| "Heer" | ||||
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| Single by Junoon | ||||
| from the album Junoon and Azadi | ||||
| Released | 1991 (re-released in 1997) | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Sufi rock Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:49 (album version) 4:38 (music video) | |||
| Label | EMI Pakistan, Sadaf Stereo | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Salman Ahmad | |||
| Producer(s) | Salman Ahmad | |||
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Heer" (Urdu: ہیر, literal English translation: "pure") is an instrumental song by the Pakistani sufi rock band Junoon. The instrumental was first released on the band's self-titled debut album, Junoon released in 1991 and later in the fourth studio album, Azadi released in 1997.[1] The instrumental is composed by the band's lead guitarist Salman Ahmad. The instrumental uses blending of rock guitars and bluesy vocals with eastern elements like the use of tablas, raga-inspired melodies and traditional Pakistani folk music.
In concerts, the song has been frequently performed by Junoon as an intro to their song "Heeray". The music video of the instrumental single is based on the famous poem Heer Ranjha by Waris Shah, it is also one of the popular tragic romances of the Punjab. It tells the story of the love of Heer and her lover Ranjha.
In addition, the instrumental song has also featured in the compilation album Kashmakash, released in 1995. "Heer" was named at #4 in a list of Junoon's top 10 songs published by Gibson Guitar on their website.[2]