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Originally known by the name A.S. Dileep Kumar, Rahman was introduced to music at a young age by his father, a successful film musician and conductor. At age four Rahman started to learn classical piano, however by his teens had mastered the keyboard, harmonium, guitar and had a vested interest in synthesisers. By age 11 Rahman was playing in the orchestra of M.K. Arjunan, followed by orchestras of M.S. Viswanathan and Ramsh Naidu, and later earned a scholarship from Trinity College of Music in London, UK. The musician soon found a job as a session musician for film soundtracks, however before long found the process tedious and moved onto commercial jingles.
Following his conversion to Islam in 1989, A.S. Dileep Kumar changed his name to Allah Rakha Rahman i.e. A.R. Rahman. Also in 1989, following a successful advertisement jungle for Leo Coffee, Rahman was introduced to Mani Ratnam, who enlisted the musician’s help with the score for K. Balachander’s 1992 film “Roja”. The soundtrack proved to be a colourful and genre expanding score that earned the composer three awards for Best Music Director at the National Film Awards.
In 1993 Rahman scored the soundtracks for six films, and increased his workload to nine the year after. Rahman notably crafted the soundtrack to “Ratnam’s Bombay” in 1994 which showcased the composer’s disregard for the limits of cultures and genres. Following these successful soundtracks Rahman signed a three year deal with Sony Records and released his debut non-film album “Vande Mataram” in 1997. The album was made available in 28 countries across the world and celebrated India’s 50 year anniversary since their independence.
After a number of shows across Canada, Europe and the U.S., Rahman collaborated with Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, and scored the soundtrack to David Lloyd Webber’s “Bombay Dreams”. The theatre production ran for over 250 performances in London and New York and once again showcased another string of the talented composer’s bow. In 2005 Rahman opened up AM Studios, which is conceivably the most advanced recording studio in Asia, and proved the home to a number of Rahman’s productions.
In 2007 Rahman produced the soundtrack to the English-language film “Elizabeth: The Golden Age”, which was followed by his most high-profile Western film to date “Slumdog Millionaire”. The film went on to win eight Academy Awards, including two for Rahman for Best Original Score and Best Song. In 2011 Rahman joined the ranks of the supergroup SuperHeavy alongside Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone and Damian Marley, and a year later composed a Punjabi song for the Danny Boyle-directed London Olympics opening ceremony.
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A.R Rhamna has been a successful music producer and composer in India for a very long time; but, like most people, I only became exposed to his music through his composition for the movie Slumdog Millionaire. The very same composition and production that won him two grammy’s for Best Compilation Soundtrack album and Best Song Written for Visual Media. On top of all his production success for films, he is also a live performer, and following the success of Slumdog Millionaire, he traveled the world to do his live performances.
His Los Angeles show was at the Hollywood Bowl, which happen to be a great setting for his music. In the middle of July the summer night was perfect, slightly crisp but warm enough to be completely comfortable. Most of the crowd was completely mixed, with people of all ages, all who were excited to experience an internationally renowned composer. Most were aware of his success from the film, and were eager to hear more from him outside of the “Jai Ho” popularity. When he took to the stage he was very warmly welcomed and thanked the audience (on multiple occasions) for their support and presence. The show was a one for both your ears and your eyes, as he also had a number of Bollywood dancers on stage for some songs as well.
Ellinoinsta
A.R. Rahman, perhaps India's most celebrated musician of the past century has been awarded a whole host of awards including Oscars, Grammys and BAFTAs for his contribution to the world of film and television. The musician holds a masterful knowledge of the cinematic and the dramatic and composes beautiful, spanning classical pieces of music.
With an impossibly large discography where he has delved into all aspects of his multi-instrumental nature, his concerts are more about the performance as opposed to a simple gig. Playing with a sublime orchestral band, everything has been dramatised from the recordings and seems so much more grand and majestic.
The singer plays for two hours without even the slightest sign of wavering whilst he switches between singing and the huge variety of instruments he has trained to play. The audience applauds loudly for every song and after the ornate finale complete with those irresistible Bhangra influences, the crowd is on its feet as a whole to celebrate this talented musician.
sean-ward
I passed the offer to go to the Rahat Fateh Ali Khan concert for AR Rahman. However, although he is a world-renowned musician and an amazing singer, I was extremely disappointed. He barely sang any songs and if so it was with other singers. It seemed as if he was trying to make them more popular and forgot that we came for him. I came for the Hindi-Urdu songs he is famous for which were only sung on the second half of the show. However, the most famous songs like Jai Ho and the Bollywood 90s he is known for were brushed upon so quickly at the finale just so we remembered that "oh yeah, he did sing these songs..the reason why we came..thanks!" He shouldn't have been the MC since he was wearing too many hats and kept going in an out. He is an amazing singer and I have so much respect for his music, but the execution during the concert was disappointing.
sarah-rahman
I was shocked to learn that this concert had been cancelled a week before the scheduled date i.e. 26 March! This was not the first time!! It was supposed to take place back in March in Leeds and again it was cancelled a week before the date.
Thereafter the organisers and the artist did not apologise for this or the previous cancellation! Instead they suggested that we should purchase new tickets to a further show due to take place in July in London!!!
Are they going to pay for our travel expenses and overnight accommodation - don't think so, do you!
I would think twice before I decide to buy anything with the same organisation!!
Sorry it seems harsh, but this was supposed to be a special treat which we were looking forward to.
ghazala-butt
ar rahman biography date of birth is wrong ...correct it...and about his intelligence in music and instrument usage is a lesson to all the music directors and future players..his attitude , humbleness and faith on god and dedication and all other morals and ethics are ever taughtable by everyone on this planet earth..I have been trying to see him once in life time but am not getting chance ..everytime am missing him..this time i think god would bless me
maheshreddy
The A.R. Rahman concert was a blast and a lot of songs were played as well. It was a great experience and A.R Rahman is the music wizard. (Isai Puyal) I can't wait to go to another A.R. Rahman concert. It is the best show I have been to in my life and I enjoyed it so much.
sanjeev-santhakumar
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