Here’s my first try at recording and publishing a rabab instrumental. The piece was recorded on mobile.
Some songs covered in chronological order:
Khush Wan Jeel (Shina)
Mathan Amular Nicha (Burushaski)
As’sulo Dukorutam Bes (Burushaski)
Shinwari Lawangeena (Pashto)
Gul De Pa Zulfo (Pashto)
Sta Manzal Manzaloona (Pashto)
It was 2:00 AM on a bone-chilling long vacation night, the kind where the freezing cold dissuades anyone from daring to expose even a single body part outside the warmth of a sleeping bag. Despite the bitter cold, I ventured out. I had made plans to visit the Hon Pass with a few friends, eager to witness the first light of dawn grace the breathtaking mountains encircling the Hunza and Nagar Valleys.
Ascending to the top of the Hunza Valley once more was an exhilarating experience. Two years ago, my initial visit to the Hon Pass had left me awestruck. The beauty and grandeur of the place were beyond compare—a sight that photographs alone cannot do justice to. The Hon Pass truly demands a visit if you seek to be captivated by something more than just a mere picture-perfect view!
As the first rays of the sun began to cast their golden hue upon the landscape, the magnificence of the mountains seemed to come alive in a spectacular display of nature’s splendor. The valleys below slowly stirred to life, bathed in the ethereal glow of dawn. The serene beauty of that moment was a testament to the sheer magnificence of nature, an experience that words can barely capture.
Standing atop the Hon Pass once again, with the chilly breeze cutting through the silence of the night, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for being able to witness such an awe-inspiring sight. The Hunza Valley, with its majestic peaks and tranquil valleys, never fails to leave an indelible mark on one’s soul.
The experience of witnessing the sunrise at the Hon Pass is more than a mere sightseeing venture—it’s an encounter with nature’s grandeur that etches itself into your memory forever. The beauty of this place is beyond words; it’s an experience that beckons you to return, again and again, to behold its timeless allure.
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Welcome to my corner of the internet, where I’ll be sharing the little joys and practical discoveries that make up my digital world. This blog is a new venture for me—a space entirely my own to share my activities and thoughts. While I’ve been writing about tech and social media on other platforms, this feels like a significant leap into a more personal space online. I’ve been toying with the idea of a self-hosted blog for quite a while, but various constraints, with laziness topping the list, held me back.
If you’ve stumbled upon my Blogspot writings, you might have noticed my tendency to cover a myriad of topics. I find comfort in exploring diverse subjects, and that’s a part of my style that’s here to stay. Alongside my random musings, I plan to delve more into areas like entrepreneurship, digital media, volunteering, social media, web design & development, internet marketing, photography, filmmaking, and my travel experiences. Expect a mix of the expected and the unexpected!
So, why this fresh blog, you ask?
Well, it’s about freedom. I’ve made the shift from the Google-owned Blogger to WordPress, and it feels like the right fit for me. WordPress offers simplicity along with fantastic features, and the best part? It doesn’t burn a hole in my pocket. It gives me the creative and technical freedom I craved, which wasn’t as feasible with Blogger.
What’s new in my blogging toolkit?
I’ve got my hands on a sleek and customizable theme and a bunch of handy free plugins, courtesy of WordPress. These additions are gearing me up to take this new blog to new heights.
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