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).

Post: Udhayan VP

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 

Post: Vijay Anand

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.

Malayalam songs are my inspiration, says A R Rahman

                          Happy ONAM Rahmaniacs

source: TOI (2003)

Describing Kerala as the 'melodic paradise' of India, internationally acclaimed music director A R Rahman said on saturday that he was waiting for the right kind of music for Malayalam films. 

“I have some plans for Malayalam films. I am waiting for the right kind of music for Kerala,” Rahman told a meet the press programme, organised by the Ernakulam Press Club. But he refused to give details. 

Most of his creations had been influenced by Malayalam film songs and 'Mapilla Pattu' (Muslim songs), he said. 

Sharing his experience of Bombay Dreams in which he worked with Andrew Lyod Webber, Rahman said it was a 'nice opportunity' as he gained good experience. The musical might go to New York, he said. 

On any other project with Webber, Rahman said Webber was doing his own musical now. There were no idea at present. There may be some in the future. Rahman is also composing an orchestral piece for Bermingham Symphonic Orchestra. 

The work will be based on 'conference of birds' a 12th century Persian poem. The album was expected to be released by next summer, he said. 

Replying to a question, Rahman said world wide the music industry was facing a crisis due to piracy and internet down loading. There were no stringent laws in India to curb it, he said adding the Hindi music was going through a 'troubled' phase with the market down, piracy and bad music taking its toll. 

Asked about his favourite singer, Rahman diplomatically evaded the question saying for each song a particular singer might be suitable. 

Stating that classical music would always have a fan following, he said he liked both melody and fast music.

India's Biggest Audio Release , I Will Be There - Arnold

The Terminator will be in Chennai to be a part of the grand audio launch of A R Rahman's musical, Vikram starrer 'Ai' by director Shankar. Arnold Schwarzenegger has himself confirmed the same to the fans with a video message and also congratulated director Shankar for making such a fantastic movie. The Hollywood star signed off in his signature style saying, "Hasta la vista, baby."

The audio launch of the film is planned to be held around the 15th of September in Chennai's Nehru Indoor Stadium. The big budget entertainer is produced by Aascar Ravichandran under his Aascar Films banner. The film's music is composed by Oscar winner A R Rahman, while young music composer Anirudh has rendered a song for 'Ai' album. The film has been in the making for almost two years. The Vikram starrer is set for a Diwali release in October.