Brothers in Music: The AR Rahman Edition

Send us a textWelcome back to "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we dive headfirst into the second half of our exploration of 1995.In Part 2 of our journey through this iconic year, we drop you directly into the middle of our conversation—no prelude, no formalities. It’s as if you’re right there with us, experiencing the discussion in real-time.We kick things off by diving deeper into the Rangeela soundtrack, where we explore the playful and spirited track "Kya Karein Kya Na Karei...

Send us a text Welcome back to "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we set our sights on 1995, yet another remarkable year in our musical time machine.In Part 1, we dive into Rahman's groundbreaking debut in Bollywood - Rangeela. Rangeela, with its vibrant and innovative tracks, showcased his unique ability to blend traditional Indian music with contemporary sounds. The film's music, which includes hits like "Hai Rama" and "Rangeela Re," remains a favorite among fans and critic...

Send us a textStep into the time machine once again with us on "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we continue our journey back to the vibrant musical landscape of A R Rahman's 1994. In Part 1, we discussed Kaadhalan and May Maadham. In Part 2, we explore three more Tamil gems: Duet, Karuthamma and Pavithra. Duet, suffused with the imprint of the saxophone legend Kadri Gopalnath, marked a change in Rahman's musical output: it saw the birth of experimental, unstruct...

Send us a textJoin us on "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we dial back the clock to 1994—another year that saw A R Rahman compose and produce music like nothing heard before. It was the year when cinema halls echoed with the mesmerizing soundtracks of Kadhalan, May Madham, Duet, Pavithra, and Karuththamma in Tamil, along with Super Police and Gangmaster in Telugu. In Part 1, we explore May Madham and Kadhalan. In this nostalgic journey, we are joined by the multifacet...

Send us a textJoin us in this episode as we travel back in time to 1993, a pivotal year in A.R. Rahman's career, solidifying his genius in the world of Indian film music. This year marked a continuation of the magic he created with 'Roja', showcasing his versatility and innovation. We delve into some of his most iconic soundtracks of that era, including 'Thiruda Thiruda', 'Gentleman', 'Pudhiya Mugam', 'Uzhavan', 'Vandicholai Chinraasu', 'Kizhakku Cheemayile', and 'Pudhiya Mannargal'.Our explo...

Send us a textIn our debut episode, we journey back to 1992, the breakthrough year of A R Rahman. We'll explore his early years leading to this pivotal moment, and delve into the unforgettable experience of hearing 'Roja' for the first time as children, explore musical elements of the various tracks and briefly go over his other release of the year, the Malayalam movie 'Yodha'. Join us as we relive the year that changed how Indian film music sounded forever.Show Notes: Deen Isal Maalai: ...