No point in stating the obvious, since the news sites have carried it adequately – AFP and NDTV. But, this double-win should put to rest the murmurs that Slumdog Millionaire’s...
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The decade definers!
As we near the end of another decade, more than listing the top XX songs/ soundtracks/ films of the decade, I’d like to highlight 2 relatively unsung things that have...
Continue reading...I love Indian Film Music!
Ever since I remember, I’ve always been fascinated by film music. Having lived in many Indian states (my Dad was a banker; meaning, a transfer every 4/5 years!), I’ve acquired...
Continue reading...Nothing to Beat It!
(Note: This appeared in today’s Bangalore Mirror, as my tribute to MJ) It was back in the ’80s. I was in school, in Coimbatore – a B-town and far from...
Continue reading...Congrats, Salim and Sulaiman!
Salim Sulaiman finally have some long-overdue international recognition. Yes, they’ve notched up a Daytime Emmy nomination under the category, ‘Outstanding Original Song – Children’s and Animation’, for their track, ‘We...
Continue reading...Jai Ho, Rahman!
Jai Ho, Rahman! Academy Award Winner, Best Original Score, Slumdog Millionaire Academy Award Winner, Best Song – Jai Ho, Slumdog Millionaire
Continue reading...Oscar nominations are out…Rahman in!
Wonderful beginning! Original Score: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” Alexandre Desplat; “Defiance,” James Newton Howard; “Milk,” Danny Elfman; “Slumdog Millionaire,” A.R. Rahman; “WALL-E,” Thomas Newman. Original Song: “Down to...
Continue reading...New policy – tweeting away to glory!
After almost 3+ years of expressing my opinion on a lot of music, I’ve decided to focus on the better ones (as much as possible) while expressing my displeasure about...
Continue reading...A R Rahman makes India proud!
A R Rahman becomes the first Indian to win the Golden Globe for Best original music score, for Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire! Times of India report! Yoohoo! Watch Rahman winning...
Continue reading...New album? Just got it in my phone!
A R Rahman’s new non-film album, ‘Connections’ is due tomorrow (Dec. 12). The ‘what’s new’ section in arrahman.com says so! But the album (with 9 tracks) will not be available...
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