Rohail Hyatt

Rohail Hyatt

Infobox musical artist
Name = Rohail Hyatt


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Background = khaki
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Born = Pakistan
Instrument = Guitar, Keyboard
Genre = Pop
Occupation = Musician, Producer, Songwriter
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Label = HMV, Sony BMG, Fire Records, Pyramid Productions
Associated_acts = Vital Signs

Rohail Hyatt (Urdu: روحیل حیات) is a Pakistani musician known for his work with the popular 1990s pop band Vital Signs.

Vital Signs

Rohail Hyatt was a founding member of Vital Signs, the leading pop band of Pakistan for a decade. He was an integral part of the internal creative core and the entire management wing of the band. Together, Vital Signs produced four albums and were under contract with Pepsi Cola from 1991-1997. Rohail played the role of band member, producer, song writer, guitarist and keyboardist at different times of the bands history. The first hit for Vital Signs was 'Dil Dil Pakistan', which was voted the 3rd most popular song in the world by a poll carried out by BBC World. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/2591357.stm/ BBC Link] ] The band's manager, Rohail's elder brother Zahid, introduced them to Shoaib Mansoor, who played an important role in leading the group to success.

Production career

Since Vital Signs disbanded ten years ago, Rohail's portfolio has grownunds. As the CEO of Pyramid Productions, Rohail made his mark on the production industry in Pakistan. His relationship with Pepsi Cola International grew with television shows such as 'Pepsi Inside Edge' for cricket fans, and the local talent hunt 'Pepsi Battle of the Bands.' His credibility as a creative producer extended to a range of multinational clients from Levers, Nestle, Benson & Hedges, and Citibank to local giants like Rafhan and Habib Bank. Pyramid Productions grew from a $200,000 company in 1997 to a $4 million company in 2003.

In 2003 he produced an album featuring Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, nephew of the legendary Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. A number one hit in India ensued, bringing Rohail back into the limelight.

Further success

Although Rohail is elusive and very selective about the artists that he produces, he the most sought-after music producer in Pakistan today. He has worked with some of the musical greats in the country, such as Ustaad Saami and Ustaad Fareed Ayaz, as well as lending his name, reputation and expertise to newcomers in whom he saw the potential to challenge and extend the range of contemporary musical standards. His ties with record labels such as the HMV, Sony BMG, and the local label Fire Records provide him with a stable outlet for his productions. He is currently working on three albums that are slated for release later this year.

Rohail made waves in mid 2007 with his film score for Shoaib Mansoor's debut film [http://www.inthenameofgod.com/ "In The Name of God"] . Rohail is currently Coca Cola's music consultant in Pakistan.

References

ee also

*Music of Pakistan
*List of Pakistani musicians

External links

* [http://www.raw.com.pk/special/vital_signs_history/ Vital Signs - A Personal History by NFP]
* [http://www.rohailhyatt.com/ Rohail Hyatt]
* [http://www.inthenameofgod.com/ In The Name Of God]
* [http://www.motherjones.com/news/update/2007/07/rohail_hyatt.html/ Mother Jones Review]


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