VIEW: Signs of Our Time
Old Old Piece Published In The POST, May 10, 2007 Update: Imran Khan's Karachi Jalsa (2011) turned to yesteryear's idols to liven up the proceedings.... 2014: JJ puts his foot in it by declaring women should not be allowed to drive. Time to Boycott his clothing. It is the 1980s. Sounds of music emanate from a garden where some youngsters strum a guitar to the amusement of a small captive audience of neighbourhood children perched on the wall, the best seats in the house . Some years pass; destiny fashions this unlikely albeit glamorous hobby into a career; a pop icon emerges with the phenomenon of Vital Signs , one of the most recognisable and well-loved hit songs of that time and a fan base ranging from admiring youth to stern-looking aunties. As the Signs rejuvenate Pakistani pop culture, their wholesome image and evident musical genius quickly establish them as a class act. Music flourishes despite the stifling media policies and good songs with great musicians...