Ansar Ul Haq - Profile Interview

How long have you been playing Music?

10 yrs

How long have you been living in Dubai?

5 yrs

Finally someone took the initiative. Excellent job! 

 Can you remember the first time you picked up a guitar? Yes.

What was the first song you learnt to play?

Smoke on water.

Whats your normal day job? What does it involve?

Project Manager - Emaar properties. Lots of arguing.

What musical influences do you have, who is your favorite artist or band and why?

Jimmy Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Paco Delusia, James Brown, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Page.

If you were not doing your day job, and were not a pro musician what job would you do?

Acting.

And why?

Been acting in different plays and short movies and I loved it.

What is the most important lesson of your life that you can share with readers of your profile?

Don't judge people too quickly.

What are the most important things in your life?

Well, being with my kids.

Ok, we all want to know, what is the list of music toys you have.

Jackson US Custom shop, Fender Strat, Mesa Boogie stack, several guitar effects.

What's the best one and why?

Jackson - had it custom made for myself.

What's the best thing about living in Dubai?

Different people.

How many languages do you speak?

Three. 

 When you write your original music, what gets your creative juices flowing?

I get inspired from just about anything.

 Do you have any other hidden talents?

 Acting.