AR Rahman's son Ameen likely to sing in Mani Ratnam's next

Double Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman Friday said that his son Ameen might sing in filmmaker Mani Ratnam's yet-untitled upcoming bilingual project.

Ameen, 12, has already crooned the song "NaNa" from "Couple's Retreat".

"A lot of filmmakers want Ameen to act, but I want him to concentrate on studying. He might sing in Mani Ratnam's next film," Rahman said at an event.

  

He was talking about his upcoming concert on Oct 2 for a Tamil news channel.

Rahman will perform 50 Tamil songs at the concert, for which he's been preparing for nearly "two months".

The Mozart of Madras will be accompanied by students from his music college KM Conservatory along with singers such as Blaaze and Karthik at the concert.

I Songs Ruling I Tunes India

Top Album : I (Tamil)

Top Song: Mersalaayitten ( I )

Alia thanks Rahman for being patient with her

Had it not been for composer A.R. Rahman's patience, actressAlia Bhatt, who has sung a song for her forthcoming film "Highway" under his guidance, would have been "screaming into the pillow". Alia has sung the track "Sooha saha" in "Highway", in which she stars with Randeep Hooda. "I didn't rehearse much, we went twice (to the studio). We spent quite a lot of time andRahman sir was very patient with me for which I am truly grateful. That really stopped me from going home and screaming into the pillow," the 20-year-old said here at the song's launch Saturday. Alia says singing is an experience she never thought...

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A R Rahman gets a new digital piano

A R Rahman's penchant for creating new sounds has led him to charter new territories, both in terms of experimenting with new instruments as well as singers from various parts of the globe. The latest addition to his arsenal is a Roli's Seaboard, which is being touted as the next big thing in music world. Analysts have described the Seaboard as 'a new musical instrument which bridges the gap between acoustic and digital music by putting the control of pitch, volume and timbre right at the musician's fingertips'. Rahman recently ordered the rubber-keyed piano and it remains to be seen what he comes up in the next few months. Meanwhile, his work in Shankar's I has been widely appreciated and he has a string of projects lined up in both Tamil and Hindi, apart from the international projects.

A R Rahman gets a new digital piano

A R Rahman's penchant for creating new sounds has led him to charter new territories, both in terms of experimenting with new instruments as well as singers from various parts of the globe. The latest addition to his arsenal is a Roli's Seaboard, which is being touted as the next big thing in music world. Analysts have described the Seaboard as 'a new musical instrument which bridges the gap between acoustic and digital music by putting the control of pitch, volume and timbre right at the musician's fingertips'. Rahman recently ordered the rubber-keyed piano and it remains to be seen what he comes up in the next few months. Meanwhile, his work in Shankar's I has been widely appreciated and he has a string of projects lined up in both Tamil and Hindi, apart from the international projects.

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Ennodu Nee Irundhaal (Reprise) (9.7 MB)  Singer(s): Chinmayi, Sid Sriram
Ennodu Nee Irundhaal (13.6 MB)  Singer(s): Sid Sriram, Sunitha Sarathy
Ladio (10.9 MB)  Singer(s): Nikita Gandhi
Mersalaayitten (Remix) (7.0 MB)  Singer(s): Anirudh Ravichandar, Neeti Mohan
Mersalaayitten (7.0 MB)  Singer(s): Anirudh Ravichandar, Neeti Mohan
Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal (7.0 MB)  Singer(s): Haricharan, Shreya Ghoshal

Anirudh Sings For AR Rahman's Ai

Young music composer Anirudh has sung a song for the music 

composed by A R Rahman for the film Ai. This film is being 

directed by Shankar.Anirudh himself has confirmed this on the 

Twitter. Ai is the high budgeted film produced by Aascar 

Ravichandran.

This film which is being directed by Shankar has Vikram and Amy 

Jackson in the lead roles. The shooting of the film is in the final 

stages. P C Sriram is handling the camera while A R Rahman is 

composing the music.

Hollywood technicians are in charge of graphic sequences. 

Moreover the speciality in the film is makeup. At this juncture, the 

budding music composer Anirudh has sung a song for the film. 

Anirudh tweet read, “Had great fun singing a song for ‘Ai’.. 

Thanks to @shankarshanmugh sir and @arrahman sir :)”

Director Shankar has also mentioned about this in his social 

networking site. Few months ago music composerYuvan Shankar 

Raja had sung a song for the film Mariyaan. The music for the 

song was composed by A R Rahman.

Now AR Rahman app for music lovers

Oscar winning music composer AR Rahman has announced the 

launch of an app for his fans to help them connect conveniently 

with him and his music.

Over 24 million Rahman fans across Facebook and Twitter will

now be able to follow him through one interface called 

AR Rahman app.

The Rockstar composer will be able to engage directly with his 

fans via the app with exclusive content and merchandise.

Fans can either buy or complete challenges in the app to earn

 points to redeem against content and merchandise.

The app has been created in collaboration with Qyuki.com - an 

online multi-channel network founded by Rahman, Shekhar Kapur 

and Samir Bangara.

'It is already live on iOS and Android.

“This Independence Day I wanted to thank my fans for their 

support by offering them a new and convenient way to stay in 

touch with me and my music. I am looking forward to a more 

engaging experience with my friends and well-wishers. Salaams to 

the motherland!” Rahman said in a statement.

Some of the key features of the app include a consolidated social 

feed including Twitter and Facebook posts made directly by 

Rahman, direct access to his videos as well as premium videos 

only available in the app and exclusive photos.

AR Rahman replies to Taylor Swift

In a recent interview, Taylor Swift the four time Grammy award 

winning pop star from Hollywood said that she loves Indian music, 

and that of all, she admired AR Rahman’s music the most.

Taylor Swift is well known for her teenage style music and lyrics 

and has millions of fans around the world. Upon hearing this, AR 

Rahman responded to her online.

He tweeted, “Look forward to your coming to India, Miss Taylor 

Swift. My daughter Raheema loves the idea of us working 

together!” The idea of Taylor Swift and AR Rahman working 

together, even we love it! We hope they make music together 

soon, and we are sure it’d be a success.

AR Rahman is my favourite - says Taylor Swift

Four times Grammy award-winning singer-actor Taylor 
Swift says she loves Indian music, and calls AR Rahman her 
favourite musician.

“I have heard a lot about AR Rahman. I think he is a fantastic 

musician. His music touches the soul. I would love to hear him live 

in performance once,” says the American star.



The 24-year-old says she plans to tour the country soon for 

concerts. So is she willing to collaborate with any Indian musician 

in future? “As of now, I don’t have any plans. But I am open to 

offers and learning a few Hindi words,” she says.

And is she open to Bollywood offers, too? Yes, I have heard about 

Bollywood. Indian cinema has a lot of music and dance, which 

excites me. I think Indians share a big passion for song and dance 

in the movies, which I love. It is a great way of connecting with 

the audience.”

But she has her doubts about acting. “I am not sure about acting 

since I don’t speak Hindi. But I would love to sing for a 

Bollywood movie,” says the Valentine’s Day (2010) actor.

Swift’s love and admiration for India does not end at Rahman and 

Bollywood. She wishes to travel the country and try all kinds of 

Indian food, too. “I have heard a lot about the Taj Mahal, Kashmir, 

Delhi, and South India. I like historic monuments. They depict so 

much about a particular culture. I haven’t tried any Indian cuisine, 

but I have heard it is very spicy but tasty. I would love to taste 

some great Indian food. I am a travel junkie who loves to explore a 

lot of local food and style,” Taylor shares

A.R. Rahman composes 16 Songs For Anil Kapoor

Credits: We Unite in your name AR.Rahman

‪‎ARRahman‬ the musical maestro of our country creates songs that 

soothe our soul and this time the music director is challenging 

himself by composing record breaking number of songs for an 

upcoming movie.

The music director has a lot of fans across the world which helped 

him build a strong base in Hollywood as well. Rahman's songs in 

Slumdog Millionaire is still remembered and cherished, that's the 

unique selling point of thismusician. His songs are evergreen and 

can be heard anytime, anywhere.

So for all his fans who are eagerly waiting for this musician's next 

album or composition, here is a good news for you, he will be 

composing a record breaking number of 16 songs for an upcoming 

movie. This movie is none other that Anil Kapoor's next 

production.

                      

Sonam Kapoor's father is gearing up for his next project, where he 

is acting in the movie or not, we are not sure but the movie he is 

next producing will have the musical maestro composing songs for 

the film.

Speaking about his upcoming projects Rahman says, "It's very 

important for me to not get bored with the work that I'm doing. 

That's why after doing a series of epic/period films, I did 

something 

young like the song "Khalifa" in "Lekar Hum Deewana Dil". After 

that I've only said yes to Shekhar Kapur's "Paani" and Imtiaz Ali's 

"Tamasha". And I've also said yes to Rhea Kapoor, Anil Kapoor's 

daughter's film. That's about it for now."

Happy Birthday Asha Bhosle ji

Happy birthday to Nightingale Of Asia the one and only Asha 

Bhosle ji.

"I approach Asha ji only when I compose something that would fit 

her stature" - A.R. Rahman

A. R. Rahman is given the credit for Asha Bhosle`s "comeback" 

with Rangeela In 1995, a 62 year old Asha did playback for young 

Urmila Matondkar in the movie Rangeela. She pleasantly surprised 

her fans with superhit songs like ‪#‎Tanha‬ Tanha 

and ‪#‎RangeelaRe‬. 

The songs was composed by A R Rahman, who went on to record 

many more songs with Asha.

 Mujhe Rang De (Thakshak) 

  Radha kaise na jale (Lagaan), duet with Udit Narayan)

 
 Kahin aag lage (Taal, 1999)

 
 O Bhanware (Daud, duet with K J Yesudas)

 Venilla Venilla (Iruvar,1999)

 September madham (Alaipaiyudhey,2001).

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The God Father

Salil Chowdhury is seen with R.K.Sekhar (seen next to Salilda), 

Director Ramu Kariat and other musicians during the recording 

session of 'Chemmeen ' (1965), the landmark movie in Malayalam.

Apart from having composed many beautiful hit songs 

in ‪‎Malayalam‬, R.K.Sekhar was a very talented music conductor

and had immensely contributed to the success of many famous 

composers of his time and their hit songs.

When Salil Chowdhury composed music in Malayalam films, R K 

Sekhar served as his assistant and music conductor. In his early 

days when Ilayaraja played Combo Organ and Guitar for the songs

 of Salil Chowdhury and Devarajan, it was R K Sekhar who 

arranged and conducted it.

Today R.K.Sekhar is best known as the father of music 

composer

 A.R. Rahman 

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Instruments Of Vaanga Makka Vaanga - Kaaviyathalaivan - A.R.Rahman

It's important to not get bored with my work: AR Rahman

Mumbai: A.R. Rahman straddles different continents, cultures and a cornucopia of commitments. Though the journey is 'tough', the Oscar-winning composer says he makes sure to pick projects which don't let him get bored of his work.

In an interview, he has spoken about juggling between different places, his new projects and life away from his family. Excerpts:

Q. You are rarely able to do Bollywood scores these days. How do you manage to turn down Mumbai producers politely?

A. (laughs) It's tough, very tough. But at this juncture of my career, I only want to do the music that motivates me to work harder. Otherwise, you lose your audience. The relationship becomes like an old boring marriage.

Q. What do you mean?

A. It's very important for me to not get bored with the work that I'm doing. That's why after doing a series of epic/period films, I did something young like the song 'Khalifa' in 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil'. After that I've only said yes to Shekhar Kapur's 'Paani' and Imtiaz Ali's 'Tamasha'. And I've also said yes to Rhea Kapoor, Anil Kapoor's daughter's film. That's about it for now.

Q. Are you tired of the epic scores?

A. Not at all. I love doing them. So much detailing and labour goes into them. Every epic score is an elaborate experience. On a personal level, it is also very enlightening for me to visit a particular era. While doing the music for a period film, I discover a whole new culture.

Q. Do you enjoy rediscovering a culture as you create a music score?

A. Immensely. But at the same time, it is also important to find an emotional connect with the filmmaker that I work with.

Q. Are you happy with the treatment of your songs on screen?

A. Well, a lot of my very good songs in films like 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Delhi 6' were used as soundtracks in the background. They were not used as lip-sync. So the reach of those songs was just 30 or 40 per cent of what it was meant to be. Songs that are sung by major stars on screen get played in clubs and on radio. They make a psychological impact on the audiences' mind. One reason why I want to do music in young stories is because these films allow their actors to sing on screen.

Q.How do you manage your time between India and abroad?

A. It's tough. When I have a project abroad, it takes me a month or a month-and-a-half to take care of it. I go with the flow, basically. Thankfully, communication is far easier today than it was when I started out with my international career. I can be connected to and from any part of the world.

Q. What international assignments have you done lately?

A. I've completed two assignments 'Million Dollar Arm' and 'The Hundred Foot Journey'. Both were very satisfying experiences. The working methods abroad are entirely different from home. Fortunately, I'm given the liberty to do purely international sounds abroad. I don't have to use Indian instruments.

Q. But you do miss your family when you're abroad?

A. It's a sacrifice. I'm missing out on my children growing up. But sometimes I do take my children abroad with me when they have school vacations. But they can't accompany me everywhere. It's not possible to wrench them away from their lives and ask them to join me wherever I am.

Q. Do you miss having time to just relax?

A. That's one of the advantages of being abroad. You don't get mobbed on the roads. People leave you alone even if they recognize you. I can take long walks without being disturbed. All those things that I miss doing at home, I am able to do when I am abroad.

Q. You are now 47. How do you manage to sound so young in your music?

A. Because when I was actually very young, I didn't get a chance to feel young. As a child, I spent so much time with musicians who were 40-plus, chewing paan and discussing classical styles. I felt like one of them as a child. Today I feel younger than I did when I was actually young.