Sunday 26 October 2014
Saturday 25 October 2014
A.R. Rahman Receives Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music
Musical genius A.R. Rahman will be conferred an honorary
Doctorate by the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Boston
(Oct 24) at a glittering event.
In recognition of his two decade-long musical legacy, the double
Oscar and Grammy winner, best known for his original scores and
songs from movies like Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, etc.
The Golden Age and Million Dollar Arm, Rahman will receive the
honour where the students and faculty will perform songs, paying
tribute to his memorable compositions. Reportedly, Rahman will
also join them for select pieces.
In honour of Rahman’s new relationship with Berklee, the college
will establish a scholarship in his name to help bring in students
from India. All proceeds from the October concert will go toward
this scholarship fund, the college statement reads. In addition to his
performance, Rahman will conduct a master class at the Berklee
Performance Centre.
“I’m deeply moved to receive an honorary doctorate from such a
distinguished school which has contributed so much to the worldof
music,” Rahman said earlier. “I’m especially proud and honoured
that the college is graciously establishing a scholarship in my name
for future generations of musicians to follow their dreams,” he
added.
Rahman’s visit comes in conjunction with the Berklee India
Exchange, a new endeavour, aiming to connect Berklee students of
all nationalities with successful players in the Indian entertainment
industry.
Berklee College of Music President Roger H Brown had said, “A
friend from India described A. R. Rahman to me as John Williams
and Sting rolled in one a leading film composer and a wildly
popular, brilliant songwriter and performer. We welcome him to
Berklee, where the college and our students look forward to paying
our respects.”
When guitarist Prasanna applied to attend Berklee in 1993, he
asked none other than A. R. Rahman to write him a letter of
reference. Rahman agreed, and the letter “is a lovely memory for
me now”, recalls Prasanna.
A 60-piece Berklee student and faculty ensemble will honour
Rahman’s two-decade-long musical legacy, which not only
includes distinguished soundtracks and film scores, but also
compositions for the 2012 Olympic Games and collaborations with
iconic artistes like Mick Jagger, Michael Bolton, Andrew Lloyd
Webber and Will.i.am.
Fusion Touch
The Jiya Jale number from ARR’s film, Dil Se, which starts with
its Tamil lyrics, Nenjinile Nenjinile from the Tamil version, Uyire,
with a fusion of several musical instruments was performed by the
Berklee Indian Ensemble.
This video, in gratitude to Rahman’s contribution to the music
world, has been trending on YouTube. Touched by their gesture,
Rahman wrote on his microblog recently as follows, ‘Immensely
talented students as part of the Berklee Indian Ensemble
performing one of my songs’.
Thursday 23 October 2014
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Sunday 12 October 2014
AR Rahman Prefers Lip-Syncing to Songs in Background
COMPOSER AR RAHMAN DOESN'T FAVOUR THE TREND OF USING SONGS IN THE BACKGROUND BECAUSE HE FEELS IT AFFECTS THEIR POPULARITY.
AR Rahman says lip-sync affects a song's popularity
Composer AR Rahman doesn't favour the trend of using songs in the background because he feels it affects their popularity.
In the 1970s filmmaker Basu Chatterjee would often force his songs into the background and some of the current directors like Shoojit Sircar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra feel the same and avoid lip-syncing of songs in their films.
But Mr Rahman begs to differ.
"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 percent of what it was meant to be," said the composer.
"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," he added.
The Oscar-winning composer is looking for a more prominent outlet for his creativity.
"One reason why I want to do music in young stories is because these films allow their actors to sing on screen," he said.
Friday 10 October 2014
A R Rahman scores music for Ashutosh Gowariker's debut TV show
After the success of 'Lagaan' and 'Jodha Akbar', A R Rahmanhas teamed up with AshutoshGowariker for the director's debut television show titled 'Everest'.
Rahman said that it was a privilege to work on the Star Plus show with Gowariker, whose first look was launched yesterday.
"I have worked with Ashutosh earlier and it was a great experience. He has given me a brief for the show and I have already composed the title track for 'Everest'.
"Ashutosh came to me with a concept, which was so intriguing and
beautiful. He has briefed me about 12 characters. In fact, we finished the theme song three days back. We have tried to make it very orchestral," he added.
Music maestro A.R. Rahman, who acted in TV show "Wonder Balloon" in 1980, is back on television, but this time as a composer for Ashutosh Gowariker's show "EVEREST". He says in the last 34 years, the medium has become very big.
"I started with 'Wonder Balloon'. Since then, television has changed a lot. It has become so big... It has high-definition now," the Oscar-winning composer said here Tuesday at the promo and poster launch of "EVEREST".
"I started with 'Wonder Balloon'. Since then, television has changed a lot. It has become so big... It has high-definition now," the Oscar-winning composer said here Tuesday at the promo and poster launch of "EVEREST".
AR Rahman To Perform In Boston On Oct 24
After taking music aficionados in the US by storm in 2010, with Jai Ho Concert, A R Rahman will be performing at Berklee College of Music, Boston on October 24. The Academy Award winner will also be conferred with a honorary doctorate by the college on the same day. Interestingly, the music college is going to establish a scholarship in A R Rahman's name for future generations of musicians.
Image: Boston Symphony Orchestra
As part of the promotions for the concert, the organisers spoke to several students from various countries about what their favourite A R Rahman's song and the wide range of songs, which the students have revealed, is simply mind-boggling. From his work in Bombay Dreams, to Vinnaithaandi Varuvayaa, it was quite evident that the students at Berklee were well aware of the music composer's body of work. More details about the event will be revealed soon. Meanwhile, Rahman is ruling the music charts in Tamil with his work for Shankar's I and Vasantha Balan's Kaaviya Thalaivan.
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Hans Zimmer talks about A R Rahman at Zurich Film Festiva
We have an exclusive from the Zurich Film Festival which took
place last week. Ashanti Omkar, who has her own show on the
BBC Asian Network, from 2-4pm every Sunday, beginning this
Diwali, on 26th October 2014, and also is the Indian cinema expert for BBC London and BBC West Midlands, and speaks as a film expert on Monocle 24 radio was there to cover the prestigious festival. Along with the many premieres and special screenings of some of the best films from the world over, acclaimed and award winning composer Hans Zimmer was given a lifetime achievement award at this festival in Switzerland. Ashanti shared with us some highlights of what the world famous composer had to say about another world famous maestro AR Rahman.
Zurich film festival roundtable with international media, from Europe
“I have friends in India. AR Rahman (and he pronounces the name perfectly). I had this idea a few years ago, to reinvent the music of the Oscars. It was one of the worst ideas I ever had (laughs). But I go all my friends, like I got AR to come and play in the orchestra and I got everybody to get involved. I love him. I don’t think that I even need to say that he is talented, I think we all know that he is. He’s my strongest connection to India. That’s the great thing, because we musicians, even where I’ve worked in countries where I didn’t speak or understand the language, where you have a translator, then you just sit down and start playing. 4 hours later, you’re still playing and you’re having the greatest conversation. So we musicians have a bonding thing.”
Zurich film festival, 10th anniversary Green carpet one to one with Ashanti Omkar from UK – Hans Zimmer was given a lifetime achievement award at this festival in Switzerland
“I’d love to do a collaboration with AR Rahman. We’ve actually sort of talked about it. When he first came to Los Angeles, he has his studio in my studio, which was like a safe haven for him I think. And yes, he owe me that I come to India and I park my studio in his for a while (chuckles), and we do a bit of music together. To me, he’s a wonderful man, an extraordinary talent. He is everything you hope a composer would be.”
Monday 6 October 2014
Why AR Rahman Has Not Render His Voice in KaaviyaThalaivan and I
Kaaviya Thalaivan Director Mr. Vasanta Balan conversation with
A.R.Rahman about I and Kaaviya Thalaivan songs...
Vasanta Balan : Why didn't you render your voice in any
of soundtracks in I or Kaaviya Thalaivan.
A.R.Rahman : There is no compulsion that I should sing in each
movie
Vasanta Balan : But Fans(Rahmaniacs) are expecting that
A.R.Rahman : I am happy If I have given my music properly.
Vasanta Balan : Might be you didn't have space to render your
voice in Kaaviya Thalaivan soundtracks but there is a space in I.
Why didn't use it?
A.R.Rahman :Yeah, I could have sung "Ennodu Nee Irundhal".
But singer Sid Sriram done a great job than me. He didn't
recognize much during Kadal track "Adiye".. This will help him to
go places. I dont want to waste just grabbing his track for my
rendition.
Director Vasanta Balan shared this conversation stating
A.R.Rahman is a great human being.
A.R.Rahman about I and Kaaviya Thalaivan songs...
Vasanta Balan : Why didn't you render your voice in any
of soundtracks in I or Kaaviya Thalaivan.
A.R.Rahman : There is no compulsion that I should sing in each
movie
Vasanta Balan : But Fans(Rahmaniacs) are expecting that
A.R.Rahman : I am happy If I have given my music properly.
Vasanta Balan : Might be you didn't have space to render your
voice in Kaaviya Thalaivan soundtracks but there is a space in I.
Why didn't use it?
A.R.Rahman :Yeah, I could have sung "Ennodu Nee Irundhal".
But singer Sid Sriram done a great job than me. He didn't
recognize much during Kadal track "Adiye".. This will help him to
go places. I dont want to waste just grabbing his track for my
rendition.
Director Vasanta Balan shared this conversation stating
A.R.Rahman is a great human being.
Raunaq Album Download
RAUNAQ - AR Rahman
01 - Laadli.mp3
Artists: Lata Mangeshkar, A R Rahman
Artists: Lata Mangeshkar, A R Rahman
02 - Sach Kahoon.mp3
Artists: K.S. Chithra, A R Rahman
Artists: K.S. Chithra, A R Rahman
03 - Geet Gaaon.mp3
Artists: Jonita Gandhi
Artists: Jonita Gandhi
04 - Kismat Se.mp3
Artists: Shreya Ghoshal
Artists: Shreya Ghoshal
05 - Aabhi Jaa.mp3
Artists: Jonita Gandhi
Artists: Jonita Gandhi
06 - Kho Jaayein Hum.mp3
Artists: Shweta Pandit, Jyoti
Artists: Shweta Pandit, Jyoti
07 - Khatta Meetha.mp3
Artists: Mohit Chauhan
Artists: Mohit Chauhan
Thursday 2 October 2014
A.R.Rahman bats for proper music education for kids
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Underlining the need for music schools for youngsters, Oscar-
Underlining the need for music schools for youngsters, Oscar-
winning composer AR Rahman feels children across India should
have access to proper music education.
Learning music is "not merely a side thing where you take tuitions
in a house. If a kid wants to learn music, he deserves proper
education in it," Rahman said.
Rahman, who founded KM Music Conservatory, a higher
education institution focussed on music in 2008, said his efforts in
setting up the music school has?inspired people in India to
"understand that education of music is very important".
"If a kid in a family of doctors wants to study music, it is his right
to demand that and come to a school like the K M Conservatory,"
he said.
Rahman added that he had been offered to open similar music
schools beyond India`s borders in countries like Dubai and
Malaysia but said he still needs to "perfect" the concept in India.
On whether he has plans to set up a music school in the US,
Rahman said he might look at the possibility in future when he has
more free time in hand.
"You cannot set up a school and let someone else manage it. You
have to be passionate and be involved all the time, get constant
feedback. That is my intention.For me a music school is like
family, you cannot have kids and then say that they will growup on
their own. You need to take care of them. The same applies to a
music school," he added.
Among the various projects Rahman is currently working on are
and `Monkeys of Mumbai`, which is DreamWorks Animation`s
first-ever Bollywood-style animated musical adventure.
The Grammy-award-winning musician said he is always on the
lookout for projects that are not repetitive and drive him to deliver
his best.
"At this stage of my life, the projects have to compel, drive me.
That is the kind of projects I am selecting. It is important that I do
not feel that I have done this before," he added.
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