Name: Khurram Waqar
DOB: 23rd July, 1975
Nick Name: kW
Favorite dish:
Whatever my wife cooks for me. Tell us a bit about yourself?
I am a musician trying to make things work without compromising on my beliefs .... :)
Study background?
Masters in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University.
What are your guitar lessons are about?
I have not given guitar lessons in a while but when I used to give them, it was all about believing in yourself instead of following the trend. You can be a very fine guitar player but if you do not believe in what you are doing, you will never be able to stand out.
Who inspired you to become a guitarist?
One and one man only ... Slash.
That one artist you would love to work with?
Ofcourse, Slash... and hopefully if God permits and I live, I will be collaborating with him.
You're a guitarist, define your feelings in your own words?I am a musician first and then a Guitar Player. For me, whatever that comes has to come from the heart i.e what I believe in. I do not conform to trends or any certain patterns. I do what I believe in and I am glad our fans like it.
Is there any message you consistently try to portray in your guitar lessons?
Just Do it! and Believe in yourself..... If you do, you can achieve anything.
If you got a record deal at this second, would you accept it?
If I get a record deal from abroad, I will accept it right away as I know they will do something for me and my band. In Pakistan, I do not trust any of these labels.
Best performance yet?
It is yet to come ....
Views about Pakistani music industry?
We are a talented bunch. The talent here is immense but it is not utilised properly. The corporates control the so called music scene which in actuality can be termed below average. That is my 2 cents. I have my own studio and can get my music across. The rest of the talented bunch do not have that luxury and just get frustrated and lose hope.
Which Pakistani female vocalist would you like to collaborate with?
There is only one name that comes to mind. Madamme Abida Parveen and we are already doing something very interesting and unique with her. She is just unbelievable. Her conviction and belief only motivates you more. Respect.
Which Pakistani male vocalist would you like to collaborate with?
Again there is only one name that comes to mind. Mr. Ali Azmat.
How much role does the sound editing software’s play in a final ready to listen song?
The software can only play a role up to a certain limit. If the song is average, no software in the world can make it sound great and if a song is good, then the software will just enhance it. That is my honest opinion.
I think I play the bass pretty well. In the first album, besides playing 99% of lead/rhythm guitars, I played and recorded all of the bass as well and fell in love with the instrument.
Worst comment by any hater?
I don't have time to think about it. There are more things in this world to love than to hate. So if somebody does not like what I am doing, that is understandable. I wish everybody all the best.
Any upcoming projects?
Lots of interesting collaborations and some international commitments. Exciting times ahead....
Any message for your fans
Just keep believing in yourself and just do what you want to do with an honest heart.
Where can we find you online:
The best way would be my Facebook profile, my Facebook page or the Qayaas Facebook Page
How do you interact with your fans?
I interact with them via phone, sms and facebook messaging. They are the reason Qayaas is what it is today and I make sure that even if I don't have time, I make time for them.
Views about IsloTimes :
You guys are doing a wonderful job in promoting arts and culture which is very important in the formation of a conscious society. All the best to you from my side.
