Ganda Banda & the 3D Cats

In the year 1996, Ali, Babar, Ahmed and Rizwan, students of Indus Valley School of Arts-Karachi, formed a band named Ganda Banda & the 3 dead cats. Known in the local circle for performing live shows in various restaurants and cafes, they later gained popularity by performing live in numerous concerts and events. Shehzad Muktar later joined the band as their lead guitarist. Guest performers during their live performances included friends like Amena Khan & Amna Majid.

Little did anyone know, for in 1997 they recorded a live album at Sonic Studios Karachi, named ‘Live! 2.5km from the tower’. The album traced numerous covers and some originals, all recorded live without any cut or edit.

The band finally made their farewell video of their original single ‘Tu na ho meray pass’ in 2003, directed by Umair Tareen (Razam). The band officially announced it ‘over’ in 2004.

According to a recent interview with Babar Sheikh, he claimed that Ali was always the main brain of Ganda Banda & The 3D Cats. Songs like 'Tu Na Ho Meray Pass' and 'Dhoondha Taaron Mein' that have achieved "cult" status today were all Ali's creations.

Raw is proud to release their complete album ‘Live! 2.5km from the tower’, for the first time.

Band Line-up:

Ali Alam - Vocalist
Babar Sheikh - Bassist
Ahmed Chagla - Drums / Percussions
Rizwan-ullah Khan - Lead Guitarist / Harmonica

Recorded at: Sonic Studios, Karachi.

Track	Status	Length
Item No.5	Original	1:15
Low Rider	Cover	5:25
Excuse Me Mister	Cover	4:38
Come On Pretty Baby	Cover	3:30
Roll & Tumble	Cover	3:30
Keh Deyna	Cover	3:25
Teray Kadmoun Ko	Cover	1:55
Oee Oee	Cover	3:15
Dhoonda Taaron Main	Original	3:23
Tu Na Ho Meray Pass	Original	4:21
Dhoonda Taaron Main (Winter)	Original	4:19

* Special thanks to Ali Alam

Live! 2.5km from the Tower - Album Release