http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=43qg__UKsUo
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AR Rahman is my Inspiration - AR Murugadoss @ Nedunjalai Audio Launch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oghB13bBk-E
10 இந்தி படங்களுக்கும் இசையமைக்கிறேன்!
Just rumor!!!
MARIYAAN JAYA TV SPECIAL -ARR - DHANUSH - BARATH BALA
http://www.techsatish.net/2013/07/ar...cial-show.html
Thanks for the share. Great cover of Naetru Aval in the second clip at 7.25 onwards
Due to schedule incompatibility, I will not be scoring the Hollywood movie "Seventh Son " All other movies are on in full swing!
AR Rahman Is Scared Of New Music Directors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvIyCuZ20I
With the SINGAM and the ISAI PUYAL..!!!
https://twitter.com/ThisIsDSP/status/355841377629790208
AR RAHMAN : ‘I have been a slave so far… now I want to go my own way’
Submitted by starblockbuster on Sat, 2013-07-13 15:19
The Mozart of Madras talks about his evolution as an artist and why he has moved away from film music
by Ankita Chaurasia
You’re scoring for very few films these days, is that a conscious decision?
I have been a slave so far. (Smiles) And that’s good because unless one is pulled in every other direction, he usually gets nowhere. When I came into this field, I was seeing a world which nobody had. I wasn’t interested in sustaining my tenure, I just wanted to make a statement and get away. That forced me be really wild.
Wild? In what way?
(Laughs) I wanted to be this guy who doles out idlis and also the guy who makes the chutney. And I did both for a while. That’s a good direction for new people to go. But now that I have been around for a while, I feel I have done enough of that. Now I want to go my own way.
So, is it adieu to film music then?
(Smiles) No, but now I choose my projects after much consideration. Film music is restrictive and though my producers give me the liberty to create my own music, I know I’ll still be bound by the script.
I have started viewing music as an art form today, which it essentially is. I realised that after meeting Andrew (Llyod Webber). He changed the way I was looking at music. He made me see myself as one of the select few who had the chance of indulging the artist in me.
Andrew asked me to tell him a story. I was incredulous! I told him that I was a musician and not a story-teller. He told me that I should view a composition like a canvas that I could fill with colors of my choice. He opened my eyes to the fact that my art form could bring about a change in the world.
Go on…
(Smiles) I also met Vangelis in Greece who used to paint. And I thought to myself, “Why can’t I think like an artist?” I understood that art is not about making people happy all the time.
And that inspired you to bring out your non-film album Infinite Love?
Yes, that and the fact that I have always believed in the power of love, only before it had not occurred to me that I could express myself through music. (Smiles) I always thought you had to do community service to spread love. But, I have come to realize now that it’s the message that is important and not the medium.
But film producers must still hound?
They do and I try to accommodate as many as possible into my schedule. But, the truth is that there’s only a limited number of songs you can compose, without affecting the quality.
Aren’t you taking the ‘Mozart of Madras’ tag a little too seriously? You only accommodate producers from down South?
(Laughs) I am most comfortable down South. Everyone knows me there.
You are being modest?
(Laughs) Okay, I admit most people would recognize me in most parts of India. But, the point is that Madras or Chennai is home. I can never feel as happy in Manhattan or Mumbai as I do in Madras. And, if I am not happy, my work will suffer. n
We’ve been told it also suffers if you don’t work late at night?
(Laughs) So the world knows my secret now. Yes, night is when I have made my best compositions. There’s something magical in those hours when the world has slept and your mind is suddenly a vacuum. I fill that space up with my music.
MTV Coke Studio this season will be showcasing some of your new work?
It will be showcasing the work which I have been doing for a while now. One is an album with Ghulam Mustafa Khan saab which we did three years ago. Another, Chemical Roses, was co-conceived with my sisters. There’s a song based on a Rabindranath Tagore’s poem, Where the mind is without fear. I have collaborated with diverse artists such as Ani Choying Drolma, a Buddhist monk from Nepal, Jordanian singer Farah Siraj, Sivamani and percussion students from my music school for it.
What’s your theme?
Spreading happiness which I think the world is in dire need of today.
Is independent music and the concert culture the future of music in India as well?
Definitely, you can’t be as flexible in any other medium. I see musicians here turning into artists soon who value the art over money. In India, our careers outscore our passion. But, the focus is shifting and the music scenario will soon change. Even I have evolved from an introvert producer who remained behind-the-scenes to a musician playing with Mick Jagger and the gang of SuperHeavy.
How much involved are you with your compositions today? Is it limited to just the music or do you also dabble in the post-production?
(Smiles) I am completely involved, from the beginning to the end. I mix my own music and there’s so much more you can do with technology these days. You can experiment, change the feel and appeal of the song. It’s good to learn the basics of making music and also a bit of the aesthetics. It’s what I do to earn a living, after all!
‘I knew Raanjhanaa would be a musical delight’
‘I had a great time composing music for Raanjhanaa. Few films allow the kind of creative liberties I could take with this romance-drama. Everything from the background score to the actual song was put there for a reason. I felt I directed the music of the film as much Anand directed the film, though his degree of involvement was greater. When we discussed the script, I knew the film should be musical delight to compliment the story. And, I have received many accolades since its release.’
You’re scoring for very few films these days, is that a conscious decision?
I have been a slave so far. (Smiles) And that’s good because unless one is pulled in every other direction, he usually gets nowhere. When I came into this field, I was seeing a world which nobody had. I wasn’t interested in sustaining my tenure, I just wanted to make a statement and get away. That forced me be really wild.
Wild? In what way?
(Laughs) I wanted to be this guy who doles out idlis and also the guy who makes the chutney. And I did both for a while. That’s a good direction for new people to go. But now that I have been around for a while, I feel I have done enough of that. Now I want to go my own way.
So, is it adieu to film music then?
(Smiles) No, but now I choose my projects after much consideration. Film music is restrictive and though my producers give me the liberty to create my own music, I know I’ll still be bound by the script.
I have started viewing music as an art form today, which it essentially is. I realised that after meeting Andrew (Llyod Webber). He changed the way I was looking at music. He made me see myself as one of the select few who had the chance of indulging the artist in me.
Andrew asked me to tell him a story. I was incredulous! I told him that I was a musician and not a story-teller. He told me that I should view a composition like a canvas that I could fill with colors of my choice. He opened my eyes to the fact that my art form could bring about a change in the world.
Go on…
(Smiles) I also met Vangelis in Greece who used to paint. And I thought to myself, “Why can’t I think like an artist?” I understood that art is not about making people happy all the time.
And that inspired you to bring out your non-film album Infinite Love?
Yes, that and the fact that I have always believed in the power of love, only before it had not occurred to me that I could express myself through music. (Smiles) I always thought you had to do community service to spread love. But, I have come to realize now that it’s the message that is important and not the medium.
But film producers must still hound?
They do and I try to accommodate as many as possible into my schedule. But, the truth is that there’s only a limited number of songs you can compose, without affecting the quality.
Aren’t you taking the ‘Mozart of Madras’ tag a little too seriously? You only accommodate producers from down South?
(Laughs) I am most comfortable down South. Everyone knows me there.
You are being modest?
(Laughs) Okay, I admit most people would recognize me in most parts of India. But, the point is that Madras or Chennai is home. I can never feel as happy in Manhattan or Mumbai as I do in Madras. And, if I am not happy, my work will suffer. n
We’ve been told it also suffers if you don’t work late at night?
(Laughs) So the world knows my secret now. Yes, night is when I have made my best compositions. There’s something magical in those hours when the world has slept and your mind is suddenly a vacuum. I fill that space up with my music.
MTV Coke Studio this season will be showcasing some of your new work?
It will be showcasing the work which I have been doing for a while now. One is an album with Ghulam Mustafa Khan saab which we did three years ago. Another, Chemical Roses, was co-conceived with my sisters. There’s a song based on a Rabindranath Tagore’s poem, Where the mind is without fear. I have collaborated with diverse artists such as Ani Choying Drolma, a Buddhist monk from Nepal, Jordanian singer Farah Siraj, Sivamani and percussion students from my music school for it.
What’s your theme?
Spreading happiness which I think the world is in dire need of today.
Is independent music and the concert culture the future of music in India as well?
Definitely, you can’t be as flexible in any other medium. I see musicians here turning into artists soon who value the art over money. In India, our careers outscore our passion. But, the focus is shifting and the music scenario will soon change. Even I have evolved from an introvert producer who remained behind-the-scenes to a musician playing with Mick Jagger and the gang of SuperHeavy.
How much involved are you with your compositions today? Is it limited to just the music or do you also dabble in the post-production?
(Smiles) I am completely involved, from the beginning to the end. I mix my own music and there’s so much more you can do with technology these days. You can experiment, change the feel and appeal of the song. It’s good to learn the basics of making music and also a bit of the aesthetics. It’s what I do to earn a living, after all!
‘My children have turned into night owls too’
When my children were young, making music late in the night was my way of spending some quality time with Khatija, Rahima and Ameen. We started hanging out together that way. Now, they have turned into night owls too. My daughter just scored 94 per cent in her board exams. My son's pretty good in studies too. Thankfully, I don’t think the late hours have affected their academics.
Before you ask, yes, they are interested in music. I think it is normal when you grow up in an environment where music is discussed every day. Do I see them as musicians? I don't know. It's up to them to decide.
WHAT MAKES RAHMAN RAHMAN?
Anand Rai (Director): ‘He is a genius; calling him anything else wouldn’t be enough’
Working with AR Rahman is completely different from working with any other music director. For once, we discussed the script, not the songs that I wanted or the ones felt should be there. He understood the character and the emotions the characters go through at any particular time in the story. So you had a ‘Banarasiya…’ when Kundan in happy, Zoya and Akram rebel with ‘Tu man shudhi…’ and there’s a soulful ‘Piya milenge…’ playing in the background when Kundan takes Zoya to Punjab. He is a genius; calling him anything else wouldn’t be enough!
Madhushree (Singer): ‘People mistake his silence for arrogance but he is very simple’
I owe my name to Rahman sir. My real name is Sujata Bhattacharya. He rerchistened me. People mistake his silence for arrogance, but he is very simple. He has been flooded with offers and is very busy, but he always has time for friends. When he has a song which he thinks I can pull off, he will call me without a second thought. Once when I couldn’t get the pitch right and he kept teasing me by singing the first few lines in high pitch. I am not comfortable in Tamil and he keeps joking about that too.
G.V. Prakash (Composer): ‘He inspired me to make a career in music’
I am his nephew so it’s a given that I’ll be a little biased towards the man. But, it’s difficult not to be. He has been a mentor and taught me the nuances of music. But, besides that, he inspired me to make a career in music. He is a great idol to have. Plus, his experience in the industry has helped me avoid unwanted mistakes. There have been many instances when he has come to my rescue as a musician and I can’t thank him enough for that.
Sukhwinder Singh (Singer): ‘He is the world’s best magician’
AR Rahman changed the way Bollywood makes music. When he called me for ‘Chhaiya chhaiya...’ I sang the song against the beat of tablas and harmonium. I thought it was only a test but Rahman recoreded the whole song, changed the music arrangement and the result is for all to see. He is a marvelous technician and a sound engineer. In fact, when you work with him you realise he’s the world’s best magician. I’m spellbound!
‘He made me sing the Buddhist mantra’
A nun musician on the “amazing” maestro
Ani Choying Drolma, a nun from Nepal who is known internationally or her Buddhist hymns and chants, has been a professional spiritual singer since 1998. This year she got a call from Rahman’s assistant when she was in Macau asking me to be a part of his episode in MTV Coke Studio. “I happily accepted it, Rahman is known worldwide for his music. As a nun I have always believed that whatever I do is fruitful and meaningful. Music is the most beautiful form which can bring about a change in society and Rehman has mastered the skill,” she raves.
Quiz her on her experiences of working with the maestro and she says that if she had to describe him in one word it word it would be “amazing”. She adds, “He made me sing the Buddhist mantra, something I am comfortable with.”
-- Nikita Thakkar
http://starblockbuster.com/ar-rahman...n-way%E2%80%99