A. R. Rahman, one of the most prolific and successful film composers in India, won two Academy awards in 2009, both for "Slumdog Millionaire": best original score and best original song, for both "Jai Ho."
Mr. Rahman's crossover to Western audiences has not come without bumps. "Bombay Dreams" was a success in the West End, but on Broadway it closed in eight months and never recouped its $14 million investment. -- Ben Sisario, Feb. 20, 2009
Mesmerizing tune blended with heart whelming lyrics… That’s what AR. Rahman is treating his international audience to a new song with the release of the video for “Changing Seasons.”
The track samples “Jaare Ud Jaare” off of the Raavan soundtrack. As Raavan starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the lead heroine, A.R. Rahman uses a clip from the film in his music video.
A.R. is seen boarding a helicopter before flying over some picturesque locations. Blue waters, white clouds, and sunsets fill the screen and make this video brilliant.
“Changing Seasons” encapsulates A.R. Rahman’s classic sound. Watch the video for “Changing Seasons” and let us know if you are moved or bored.
Mr. Rahman's work has been in more than 100 films since 1992. Since he scored the Bollywood-themed musical "Bombay Dreams," produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2002, he has had a steadily growing profile in the West
Mr. Rahman's work has been in more than 100 films since 1992. Since he scored the Bollywood-themed musical "Bombay Dreams," produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2002, he has had a steadily growing profile in the West
Mr. Rahman was playing professional sessions by age 11 and soon had a rock band. He received a scholarship to the Trinity College of Music in London, and upon his return to India began composing commercial jingles. His first film was "Roja," and his sophisticated approach quickly revolutionized Indian film music, said David Novak, an ethnomusicologist at the Heyman Center for the Humanities at Columbia University.
Mr. Rahman's crossover to Western audiences has not come without bumps. "Bombay Dreams" was a success in the West End, but on Broadway it closed in eight months and never recouped its $14 million investment. -- Ben Sisario, Feb. 20, 2009
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