Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Who is A.R.Rahman to me?

My first post ... had to be about A.R.Rahman :-)

I would like to share some of my experiences with ARR's music...

Really guys ... Who is ARR 2 me? Y am I so amazed about him? I keep asking these questions but the more I analyze the more I am fascinated by this man.To tell u the truth I was not a great listener of music till ARR came my way.

Even when Roja happened I wasn't really fascinated by the new kind of sound he generated maybe bcoz I was too young then. He began his conquest of my mind rather gradually. I still remember those days when I used to listen to Roja, Bombay, special mention to "chikubaku raile" from Gentleman, Indian n loads of his songs but I never realized that I was a fan of his music.

I still remember his album "One 2 ka 4"... dunno how many of u heard of this movie but it was this album which helped me relieve all the stress in my intermediate days ... After college I go to my house n listen to the songs first to recharge myself and then used to sit and study ... hard to believe but true!!! It was around the release of an album "Kannathil Muthamittal" aka "Amrutha" in telugu when I realized tat I am an ARR fan. That's when I started collecting all his albums and listening to his each and every song.

One thing with Rahman is that there are always different layers to his music, in the sense, everytime you listen to his song, if you observe closely, you will always find a new hidden sound. He has a song to suit to every mood.

Today he is more than my soul. I have always enjoyed his music. His music has helped me overcome many challenges. I don't care what others have to say about his music but I know for sure tat his music is going to play a very significant role in my success.

When I look back I realize how lucky I am to be born in this era. ARR if u r reading this, I have got only 1 thing to tell u

THANX A LOT !!!

Here are some of his less heard songs that I would recommend everyone to listen to ..

Anbe Aaruyire - Ah Aah

Azhage Sugama - Paarthale Paravasam

Innisai - Varalaru

Kaiyil Midhakkum - Ratchagan

Kural - Connections

Margazhi Thingal - Sangamam

Meherbaan - Ada

So Gaye Hain - Zubeidaa

Uyirum Neeye - Pavithra

Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai - 1947 Earth