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According to Ghazi the Band listening to their music should feel like you’re on a journey. As you travel from destination to destination the music paints a new landscape. From Trance to Dance and Pop to Hip Hop it’s like a genre hopping extravaganza mastering each impeccably. The most exciting thing about this band is that they constantly experiment with sound.
Ghazi the Band has synthesized a signature sound that one can only attempt to label. With a solid history and unwavering dedication, their aural assault continues. From their harmonizing vocals , to the sound synthesis , to the funky guitars, to the stout rhythms and beats, this band fires on all cylinders; Cylinders that power an engine of intense songs, melodic yet aggressive and are fueled by insightful, soulful lyrics.
Hash's mind blowing solos and Samir's hypnotic vocal transitions melded with Ghazi's lightening fast sound synthesis, keyboard antics and vocal nuances brings out a new variety in Pakistani Music. Refusing to pay heed to the rules of any particular genre of music, their sound will mesmerize you.
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 Samir is known for his powerful voice, amazing breath control, fine musical sensibility and unwavering grasp of the fundamentals. He represents a subtle fusion of classical musicality and passion that has become a signature sound of Ghazi the Band.Samir has achieved a balance between traditional musical values and progressive pop to give Ghazi the Band the third dimension it needed.
A Pashtoon from Afghanistan, Urdu is not Samir's spoken language but his passion for Pakistani classical and pop music has allowed him to perform in a language that is not really his. Nothing could articulate his talent and passion for music more. Samir has added a personal touch to each song, and we know you won’t be disappointed. So get ready to be astonished by his vocals and creativity.
Samir joined Ghazi the Band in 2010 and has been a corner stone to the new direction of the band. Samir, Ghazi and Hash are also working on additional projects together including a Dari album. Samir has also composed and performed songs for films in Afghanistan which have been received very well amongst the masses. Ghazi the Band has ushered in a new era for Samir and we can't wait to show you more of his melodic vocals.
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 Ghazi first came on the music scene with a band called "The Vibes" in 1994. A keyboardist and an avid composer he left the band in 1996 to pursue his own individual aspirations. He moved to Houston, Texas and established an audio production house called "The Vibes Audio Interactive". After a brief involvement with "MAUJ", Ghazi teamed with Hash and Samir. The trio are working on various projects together including Ghazi the Band's first studio album "Faraibiyaan".
Ghazi paints an honest picture of himself and the world as he sees it, amidst a truly diverse blend of musical influences, from traditional ethnic melodies to pop, from trance to electronic dance. The result is an incredibly ambitious electronic record. His work strongly advocates his inclination towards trance and a fusion of eastern melodies. The upcoming albums as heard by some have been deemed very progressive.
His love for electronic music started with pioneers like 80's synth-pop acts like Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys, followed up by the early releases from acts like The Prodigy and The Chemical Brothers. In 1997 he discovered trance & house, and since then he's been a loyal follower of this scene, though in later years his taste has developed more and more towards progressive sounds.
Ghazi started producing electronic music in 2005, and today he works in the fully equipped Ghazi Studios. Currently on the projects "The Movie Mookitab’s title track Sochta Houn", "TMB’s debut album" and a collaborative remix record "Tanhai". Ghazi has also produced tracks for Kavi the Band. Ghazi has always held his post, his battle stations: playing the keyboards and keeping the flame of the dance philosophy burning. Over one thousand and one uncertain nights; and now, upon his ascendancy, Ghazi delivers “Ghazi the Band”.
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A former keyboardist-turned-guitarist; He was an underground artist that launched his first single "Faryaad" in 2003. Hash formed the band Irtiash (Vibrations) in Seattle which consisted of him on acoustic guitars and vocals and Arsalan Bukhari on bass. They performed at various venues from 2003-2005. Their mellow covers and acoustic tunes earned them the spotlight in the music scene. Soon their band expanded with the addition of a session guitarist and drummer.
Apart from performing private shows within the city, their major successes included an opening gig for Strings in Nov 2003, the Seattle University Battle of the Bands in 2004 in which they won the prestigious 3rd position among many bands, and doing the opening performance for Quadstock, Seattle University's biggest event of the year. They had the honors to open for bands like The Roots from California, Divorce, and many other local bands from Seattle.
Hash started shifting gears in his solo career and did side projects mastering his music skills with home recordings and audio production. He departed from the music scene in late 2004, and now he emerges in Houston forming "Ghazi the Band" with Tauseef Ghazi to bring their talents together to create music that is entertaining yet challenging, harmonious although complex, and demonstrative of a synergy between the musicians that transcends their individual excellence and musical styles.
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