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Name?
Iftikhar Habib aka Ifu.
Date of Birth?
03/10/74.
location?
Lahore.
Hobbies?
Sports and Working Out.
Education?
MBA from Lahore School of Economics.
Music Education?
I have had informal vocal coaching from renowned people in classical singing. This includes UstaadKhawer Khilji, Ustaad Mubarik Ali Khan, Ustaad Riaz Ali Khan and Ustaad Mohammed Aslam.I also gotthe chance to take lessons from the Intenational Artist Glenn Perry.
Music Equipment?
Shure microphones, Harmoniums, Tablas, Guitars and the Keyboard.
Other Occupations?
In the past I have been working for a beverage manufacturing company.
Sources of inspiration (while creating music)?
Moments of silence.
What drew you towards music?
(Formation of rungg) I have been inclined towards music since I was a child. Rungg is the outcome of achance meeting with Sarmad in Lahore two years back.
Tell us something about your upcoming album?
The album is self titled; has about eleven tracks; song-writing on this album is highly reflective of diversity; it should be out this winter InshaAllah
Music Recognition or achievements?
Well I have jammed and recorded with some of the best musicians in Pakistan. In the past I had aband called “Once” with my childhood friend Zahid. Once was one of the very few bands from the sub-continent to record a professionally produced progressive rock album in English.
Type of Music you like?
I listen to everything right from Mehdi Hassan to Aerosmith and Nelly Furtado but deep down inside Itruly belong to the world of rock.
Type of Music you hate?
Any music that sounds really manufactured
.What do you think about other Pakistani Artists?
Well these days you get to hear a lot of promising new talent but I really like some of the stuff by EP,Noori and Fuzon. I love Shafqat’s voice!
 
How would you like to be remembered?
As a man amongst men.
Favorite musicians (Pakistani)?
Fuzon and I really look up to Junoon for their incredible success.
Favorite Song (Pakistani)?
Ankhon kay Saagar by Fuzon.
Final Comments?
Believe in yourself and let hope be the guiding light.
Name?
Wasim Kamal.
Date of Birth?
10/01/82.
location?
Lahore.
Hobbies?
I like reading some light stuff. And when I am not busy practicing, I am usually on the net. And I justlove partying.
Education?
I am a graduate from University of Peshawar with a diploma in IT and Higher Diploma in ComputerSciences.
Music Education?
I am a self-taught musician and have been playing for the past 7-8 years.
Music Equipment?
Drums, Congas and Sequencers.
Other Occupations?
I am a freelance Software Developer and Programmer.
Sources of inspiration (while creating music)?
Nirvana, Rage Against Machine and Dream Theatre.
What drew guys towards music?
(Formation of rungg) to tell you the truth, I was so much into teaching computers and finishingeducation recently that I had forgotten what a drum kit was. But sarmad (the lead guitarist) and I gottogether and talked about rungg. I loved what these guys were doing and they liked my work so here Iam a part of rungg spending 14 ours in front of a drum kit instead of a computer screen.
Tell us something about your upcoming album?
When I joined Rungg, the song writing had already been done but the band plans to add more to theirlist and I think we have a lot to offer as a unit. The album should be out this winter so keep a lookout.
Music Recognition or achievements?
I have been a small time musician really and have been playing underground before. But I am sure Iwill witness my recognitions and achievements with the exposure I get with RUNGG.
Type of Music you like?
Well I guess I have a taste for all kinds of music, but these days I am more into the electronic stuff.
Type of Music you hate?
I hate the oriental tunes they play at the Chinese food outlets which just shoots my appetite bird dead.No but really I can listen to almost everything except some o f those bhangra tunes these days which
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