Parvaaz

Parvaaz (Urdu: پرواز, literal English translation: "flight") is the fifth studio album and sixth overall album by the Pakistani band Junoon. It was released in 1999 and features songs mostly based on the poetry of the great Punjabi Sufi poet Bulleh Shah.

Parvaaz
Studio album by
Junoon
ReleasedJune 7, 1999
(re-released on February 5, 2002)
RecordedMarch–April 1999 at Abbey Road Studios in London, United Kingdom
GenreSufi rock
Length50:55
LabelEMI, Lips Records
ProducerBrian O'Connell, John Alec, Salman Ahmad
Junoon chronology
Dosti
(1998)		 Parvaaz
(1999)		 Millennium 1990–2000
(2000)
Alternate cover
Singles from Parvaaz
  1. "Bulleya"
    Released: 1999
  2. "Sajna"
    Released: 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
ARTISTdirect[2]

Background

The album was recorded and mixed at Abbey Road Studios in London and was hailed by critics as Junoon's finest work to date and was released by EMI and Lips Records. Singles like "Bulleya", "Sajna", "Ghoom" and "Mitti" were a success and did well at the music charts. UNESCO presented Junoon with an award for their achievements towards Peace in South Asia. Junoon was invited to perform at UNESCO's "Music for Peace" concert held in Paris, along with Yesudas,[3] Lionel Richie, Montserrat Caballe, Zubin Mehta and many other great artists from around the world. In London, BBC presented Junoon an award for their contribution towards Asian Culture.

Track listing

All songs composed by Salman Ahmad, except track 6, composed by Ali Azmat.

Parvaaz
No.TitleLength
1."Bulleya"4:52
2."Pyar Bina"4:21
3."Sanwal"5:12
4."Mitti"5:17
5."Ghoom"7:46
6."Sajna"3:54
7."Rondé Naina"5:01
8."Ab to Jaag"4:27
9."Aleph"4:05
10."Bulleya (Reprise)"5:55
"Bulleya VCD"
No.TitleLength
1."Bulleya" (Video)4:46

Personnel
Junoon
Additional musicians
  • Malcolm Goveas – drums
  • Ashiq Ali Mir – tabla, dholak

Production

Album Art
  • The Album Art was done by Aamir Shah

References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. ARTISTdirect review
  3. Unesco award for musician K.J. Yesudas
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