More Saiyaan To Hai Pardes

More Saiyaan To Hai Pardes is a qawwali track performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The composition appears as the third track on Bandit Queen, Vol. 51, a compilation album released on January 1, 1995. Oriental Star Agencies Ltd. distributed the album in digital media format.

The track spans 8 minutes and 1 second. Khan delivers the piece in his signature qawwali style, characterized by improvisational vocal techniques and devotional themes. The lyrics explore themes of longing and separation, framed within the cultural and poetic traditions of Sufi music. Instrumental accompaniment includes harmonium, tabla, and chorus responses, typical of Khan’s ensemble performances.

Bandit Queen, Vol. 51 forms part of a larger series of compilations that feature Khan’s work alongside other artists. The album’s exact thematic or curatorial focus remains undocumented in available sources. Oriental Star Agencies Ltd., a UK-based label, specialized in South Asian music releases during the 1980s and 1990s and frequently collaborated with Khan throughout his career.

No additional details regarding the recording session, contributing musicians, or lyrical authorship for this track are publicly verified. The album’s release coincided with Khan’s international recognition, following his collaborations with Western artists in the early 1990s. The track exemplifies his ability to blend classical Sufi traditions with broader accessibility, a hallmark of his later recordings.