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ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான், சில வருடங்களுக்கு முன் கொடுத்த பேட்டி ஒன்றில் " எந்தப் படத்தையும் நான் தியேட்டருக்கு சென்று விரும்பி பார்த்ததில்லை. ஆனால் "இணைந்த கைகள்' படத்தை பின்னணி இசைக்காக மட்டும் நான்கு முறை தியேட்டருக்குச் சென்று பார்த்திருக்கிறேன்'' என்று கூறியிருக்கிறார்.
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நன்றி: சினிமா எக்ஸ்ப்ரெஸ்
"இணைந்த கைகள்' படத்தின் பின்னணி இசை சேர்க்கும் பணி மட்டும் 40 நாட்கள் நடந்ததாம்.
IRUVAR - the music
(A post by Venkateswaran Ganesan)
The first images that come to mind when I think of Iruvar are Mani Ratnam, Santosh Sivan, Mohanlal and Prakash Raj. The film is a magnificent epic, possibly the ballsiest tribute to cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu. However, the soundtrack for the film was a complete win. AR Rahman has an absolute ball composing the songs, which are a thrilling joy ride and tribute to Tamil cinema’s music. Nevertheless, what is striking is the breadth of genres he has integrated in one album, from Carnatic and light music to jazz. You cannot separate the film from the music and this is more so the case with the monologs, Udal Mannukku, UnnOdu naan irundha (the tambura in the background from 1:48 almost suggesting to us that the love making is sacred) and en arun thOzhanE, which are inseparable from the background score, the language and music haunting us long after we are done watching the film. The re-recording for the film is a huge triumph in itself, adding a lot of sheen to it. The songs nonetheless, as I said, are a class apart and this has to rank among Rahman’s underrated efforts, considering the acclaim his works get across the globe.
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The film starts with Narumugaiye, a fascinating peek into the Carnatic by lanes and Rahman’s brain. The hero, a mystic warrior from the old world, starts the song in NAttai. His lady, on cue, begins her part in Gambeera NAttai, possibly goading her man who is a majestic warrior (?) Genius touch! There are strains of Maand and the song, like an illicit lover, does not remain faithful to one raga. This however adds to the romance in the song, which is ethereal.
Hello Mr. Edhirkatchi is a lovely jazz picturized on the archetypical vamp. It is an ode to the typically delightful Viswanathan-Ramamurthy jazz. The piano in the prelude is inspired from Memphis Stomp but the tune is pleasingly ARR. Harini’s vocals glide along the instrumentation seamlessly. And what is it about an entire interlude as a slow rap (?) in chaste Tamil? Madness at midnight in Panchathan Record Inn and Rahman at his wacky best.
Pookodiyin Punnagai is a beautiful tribute to the old world charm in Tamil music. Rendered by Sandhya, P Suseela’s niece, whose voice is a spitting copy of PS, this song assures me that Rahman would have held his own irrespective of the era and that class is not defined by the period but just by class. Minimal yet gorgeous orchestration and emphasis on the lilting tune and lyrics c ould make anyone listening to it for the first time to mistake it for a re-mastered old song.
TMS was famous for imitating the voice of the heroes for whom he sung. Rahman makes Mano admirably imitate TMS imitating MGR in Aayirathil Naan Oruvan, a song inspired in picturization by this absolutely cracking song tuned by MSV. Yes, ARR would have been at home with MGR too! Both songs inspire pure optimism and Aayirathil Naan Oruvan is one of those songs whose appeal is multiplied by fantastic pizturization. Showmanship from Rahman, Mani, Lal and Sivan at its zenith.
Vennila Vennila is another ode to the characteristically seductive and quirky songs of LR Easwari. The extensive use of trumpets adds to the intoxication, which is the word that comes closest to describing the song. The voice of Asha Bhosle adds to the mood, her middling way of pronouncing Tamil being a sore point, which also adds to the enigma in a way.
Kannai Katti KoLLAdhE is my personal favorite. This song is the definition of goosebumps for me, every time I see it. A clear reference to a popular MGR movie, the song signifies revolution, experimentation and brings forth an exhilarating end product. A brilliant jazz as an allusion to the old cinema inspirational songs could not have been thought about by any other composer. What do I praise here? Hariharan’s podi sangathis at Chittu KuruvigaL en Pakkam, or the electric guitar from the second interlude onwards into the charanam which is electrifying? And may I make another mention about the genius of Mani, Sivan and Lal in this song? I must. Thank you. The lyrics fit in with MGR’s image while the tune ironically breaks every rule about a hero-image-Tamil-song and rebels like the Hero typically does. And when Rahman sings Viduthalai along with the chorus, it is freedom from stereotypes, clichés and a clarion call into the world of Rahman.
Rahman in Iruvar reminds me of the two extremes of romanticism and classicism. It is a marvel he finds a mid-path between the twain and makes them meet. Take a bow Rahman!
http://rahmania.posterous.com/iruvar-the-music
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Wow ! Very nice write up ! :thumbsup: He is just spot on !!
Thanks Anand for posting it here. Iruvar album is a master piece and an only AR possible album.
People don't recognise me much in LA: Rahman
Busy that he is, AR Rahman sure knows how to balance work and family life. He's working on the film Monkeys of Bollywood, and his People Like Us soundtrack releases in June.
Apart from this, he's working on three Tamil projects (with Mani Ratnam, Bharat Bala and Rajinikanth), Yashraj's SRK-Katrina film and has just received an honorary doctorate from Miami University. Yet, when it came to spending time with his kids, papa Rahman wasn't found wanting for time.
The music maestro took time out to take them to Universal Studios on Sunday, and later that night, to chat with NT. Speaking to us from Los Angeles, Rahman said, "The kids had holidays, so there are here in LA. Plus, I had the doctorate and there were a few sessions for Monkeys of Bollywood too, so it all worked out." But, instead of taking them to Disneyland, where most kids want to go, Rahman took them to the studios! "My kids are very happy that I took them there," he said. But how does the Rahman family handle all the attention in public? "My kids are pretty cool," he said. "They know when to hide... they've been trained pretty well. When I am with my family, people tend to give me privacy. They don't ask for photographs or autographs." Though AR claims that he doesn't get recognised much in LA, on Sunday, when he went out, a West African family spotted him - it turned out they were his fans. "They were around 12 people. It was very interesting meeting and speaking to them."
But there's another musical project that Rahman his working on - the script of his own film. He says, "The movie under my own banner is going to take a while. It needs a lot of music implementation and it will be different, but also very exciting. It could take six months or even a year. Sometimes these things take time. They have to come together at the right moment."
There's no dearth of news in his life though. Just a few days ago, pop diva Madonna was quoted as saying that she was keen on working with the Madras magician. But quiz Rahman about it, and all he says is: "It all happened last night when someone sent me that story. It's still Sunday here, so I don't know much about it. I just posted it on Twitter. There's nothing else on it yet."
So how does he balance life spanning across two continents? "I think you learn to manage things when you're that driven. In Chennai, I have my friends, my family and my producers, who are all waiting for their songs. When I am in LA, I work with them on video. So, it all works out." For geniuses, it always does!
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/e...w/13389722.cms
Future Generali insures A R Rahman live concert for Rs 4 crore
MUMBAI: Future Generali India Insurance has insured the A R Rahman live concert in Mumbai at D. Y. Patil stadium, Navi Mumbai on May 26 for Rs 4 crore.
The event insurance policy will cover the event against the various contingencies such as fire and allied perils, personal accident cover for crew and audience. Premium on such events range between 0.20-0.50% of the sum assured.
Future Generali has been insuring such entertainment events. We look forward to partnering with many more such events. It had insured Kaun Banega Crorepati, Lalbaugcha Raja during Ganeshotsav and movies like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
K.G. Krishnamoorthy Rao, MD & CEO, Future Generali India Insurance said that the premium for such concerts depend on who is doing the concert. "The average cover for such events is Rs 50 lakh to Rs 5 crore. The policy covers the event against calamity such as fire, personal accident."
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/13408968.cms
Anytime, Madonnaji : AR Rahman
Pop diva Madonna may be on the wishlist of almost every musician, but the songstress has her eyes set on Indian music composer AR Rahman. The singer apparently expressed her wish to work with Oscar-winner in an international interview.
There’s also buzz that it’s not the first time that the singer has admitted to her desire of working with Rahman and the singer on her earlier visit to the country had also apparently spoken about wanting to collaborate with him.
On learning of this, AR Rahman took to the microblogging site Twitter to post a message to Madonna. “Anytime… You are welcome, Madonna ji…,” tweeted Rahman. The musician also posted the link of the online site that said: “According to her Madgesty, it would be a dream come true if she could get in the studio with Oscar-winning singer-composer AR Rahman! Madge explains: ‘I would like to work with him when the opportunity comes, and things work out. Only then we will be able to decide on the music. I haven't heard a lot of Indian music, but I’mfamiliar with it’.”
While Rahman is known to have collaborated with several international names including Michael Bolton and Mick Jagger, Madonna’s strong attraction towards Indian influences is also well-known. In fact, when asked about visiting the country again, in an earlier interview with DNA, Madonna had said, “Oh yes, I would love to come to India. I’msure if I come to perform sometime it’s going to be a great experience.”
http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainmen...rahman_1692562
Welcome to Mumbai Rahman jiiii :)
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It seems Sachin tendulkar attended the concert in Mumbai and also sang a few lines of rehna tu on stage.
One of my friends called me and said that the entire show was great...But the acoustics were rank bad and it was too loud it seems. He also added that Kadhal Rojave in rock style didn't gel well. khwaja and kun faya kun and naadan parindey were great...these were initial reactions..had to call him tomorrow for further details...
ivlo concert panniyaachu... evlo professional involve aagaraanga...
innamum accoustics sariyilla, effect sari illanaa enna arttham... idhulaam sari pannanum modhalla...
Two legends sharing the same space...ARR and SRT
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Went to D Y Patil stadium to see A R Rahman's concert and he was simply magical. He sang all his top songs for almost 3 hrs.
Rahman magic
The crowds snaked their ways through bad traffic, worse dug up roads just for one man. A.R.Rahman.
Lasers beamed into the still of the night. And the roars went up. The 20,000 crowd packed to the rafters at the DY Patil stadium began chanting for the man of the moment.
Keyboards tweaked, percussion instruments set in sync, Ranjit Barot was ready to lord it all again. Rahman's unobtrusive presence and chocolate tiramisu vocals wove it's magic as he took listeners into a trance.
Adding to the joy was supernova Sachin Tendulkar who complimented Rahman and borrowed a line from Delhi 6 and besides fulsome praise also said "rehna tu hai jaisa tu". Rahman returned the compliment saying, "This guy is the one reason I started watching the game."
It was really A.R.Rahman redux. Watching his spirited rejigging of Kaadhal Rojave, Chaiyyan Chhaiyyan, Hosanna. Good to see old favourite Suresh Peters who jammed in tamil with Chikku Bukku and Pettai rap.
The magic of Rahman pervaded all through the night as he took us through spirited renditions of Qun faya Qun, Khwaja mere khwaja.
The slight tinge of disappointment was Mohit Chauhan who kept missing the beats and was dare we say it, off key while singing Phir ud chala, Jo bhi main. He however regained composure when joined for a lusty rendition of Sadda Haq with the maestro himself.
26th May was yet another red letter day in the corridors of music. A diminutive composer made giant music strides and kept a colossal crowd in thrall.
Magic as they say comes in small packages.
http://filmfare.com/features/rahman-magic-523.html
Grand musical night of AR Rahman
He came, he performed, he conquered. AR Rahman showed Mumbai how to rock the night as he ramped up the amp and put up a spectacular musical pageant at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. The show, presented by The Times of India, had the crowd - a rough estimate pegged the headcount at 30,000 - chanting and swaying to the maestro's musical genius.
And if Rahman on stage wasn't enough, you had Sachin Tendulkar and wife Anjali sitting in the audience. There was a break midway through the show when Sachin was invited on stage. "AR Rahman has taken Indian music to a different level, has made it even bigger," said Sachin, as he was gifted a bouquet by Rahman.
"This is guy who made me start watching cricket," laughed the master from Chennai, as the crowd cheered the two icons.
And then there was the music - spectacular and soul-stirring. Rahman led the band of young musicians with his renditions of classics like Dil Se, Kun Faya Kun, Jai Ho and Rubaroo.
The gang of girls - Natalie Di Luccio, Harshdeep Kaur, Neeti Mohan and Shweta Pandit - belted out one hit after another. Mohit Chauhan and Javed Ali set the stage on fire with their sufi and rock numbers from Rockstar.
And it wasn't just Rahman's new hits. Towards the end of the show, Rahman even had his troupe perform some of his classics from south films, like Chikku Bukku Raile from Gentleman.
As the evening drew to a close, and Rahman started singing Vande Mataram to a standing crowd, one could make out that no one's quite like Rahman - so global, yet so Indian. Check out Music Star Homepages
He came, he performed, he conquered. AR Rahman showed Mumbai how to rock the night as he ramped up the amp and put up a spectacular musical pageant at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. The show, presented by The Times of India, had the crowd - a rough estimate pegged the headcount at 30,000 - chanting and swaying to the maestro's musical genius.
And if Rahman on stage wasn't enough, you had Sachin Tendulkar and wife Anjali sitting in the audience. There was a break midway through the show when Sachin was invited on stage. "AR Rahman has taken Indian music to a different level, has made it even bigger," said Sachin, as he was gifted a bouquet by Rahman.
"This is guy who made me start watching cricket," laughed the master from Chennai, as the crowd cheered the two icons.
And then there was the music - spectacular and soul-stirring. Rahman led the band of young musicians with his renditions of classics like Dil Se, Kun Faya Kun, Jai Ho and Rubaroo.
The gang of girls - Natalie Di Luccio, Harshdeep Kaur, Neeti Mohan and Shweta Pandit - belted out one hit after another. Mohit Chauhan and Javed Ali set the stage on fire with their sufi and rock numbers from Rockstar.
And it wasn't just Rahman's new hits. Towards the end of the show, Rahman even had his troupe perform some of his classics from south films, like Chikku Bukku Raile from Gentleman.
As the evening drew to a close, and Rahman started singing Vande Mataram to a standing crowd, one could make out that no one's quite like Rahman - so global, yet so Indian.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT-DS...ring AR Rahman
I don't know what, if anything, ARR contributed to the composition, since it has the Niyaz sound. But I was wondering years ago when ARR and Azam Ali would collaborate on something. She is from Iran, but she spent her childhood in India, so perhaps her Hindi/Urdu is good enough to where she can sing in Hindi films. Her rendition of the Urdu song Allah Hi Allah is pretty good.
Samantha, who is busy with Gautham Menon’s Neethane En Ponvasantham with Jiiva, has been roped in for Shankar’s next big venture. The Endhiran director is all set to start his work for Therdhal, with Vikram in the lead. Apart from Samantha, the film might also have another heroine, probably from Bollywood.
Aascar Ravichandran will produce the film; PC Sriram will crank the camera and AR Rahman will compose the music.
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-mov...-28-05-12.html
AR Rahman to inaugurate film fest 'Cinema 100'
MUMBAI: Music maestro AR Rahman will inaugurate ‘Cinema 100’, three-day film festival that celebrates 100 glorious years of Indian Cinema. Organised by the students and alumni of Whistling Woods International, the film festival will be held from 1-3 June in Mumbai.
After the inaugural ceremony, the festival will feature a 10 minute documentary encapsulating the enriching years of Indian cinema. Sukhwinder Singh will also perform at the festival.
The introductory sessions will comprise of workshops by renowned choreographer Saroj Khan and ace lyricist Gulzar who will talk about poetry in Indian films. The fest will also include display of films, artefacts, workshops, panel discussions and more.
The Mozart of Madras recently enthralled audiences with a live concert on 26 May in the city.
http://www.radioandmusic.com/content...est-cinema-100
ethukeduthalum mumbai..mumbai...innuthan odararu.yen chennai pakkamellam vara matara???
neenga Chennai-liyaa irukeenga?Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
athukaha solla varala.chennai-la nadakara entha cine function-layum kalanthukka matengarare thalaivar athukku sonnen!chennai-la iruntha ungala ellam meet panni irukka maatena sir???Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
Godfather's (kannada version) music to be released on JUNe 2nd
http://www.bangaloremirror.com/artic...an-moment.html
Direcotr Siddique talks about AR Rahman's work in Ramji Rav Speaking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpimdWpKZkY
Upendra's Godfather film audio released by A.R.Rehman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0-yWr6xPdg
AR Rahman at 'Godfather' Audio Release
Hello…channagiddira…were the Kannada words A.R.Rahman Oscar award winning pride of the nation stated before a short and sweet speech at ‘God Father’ Kannada film audio release on Saturday night in Chancellery Hotel in Bengaluru.
In the demand list I find lot of Kannada fans asking me to score music in Kannada and from this film ‘Godfather’ I can sing Kannada song when I go to USA and other places for the concert stated A R Rahman who is still ‘Dilip’ to many of the bigwigs like Dwarakish, Hamsalekha, Ambarish and others who attended the audio release of K Manju Cinemaas.
‘I owe so much to Kannada films because I learnt arranging work from Vijayabhaskerji, Hamsalekhaji and Vijaya Anandji working in Sangeetha and Chamundeswari studios. I thank Hamsalekhaji who has spoken so good about me stated the ‘Mozart of Madras’ the incomparable music director AR Rahman. I am indebted to my fans all over said AR Rahman before leaving the premises of the audio release event.
For the first Kannada film music AR Rahman has composed seven songs. Three songs were performed live in his presence by play back singers Vijayaprakash, Shwetha Mohan and Naresh Iyer.
AR Rahman the living legend tribute was given by Shadows team of Bengaluru was one of the finest performances of the audio release event of ‘Godfather’.
http://www.supergoodmovies.com/45346...e-news-details
வரலாறு கன்னட ரீமேக்கிற்கு இசையமைக்க ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மானுக்கு ரூ.1.5 கோடி சம்பளம்
இசைப்புயல் ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மான் கன்னட படம் ஒன்றுக்கு இசையமைக்க ரூ.1.5 கோடி சம்பளம் கொடுக்கிறார்கள் என்று கூறப்படுகிறது.
இயக்குனர் மணிரத்னம் இசை உலகிற்கு அறிமுகப்படுத்திய பொக்கிஷம் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான். அவர் மொழிகளைத் தாண்டி, நாடுகளைத் தாண்டி இசையமைத்து வருகிறார். தனது ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனர் படத்துக்காக 2 ஆஸ்கார் விருதுகள் வாங்கி உலக அரங்கில் இந்தியாவை பெருமைபடச் செய்தவர். இந்நிலையில் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் காட்பாதர் என்ற கன்னட படத்திற்கு இசையமைத்து வருகிறார்.
அஜீத் குமார் நடித்த வரலாறு படத்தின் கன்னட ரீமேக்கான இந்த படத்திற்கு ரஹ்மானுக்கு ரூ.1.5 கோடி சம்பளம். இது எந்த இசையமைப்பாளரும் இதுவரை வாங்காதது என்று கூறப்படுகிறது. இந்த படத்தில் உபேந்திரா அஜீத் ரோலில் நடிக்கிறார். இந்த படத்தின் இசை வெளியீட்டு விழா கடந்த 31ம் தேதி நடப்பதாக இருந்தது. ஆனால் அன்று பாரத் பந்த் என்பதால் விழா தள்ளி வைக்கப்பட்டது. இந்நிலையில் இசை வெளியீட்டு விழா நேற்று இரவு பெங்களூரில் உள்ள சான்சலரி ஹோட்டலில் நடைபெற்றது. இதில் ரஹ்மான் கலந்து கொண்டு பேசினார்.
இது குறித்து படத்தின் தயாரிப்பாளர் மஞ்சு கூறுகையில்,
சேன்டல் உட் படத்திற்கு ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் இசைமைப்பதில் மிகவும் மகிழ்ச்சி. இந்த படத்தில் 2 பாடல்களுக்கு அவர் புது மெட்டு போட்டுள்ளார். மீதமுள்ள பாடல்களுக்கு தமிழ் பாடல்களில் இருந்து மெட்டெடுத்துக் கொடுத்துள்ளார். தற்போது பின்னணி இசை வேலையில் பிசியாக இருக்கிறார் என்றார்.
ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் ஏற்கனவே சஜினி என்ற கன்னட படத்திற்கு இசையமைத்துள்ளார். அந்த படத்திற்கு ஜோடி படப் பாடல்களின் இசையை பயன்படுத்தினார் என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.
AR Rahman does Kannada film for free
The Mozart of Madras, AR Rahman, is known for charging exorbitant amounts for his films. So, it came as a surprise that the Oscar-winning composer charged a very nominal fee — reportedly a crore — for the Kannada film Godfather, a remake of the Tamil hit Varalaaru (for which Rahman had scored the music).
Confirming the news, the producer of the film, K Manju, says, "Rahman did not charge a penny for the film. You can say he did it for free as he didn't charge anything for himself. He charged, approximately a crore, only for the studio, artists, instruments, recording and re-recording of the film."
Quiz Manju about why the composer took a pay cut and he replies, "He didn't compose all the tracks from scratch as they were lifted from the Tamil version. So, the majority of the tracks for the film remain the same. He only composed two new tracks. Also, the length of the Kannada footage is slightly shorter than the Tamil version. The other reason is that this is a goodwill gesture on Rahman's part for the Kannada audience."
Some sources in the industry suggest that Rahman slashed his price because he isn't flooded with offers at present. Manju refutes such conjecture, saying, "Rahman cannot sign projects left, right and centre. He has to keep up his quality work. He spent six months working on the music score for Godfather."
The composer, who was in Bangalore for the audio launch of the film on Saturday, said, "I owe a lot to my fans in Karnataka. I realize I have many fans in this part of the country. I'm indebted to them and it was time to sing back to them."
Rahman also reminisced about his days as a music arranger in Bangalore. "I worked with Kannada composers like Hamsalekha and Vijaya Anand as an arranger and visited the Chamundi studios. So there's lot of history in Bangalore and I'm glad to be back here."
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/e...w/13774693.cms
A.R. Rahman works free for God Father
http://www.galatta.com/kannada/news/...-father/59408/
All Hail And Honor AR Rahman
It was a felicitation to AR Rahman, a tribute to legendary Rahman by Shadows Team, there was full praise for the most humble AR Rahman in the cultural show packed ‘God Father’ audio release on Saturday night in two hours event.
Producer Munirathna Naidu, Ramesh Aravind, Hamsalekha, Dwarakish, Ambarish and Upendra hailed the legendary music director in their words. Hearing all in Kannada AR Rahman finally thanked Hamsalekha for such good words told on him.
Hamsalekha in the starting of his address took liberty in addressing Rahman as ‘Namma Dilip’. Senior maestro Ilayaraja united the south and north film music while Rahman has worked for the Indian and European music in several platforms. The notes in music (6 and 8) he did not like while working with me is not found in most of his scorings in music. Hamsalekha wished many more success to the legendary music director Rahman.
The real God Father of this ‘God Father’ cinema is AR Rahman stated Upendra super star of Kannada cinema. Upendra is in three roles in the film.
After the live performance of songs by Vijayaprakash, Shwetha Mohan, Naresh Iyer (a beauty from this singer on mother song) the dignitaries Ambarish, Sumalatha, Hamsalekha, Upendra, Priyanka, Dr Jayamala, Soundaraya Jayamala, Dwarakish, producer K Manju lyricists Kalyan, Kaviraj, music director V Manohar, Prasad of Ashwini Media Network and others on the dais the melody king AR Rahman released the album of ‘Godfather’.
Noted producers Munirathna Naidu, Dwarakish, Hamsalekha, Ramesh Aravind and Ambarish spoke on this occasion. The tribute to AR Rahman from Shadows Team was well received.
Producer K Manju explained that the genius in film music AR Rahman without asking single paisa agreed to compose for the film.
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Missing my good friend @arrahman we hve a lotta fun when we are together
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Asad Khan Interview with Ar Rahman
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One is always in awe of Rahman: Harshdeep Kaur
The 25-year-old singing sensation talks about her new album Ik Onkar, AR Rahman, Sufi music in Bollywood, upcoming projects and more..
'Katiya Karoon' singer Harshdeep Kaur recently released her first spiritual album Ik Onkar, featuring the complete Japji Sahib – the first sacred composition found in the main Sikh Holy Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib.
Currently busy working on the second season of Coke Studio 2, the 25-year-old singing sensation came over to PlanetRadiocity studios to talk about her new album, AR Rahman, Sufi music in Bollywood, career highlights, upcoming projects and more...
Inception and making of Ik Onkar
The idea came after I sang the mul mantar of the Japji Sahab, which is our Sikh prayer, for Rang De Basanti. It became really popular after the film and its music became a success. I started getting request emails from people to sing the whole Japji Sahab—all 40 verses—in the same style.
So I approached the artist who mixed and mastered the music of Rang De Basanti, KJ Singh, who incidentally is my dad’s friend too, and we decided to record it with harmonies.
After 6 years, it’s finally launched (laughs)! We’re very lucky that Rahman sir came to launch this album in Delhi. There really couldn’t have been a better launch.
Key learnings from AR Rahman
Apart from being a musical genius, he’s a great human being. He’s so down to earth that you won’t feel “The AR Rahman” is standing next to you. He won’t let you feel how big a genius he is. He’s extremely spiritual too.
I remember one incident in particular. We were rehearsing for the world tour in America without him, suddenly he joined us and the entire ambience of the rehearsal room changed. It became so spiritual and the vibes were so good. I think it’s his presence and aura. You’re always in awe of him. It’s always like you’re singing for the first time in front of him.
One Rahman song you wish you had sung?
All of them (laughs)! There are so many songs… I like ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ because it’s similar to my voice texture. There’s one Sufi song that he sang, called ‘Menda Yaar Mila De Saiyyan’, I absolutely love that song. I also like ‘Naadaan Parindey’. I can go on (laughs).
Rising popularity of Sufi music in Bollywood
I think it’s not just Sufi music that is rising, it's good music that is rising. If a certain style goes on to become a hit, it ends up becoming a trend of sorts and then people demand more of that. Also, most of the Sufi songs are very soothing and that’s the reason why people like it.
It’s probably not being used in its true sense. It is being molded according to the situation in the film. It can’t be totally spiritual if Salman Khan is singing a song. Then again, ‘Tere Mast Mast Do Nain’ is a typical Bollywood song but at the same time, it’s got beautiful lyrics and is a very soulful composition. So I think it’s the melody of the song or the composition and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan of course that connects with the audience. People relate to it like Sufiyana Bollywood song. So it has some element of Sufi music in it even if it’s not entirely Sufi.
Highlights of your career
The first highlight was the MTV Video Gaga Contest that I won in 2001. Then it was my first playback song that I did for Aapko Pehle Bhi Kabhi Dekha Hai, which was Anubhav Sinha’s second film. Next highlight was singing ‘Ik Onkar’ for Rahman sir in Rang De Basanti. After that I took part in a reality show called Junoon Kuch Kar Dikhane Ka in 2008. That was the show that got me lot of fame. People started recognizing me by face.
Year 2010 was full of shows; I became a part of Rahman sir’s world tour in America, UK, Dubai, South Africa, and Singapore. Thanks to Rahman sir, I traveled the entire world (laughs). During that phase, when we were performing in London, sir called me to record something for 127 Hours so that was my first Hollywood project (laughs). He called me to sing for Rockstar. I consider that to be the biggest milestone ever! In between, there was Coke Studio which also came as a big surprise!
Composers you’d like to sing for
I’m a huge fan of Illayraja sir’s music. Also, I’d love to sing for Vishal Bhardwaj.
Upcoming projects
I’ve sung a couple of songs for Amit Trivedi’s Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana. I am also working on Coke Studio 2. This time around they’ve tweaked the concept. There are different music directors for each episode. So I have one episode with Amit Trivedi and the other with Hitesh Sonik. The essential difference between the two seasons is that Coke Studio 1 didn’t have many rehearsals actually. One day before the shoot, we just did one sound-tech check. This time the rehearsals have begun well in advance, thank god! (Laughs)
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A R Rahman - Maa Tujhe Salaam - Russians singer
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A R RAHMAN BYTE PR COPY
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Hi Friends... The poll for 'Greatest Indian Ever after Mahathma Gandhi'. AR is in the list. Please vote and share it on FB, twitter, blog where ever possible :)
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Anand, I've been away for a week but I count myself lucky as I've updated my self with Rahman Ji's current news thanks to your postings in the last few pages. Thanks :thumbsup:
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Kannada Godfather deepavali song
The lyrics totally spoil the song.Quote:
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yes Ram..narasama irukku
ARR is said to be the composer of Dhanush's 'Raanjhnaa' with director Anand L Rai. Dhanush pairs with Sonam Kapoor. This is Dhanush's second project with ARR after 'Mariyaan'.
Source: TOI and ETC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raanjhnaa
looking forward to BB movie/album...lot of movies in the pipeline...:D