Jal Live at Kathmandu

First it was sound system and second it was crowd that affected the enjoyment and fun at hugely awaited JAL's performance at Tundikhel.

The JAL started the event with their lowly number Teeri Yaad and started to scorch the event with their hit WOH LAMHE. Then they sang Ek Din Ayega but the piercing noise came from speakers forced them to stop singing and wait for sound system to be fixed. They moved out from stage saying they would be back within 2 minutes but they didn't return for next 15 minutes. Then the crowd went wild and started throwing bottles, small pebbles and grasses at stage. they did come back and started singing Lal Meri Patt and Rangon Mein but madness of crowd didn't wear off easily. They continued throwing pebbles and bottles. Farhan (the lead vocalist) even had to urge crowd not to throw bottles. Then they started their hit number Dil Hareey and the crowd started going gaga. They continued the song with old Hindi snippets like Kya Huwa Tera Vaada, Kabhi Kabhi and Ye Dosti. They dedicated later one to the friendship of Pakistan and Nepal. They packed the event with their two hit numbers Woh Lamhe again but in fast version and Aadat. All this while problem with sound system continued and strange disturbing noise affected the performance. It was difficult for crowd to hear them but it wasn't problem any longer. They were singing with them and dancing and jumping with Jal.

Before Jal, Nepali bands X-Mantra and 1974 A.D. scorched the concert. X-Mantra sang their hit numbers like Makurako Jalo, Hami dherai sana chaun, Shalik etc. Then came 1974 A.D. They sang new songs like Madahost and Aaja Bjoli from their new album ON AIR. Crowd were jumping with them in their hit number Yo Mann ta Mero Nepali Ho, Pahilo Junima, Chyangba and the Bloody revolution.

Over all the concert was really rocking despite few incidents. People enjoyed the music and what more, JAL have promised to come back soon.