Shreya Ghoshal Singing Munbe Vaa in front of A.R.Rahman (Filmfare Awards)

I dont think remix is a bad word - AR Rahman

"A.R.Rahman - He has revolutionized Indian film music and now he is nurturing young talent."

Rajeev Masand: I also know that you were committed to doing Kamal's film Dasavatharam, which you couldn't because time constraints did not allow you.

AR Rahman: Yes at that particular time, I was doing many things. I was travelling and Kamal ji wanted me to give the music immediately and it was a huge film. I knew the kind of work it would require. I knew I could not do justice in that short period.

Rajeev Masand: You were replaced then by Himesh Reshammiya. Were you insulted?

AR Rahman: No, not at all. Himesh did the songs but I think Devi Sri Prasad did the background music.

Rajeev Masand: Have you heard the music?

AR Rahman: No, I have not heard the music.

Rajeev Masand: He has also sung in Tamil.

AR Rahman: I would love to listen to it.

Rajeev Masand: What do you think of him as a singer? You have used so many Bombay voices. You have introduced so many people in the music industry. How come you haven’t found anything for Himesh?

AR Rahman: I think he has got a particular style. I have heard him very closely and I think he is capable of much more. In fact we were co-judges in a show for a channel. So, I am waiting for the right song for Himesh. I like him as a person and I wish him all the best.

Rajeev Masand: You know that he is a movie actor now as well.

AR Rahman: Yes I know. Awesome.

IBN Live Videos

Rare honor for Rahman - IIFA

A rare honor for the Maestro of Music - A.R.Rahman



Acclaimed music composer A R Rahman will be presented with a life time achievement award by International Indian Film Academy (IIFA). The award would be presented to Rahman on 6 June at a grand function to be held at Bangkok.

The award is being presented to Rahman for his immense contribution to promote Indian film music abroad and also making a mark internationally.

Source: indiaglitz.com

Lagaan Deleted Scenes - Awesome BGM

These are 3 deleted scenes in movie Lagaan with nice pieces of BGMs.

1) Chhoote Lagaan Song is really mind blowing. Its a kind of cinematic masterpiece. This scene is of a category of V. Shantaram or Raj Kapoor.




2) Rachel helping the villagers with the cricket kit.



3) Bhuvan's Prank & Gauri's jealousy.



Chhoote Lagaan MP3 Download
http://rapidshare. com/files/ 115343559/ Chhoote_Lagaan.mp3.html

ADA.. A Musical Journey By A. R. Rahman - A Journey To Track

♪♪ Track listing ♪♪

ADA - A Musical Journey By A. R. Rahman

1. Ishq Ada (Male Version)
Rashid Ali
Raquib Alam

2. Ishq Ada
Parul Mishra
Raquib Alam

3. Gumsum
Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam
Nusrat Badr

4. Hawa Sun Hawa
Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam
Nusrat Badr

5. Gulfisha
Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Viviane Chaix
Nusrat Badr

6. Hai Dard
Udit Narayan
Nusrat Badr

7. Milo Wahan Wahan
Alka Yagnik, Jayachandran, Chorus
Nusrat Badr

8. Tu Mera Hain
Chithra, Sukhwinder Singh, Naresh Iyer,
Nusrat Badr

9. Maherbaan
A. R. Rahman
Raquib Alam

10. Maherbaan
(Instrumental Solo Guitar - Sanjeev Thomas)

Images :

The times of India ( Blore edition ) Wrote about A.R.Rahman Fans Group

Mad about Rahman, dil se

These fans live and breathe A R Rahman's music, finds Sharmishta Koushik

It was the year 1992. The film Roja was released and with it, a new music sensation blossomed in the Indian film industry, attracting droves of fans, mesmerized by his melodies. Their chotti si asha is simply to have the pleasure of listening to A R Rahman's music and perhaps, watching him perform live, and if they were really lucky, say a few words to the musical genius in person. Meet the A R Rahman Fans.

What started off as an e-group, set up by Gopal Srinivasan, a Bangalore-based consultant, is, today, a veritable database of all things Rahman. From several media interviews to rare recordings of his tracks and the inside information on when a new album will be released, these die-hard fans are truly connoisseurs of Rahman's art. "The intent behind establishing this group was straightforward — to use the power of the internet to network with Rahman's fans around the world so that we could share the joy of listening to his music. In many ways, it is Rahman himself who is responsible for the popularity of this group — his music and his appeal cutting across barriers. I am guilty of initially under-estimating the global reach of his music — little did we realize that we would have people from so many countries across the world joining in," says Gopal Srinivasan. And indeed, today, the e-group has over 13,000 members.

On a rather sultry Sunday evening, a few members of the group in Bangalore gathered in front of the rose garden in Cubbon Park to talk about their passion. Quite befitting, considering that for most of them, their love affair with A R Rahman's music began with the film Roja (rose), and like his music, their devotion to his talent has only increased from strength to strength. Says Kangan Upadhyay, who works in a software company, "We heard the songs of Roja before they were officially released. And although I didn't know the language, I could relate to those songs.''
And she gives credit to the music director for her superb scores in her II PU exam. "At that time, the music of Alaipayuthe was released, and I kept listening to it all the time while studying. I scored 99% in Maths. I kept humming the songs in my mind even as I was writing the paper,'' she recalls with excitement.

The way Rahman's compositions revolutionized Indian film music is something the fans immensely respect. "He brought in a whiff of freshness,'' says Balaji Rajagopal, a chartered accountant. "He brought to Indian films a sound which was, until then, only heard in jingles,'' says Chandrashekhar Ganesh, a techie. "Earlier, viewers would walk
out of the theatre for a smoke when the songs would come on. Rahman's music changed all that,'' says Gomtesh Upadhyay aka Gomzy, a techie.
"He's even a good singer,'' says Vithun Kumar, a BE student. Adds Shahnawaz Gaffoor, a techie, "His music is international.''
Not surprisingly, Rahman's concerts are always a grand event, akin to international acts performing in India. And these fans ensure they are there to watch Rahman live. Most of them took off to Chennai recently, when Rahman performed there for a concert organized by The Times of India. In fact, it was during the 2005 concert in Bangalore when the city's fans met each other in person. They volunteered backstage and even had T-shirts created especially for the event.

Rehearsals are when they get to interact with the maestro. Some of the members have even met him at his residence in Chennai. "Once, I went to meet him at his place. As he was busy he told me to come the next day. He asked me if I was a non-vegetarian. Since I wasn't, he ensured that vegetarian food was ordered for me,'' says Prabhu Krishnamurthy, a techie.
During the 2005 concert, they even gifted Rahman a montage of all his album covers, about 94 — both film and non-film scores. It now adorns a wall in his studio. And needless to say, if a fan wants to meet him at the studio, those from this e-group are allowed right in. Rahman has even dedicated a colouring book for children, released during the Pray For Me Brother tour, to the e-group in November, 2007.

The members definitely deserve such a token of appreciation, considering they have taken pains to count the number of musical genres he has explored. According to them, his music spans about 36-38 genres.

The Bangalore-based fans meet up from time to time, if someone gets hold of the latest copy of Rahman's album or a rare DVD of his work. They recently met to watch a behind-the-scenes DVD of the musical Bombay Dreams, which shows Rahman actually composing some of the tunes.
"We upload rare tracks on to the website. But it's strictly for non-commercial and private use. We always buy the original CDs of his albums,'' says Prabhu. "And, of course, we would be the first ones to buy those albums on day one,'' says S Radhakrishnan, a techie. At times, members have heated debates. An unresolved one is about whether Rahman was the first music director to use a bass guitar in his compositions.

What sustains their immense passion is not just Rahman's music but also the person he is. As Radhakrishnan puts it, "He has never let us down.''

RAHMANIACS: These fans are devoted not just to his music but also the man behind it



http://www.arrahmanfans.com/

Group Picture Archive: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans
Group Video Archive: http://www.youtube.com/group/arrahmanfans

arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com

Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman- the man, his music and its magic.

To subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

A.R. Rahman announces a tie-up of 'Ada' with Nokia & Big Music

Earlier this week, Nokia in association with Big Music came up with an innovative way to promote the music of director Tanvir Ahmed's forthcoming film Ada-a way of life. The film's music has been composed by music maestro A.R. Rahman and die-hard Rahman fans not just have a chance to enjoy his music but also play around with it.

Yes, you heard it right for the first time ever Nokia along with Big Music and A.R. Rahman gives listeners a chance to remix two tracks from this film. The winner of this contest (who will be chosen by the music legend himself) gets a chance to spend one day with him and remix two of the songs of Ada in Rahman's studio.

Gallery :