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♬ Bondure
The Mods were from Pakistan.
Apparently, there was a market for traditional music played on Western instruments. Not sure who this was being marketed to, either the indigenous population or foreign tourists. But there were a number of bands that released similar records, most notable being The Fore Thoughts, The Panthers and The Slihouettes. But who that market was remains a bit of a mystery.
Here’s the liner notes from the back cover:
This album “FOUR FOLK INSTRUMENTALS FROM PAKISTAN” is a beautiful collection of traditional oriental tunes, played on modern western instruments, by “THE MODS”. This is their first disc and judging from the masterly performance quite a lot of creative work is expected of this upcoming group of young and talented quintet.
I have not been able to find out any information about the band, or their composer / songwriter Mohammed Yousuf. As far as I know, this was their only recording. If you have any information, please contact me.
Since the initial posting, Garage Hangover has posted the entire single, and a scan of the back cover here.
Catalog number EKCE-20012 on The Gramophone Company of Pakistan Limited, a member of the EMI group of companies. No release date given.
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Brings back memories – now can again play on my guitar after the 70’s. Am living in Toronto now!
Comment by Mir Tehseen Ali Khan June 3, 2009 @ 3:18 pmIt’s great to come across this web page. I have the Mods’ tunes on a casssette composed and arranged by Mohammad Yousuf. It is a different cassette and not the one shown in the above photo. I think the cassette has more tunes by the Mods. I am going to Karachi next month and will bring back the cassette. Mohammad Yousuf is a childhood friend of my father. He still lives in Karachi. Regards, Kamran
Comment by Kamran Sekha January 3, 2011 @ 4:33 pmyes kamran is my child hood friends son my realesed records are abstract panthers mods n songs composed by me
Comment by mohammedyousuf June 14, 2012 @ 11:20 pm