Tu Hi Rai, Ae A
jnabi,
O Ri Chhori, and more…my heart skips a beat.
Vande Mataram, an album of original compositions released for India’s 50th anniversary of its independence in 1997 brings me back to our motherland. A.R. Rahman’s amazing repertoire of Carnatic Music, Western, Folk, Hindustani Classical Music, and Qawwali is incomparable. He is very cosmic in his outreach, incorporating birdsongs, a gurgling brook, a child’s laughter and fusing them with traditional instruments with new electronic sounds and technology. Rahman has worked as a pianist in Ilaiyaraaja‘s troupe for hundreds of movies, which may be seen in 99 songs. The soundtrack is awe-inspiring and holds a torch to Rahman’s love of experimentation with orchestra and Indian pop music.
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Tonight A.R. Rahman is presenting the 99 Songs Special Concert a digital show chronicling the music of his upcoming film 99 Songs. A musical experience,that brings to life 99 Songs as never seen before, the digital concert will be streaming on JioSaavn’s LIVE Anywhere platform at 9:09pm IST. This special concert allows listeners to experience the music of 99 Songs ahead of the film’s release in theatres on April 16th. Streaming in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, the 99 Songs Special Concert sees Academy and Grammy Award-winning composer Rahman unite with the exceptional voices of the 99 Songs soundtrack. The film’s lead actor Ehan Bhat (who trained to be a musician for the film!) and director Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy too join Rahman in rendering the sound of the movie. Together, team 99 Songs delivers a digital musical montage that pays tribute to the story of the film while honouring the spirit of music itself.