Name: Anis Ul Hassan
Nickname: None as such..
D.O.B: 25th July 1992
Favorite dish: Aaloo Qeema
Zodiac sign: LEO
Tell us about yourself?
I have been singing and playing guitar since I was 12, and developed a profound interest in music and singing, and I’m basically a self-taught vocalist and musician.
Singing? Tell us what is it to you?
To me, singing is perhaps the most beautiful way to let it out and express your inner emotions. It’s basically spiritual healing.
What is your genre?
I value all genres of music and not just Rock or Pop. The way I see it, Music is an ocean, not just a pond.
What are your songs about?
I take inspiration from my surroundings; what’s happening around me, which is reflected in my songs. I write songs which transport you to some event of your life so that everyone can actually relate to them.
Who are your inspirations?
Ali Azmat and Vital Signs.
How does it feel when people know you and you don’t know them?
This is all so new to me that I swear I have no clue how to react to my fans. Ofcourse, your mind is rocketed to the outer space when you see your video being played in the next car at the signal. ( happened last week in Lahore :P )
What are the major performances/achievements you have done/got till now?
Though I have opened up gigs for a lot of singers but I gained tremendous appreciation from all Pakistan LUMS OLYMPIAD 2012 singing competition and City School National Song competition. Recently I won the “T-SERIES INDIA JISM-2 Cover Competition” and have been awarded BEST COVER ON YOU TUBE, which was personally appreciated by Pooja Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt on Twitter.
What do you prefer working with a band or a solo artist?
You don’t get to choose to be a solo artist or a band. It’s only a matter of chance whether you find people with decent music sense whose taste measures exactly the same as mine. When that happens, why would I not form a band. :D
How long has it been that you are singing?
Since 12.
Any upcoming videos/surprise for your fans?
Let’s hope this blasphemy issue is addressed to and resolved by YouTube, so that you guys can watch my upcoming video. J
What are your plans for future? A full time singer or some other work?
Well I’m totally a Marketing man, I’m right now in my 4th semester of BBA which I intend to pursue abroad as well. I’m quite positive that I can manage to keep both passions alive.
Compare Ali Azmat and Anis.
O I dare not :D Einstein and an undergrad. Mathematics student. :D
Where do you see yourself in next few years ?
I don’t know where I would be in next few years but one thing is for sure, that I’ll be doing tons of good music inshAllah.
Any message for your fans?
No matter how shitty you feel about what you are doing… no matter how feisty is the criticism you face, Dude you’ve got to keep going coz’ honestly there is no turning back.
Views about islo times?
I really appreciate the way you guys motivate and support young talent of Pakistan. Keep up the good work!