Lala-e-sehrai (Flower of the Desert) | @RohailHyattMusic

Presenting ‘Lala-e-Sehrai’ - Flower of the Desert, the official soundtrack for the Pakistan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020. This soundtrack is a contemporary adaptation to four distinct musical styles of Pakistan, highlighting the timelessness of our musical heritage. The track in its final form depicts a journey from classical, to folk and then Qawali. The traditional afternoon Raag Bhimplasi performed by Ali Akbar, makes its way to Thari folk sounds drawn from the Tharparkar region, delivered by legendary Mai Dhai of Sindh, reaching a devotional hiatus featuring Ali Akbar and Zain Zohaib Qawal Troupe. The track closes with the sounds of Pakistan; the motherland; its natural heritage from North to South, the cold mountain winds, ever-changing sky and renewed sea. The journey is encapsulated by the cloud-like vocals of Wajiha Naqvi and Zara Madani, and the recitation of Allama Iqbal by Arif Bahalim.

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0:00 Classical
03:58 Folk
06:52 Qawali
10:31 Elements

Soundtrack Credits:

Classical
Vocals: Ali Akbar
Music: Rohail Hyatt
Electric Guitar: Bradley D'Souza
Assistant Music Producer: Saad Hayat

Folk
Vocals: Mai Dhai
Music: Rohail Hyatt

Qawali
Vocals: Ali Akbar
Qawali Troupe: Zain, Zohaib and Party
Music: Rohail Hyatt

Elements
Vocals: Zara Madani & Wajiha Naqvi
Music: Rohail Hyatt
Recital: Arif Bahalim

Recorded, mixed & mastered at Frequency Media
Produced by Rohail Hyatt
Mai Dhai recorded at Saad Hayat Music
Ali Akbar recorded at (Baadshah Studio)

[RohailHyattMusic]

You all are very kind.. Thank you. This is probably the most non-commercial music track one could ever release but somehow some of you still resonate with this music. This is great to know. I will release 'regular' songs in the future as I'm working on a few at the moment. This soundtrack was obviously meant for a very different purpose and occasion. Thanks again

[AnirudhVarmaOfficial]

As always, the music is breathing and all the elements are seamlessly finding their space! Beyond beautiful!

[something]

Petition to release the gorgeous video of the pakistan landscape that was playing in the pavilion with this song as its soundtrack on youtube. This track captures our soul, let the world experience us through it ❤

[youcantguessit]

These 13 minutes are screaming that I was made by Maestro. Rohail Hayat! The true legend of Pakistan. Origination of Vital Signs, Coke studio, and thousands of other mastery articulations. Love you Sir.

[Mrwatdaefff]

I was at the queue to enter the Pakistan Pavilion at the expo 2020 and this was being played through the speaker. I really enjoyed my waiting time. And I had to immediately Shazam this beauty.

[syedmohammadnoorallahshahn]

Man you’re classical Hans Zimmer of Pakistan. Your music and love for folks always stands out in this country. Always in your debt Rohail.

[shakeel_ahmed]

Brilliant composition, finally Rohail is eliminating identity crisis of Pakistan in the world.... this should be the Identity of Pakistan through Music 🇵🇰 or Official pakistani Music for promotion all over the world, like arabian spanish Italian indian music, every one in the world should recognise pakistan through that beat.

[khizar]

It's year 2050, world has progressed so much, humans have started living on Moon and coke studio Pakistan just released its 40th season but I am here listening to Rohail Hayat again, feeding my soul yet again with your music. You will be remembered please don't stop creating music, everything you touch turns into Gold. Much Love from Bahawalpur, PK

[jybrsod]

Rohail Hayat, maza aa gaya. I have known you since you were a young man. Zahid, Alifia, Sanam and Aunty Ishratt. May you go on to even and better things.

[anuragdhole]

An eighteen year old like me is blessed to be able to witness Rohail's genius. Your music expresses what words cannot, it quenches the thirst of our souls. Love the way you use synth and other instruments to add detail and give it an atmospheric touch. Love from India. #RHFC

[mohsinpss]

I heard this today at Pakistan Pavilion in expo. Immediately I was like.. rohail hayat must be behind it n shazamed it ..n there it was... amazing work 👏

[RahulJain-fuzzy]

Has anyone from India conveyed our - love from india - yet? Ok. No.
So here is it -
Love from this side of the border. Respect to Rohail Hyatt.
Btw also huge fan of 'Dhoondley Rastein'

[ahmedansari]

You really need a good pair of headphones 🎧 to enjoy the magic of the music of Rohail Hayatt.

[suruchish]

Can anyone share the lyrics to the folk section. Love this track like no other!

[apoorvamudgalmusic]

Rohail, thank you for these gifts to humanity from time to time!

[farooqkhan]

Visiting the Expo Pavilion with the amazing visuals and this music in the background, it simply an amazing experience. I'm sad people in Pakistan cannot witness this amazing pavilion, which everyone is praising here in Dubai.

[zaidghazi]

For years I have been a fan of Sir Rohail Hyatt..
Still can't understand how can someone mix genres like that ?
Always underrated, because not everyone can understand the value of this masterpiece !
I want to meet you sir !
I can spend every second of my life with you, I can do anything just to have a live conversation with you and tell you how great of an influence you have been on my life ❤
Love you Rohail Sir !

[music]

From raag to riches of great culture and beauty. An instrumental for the ear and mind.🙏🙏🙏

[kaptanzindabad]

Literally dont know, what to say, and which word should i use to appreciate this fantastic approach toward our own sounds, the sounds of our Soil.
Rohail Hayat well deserves, Sitara-E-Imtiaz.
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD

[uzairansari]

Roahail's compositions never get old. They immerse you in the same fantastical vibe upon listening the 100th time as it does on the first. Other compositions lose their shine over time but not Roahail's.