The language of love can be translated in many ways, but the most universal? Music. This talented musician from Lahore is a man of many talents whose latest release is an exclusive articulation of life and loss sung in his beautiful voice.
Haris Haroon’s ‘Meherma’ is sure to grip you with its soft and mellow tune. This beautiful ‘love ballad’ will definitely be your favorite tune in these long winter nights. He tells us a story of a love that’s enveloped in the foundation of trust, shared tears, deep conversations, and bravery without overworking it and sounding too mushy.
Having graduated from Berklee College of Music, Boston, he is giving us music that is youthful yet carries a soul from yesteryears. Having released a few songs from his debut album ‘Putli Tamasha’ – he is putting Pakistani music industry on fire with his dynamic and mesmerizing voice. His songs are like a breath of fresh air.
With powerful lyrics penned down by the artist himself, ‘Meherma’ talks about self-realization on capturing an individual’s happiness and desire. The person knows oneself and his or her happiness and no one can take that away from him or her. The video of the song beautifully compliments the lyrics of the song where a simple girl is shown – impartial to everyday tasks owing to some bitter past memories.
This love song is calming every troubled soul out there down to the tee. The storytelling prowess of Haris Haroon through his songs was truly evident in this latest release by the singer/songwriter. The portrayal of love here was shown not in the grandest of gestures, but the love in moments that we always have that sometimes we would take it for granted. It’s not about the hyperbolic effect of love, but the consistency of being in the moment with your significant other that makes love your rock that cannot be moved or destroyed.
That brings us to everyday. Every day is real. It grounds the romantic or idealistic way of looking at love. Every day is sometimes scary. We can get carried away with other things like insecurities, fears, material possessions, and such. But even if those things are always there, you always put forth love.
Claiming diverse musical and philosophical traditions of Pakistan, along with contemporary styles of the west such as Rock, Blues and Folk music as some of his prime influences, combined with his own signature-style to the songs: this new comers’ songs are definitely a treat to the ears!
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