Name:Farhad Humayun
Nickname: Fadi
D.O.B: 5th October
Favorite Dish:Sushi
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Islo Times : Singing? Tell us what is it to you?
Farhad :Saying what I feel exactly how I feel it
Islo Times : What is your genre?
Farhad : Rock
Islo Times :what are the basic theme of your songs?
Farhad :Different themes depending on what I'm thinking, feeling, reading, observing
Who. Islo Times :What are your inspirations?
Farhad :Judas Priest, David Coverdale, Neil Peart, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Ustad Amanat Ali, Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck
Islo Times :What are the major performances you have performed till now?
Farhad :Too many to mention
Islo Times :How long has it been that you are singing?
Farhad :Just a year or so that I took it up seriously. Ive been listening to and appreciating good singing all my life.
Islo Times :Any upcoming videos/surprise for your fans?
Farhad : A surprise cant be told before its time but of course Overload is full of surprises.
Islo Times :What are your plans for future? a full time singer or some other work?
Farhad :I'm a music producer, singer, drummer - That's all I do & that's all I'll ever do!
Islo Times :Where do you see yourself in next few years?
Farhad : Ill find out when I get there but I know Ill still be playing music
Islo Times :Any message for your fans?
Farhad :Be yourself. Don't let anyone or anything ever get you down. If you do get run down GET OVER IT NOWWWW!!!
Islo Times :Views About islotimes team?
Farhad : Pleased to see you! Good luck!
About Overload Riot :
Overload is a Pakistani rock band from Lahore, formed in 2003. The group
is directed by producer, lead vocalist and drummer, Farhad Humayun and
keyboard/synth player, songwriter and composer, Sheraz Siddiq, who were
soon joined by Hassan Mohyeddin on percussion along with dhol players
Pappu Sain and Jhura Sain.[2] The band is widely regarded by many
critics as being the "Loudest band in Pakistan"
Since then the band has received acclaim from music veterans, artists, literary figures and the general public alike. Concert after concert, locally and internationally the band has come to be recognized as the only arena band and the best live act from Pakistan for which they won the 2006 Lux Style Award also.
Their self titled debut album was released in January 2006 in Pakistan. It was the largest selling album of the year for which we also received a number of awards including Indus/MTV 'break though artist.
In the last 4 years Overload has taken a number of countries by storm playing festivals and solo concerts in Japan, Sri Lanka, Norway, UAE and UK. The CORE comprising Farhad Humayun on Vocals & drums and Sheraz Siddiq on keyboards & synths, believes that the unique sound of the band has evolved due to collaborating with artists with individual styles. Overload is a band thats known for featuring new players and singers and bringing them to the forefront.
New works by Overload are full of funky bass grooves, soaring vocal melodies, explosive drumming and the signature pounding beats of the dhol.
BAND MEMBERS:
Farhad Humayun - Drums/Vocals
Since then the band has received acclaim from music veterans, artists, literary figures and the general public alike. Concert after concert, locally and internationally the band has come to be recognized as the only arena band and the best live act from Pakistan for which they won the 2006 Lux Style Award also.
Their self titled debut album was released in January 2006 in Pakistan. It was the largest selling album of the year for which we also received a number of awards including Indus/MTV 'break though artist.
In the last 4 years Overload has taken a number of countries by storm playing festivals and solo concerts in Japan, Sri Lanka, Norway, UAE and UK. The CORE comprising Farhad Humayun on Vocals & drums and Sheraz Siddiq on keyboards & synths, believes that the unique sound of the band has evolved due to collaborating with artists with individual styles. Overload is a band thats known for featuring new players and singers and bringing them to the forefront.
New works by Overload are full of funky bass grooves, soaring vocal melodies, explosive drumming and the signature pounding beats of the dhol.
BAND MEMBERS:
Farhad Humayun - Drums/Vocals
Sheraz Siddiq - Synth/Keys
Nasir Sain - Dhol
Nasir Sain - Dhol