Pod#76 - Faraz Anwar - Pakistan's Best Guitarist!

What this episode covers

It's been a while, and it took some effort, and there was also that time when all the rain came to Karachi and the whole city flooded. But, we made it. One of the biggest names in Pakistani music and especially in the Pakistani rock & metal scene, Faraz Anwar, is on the show. Faraz was kind enough to give us his time and we've had a long ranging conversation stretching all the way from his musical beginnings in the late 80's to his very latest album. We talked about how he got into the scene, how he started Mizraab, all the pitfalls faced along the way especially with Pakistan's non-existent music industry and ended with his plans for the future and philosophy on life. Check out the episode, it'll also be up on his channel and find all the links to his work and website below! Things discussed in this episode: 1. Intro 2. Early life and introduction to music 3. Getting introduced into the Pakistani music scene 4. Formation of Mizraab 5. First album & difficulties of being a musician in Pakistan 6. Recording the second album on his own 7. His guitar & relationship with Amir Zaki 8. Ujalon Mein, new sounds & postponing the 3rd album 9. Coke Studio's role & impact in Pakistani music 10. Third album & looking towards the future 11. Lessons learned & his philosophy on approaching life Faraz's website: https://www.farazanwar.com/ Faraz's album: https://www.farazanwar.com/store His YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCByLqmxN9m5rTq1SIwgirdA His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefarazanwar/ His Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefarazanwar Find all our previous episodes on SoundCloud, Spotify & Apple Podcasts and follow us all on Twitter! Links to everything below! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tprpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PvTahp... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tprpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPRPod Ali: https://twitter.com/themaholupper Rizwan: https://twitter.com/RizwanPehelwan Sarkhail: https://twitter.com/Sarkhail7Khan

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

THE OMEN (1995) / DAMIEN

Apr 20, 2026 ·75m

THE FIRST OMEN (part 2 of 2)

Apr 16, 2026 ·84m

THE FIRST OMEN (Part 1 of 2)

Apr 13, 2026 ·79m

THE OMEN (2006)

Apr 6, 2026 ·116m

OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING

Mar 30, 2026 ·126m

UNDERTONE (Patreon Preview clip)

Mar 27, 2026 ·17m

Similar Podcasts

The Uncaged Pod Jess MacMillan The Uncaged Pod is the podcast for bold, soul-led women who are ready to break free from the cages of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and limiting beliefs. Hosted by Jess MacMillan, mama, keynote speaker, and women's empowerment advocate, this show delivers raw conversations, powerful insights, and unapologetic truths that will inspire you to reclaim your voice, rewrite your story, and rise with unstoppable confidence.Each week, Jess and her guests dive into topics around leadership, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and motherhood, offering real-life strategies, soulful reflections, and empowering stories to help you lead, live, and love uncaged.Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or a woman who’s remembering who she really is, The Uncaged Pod is your invitation to step into your power and live life on your own terms. Explicit The Pod and the Pendulum Mike Snoonian The Pod and The Pendulum is a new horror movie podcast covering every movie in every franchise. From heavy hitters like Friday the 13th, to the direct-to-video titles like Subspecies, we’ve got you covered. We feature guests on every show in order to discuss their love of movies like The Blair Witch Project, Scream, Alien, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Jaws, Halloween, The Conjuring, and many more. Support the show and become a patron today at www.patreon.com/podandthependulum and get access to exclusive bonus content. Tweet us at @podandpendulumEmail us at [email protected] a patron and receive bonus shows for as little as $2 a month at https://www.patreon.com/podandthependulum Explicit Three Fans in a Pod (wrestling podcast) wrestling & geek culture pod with all-female host squad Three crude yet lovely ladies who enjoy pro wrestling, beer, and all things geeky and nerdy. Follow us on: SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr! Explicit Severance Peaks Severance Peaks A Severance (not Twin Peaks) podcast. The creators of Damn Fine TV and Talking Backwards offer a unique exploration into the surreal and sinister world of the Apple TV+ series Severance, while weaving in plenty of Twin Peaks connections, theories, and absurd humor along the way. We have no idea where this will lead us, but we have a definite feeling it will be a place both mysterious and important. Get early access to new 'sodes & support our show!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@severancepeaksSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/severancepeaks/subscribe Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of TPR Pod?

This episode is 1 hour and 12 minutes long.

When was this TPR Pod episode published?

This episode was published on September 14, 2020.

What is this episode about?

It's been a while, and it took some effort, and there was also that time when all the rain came to Karachi and the whole city flooded. But, we made it. One of the biggest names in Pakistani music and especially in the Pakistani rock & metal scene,...

Can I download this TPR Pod episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.