi Battle of the Bands' Episode 5: Bands celebrate Independence Day". The Express Tribune. 13 August 2018.
  24. "Bayaan to release their debut album 'Suno'". The Nation. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  25. "Pakistani rock band Bayaan ready with debut album". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  26. Riaz, Rohama. "Bayaan is all Set to Release its First Official Album". paperazzi.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  27. "Bayaan to release their debut album 'Suno'". Daily Times. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  28. "Bayaan Set To Release Their Debut Album". LIBAS. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  29. "Bayaan release the music video for 'Bekhabar'". www.msn.com. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  30. NewsBytes. "Bayaan release the music video for 'Bekhabar'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
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