Rohail Hyatt

Rohail Hyatt
HI(M)
روحیل حیات
Born
Rohail Hyatt

(1964-12-04) 4 December 1964 (age 59)
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Music director
  • music producer
  • composer
Years active1983–present
Notable workCoke Sudio, Vital Signs, Re-recording of National Anthem of Pakistan.
Spouse(s)Umber Hyatt (divorced 2012)
Alina Hyatt (2021 till present)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • Synthesizer
  • Guitar
Labels

Rohail Hyatt HI(M) (Urdu: روحیل حیات) is a Pakistani record producer, keyboardist, and composer.[1] As a record producer, Hyatt is largely credited with pioneering Pakistani pop rock music by incorporating western rock and pop influences.[2]

In 1986, Hyatt founded the band Vital Signs and released its commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, Vital Signs 1. The first album included the international number-one single "Dil Dil Pakistan" as well as "Tum Mil Gaye", which were both composed by Hyatt.[3] The big commercial success of Vital Signs' first album helped shape the rock music industry of Pakistan.[3] In 1991, Hyatt produced and released the band's second album, Vital Signs 2, distributed by EMI Pakistan, which received mixed reviews.[3] Between 1993 and 1995, Hyatt garnered recognition and critical acclaim for composing the two albums which improved the recognition of his work in the music industry.[3]

In 1998, Hyatt discontinued Vital Signs after facing various issues, parting with fellow band member Junaid Jamshed to focus on his solo career. Hyatt later founded Pyramid Productions which subsequently emerged as one of the most prominent music production companies of Pakistan, and produced a ghazal album featuring Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.[2] In 2007, he composed the soundtrack of the critically acclaimed and internationally successful film, Khuda Kay Liye, which helped promote his work within the country and internationally.[2] In 2008, Hyatt founded the international music outlet, Coke Studio, and he is credited with featuring both established and upcoming Pakistani artists through the platform.[2]

  1. ^ "MTV Pakistan: Rohail Hyatt". MTV.com website. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Ross, Matt (4 September 2011). "Rohail The Chief". Rolling Stone Music magazine. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d Syed, Madeeha (26 July 2009). "Exclusive: The life and times of Rohail Hyatt". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 15 January 2023.