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Why Coke Studio’s national anthem failed to win the hearts of Pakistanis
Coke Studio is famous for its patriotic songs. In its season 10, Coke Studio has released a rendition of Pakistan’s national anthem featuring star musicians to mark Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day.
The featured artists include Strings duo, Rachel Viccaji, Quatulain Balouch, Umair Jaswal, Ai Zafar, Momina Mustehsan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ahmed Jahanzeb, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Salman Ahmad, Ali Noor and Sajjad Ali.
But even these stellar artists couldn’t save the song which has failed to win the hearts of Pakistanis.
National anthem holds special sentimental value for people and most people believe the song did not invoke strong emotions which is probably why Pakistanis reacted a bit harsh to the song by Coke Studio Pakistan.
Lack of enthusiasm and expressions, varying tones and non-traditional ambiance are indicated as some of the disappointing factors of the song.
This is how Pakistanis responded to the Coke Studio’s national anthem on social media:
Hats off to Coke studio for the tremendous amount of effort it must have taken to ruin our beautiful National anthem like this.
— nma. (@namaloomafraaad) August 4, 2017
RT if you didn’t feel any goosebumps on hearing #CokeStudio10 version of National anthem. — Hassan Cheema (@Gotoxytop1) August 4, 2017
Coke Studio presents National Anthem to celebrate 70th Independence Day. Good one, but not near to the essence of original. #LoveOriginal pic.twitter.com/oUbzdB8oOI
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) August 4, 2017
a 2 minute silence would have been better coke studio.
— saad. (@chimgadar) August 5, 2017
Coke studio sy acha anthem tw hum school mein prh lia krty thy ?#CokeStudio10 — SHEIKHNI??? (@Oyesheikhni) August 7, 2017
Some believe the tune was monotonous and the artists simply lack emotions.Dear @cokestudio, You messed with the #QaumiTarana #CokeStudio #CS10 #CSQaumiTarana #CokeStudio10 #CSNationalAnthem https://t.co/07Huw6tusi — Pak Media Revolution (@pmrevolution) August 7, 2017
However, some people think it was a genuine appreciated the effort by Coke Studio.Soul of Ahmed GhulamAli Jhagla is crying after listening to coke studio anthem ???#CokeStudio10 — SHEIKHNI??? (@Oyesheikhni) August 4, 2017
What a beautiful version of National Anthem! Thanks for this gift, #CokeStudio10! ?#CSNationalAnthem #CSQaumiTarana #PakistanZindabad ?? https://t.co/KVcaM3sKOs — Sadiya Azhar (@SadiyaAzhar) August 4, 2017
Just One Word “Brilliant” ! @cokestudio ???#CSqaumitarana #cokestudio10 #CSNationalAnthem https://t.co/GFTSIVcLLO
— Saad Subzwari (@saadsubzwari) August 4, 2017
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