23 February, 2009

A Salute to the Musical Maestro…


By winning the Academy Awards for best original score and song from the film Slumdog Millionaire, Rahman proved that music and films can bring people together despite boundaries of race, nationality and religion. This man is a genuine genius. He is the "Mozart of Madras" and also "Isai Puyal". His music is like a sweet oasis found in a hot sun-scorched desert.

What can be said about such Indian musical gems – Vande Mataram(Album), Roja, Bombay, Rangeela, Dil Se, Taal, Gentleman, Indian, Jeans, Lagaan, Boys, Yuva, Swades, Rang De Basanti, Guru, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Jodhaa Akbar, Ghajini, now Delhi-6, Slumdog Millionaire and the best is yet to come.

I'm a fan of both Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja. I feel that we are lucky to have such maestros in our generation and able to hear their melodious tunes.

“ Jai Ho Rahman! ”

9 comments:

R. Ramesh said...

ya v r celebrating here..cheers

Sandhya said...

Beautiful tribute, Sai. He is very patriotic and down to earth person. He has done good music to most of the latest patriotic films. Have you heard the song 'vellaippookkal ulagam yengum malargave'. You will have goose bumps while hearing it. He sang it in 'Simi Garewal's show also. It is like Michael Jackson's 'Heal the world', one of my favourites! Bring peace to the world...

Jai Ho!

Sai Charan said...

Yes Sandhyaji, as you said vellai pookal ulagam engum malargave from Kannathil Muthamittal is a superb song.

Also I like - uyire uyire from Bombay, yenna solla pogirai from Kandukonden Kandukonden, ennavale adi ennavale from Kadhalan, netru illatha matram from Pudhiya Mugam, etc

And songs from Alaipayuthey, Mudhalvan, Sangamam, Iruvar, etc are awesome.

Thanks a lot for your comment.

Sandhya said...

Huh, I love all the songs, you mentioned! Thanks for the reminder!

Onkar said...

I am also a big fan of Rahman. His music is so different.

Margaret said...

Although I don't know Rahman's music, I can just imagine how beautiful it is.
Congratulations to India on having such a prodigious musician.
Slumdog Millionaire isn't released here in Germany until the middle of March. I'm very much looking forward to seeing this outstanding movie.
Music definitely contributes greatly to the success of a good movie.
Yes, "Jai Ho Rahman!"

Sai Charan said...

@Onkarji: Thanks a lot for your comment.

@Margaret: Well, you can visit his official site http://www.arrahman.com/v2/ and listen to few of his tunes. Thanks for your comment.

R. Ramesh said...

thanks buddy, stay connected

R. Ramesh said...

sai, arre yaar, u said it so beautifully..that man's the richest in the world..very goood lines because i think the richest is one who is able to smile..otherwise v r failures boss..what say...