Monday, March 15, 2010

Larhna Naheen Parhna Hei



I am sharing a script and narration I did for Pakistan Institute of Human Rights ...I wish together we should all do something and stop the terrorism faced by our country ...Why is this happening and what should be done? Lets do what ever little we can do to spread peace in the country

The World of Sea



I wrote and composed this song in 1998 while working as Regional Music Coordinator with The City School Network .I have always been fascinated by the world of sea .... and I am sure young children & people young at heart would also be fascinated to watch the video and observe characteristics of squids ,lobsters ,jellyfish ,crabs ,turtles and other sea creatures mentioned in the song .
The song can be used to further discuss the habits and habitats of the sea dwellers in an entertaining manner .

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Chunna Munna



This song "Chunna Munna" is from my first audio album for children "Aoo Jhoomein Gaaein"; the composition and music arrangement is by Chand Zia .The cassette was released by Shalimar Recording Company in 1990 and we received lots of wonderful reviews and feedback specially from  media .
The songs are popular in Pakistani schools here and abroad...most of them are part of the music curriculum and many schools have presented colourful tableaus on these songs .
This video was recorded by my nieces  in August 2009 ...we had a lot of fun during the recording :)

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Pakistan Day Pledge


The poet of the east, Allama Iqbal, envisioned in 1930 a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent .A few years later this dream became the demand of the majority of the Muslims and finally on 23rd March 1940 a formal resolution for an independent country was passed in Lahore .This resolution is called as the Lahore Resolution (Qarardad-e-Lahore) commonly known as the Pakistan Resolution (Qarardad-e-Pakistan).
Every year the Pakistanis celebrate this day all over the world with great enthusiasm and special prayers are offered for solidarity and progress of the country .

This day reminds us of the struggles and sacrifices our forefathers made to make the dream of an independent country a reality. In the present circumstances, there is a need to spread the joy and pride of being a Pakistani . Let us not forget the fact that there may be problems in our system but Pakistan is OUR HOME and we need to take care of it no matter what.

May Allah bless Pakistan and all Pakistanis.

Seeme Laleka

Monday, March 8, 2010

"Sur Bahaar" A Message of Peace & Harmony



The song "Sur Bahaar" was specially produced for Interregional Music Competition of The City School Network in 2007.I am grateful to Mr.Khalid Asghar former Station Director Radio Pakistan Lahore for composing the song and arranging the music on my request .We recorded this song at Arooj Sahib's Studio in Lahore and a beautiful tableau was prepared and presented by The City School Girls Branch (Junior Gulberg)during the opening ceremony.
Talented students from all over Pakistan participated in this contest and presented songs in three categories ... pop ,semi classical and classical .
The song "Sur Bahaar" is the message of 'Peace and Harmony' as spring is the season that brings new hopes and colours to life .

Pakistan is a peace loving country facing many difficulties these days .In order to rise and shine all Pakistanis need to be united against all evils .Pakistan Zinda Baad.

Seeme Laleka

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Dehko Bachoo Hathee Aya



A beautiful poem written for young children  by great poet Khawaja Dil Muhammad .There is a road in Lahore on his name .The song "Hathee" is from my album for children "Chiriya Ghar" (Music :Chand Zia ).This song can be used to discuss Elephants and their habitat and give awareness to children in an entertaining manner .
There is a need to write more and more informative and entertaining literature for children .
As teachers and parents lets make the right choices for our children and give them something meaningful and age appropriate to read ,listen and watch .There are houses where there is no check on what the young children are watching on TV and parents are unaware of the influence and affects this is causing on personalities of the children .TV,Internet and all modern technology is good but these should be seen and used under supervision of adults .

Monday, March 1, 2010

Chiriya Ki Shadi



This song was produced in 1998 at Folk Studio ,Mehmood Sahib was the recordist and we had a lovely time recording the song .Visiting the studio was a new experience for The City School Choir .This song is specially for the young children ,its a kind of story as well and it helps children to learn the names of different birds .The teachers and parents can further discuss the kinds of birds ,different species ,their habitat and other habits .
Such songs can be used to introduce new topics to children in an entertaining manner .It is an approach to gain their attention and then give other useful information as well .

This particular song can be used to present a tableau on the stage on Parents Day or annual function of the school .