Overload is a chameleon; reinventing itself into new persons and directions. After the successes of a daring ‘Batti’ and a surreal ‘Nairay Aa’ Overload’s new video ‘Ankahi’ is produced and directed by the band’s drummer/singer Farhad Humayun.
The lyrics, written by Tahir Shaheer are sung by Farhad to an eminently hummable sound track by Sheraz Siddiq. ’Ankahi was shot on the RED ONE camera over three grueling days and nights by Sabeeh Khan (Director of Photography)
Although Overload is not a political band, it believes that negativity & many taboos need to be eliminated in order for a people to attain peace, success & glory. This video holds a mirror to Pakistan- highlighting the widening fault lines of modern day Pakistan. Overload asks: Who are you?”
With a cast and crew numbering a staggering 120 members, the video stars veterans of film, TV and dance. Nadeem in his first music video appearance, along with Navid Shahzad and Nighat Choudry celebrate the human spirit’s capacity to face all odds.
Post Production detailing is rendered by Hassaan Ashraf with the assistance of Farhad and Navid Shahzad stepping in as Line Producer.
Audio Credits:
Overload
1. Vocals & Drums – Farhad Humayun
2. Keyboards – Sheraz Siddiq
3. Dhol – Nasir Sain
Session Artists
4. Dhol – Kaala Sain
5. Bass – Farhan Ali of Symt
6. Guitars – Ahmed Waqar & Umair Nadeem
7. Clarinet – Ustad Jaffer Hussain
8. Trumpet – Ahmed Ali
9. Euphonium – Pervaiz Khan
10. Brass – Punjab Brass Band (10 persons)
Music Composition Sheraz Siddiq
Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Faisal Baig, Sheraz Siddiq & Farhad Humayun at Riot Studios
Video Credits
Directed by Farhad Humayun
Main Cast & Crew
Raftsman: Farhad Humayun
Raftsman: Sheraz Siddiq
Sage: Nadeem
Earth: Navid Shahzad
Giant: Babu Saab (Works at PC as door man)
Feudal Lord: Nasir Sain
Arm Wrestlers: Waqas & Maju
Dhamaalis: Mundar Sain & Nasir Pathan
Fighting Girls: Zainab Ahmed & … (will add shortly)
Twins: Lyla & Natalia Bokhari
Brother: Hyder Ali Bokhari
Christian Family: Raheel Joseph, Deeba, Arooj
Clarinet: Ustad Jaffer
Euphonium: Pervaiz Khan
Trumpet: Ahmed Ali
D.P (Director of Photography) Sabeeh Khan
Post Production & Editing Hassaan Ashraf
Art Direction Farhad Humayun
Editor & Line Producer Navid Shahzad
