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Nice! Coming back to your single,
you’ve said that the dark setting is
there to do justice to what’s going on
in Pakistan. Can you tell me a little bit
about that?
There is violence. Then, there is
desensitization. Then, there is an
eerie yet familiar atmosphere of “but
this isn’t new!” as if waiting to say,
“well, isn’t this new!” The dark setting
becomes almost dark comedy in such a
turn of events. What is urgent in other
societies is stacked lower than the lowest
subcategory of human rights in countries
where poverty overshadows and often
excuses inflicted tyranny.
In such a setting, commenting or
revolutionizing through art can also
effortlessly be measured in competition.
“Of course, it is easier to show your
nation’s flaws than to show the beauty of
our mountains and rivers! Propaganda!”
No. This is real. We need a mirror, just
as much as the play of illusions. There is
no one being entertained by becoming
entertainment.
I’m really sorry to hear that, and as you
said, it’s really hard to imagine that, as
we’re so privileged here. There are no
words.
Why I like sound – it is an instrument
that follows its rhythm of communication
and is relentless in its travel – the
language spoken, your background or
privilege are additional embellishments
that give it color.
For me, I am communicating my
message to you through frequencies,
which I can only hope you receive and
understand.
The message is universal.
Do you see Pakistan as your home or
Berlin?
I am learning, slowly yet surely, I am
home.
In Pakistan, the class disparity makes
some see others as aliens. In a foreign
land, you are an alien. The difference
between an alien and a fellow is that of
conformity.
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