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Described as a revelation of emotions, abandonment, and conflicting yet heartfelt conversations, Mehram featuring Grammy-nominated artist Arooj Aftab and musician Asfar Hussain is hauntingly beautiful. The song’s music video was released by Coke Studio on January 28.

The lyrics talk about the aftermath of heartbreak and have been penned by Asfar along with the season’s producer, Xulfi. The music has been arranged and produced by Abdullah Siddiqui, Xulfi and Arooj Aftab.

Xulfi took to Instagram to share that has always believed that Asfar is an incredible songwriter. “The way he writes and puts words in an emotion through melody and voice, it’s unique to him. When I knew we needed a song that’s heart wrenchingly and hauntingly beautiful, he came to my mind,” he wrote.

He calls Asfar and Arooj a collaboration that the universe wanted them to do.

 

 

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The Grammy-nominated artist also took to Instagram to share details about her experience and contribution.

It was my pleasure to sing this haunting song written by Asfar Hussain, and to arrange and produce it with Xulfi and Abdullah Siddiqui,” she posted adding that she is very happy with the song.

“This was my first music project in Pakistan, ever! Very happy for it all.”

 

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“An important moment Coke Studio and Pakistan: a female producer and arranger in the credits! Onwards and upwards,” she wrote in another post.

 

 

 

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Asfar who has penned the lyrics expressed that he can’t think of anyone else who could give this feel to the song and calls it one of the best experiences of his life.

“It was by far the best experience of my life, working with Arooj Aftab was a treat and I can’t think of anyone else who could give this feel to it. You’re amazing Arooj,” he shared.

 

 

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Abdullah also took to social media to share his journey as a producer of the beautiful song.

“This is a breakup song, but it’s always felt to me like it’s about a far deeper kind of loss than a breakup,” he said.

“Complete and abject devastation, the kind of heartbreak that you fear is permanent. That’s why I tried my best to instil a ghostly quality in the music — one of my favourite sounds in the song is this granular remnant of Arooj Aftab‘s voice right as Asfar Hussain ‘s chorus starts, as if she’s haunting him.”

 

 

 

The song is beautifully devastating and is receiving positive feedback from listeners on social media.

 

 

 

 

 

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