"Sab Sitaray Humaray" (Urdu: سب ستارے ہمارے, lit. 'We Own Every Star') is the official anthem of the 2023 Pakistan Super League, the eighth season of Pakistan Super League. It is produced and composed by Abdullah Siddiqui, while sung by Shae Gill and Asim Azhar along with the rap part by Faris Shafi.
| "Sab Sitaray Humaray" | |||||||||||
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 Anthem cover | |||||||||||
| Promotional single by Shae Gill, Asim Azhar, and Faris Shafi | |||||||||||
| Language | Urdu | ||||||||||
| Released | 11 February 2023 | ||||||||||
| Recorded | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Genre | Stadium anthem | ||||||||||
| Length | 3:14 | ||||||||||
| Label | HBL Pakistan | ||||||||||
| Composer(s) | Abdullah Siddiqui | ||||||||||
| Lyricist(s) | Asim Azhar Faris Shafi Hassan Ali Raamis Ali Abdullah Siddiqui | ||||||||||
| Producer(s) | Abdullah Siddiqui | ||||||||||
| Pakistan Super League anthems chronology | |||||||||||
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Background
editOn 7 February 2023, the PCB announced that Asim Azhar, Shae Gill and Faris Shafi would be singing this anthem and Abdullah Siddiqui would be producing it. This is Azhar's second anthem after "Tayyar Hain" and Siddiqui's second production after "Agay Dekh".[1][2]
It was earlier reported that Ali Sethi was set for the anthem, after "Pasoori", his duet with Gill in Coke Studio, was largely appreciated. However, his contract was revoked due to possible conflict of interest as his father, Najam Sethi, became PCB's Chairman.[3][4]
Release
editIt was released on 11 February 2023,[5] with music video directed by Awais Gohar.[6] Taniya Hasan of Dawn commented that the cinematography seems to be inspired by Diriliş: Ertuğrul and Game of Thrones.[7]
Opening ceremony
editMultan Cricket Stadium hosted the opening ceremony for the first time, with management by Multan Waste Management Company (MCMW).[8] Along with the virtual reality, the ceremony also featured augmented reality and drone art for the first time.[9][10][11]
Aima Baig opened with "Qaumi Taranah", followed by Muhammad Aurangzeb, CEO HBL Pakistan, and Najam Sethi addressing the audience. Then Sahir Ali Bagga performed along with Baig, followed by a performance by dance group named The Colony. Afterwards, the anthem was played with Gill, Azhar, and Shafi on-stage, and the ceremony was closed with the fireworks.[12]
See also
edit| External media | |
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 Full Audio on YouTube | |
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 Music video on YouTube | |
| Music video on Facebook | |
| Opening Ceremony Performance on YouTube |
References
edit- ^ M Muzamil Asif (7 February 2023). "PSL 8: Shae Gill, Asim Azhar, Faris Shafi to feature in official anthem". Geo News. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Maheen Sabeeh (12 March 2023). "Asim Azhar's got the big mo". The News. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Najam Sethi's return to PCB shuts PSL doors on Ali Sethi". Daily Pakistan. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "PCB's Najam Sethi says his son Ali Sethi won't be singing PSL 8 anthem due to 'conflict of interest'". Dawn Images. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Multi-star PSL 8 official anthem released". Samaa TV. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Maheen Sabeeh (26 February 2023). "Setting the musical tone for 2023". The News. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Taniya Hasan (3 March 2023). "Hitting a Sixer with PSL's new anthem". Dawn Aurora. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Arrangements for colourful opening ceremony of PSL in progress". APP News. 4 February 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ M Muzamil Asif (7 February 2023). "Who will perform at PSL 8 opening ceremony?". The News. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Twitter divided over PSL 2023 opening ceremony". Geo News. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "PSL 8 opening ceremony provides launchpad to memers". 24 News HD. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Lock and load: PSL 2023 blasts off with adrenaline-pumping festivities". Geo News. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.