Rahman to westernize Thirukkural? July 25, 2008 In a recent interview to a tabloid, A R Rahman expressed his desire to release the Tamil verse collection Thirukkural in rap format. He replied so when asked what would be his contribution to the younger generation.
Rahman further mentioned that the project would involve desi Rapper [A R Rahman] Blazee, who is already on the job of preparing the format and would be a novel attempt to popularize Tamil literature. As per Rahman, Blazee would sing Thirukkural in rap version and Carnatic music would be used to mix in the background. Rahman was also quoted as saying by the tabloid that he would only produce the album and music would be rendered by Blazee himself. -- regards.. Krish... His Music ~ My Mother Tongue "Rahman is born with so much of humility. He doesn't differentiate between singers and gives all singers the same amount of respect. More importantly, he does not discourage a new singer.When I met Rahman initially, he said, 'I dont know how long I will last in an industry where there are great 'jambavans'. I'll last for 5 years at the most'. "Then, I met him 5 years later and he said God has given me 5 moreyears. Now, it's been 20 years & he still rules. He's a good humanbeing and a great composer" -- SPB Sir http://www.orkut.co.in/AlbumList.aspx?uid=7295035299513517297 <http://http//www.orkut.co.in/AlbumList.aspx?uid=7295035299513517297>
