In a career spanning more than two decades and spawning over 100 movie soundtracks and anthems, composer Ar Rahman has been hailed as a global music icon.
Dubbed the "Mozart of Madras", Rahman's extensive musical credentials belie his years and his humility. The double Grammy, double Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winner, who also has four National Awards and more Filmfare Awards than you could count, was named one of the world's most influential people by Time magazine, in recognition of his contribution to music.
Rahman first came to prominence in the 1990s for his rousing soundtracks for Mani Ratnam's Roja, Bombay and Dil Se. He is credited with single-handedly revolutionising Indian cinema, and to date he has composed the soundtracks for over 100 Bollywood films. With record sales of over 200 million albums worldwide, he trounces the collective efforts of Madonna and Britney Spears. He has recorded tracks with Michael Jackson,...
Dubbed the "Mozart of Madras", Rahman's extensive musical credentials belie his years and his humility. The double Grammy, double Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winner, who also has four National Awards and more Filmfare Awards than you could count, was named one of the world's most influential people by Time magazine, in recognition of his contribution to music.
Rahman first came to prominence in the 1990s for his rousing soundtracks for Mani Ratnam's Roja, Bombay and Dil Se. He is credited with single-handedly revolutionising Indian cinema, and to date he has composed the soundtracks for over 100 Bollywood films. With record sales of over 200 million albums worldwide, he trounces the collective efforts of Madonna and Britney Spears. He has recorded tracks with Michael Jackson,...
- 7/28/2015
- Digital Spy
There is definitely something about this phenomenal music maestro A.R. Rahman. It takes oodles of dedication, determination and conviction in oneself to reach the position that he enjoys globally. No wonder, he has single handedly managed to take India to places which one just couldn't dream about. After having got India it's much coveted Oscar award (for The Slumdog Millionaire), Rahman has done it yet again. This time round, his composition 'Infinite Love' has got featured in Un's 'World's Happiest Playlist'. The others who have found a place in the list include the likes of Charlize Theron ( 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall' by Coldplay), David Guetta ( 'Imagine' by John Lennon), Britney Spears ( 'Kiss' by Prince), and Yoko Ono, Nicole Scherzinger - 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley, amongst others. 'World's Happiest Playlist' was just recently unveiled by the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the 'International Day of Happiness' with Stevie Wonder anthem.
- 3/23/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Bollywood songstress and now newly turned actor recently completed a hat-trick with composer Ar Rahman. She began 2014 on a high note, bagging Kashmir Toursim’s Music icon award for Imtiaz Ali’s Highway for her song ‘Heera’ and now the singer with melodious voice has done two songs for Rahman’s newest release Lekar Hum Deewana Dil.
Shweta sat down and answered our questions about working with maestro on Lhdd and so much more! Check it out!
Tell us about what it is like to work with Ar Rahman.
I’ve learnt everything from Rahman sir. I am thankful that he’s been guiding me and I’ve been traveling the world with him for his concerts. He is like an ocean of talent, there is so much knowledge around. I’ve recorded with him now for Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and Eros’ Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. It’s been...
Shweta sat down and answered our questions about working with maestro on Lhdd and so much more! Check it out!
Tell us about what it is like to work with Ar Rahman.
I’ve learnt everything from Rahman sir. I am thankful that he’s been guiding me and I’ve been traveling the world with him for his concerts. He is like an ocean of talent, there is so much knowledge around. I’ve recorded with him now for Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and Eros’ Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. It’s been...
- 6/25/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Just before the world premiere of Imtiaz Ali’s Highway at the Berlin International Film Festival, the musical genius A.R. Rahman talks to Anu Rangachar about his philosophy in life, how his musical technique is inspired by his own spirituality of seeking love and truth, and why he is committed to his music college in Chennai. His one advice to the young composers: “Be Original”.
This is your second film with Imtiaz Ali. How was composing music for Highway different from composing music for Rockstar?
The background score in Highway is more minimalist and it is not locked down to any choreography.
Does the theme or the mood of a film shape a tune/melody/song or vice versa..?
The theme does shape the music of a film. In Highway, the most important sound for me is the implosive silence; as this is the voice of the main protagonist Veera...
This is your second film with Imtiaz Ali. How was composing music for Highway different from composing music for Rockstar?
The background score in Highway is more minimalist and it is not locked down to any choreography.
Does the theme or the mood of a film shape a tune/melody/song or vice versa..?
The theme does shape the music of a film. In Highway, the most important sound for me is the implosive silence; as this is the voice of the main protagonist Veera...
- 2/18/2014
- by Anu Rangachar
- DearCinema.com
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