PSA UTM'S UMEED - HUMARI PEHCHAAN Ft. BILAL KHAN LIVE IN CONCERT

Ladies and Gentlemen,

PSA UTM is back yet again with another one of a kind event. We have continued our surge into unfamiliar territories by continuing to surprise you with new kinds of events throughout this year. From our CPPA networking night to our Masquerade Ball, from our Antakshari to our unique Theatrical Wafa-e-Watan (brought to you originally by PSA), we have won many hearts this year with our innovative and brilliant ideas. It is time for something different again, don't you think so?

Therefore we randomly decided that now we are going to take this to a completely unmatched and unimagined level by bringing Internationally recognized Pakistani Pop Music Sensation Bilal Khan to UTM - YES! You heard that right, in our very own backyard!

Bilal Khan needs no introduction as he continues to build a strong reputation for himself and his music at home in Pakistan as well as abroad. He continues to be one of the most inspiring and magical singers to come out from Pakistan in recent times. Some of his songs such as Bachana and Tou Kia Hua have received numerous accolades while his albums have taken many by surprise with their audacity and the soulful music that he plays with the majestic lyrics that he comes up with. He performed at the annual PSA FORMAL 2013 where he became the talk of the town with his first appearance on Canadian soil. He absolutely mesmerized the crowd that night. On popular demand from the crowd that night and those who missed that show, we have worked hard and managed to bring him back, but this time on university soil for a bigger and better performance. Please check out Bilal Khan on his fanpage. He is really excited to be coming back and performing for PSA UTM & organizer Bilal Bajwa again.

Saturn (Interview)

Band name: Saturn
Band members and their positions:
* Shahbaz Zaidi - Vocals
* Salman Zaidi - Lead guitars * Aashir Rayyan Khan - Bass guitars
* Shahbaz Asad - drums, percussion
* Usman Ahmad Khan – Rhythm Guitars
One quote that what inspires you all?
Music is like an ocean the further you go the the more you learn about it!
Tell us a bit about yourself?
We’re a progressive rock band and we hope to create rock like its never been heard before in the local circle we like heavy music but at the same time we love melodically sound music.
Inspirations?
Porcupine tree, Dream theatre, Symphony X, Steven Wilson and plenty others too many to really list down.
What are your hopes for the near future?
We hope to release the album which is called Naya din we also hope to play a lot more shows than we have been in the past one year.
If you guys were to describe yourself in simple word choice..What would you say? Who are your idols and why?
Saturn is Saturn….We make Saturn music we have no genre but people tend to think otherwise and consider us Progressive rock/metal. Steven Wilson, Gavin Harrison, John Petrucci, John Meyyung
Do you guys have any other hobbies, obviously, making music?
Music isn’t our hobby we are born musicians, but Shahbaz Zaidi our vocalist is a graphics designer and a post producer and a music producer.
Your song for kuch khaas a great hit, how did you get together and ended up making such a good song?
It was made very spontaneously we didn’t really put in a lot of time in that song…it came about very naturally like it was a feeling that we had kept inside our hearts for a long time it just happens to be one of those songs that came straight from the heart.

Siraj Ul Haq - Director HR of Le Spectra

Le Spectra: You’re DOB, Birth place?

Siraj 4-11-1991, Rawalpindi.

Le Spectra: How education? Were you really made for education?

Siraj: (Giggles) well, of course without education your nothing in this world of now.

Le Spectra: You own ‘SnF Management’ and it’s pretty young in its field; do you see its future bright and shine?

Siraj: Yes, of course, the way I’m being sincere to this company and working hard on all its projects, I can sense something big in future, a lot more to come, huge fame and above all the success which I’ve been waiting for!

Le Spectra: As you are one the underground artist, how would you describe the field of Music?

Siraj: Well for me music is the most healing remedy when you are hurt by deep emotions! I sing for my soul rather than for pleasing spectators or the critics around me.

Le Spectra:  How did you switch from singing to events management?

Siraj: Umm, I always have this bug in me of managing events and managing them to my best. Switching from music to management is not that hard but yes only when you've interest in the respected field.

Le Spectra: Out of the two fields, which one would you choose permanently?

Siraj: I guess management.

Le Spectra: How supportive have your parents and family?

Siraj: My parents really don’t want me to take this management or music field as my career or profession and that is what I`m up to, it’s not my profession!

 

Rapid fire:

Microphone: scream!

Stage: go wild!

Music: soul!

Friends: life!

Pitbull: wordless! haha

Parents: heaven/paradise

Pakistan: best!

Interview By:

Tayyaba Khushi

Sher Ali Khan (Interview)

Name: Sher Ali Khan
Nickname: Sheroo
D.O.B: 7th Dec ‘83
Favorite quote:  "When you photograph people in colour, you photograph their clothes; but when you photograph people in Black & White, you photograph their souls" - Ted Grant

Tell us a bit about yourself?
I’m originally from Pakistan. Been based in Sydney for the past 5 years, and I love Photography & Music.
Study/Professional background? Masters in Marketing from the University of Sydney. Worked in Advertising – Saatchi & Saatchi.
What kind of gear do you use?
* Camera body – Nikon D5000
* Lens – Nikon 50mm 1.4G, Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR II, Tamron 24-70mm 2.8.
* Tripod – Manfrotto.
* Filters - -
* Flash – Nikon Sb600, Nikon Sb900
* Camera bag – LowePro Runner X350.
* Mention others, if any.
* Which is your favorite lens? Nikon 50mm 1.4G Why? Because its amazing; the difference that lower F-point can have on an image.
When you go in one of your travels, what all you take with you? 
Everything mentioned above; and more Why? Because as a photographer, you never know what you’re going to encounter and when you’re going to encounter it – so might as well be as prepared as possible.
Which was your first professional camera, which model? And can you recommend any good camera for beginners?
It’s a very basic model but the Nikon D5000 has been my first and only DSLR till date – I thought it makes more sense to invest in lenses at the stage I’m at.
What or who got you started in wedding photography?
No one in particular. Weddings are just one of the many subjects/events I cover.
What is your favourite photography accessory, other than your camera?
Anything that shapes light - i’d say my soft-box.
If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why? Nikon 50mm 1.4G.
What is your favourite computer/editing accessory, other than your computer?
Photoshop.

Mashal Hasan (Interview)

Name: Mashal Hasan
Nickname: Mash, M, Mashu
D.O.B: 12th September 1992
Favorite quote:
* "What we see depends mainly on what we look for." - John Lubbock
* I have forgotten your love, yet I seem to glimpse you in every window." - Pablo Neruda
* Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. ” — John Lenno
I can only think of these right now.
Tell us a bit about yourself?
The Obvious: My name is Mashal Hasan. I love photography, art, music and nature. I am currently doing by Bachelors. I love fattening food. I am a chocoholic. My favourite drink is Coke a Cola. I also drink milk about three times a day. I am mostly an indoor person. But I love and appreciate nature when I have my camera with me.
Not So Obvious: I am a sensitive person. I have a soft corner for orphans and the needy. I like to help people and make differences in lives. I also like to preach the word of God whenever it’s required. I am not perfect. I hate being wrong. I always prove my point and I hate being alone.
Study/Professional background?
I have completed my O and A level and currently doing Bachelors in Business Administration (2nd Year)
I have done a couple of internships with renowned companies and institutes in the marketing sector, tutored students. Practiced and taught photography for about 5 successful years now.
What kind of gear do you use?
* Camera body - Check
* Lens - Check
* Tripod - Check
* Filters - A transparent one is always on all of my lenses. Coloured ones, well not much.
* Flash - Check
* Camera bag – Double Check.
* Mention others, if any. Extra memory cards, reflectors and diffusers.
* Which is your favorite lens? Why? I love all of the lenses I have and don’t have. Everyone is unique in their own way.