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The well-known Pasoori singer Ali Sethi has been one of the most prominent music artists working towards the goal of creating some memorable music. He is known for his excellently popular song Pasoori, but, his works are wider than that one number. The Pasoori star Ali Sethi has gained millions of fans after his impressive Coke studio collaboration with Shae Gill went viral. The Pakistani pop number, Pasoori has become one of the most loved numbers in the neighboring country India as well. And this has boasted the impressive skill set of Ali Sethi.
He started as a singer in 2010, and the reason he gained most of his popularity is because of Pakistani Coke Studio, he has performed some of his most memorable performances on that stage. Even his most popular song Pasoori is a Coke Studio collaboration released in May 2022. Soon after that, he became a Spotify viral artist because of this number. The traditional vibes of the song concocted with folk tunes and upbeat soundscapes made the song thoroughly enjoyable and groove-worthy. But, this blog is exclusive to the other songs he has released over these years which have allowed him to be one of the most popular artists of this age. Let’s get going with other releases of Ali Sethi that will blow your mind.
1. Left Right (Feat. Shae Gill)
This song is another Ali Sethi and Shae Gill collaboration, apart from Pasoori, and along with them Abdullah Siddiqui & Maanu also have joined their forces for this number. The quirky tale of love seasoned with the witty vibes of the number has made this song truly mesmerizing. The song also has been one of the most elaborately popular numbers staged in a very charming way, the music video is set in a very retro look and they all have excellently executed the entire song.
2. Chan Kithan
One of the initial releases that gained him a lot of attention is ‘Chan Kithan’, the song is made in a very delicate way, and the heart-tormenting tune of this song leaves a forever impression in the minds of every Ghazal lover. The slow-paced melody followed by the narration shows the audience how one can love someone else without asking for anything in return. The soothing vibes of the song will surely reach your heart and heal the wounds that you knew existed before.
3.Chandni Raat
Chandni Raat is another seamless Ali Sethi release that will allow you to celebrate love. Ghazals are mostly about how you love and worship a person and Sethi has mastered this skill to allow you to travel to your heart and unleash the secret emotion that you have hiding it from others. And this song is going to be the most heartwarming release that you can witness from his discography by far. With his style of revitalizing Ghazals most charmingly, he is willing millions of hearts across the globe. According to Sethi, to make this number, “No digital instrument has been used in this song, everything is hand played. That’s the story of the music.”
4. Ranjish Hi Sahi | Coke Studio
‘Ranjish Hi Sahi’ is one of the most popular songs by Mehdi Hassan and he has offered an impressive rendition of this number. Only Sethi can take this popular song offer some of his charm and make it an addictive release. This song is a Coke Studio collaboration to tribute to this magnificent music artist Mehdi Hassan and his works, and he has offered the most flawless tribute to that singing legend. Hassan’s discography has made people wooed by the enigma of this star. For a change he started the song with the middle portion of the song, the “Maana ke Mohabbat Kaa chhupaanaa hai Mohabbat” verse has been added to the song later by this great singer Hassan and Sethi has made the song even more compelling by giving this fresh aspect to it.
5. Gulon Mein Rang | Coke Studio
This nazm or Poem has been written by the renowned Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and many have performed and offered their styles to this excellent poetry but, Sethi has been the most original singer who has kept the core of the poetry unchanged, and made it with love and style that can easily be assimilated by this new generation, who are willing to hear a retro-themed song packed in an extremely grooving combination. Just Like ‘Ranjish’ this song also have been sung by Mehdi Hassan and he has given his charming style to this number. The melancholy of this number has been seamlessly complemented by the vocals of Sethi.
6. Ishq
For this number, Sethi has collaborated with music producer Noah Georgeson, and this song is truly one of his best releases that you can find online. The song starts at a very slow pace but it gradually picks up its pace the entire thing is very charming to watch and also listen to. With this number, he has embarked on a new journey sonically and visually. The aesthetic of this number can be widely consuming as it not only shows the artistry of music but also shares a glimpse of the star as well in a very simple yet profound way. The song is about rebirth and miracles that liberate you from darkness and allow you to see the light that you can acquire from your dreams. Surely, Sethi knows how to pull the strings of the heart with his melodies.
7. Khabar-e-Tahayyur-e-Ishq
If you are a Ghazal lover then you must have already heard this Siraj Aurangabadi Ghazal. The ghazal itself is a very profound piece of poetry that will allow you to acquire the taste of an unfulfilled love. Aurangabadi’s impressive lines have been somewhat made easy to convey the core feeling for the song, but Sethi surely has excelled impressively in his forte, which is singing the song. The slight opera diction for “Chali simt-e-ghaib se aik hava, ke chaman zahoor ka jal gaya” will travel through your ears and reach your heart and make you feel every word of it, even if you don’t understand a word of Urdu. And this is the power of Sethi and his musical formations.
8. Nazar Se
In 2023 October, he released one of his profoundly made numbers. For this song, he has collaborated with Nicolás Jaar. This is one of his excellent releases that will allow you to acquire a different taste of his songs. The hushed tones of the song are impressively addictive, and the narration of the song shares a tale of people in love who don’t want the night to end. The sensuousness of the song shares, that the person is “drinking with their eyes”. This is a part of his 2023 Album ‘Intiha’ which translates to ‘Limit’ or ‘Proof’. And this song bears proof of his impressive musical style.
9. Muddat
Another release from his 2023 album ‘Intiha’, Muddat is an upbeat and highly engaging song that will allow you to have a great time. The gravity of the song along with the heartfelt poetry of the song will allow you to assimilate the taste of his musical formations. The resonating soundscapes of the song allow you to celebrate even when in pain.
10. Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai
This 1958 release by Indian singer Mukesh from the movie called ‘Yahudi’ featuring two of the most popular Indian actors of that time Dilip Kuman and Meena Kumari, and Sethi has released this number and indulged in some contemporary styles with some forever instruments like flute. The forever waiting narrative of the song will always resonate with all the one-sided lovers but this is what carries the beauty of this number. The lyricist Shailendra and music composer Shankar Jaikishan have made this number but, for the youngsters, this will remain an impressive Ali Sethi release.
The more you explore the musical forms of Ali Sethi the more you will be gravitated towards this magnificent artist. Starting from his cover number numbers of magnificent singing legends like Begum Akhtar or Lata Mangeshkar, or some of his immersing fusion releases with some of the most recent artists across the globe, his works are wildly diverse and highly engaging, if you are a music lover and enjoy your time around forms of Indian and Pakistani classical music, then his releases will surely have your heart. His works offer everything, from depicting the retro styles packaged in new age vibes. Apart from being a singer, he is a writer as well, his first novel ‘The Wish Maker’ was published in 2009 and he has written numerous essays on various topics that have influenced his singing popularity after a point. So, what are you waiting for grab your mobile, go to Spotify, and start listening to these musical gems of Ali Sethi.
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