Daily Times

Music has a vast range of avenues, some explored and some being discovered even today. A type that is both creative and fun is found in the form of Acappella music.

Acappella is a type of music created without instrumental accompaniment, with all sounds made by one’s voice, mouth and claps. The production for such compositions involves a group which brings forward their input and creates a unique melody in harmony with the help of their vocals as they replace instruments with human sounds and claps.

‘This was one of the most challenging songs that have been produced to date on the ‘Strepsils Stereo’ platform because of the complexity of beats as there are in a Punjabi folk mix’

I am proud to say that my country doesn’t lag in this sphere as well. ‘Strepsils Stereo’ has to be Pakistan’s first music platform that has presented the concept of Acappella. Since their first song release “Khayal Rakhna”, the platform has maintained its popularity and has gained recognition, love and support with popular tracks including “Mera Pakistan”, “Dil Jo Chahe” and “Rang De”. The most recent track “Billo” has won everyone’s hearts with its festivity, composition and a fun groove that makes one tap their feet to the beat!

It’s a musical platform which aims to encourage not just passionate musicians to create original content but also gives them a direction of exploration

“This was one of the most challenging songs that have been produced to date on the ‘Strepsils Stereo’ platform because of the complexity of beats as there are in a Punjabi folk mix. But, Ahsan Pervez and Mehak Ali have done a phenomenal job through their voice. This will surely be topping all mehndi playlists this wedding season,” Ali Noor said.

It’s a musical platform which aims to encourage not just passionate musicians to create original content but also gives them a direction of exploration. In addition, it is important for the aspiring talent that prevails in this country and the youth in general to know more about music and its avenues apart from the ones we hear of often.

It is owing to Strepsils Stereo’s platform that new talent is being given the opportunity to showcase its talent and create new and original music. The most recent hit “Billo” was sung beautifully by Ahsan Pervez and Mehak Ali who have explored a range of tonality and pitch to make this groovy track.

We’re already in love with “Billo” and can’t wait for another great creation to come our way!

Published in Daily Times, December 28^th 2018.