- Name
Khurram Jabbar Khan
- Age
36 yrs
- Date Of
Birth?
13 Dec 67
- Place of
birth?
Lahore
- Location
Based in Lahore
- Profession
As for my education is
concern I have a masterz in Computer Sciences
Specialization in Network Technology and MBA in
Marketing: Now I am Musician and tends to work in the
direction leading to solid Music Management base in
Pakistan.
- Hobbies
Scrolling forums, Chatting,
playing with my kids and playing drums.
- Future
plans
Plans to promote and produce as many
bands as possible under the umbrella of my Music management
co., Jilawatan Production along with my brother Xulfi's
Xth Harmonics Audio & Video studio. But to bring
CALL to the top of the charts is my number one dream and I
will make it possible along with my band members.
- How long you
have been involved in media?
Over 2
years.
- What had
inspired you in making music?
Since my school days
I was found of Music and drums always been my most desired
instrument. I was with the earlier lineup of CALL that was
Xulfi, Danish, Omer Pervaiz and Shahzad Hameed, were
creating original stuff since 94 but never recorded any of
it but always wanted to. My inspiration comes from within my
self and also from my brother Xulfi who is 13 year
younger but still I am inspired by him. While making music I
could get inspired by anything but mostly I get inspired by
the Creator of the World I see His miracles and every thing
happening around us.
- How has your
experience with Pakistani media been so
far?
Media, and Pakistan, don't ask me the first
review that we got in the news papers in 94 after our first
concert, in The daily News was �what the heck these guys are
trying to do�. The labeled us death metal maniacs and blah
blah the one who covered the event could not understand any
think cause she was an over 35 years old editor going
through her own mid life crises and who had no experience
with the guitar oriented music. We had the gig in open area
with flame torches, mime performances and huge active
projected screens which was beyond them. So we had a
controversial media start. Where as now the media is
supportive and I am sure if we do what we did earlier could
be an instant HIT.
- Your debut
video "Nishaan" is now being aired on music channels rather
frequently. What's the concept behind the
video?
The Video on IM is just a live footage the
conceptual video will be aired shortly.
- A media
revolution seems to be in session in Pakistan mostly through
music. Would you say this applies to other fields of media
as well?
Yeah some what yes they are inter
related.
- How far do
you see Pakistani media extend itself?
I could not
predict any think but it sees to be going fine and will go
far beyond provided there are not hindrance from the
political ON and OFFS
- How
importance a role does play in terms of national outlook? Do
you see our media meeting all
criteria?
Nationalism is important but its sad
that its is lacking and i do not want to comment on that
because it a sensitive issue and I could go one writing
pages and still we will be lost. WE NEED TO REMEMBER WHO WE
ARE A PAKISTANI FIRST.
- What flaws do
you see in Pakistani media today?
The media wants
to cover a journey of 10years in one year that�s the flaw I
would say slow and steady wins the race.
- What about
your music education?
Self taught and still trying
to learn.
- Tell us
something about your Music Equipments
MAX Pro 5Pc
DrumKit with Zildijian Cymbals.
- Tell us about
your recordings (describe your style & every
recording)
I have naturally developed a style that
focused on the tempo and I am not the aggressive kindda
drummer rather focus on clean and only the required drum
parts for any particular song. I believe that I do not
want to impress people by my drums rather give them an
entire package that is the song which is refreshing and
enjoyable as a whole. I will never try to over do drums
that�s my style.
- What we can
expect from "CALL" in the future? Have you chalked out an
entire plan. If so, please to share it with
us
Call will be releasing few vdos and after that
the album very near in the future. We have plans to make
sure that we make music that being alternative still be to
reach out to the masses and help them becoming better
music listeners. The Job that EP started we would like to be
standing right beside them in this fight
Inshallah.
- Sources of
inspiration?
Musically it could be any thing any
song by any artist. I am old classic rocker and I love
ledzep, deep purple, sabbath, iron maiden, metallica,
slayer, sepultura, tool, disturb and stuff that xulfi
composed.
- Other
occupations?
Father and a husband.
- Have you ever
fall in love?
Yeah I made the mistake once
;) but I am, happy that I made it at the right time
and glad I am married to her
- What do you
do to earn for living?
Burning up my savings now
days with the hope soon with music as my main source of
income will be able to earn my living.
- Type of music
you like?
Hard rock, alternative, adult
alternative.
- Type of music
you hate?
POP, bhangra, rap, DJ stuff, bubble gum
rock
- Have you ever
played live?
Always played live for over 10 years
now.
- What inspires
you when composing a song?
Moods we are in and
surroundings and current state of life.
- What comes
deeper from your soul, music or lyrics?
Music and
lyrics both lyrics are done by Haider J Khan, My brother who
is in Australia have wrote all the lyrics for the
band.
- What do you
think about other Pakistani artists?
EP is the
best and other artist are doing well and the industry is
booming.
- How would you
like to remembered?
Some one who never sold his
soul.
- Favorite
musician?
XULFI, Mekaal Hassan
- Favorite
songs?
Waqt and Barzakh -EP, Nishaan by CALL and
Addat by jal
- Favorite
actor?
Nicholas Cage
- Favorite
actress?
Madeleine Stowe
- What do you
think about "Music Wusic"?
Another website doing
serious work regarding promoting new talent. So far the site
impressed me. Keep up the good work Music Wusic.
- Final
comments?
Keep Rock alive in you.
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