Category Archives: A R Rahman
Rockstar: The Music and the Movie
‘Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.’ – is a one-line, reductive message one can construe from Imtiaz Ali’s latest movie Rockstar. But as I mull over this well-crafted, brilliantly edited movie with an astounding soundtrack … Continue reading
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A R Rahman or R D Burman?
I had some engaging discussions with friends recently about who the greatest Indian music composer is. For the most part, the debates revolved around two legends: A R Rahman and R D Burman. (Due to our limited knowledge of Tamil … Continue reading
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Raavan Music Review [A R Rahman]
The eagerly anticipated music of Raavan has finally released. About 12 years ago, Mani Ratnam, A R Rahman and Gulzar gave us one of the best albums the Indian cinema has ever produced: Dil Se. Three years ago, they recreated … Continue reading
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A R Rahman’s Spiritual Canon
A R Rahman has experimented, quite successfully, with myriad musical genres. But when it comes to spiritual songs, he likes to leave them untainted by not adding a lots of bells and whistles and rely heavily on the core melody … Continue reading
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Blue (A R Rahman) Music Review
ARR has mentioned in one of his interviews that he was concerned about the high expectations from Blue since it’s his first release after the Jai Ho! hysteria. “It’s important that you don’t get typecast. It’s also important to give … Continue reading
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Sonu Nigam Top 10
My favorite songs rendered by one of my favorite singers Sonu Nigam: (In no particular order.) (1) Satrangi Re – Dil Se Seven colors (Satrangi) symbolize the seven stages/shades of love: hub (attraction), uns (infatuation), ishq (love), aqidat (reverence), ibaadat … Continue reading
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Jai Ho!
Being an ardent fan of his music, it was an enthralling experience for me to see A R Rahman accept his Academy Awards in the Best Song and Best Original Score categories. (I was even more out-of-control than Anil Kapoor!) Many congratulations to him, … Continue reading
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Delhi-6 Music Review
The vintage Rahman is back! And he’s back with a gusto. The album is a melange of soul-stirring awe-inspiring melodies, feet tapping rhythms, wonderful poetry and some impressive singing that you just can’t get enough of. Every song in this … Continue reading
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The Second Chance (Ghajini movie review)
Thoughts on Hindi movie Ghajini starring Aamir Khan, Asin and Jiah Khan. Directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Music and background score by A. R. Rahman. Continue reading
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Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Ada – Initial Reaction
I have been listening to Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Ada since last two days, and here’re some of my initial thoughts: Kabhi Kabhi Aditi is a catchy, light and peppy number. I loved it in the very first … Continue reading
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