Understanding one’s self has to be the greatest challenge an artist faces, when you are the biggest variable in your plan. I am glad that you guys found the magic again, love the blogs and absolutely love Do dil, specially the video. Every single thing about that video is admirable. The song has been playing constantly in my player and isnt going anywhere anytime soon. Overall, I’d say this is your best work yet, keep doing what you do from the heart and Noori will reach greatness!

I was reading Ali Noor’s blog and his take on his journey in the making ‘do dil’. It took me by surprise..its hard to believe that icons like him could also face tumultuous times. I guess the best of us go through rough patches but i strongly believe that instances like these take out the best in us and make us stronger.
The video of ‘do dil’ takes me down the memory lane…it evokes all the wonderful years of noori’s music, and its magnificent to know that they can still create the same magic after such a long break.
Noori is one of those rare bands that would never loose their charm and that exquisite spark in their music would always fall through.
May the legends live on!
cheers!

Nice to know that u feel urself back on track now.Coz i think FEELING THIS is more important in such situations. it reminds of this song by metallica “Frantic” says “If i could have my wasted days back, would i use them to get back on track”

There’s another song by Coldplay “FIX YOU” must listen……it surely makes us feel better!

finally another entry, I was starting to get worried! Anyways it’s really good to hear that u actually got out of that musicians block and came up with a great video and song. I suffer from laziness too, I’ll get a great idea at night and will be all enthusiastic about pursuing it but by the next day reality dawns on me, I get lazy and end up giving it up. but someday i might actually pursue an idea and be proud of what i make. I’ll certainly pray for u and u remember me in ur prayers.

Best of luck!

You mentioned that you havent got any criticism >>>> YET !!!!

So let me start – Well actually I like the melody of the song and have been listening to it for the past few days, but — but but but but but YOU MADE A LOVE SOOOOONG!?!?!?!?!?
WTF – My reason for loving noori is (or maybe was) because they are/were ?- very very unique and the LEAD SINGER is a very intelligent mastermind, who has the tendency to distinguist from the rest of the lot >> and now you come up with a love song !

WHAT THE HECK WOULD YOU WANT TO BLEND INTO THIS STUPID DOMAIN OF USELESS Idiots who have no real aims/nothing to do in life and end up having a love affair after watching a stupid indian movie, and then finally find some stupid activity ((like dating)).

(( NOTE: IF I am offending anyone who is currently in a above mentioned or similar relation you better stop reading cause it will surely get worse and i really dont give that much of a damn))

NOW Listen noori guy-/or maybe read very carefully noori guy, Then above point about useless retards ending up in a love affair is only proven by the fact that you were lazy and not willing to work like you have done in the past, and then you developed the VIRUS called “stupid-o-mofo love syndrome” and you end up with this crap love poetry !! (( get back to the inspirational work ))

I have a lot more on you >> but Ill leave it for the next time. Anyway any more love songs and be rest assured you fan base will diminsh/perish from the “GOOL DUNIYA”.

Even if there was no option left let Hamza do it, you stay out of it, just like for the other two famous singles <>

Besides I am not naive nor a young Teenager, if that is the conclusion you’ve drawn by now.
WRONG AGAIN ! ??

On the serious note, 2 weeks ago I met a person from Lahore and he told me many of his friends in the ARMY are diehard Noori fans because of the type of music they produce and more-over the motivatinal LYRICS.

I am damn sure that the sound of “do dil” surely will not be heard around the camps of in kargil, or the GHQ for that matter, “Dil Ki Kasam” probably is their best bet from their favourite BAAAND !

<< Army camps in Siachen *** (correction)

My Dearest Aosaf,

I really don’t know what to say….

You are not naïve, neither a teenager…but I have a feeling that age wise I’m surely older than you…correct me if I’m wrong…I am 31.

I think that noori is all about growing up…understanding and learning from one’s mistakes…. and never being scared from owning up to them…

I think life is not about reacting and being angry all the time…it is necessary at times…but I have always believed in a wholesome life

I think we have been misunderstood as being unthinkingly reactionary to love… your comment only reinforces a misunderstanding and which needs to be cleared very soon…

At my age and with my experience I don’t have much of an option but to be wiser and not react or feel perturbed…I am lucky to have fans or rather (ex)fans like you who have always guided me even if they stop supporting me….

Love always

Ali Noor

P.s. You would be great in the army as your anger can be used very constructively there…

Ali……i heard ur new song…..n gotta tell u man….u were amazin…although ma sis dint lyk it…..but due to this song…..i became ur “BIG….BIG….BIG” fan….

one thing more…… i luv ur personality….the way u carry it….the way u do things…..itz meritorious……

one thing i wanted to ask u…….is the other vocalist ur bro?

n why u stopped doin master mind?

SALAM ALI NOOR AND HAMZA BHAI:
THIS IS MY COMMENT I HAVE EVER WRITTEN IN MY LIFE…I M UR DIE HARD FAN BUT I HAVE NEVER ATTENDED UR CONCERT..I ONLY SEEN YOU ON TELEVISION ..EVERY SONG AND MUSIC U DID IN UR LIFE IS A MASTER PIEACE FOR ME…U KNOW WHEN LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC I GO DEEPLY IN IT AND FEEL THAT WAT UR CONVEYING TO US ….WELL DO DIL……… WHEN HEARD IT AGAIN TAKE ME DEEPLY TO UR CHILD HOOD THAT WAT U DO IN UR CHILD HOOD ….U R VERY HARD WORKING ..WELL IF U DON’T MIND LET ME TELL U ABOUT MYSELF….I M ALSO GUITAR PLAYER I LIVE IN ATTOCK {NEAR TO ABBATTABAD} AND I WAS DEAD BEFORE LISTENED TO U … U WOKE ME UP …AND I WILL DO SOMTHING FOR MY COUNTRY AND IT’S YOUTH LIKE U ….AGER KISI DIN TIME MILLA TU MAIN ABBATABAD ZARROR APE K PASS CHAKER LAGAUON GA ….MY EMAIL ID IS MCHOMAIN@YAHOO.COM AND MOBILE NUM IS 03435017811…{NOW IT DEPENDS UPON U… }

hi ali bhai…..
i m listening rather watching ur new song rite now and i dont know wat to say…….. seriously…!!!! this is soooo not ur style……its a love song….fine…. u have done manwa re before and that is one of the best song ever made in the history of music…. but “do dil”…….naaaahhh… i mean i really really am disappointed…….not that…its bad…..i was expecting sumthing better than this………any how…..best of luck….
zia

Being the lead vocalist of a (NOORIi-inspired) rock band i know how it feels like when you want to create something new and something different and in the end all you get is Totally Nothing or just plain BS! but.. i have noticed one thing that it all happens because of the environment we are living in! as you said you went to Abbotabad and the magic happened it happens with me too, i goto lahore and the magic happens. its just the a Creative Block (i am sure you know about this) that comes in every artists life but it doesn’t mean you stop working on something new and end up modifying/re-recording/re-composing your old stuff and totally go against your philosophy. I like Do Dil very very much it has the same feel & aggression the song in SKMHJ have but still theres something missing and that something is the INSPIRATIONAL / MOTIVATING LYRICS. i am also one of those die hard noori fans who love noori because of the lyrics and agressive vocals! i mean you had choices you would’ve recorded 1947 or MUJHE ROKO (the best noori songs so far) then why Do Dil? i started writing lyrics like you do because your stuff was totally different than what others were doing in the industry and it was mind blowing. I think you should start working on something that more like SKMHJ because we want the same Noori back.. we live in a country where people love Love Songs more than anything else and we need YOUR HELP to bring the revolution! think about it brother! =)

LONG LIVE NOORI!
Keep on Rocking!

PS: look out for our video it will be out soon and i am sure for a second you will be like “hey man, this song sounds like some song from my first album” haha.

I was starting to think that i was the only one having *problems with the new release.. Love songs are temporary flicks they haven’t got lyrics to drive fans for long.. Eventually they DIE.. Seriously if you guys come up with a sentimentalist album your fan base as i quote comrade Aosaf ‘is going to perish’.. I ‘m not as old as you are but i do have a taste in music.. Noori needs a savior, come on where’s the mighty bug..??

* as posted previously under the blog ‘Diary Entry 9′

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hello to all the critics…i think it is ok to give a feedback to a video or a song but it can be put forth in an inoffensive or rather encouraging way…people dint expect that noori would ever come up with a love song so here is another remarkable example of noori being unpredicatable and certainly the best radical band of our country today…if only u could relate to the video and the song and how it brings back good memories to all noorifreaks then only could u make out what this song means to all original noorians out there…besides the incredible video and the lyrics of do dil i loved the whole resoulte concept behind the song…my prayers and good wishes will always be with noori…

P.S: if some of u think that noori is losing their fanbase that it is fortunately not the case because the die hard noori fans appreciate them not merely on the basis of what noori apparently is all about rather what noori has to offer, the inspiration and encouragement for younger generation.

Ali noooooor…. Let see – Im younger than you,very very impressive, is it:

I mean vast majority of your fans are supposedly younger then you, and besides someone who has listened to Hamza’s solo ((C.B (inverse))-as mentioned in the previous comment, is unlikely to be a married 67 year old with seventeen grand children …!?!?!

You reply full of the KHAALAI statements and cliche’s (with the french pronounciation); but with all the immense ambiguity I guess I still managed to get a feel of your message. Now if Im not wrong (as I was supposedly- before) you give the impression that there are a bunch of love saangs in the pipeline, because “”life is not about reacting and being angry all the time”"

Now dont tell me the next album is full of “sajnees paas bulao naa” and “teray bin mein yun, kaisay jeeya kaisay jeeya – tera bin”

You also mention that maybe it was/is somewhat of an misunderstanding on the fans side to assume noori to be ” unthinkingly reactionary to love” – Sometimes a Cup of coffe really helps, and STOP BLOGGING “NIHAAR MOO” /(before breakfast) !!!

Now, growing up is fine, but the originality may/will be sacrificed if the core message in your music shifts considerably, dont you think?

////// Now it funny that the message above mine by the person named “OMAR MARWAT” thinks youll actually call him, meet him PERSONALLY and listen to his guitar chords/melodies. AND HE HAS ACTUALLY abolished the slightest of possiblity by mentioning he has never been to one of your concerts!!! HAHA
Also mentions that you woke him up, gives me the impression of Ali Hamza snoring at night and you start screaming “MUJ KO TUM NAHI CHOOOO OOO OOO OOORRR NAAA” and he tells you to STFU and piss off !! \\\\

Anyway comin back to the point love songs your option, but I suggest you come up with atleast 1 NOORI type soong as I guess a this break it has been a loong HAALIDay and this point in time with the current political scenario would be a great time to throw something out there with the message of hope which people can relate to.

I still have a lot more, but at the moment Im at work, auditing this real estate business with a stupid accountant who capatalises everything from interest costs to staff salaries to staff entertainment meals, and is unwilling to adjust anything – (this is for the accountants- AND ACCOUNTANTS ARE NOT BORING!!! )

As far as my profession in the army goes I wanted to become a soilder when I was a kid my MOM wouldnt let me cause her friend’s husband was a soilder and DRANK TOO HEAVILY. The funny part is the excuse he gave was that my senior offers me the drink and I cannot reject so I have no other choice, but to drink!!! I believed his story then, but now I surely understand what the reality is.

OO boy It took me more than an hour to write this message and the client is gonna pay for this hour HAHA. and in that time 2 persons have written a comment.!!! and both more or less agree with me. So you see bro – There is a substance to this point!!

I though you said no criticism this time -HAH – Its comin brov its on the way !!!

As I read this blog, I understand both sides of the arguments. However, anger and threats are not the mature way to handle this situation! Personally, I absolutely hated “Do Dil” when I heard it the very first time and as I was listening to this song, I thought “wait a second, this is a love song! Noori has always proclaimed their severe disregard towards love songs. Have they lost their minds or merely resorted to hypocrisy.” Then, I reflected on all the blogs and Nooris’ explanation and motivation behind the song and I reconsidered! I gave the song a second chance. And low and behold, I enjoyed it better the second time around and more so after that.

Lets all reflect on this OBJECTIVELY and not EMOTIONALLY. Firstly, there is nothing wrong with “love”! In fact, “love” is a simple act that maintains peace among us humans and brings many joy and happiness at various levels. Without “love” this world would be a disaster. Secondly, it seems that some of the blogs that have reflected much hate for the song portrays those individuals dislike and lack of understanding for any form of “love” and that makes me question their idea of “revolutionary music” which seems to reflect anger, which it is not! And thirdly, being in love with someone does not always mean it ends up in “dating.” This is unfortunately an ignorant statement supported by nothing but stereotypes and no reality basis whatsoever. But, this is mere ignorance that hopefully in time will change into an objective self-reflection leading to a wiser individual.

“Do Dil” is clearly a new direction and experimentation of creativity. What artist has never released a song that was disliked? The answer is none! Because this matter is subjective! Lets all try give a new thought some chance! We don’t have to like a new idea but lets give it a chance and see where it goes before we impose a judgment prematurely.

when i heard noori is over, it was really sounds bad… but now i have seen their Do dil im 101% sure that the band who rock Pakistan with their Greatest songs … gonna rock again now …. Noori is best … keep rocking Ali(s)

Some of world’s biggest hits are ballads and love songs. Some artists survive because of them and it becomes their signature style.

If someone doesn’t like Do Dil as a song then it is a matter of personal opinion, but if the reason for dislike is “Noori made a love song” then I feel sorry for that person.
It hasnt been long, only two albums ago everyone was humming along “Manwa Re”, a song that I think put Noori on the map. Where was your pride at that time? Were the CDs you bought were faulty and didnt list or contain Manwa Re, Hum Bholay, Tum Hans Diyay, Bol, Aarzo, Jo Meray, Meray Log?

Oye… all you ‘love song haters’, revolutionaries.. as you prefer to perceive yourselves… open your minds man!!! And chill out… i agree with neeli peeli that you probably haven’t experienced love in your life… you should… because trust me, then a lot of this cheezy stuff actually starts making sense… give it a try…

And who the hell said we have moved away from being revolutionary??? That’s the only reason we are in this business.. I would have been an economist and Noor would have been a Lawyer otherwise, minting money in big corporations (not that we dont mint money right now )…

but guys (Aosaf in particular) take a chill pill!! There are many aspects of life… revolution is one, army is one, but love is another… and if you ever fall in love, you will find love to be the best of them all

I’ll pray that you find some nice girlfriend

Hahahahaha…
I’m just laughing at Hamza’s comment above mine. It’s hilarious! Funny how cheesy stuff will only make sense once you’ve *experienced love*..LOL Hamza (and they money minting part, H – again, vanity at it’s peak:P)..
On a more serious note, I loved ‘Do Dil’, and am still hooked to it 11 days after its release and I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be in my favourites for a while!
Good luck doing what you do best! Hope to hear s’more soon!:)
My prayers and all that jazz are with you.

M

ummmm….after reading awl de comments i reached to an end…… u ppl r so naroow minded….
u dun accept ny changes….niether u ppl switch easily……if noori made a love song…thn wats the big deal…..in my opinion….their luv song was a gud one…..

ok…now apart frm this……wanted to say dat plx noori…plx…plx…plx….do arrange any of ur concerts in mux…..v ve neva seen u ppl perform live

I wonder why haters take the time and effort to post such elaborate messages.

Fantastic comeback, noori You still have an enormous and extremely loyal fan following that ‘gets’ your music, hope you know that.

Ali Noor, bohat mazaa aa raha hai

Hi guys, i must really say that i missed NOORIE alot on the music scene not because there was no quality work going but it’s because after their first album SKMHJ and then PPARKGD and they music we got from them i was wondering where are the guys who took changed our view with the great Manwa Re and with the countless numbers they gave but now they are back and Do Dil woooooooooooooooof is the best comeback that they could have made …. its like fresh air and enough of the long alaaaaaaaaaaps we want some mature rock stuff come on NOORIE u guys were and are the best … \m/ Rock on!

I recently got back to listening to your music, and all I’ve to say is you guys are brilliant, nothing short of that. I can’t stop listening to your songs….every single one of them. Something interesting I found out was that, ages ago I heard the gawalmandi song on a cd my friend burnt for me…..( awesome song ) and I jus came to find out that you boys sang it. You should definetly bring that song out officially. Hehe.
On a different note, I just want Noori to know that your music is exceptionally GOOD. Very inspirational. So inspirational, that I’ve started to take guitar lessons. Always wanted to learn, but never got around it. Anyways, just wanted to personally thank you for that, love ur music. Keep it coming =]

Ps. I am dieing to see you in concert, unfortunately….I live in bumblefuck….and I doubt ur band would ever come play in atlanta, we’ve got 5% pakistani population here (although a big chunk of indian pop.) and we almost never get to see any pk concerts downhere. But if u come anywhere in the States…..I’m there. So do let’s us know. Much appreciated.

Oh and loved Do Dil aswell.

Keep Rockin xx

All you ‘Love-Song-Lovers” i didnt say i hate love songs or anything but i dont want noori to do the same stuff other stupid bands are doing!! read my comment again please!

Peace.
Rockstar

hamza ye kia love love laga rkha he???? pta nhi kia ho gya he donon bhaiyon ko ajeeb the ajeeb tar ho gae…………do dil bas theek he,itna khush hone ki bhi zaroort nhi he wse………………..ek baat to he ali noor ap wo nhi rhe jo ap the,ppl used to love ali noor’s personality,infact still some do…newx,,,,,,,ali noor aftr 2005 seems to b v depressed mostly,kun??????
aur hamza ap to pta nhi kia krna chah rhe hen,ajeeb ajeeb bten dosron ko bhi love k mashware de rhe hen ajkal,khud kia he kabi jo dosron ko museebat me daal rhe hen,haaaan???????(ans. plz)……..

lots ov prayerzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz for one & only the most n most n most loveable ALI NOOR ( I ALWYS WANN ALI NOOR TO RULE THE WORLD)……………LEKIN PHR BHI WO BAAT NHI HE AB……..NEWX FINALLY BUBYE SWEET “BAND”

you might actually look like tariq bin ziyad as well with that beard style of urs… i am saying it in a good way

What are these guys talking about? Noori has made love songs before, at least sad love songs. ‘Aaja saadhay vayhray sohni chadd dae mahiwaal’. What’s that about?

hum bhoolay .. my most fav track of noori…

@sabizak
lol Dobara Phir Se is not a love song!
listen to it again! it has a different message.. you should read the reviews and stuff =)

‘do dil” ummmmmmm…..wz guddddddddd..aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
naah to be honestt didnt likee it…..
so pllllllllllllllllllllllllllllzzzzzzzzzzzzz wakkee uppp guyzzzzzzzzzzzzz we wantt da oldd noorri backkkkkkkkkkkkk///////……………

well if u ask me noor still has not written a true love song to date (isn’t this one hamza’s ? manwa re was someone else’s lyrics): noori has however i think touched the lovesong vibe (hum bhoolay and aarzoo sort of touch on the vibe. tum hans diye at least visually went that route. manwa re ?). as much as i hate the crap that is often put around in the name of love, i tend to agree with hamza. a good love song has its place in any band’s oeuvre. it humanises them and does add soul and change of pace to any and all sets. and the truly great lovesongs are timeless, more than any call to arms/ revolutionary song can be (part of the reason why Ghalib/ Mir with always trump Faiz/ Jalib in Urdu). check out most leonard cohen songs (he deals with love the best lyrically IMO), Hallelujah for example. Or U2, With or Without You. So Cruel. Coldplay Scientist ? or even any of the soul classics (You’ve lost that loving feeling, Unchained Melody, Please Please Please, Always on my mind, etc.) these and many others still do resonate. Ain’t just marketing that takes these songs to the top of the charts in each decade.

methinks waise the video to Do Dil really raised the song up a level and found ambiguities and ideas in the song that i doubt were originally put in there. made it about many other relationships, about different types of heart to hearts. noor n jafri. noor n hamza, mandy, and all others, which is why now the song really is much deeper than it seems at first listen.

i doubt this is a permanent change of direction which most of you seem to think it is. it is just an emotion or direction that the band wants to explore. let em. a song ultimately is a good song or a bad song regardless of the subject.

moreover, who wants politics and revolution all the time anyways. having said that i do think some of yours point about the timing of the same is valid: i have myself often times screamed that in these most turbulent of times there is – barring shahzad toyboy roy – almost complete silence politically from most musicians. to that extent me guesses the band needs to be taken to task. i have always wondered why Ghalib in the worst of times for muslims in India took to escaping into the most florid and lovely of poetry. noori similarly escaping too me wonders ?

do dill,,,it remind me days of when u released SUNO KE MAIN HO JAWAN…i gud to see u back with a bang:)

Its a wonderfiul song and I can’t turn it off before listening atleast 10 times

I so agree with above that it reminds me Suno k mai hun Jawan ,
Cheers.

I heard your sound Do dil a few days ago and I loved it. it’s the first noori song on my ipod ! i kind of liked your music before but this caught my attention. Yes , i have been in love and yes cheezy things start to make sense.
it’s a simple & beautiful song about a beautiful emotion and the strong desire to stay with someone you love. how can that possibly not appeal to people.
I say roll a joint , sit back and learn for the love of God … learn simply to be tolerant. every love song /cheezy thigs/ smooshy things will then make sense…. whether you’re in love or not.

best of luck . much love and lots of prayers.
xoox