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Bayaan

Bayaan (Urdu: بیان transl. Expression) is an 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 had 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 is managed by their bassist, Haider Abbas.

Bayaan
بیان
Background information
OriginLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsRearts
Members
  • Asfar Hussain
  • Shahrukh Aslam
  • Mansoor Lashari
  • Muqueet Shahzad
  • Haider Abbas
Websiterearts.pk/artist/bayaan/

Nescafe Basement

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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

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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.[19]

Lollywood

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Bayaan's song Nahi Milta[20] was featured in Yalghaar.[21]

Discography

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Chaar Saal Suno Pepsi Battle of the Bands Lollywood OSTs Other Tracks
Farda [22] Azhik Dhaltay Rahay Feat. Kashmir Nahi Milta - Yalghaar Bonded Labor Tayraak
Nahi Milta Bekhabar Bekhabar Dill Ka Ghar
Din Dhalay Mera Musafir Farda Sapna
Hum Nadaan Jaag Inteha-e-Shauq Kahan Jaoon
Khel Tamasha Tifl Hum Nadaan Teri Tasveer 2.0
Teri Tasveer Tou Kya Hua
Daira Raaz-e-Fitna
Paani Aur Mitti Baazaar
Suno Paani Aur Mitti
Nahi Milta
Ye Watan[23]
Azaadi

Debut Music Album 'Suno'

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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.

Coke Studio Season 14

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The lead vocalist for Bayaan, Asfar Hussain featured in Coke Studio (Pakistani season 14) with Arooj Aftab for a song "Mehram",[31] written and composed by him.[32]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bayaan wins the Battle of the Bands". gulfnews.com. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Bayaan declared winner". Daily Times. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Pepsi Battle of the Bands: Bayaan and Xarb shine as they reach the finale". Something Haute. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Bayaan – Winners of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 3 | Good Times Blogs". 20 November 2018. 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. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  7. ^ "Bayaan: Eclectic musicians aspiring to create timeless sounds | Entertainment – Geo.tv". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  8. ^ AKM (28 August 2018). "Xarb or Bayaan- The Fate of Pepsi Battle of the Bands is in Your Hands!". Parhlo. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  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.
  15. ^ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Pepsi Battle of the Bands 3 crown Bayaan winners". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  16. ^ Sabeeh, Maheen. "On Pepsi Battle of the Bands 3, Xarb and Bayaan emerge as the top two finalists". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  17. ^ Studio, MangoBaaz (22 November 2018). "Pepsi Battle Of The Bands Pakistan Tour Has Officially Kicked Off And Here Are All The Highlights". MangoBaaz. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  18. ^ Images Staff (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. 27 January 2020. 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.
  31. ^ Studio, Coke. "Season 14 Mehram". Coke Studio. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  32. ^ Images Staff (29 January 2022). "'Hauntingly beautiful': Coke Studio brings together Arooj Aftab and Asfar Hussain in song 'Mehram'". Images. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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