Hello all, I've been away from this list for *years* now, though I have indeed been listening to Rahman's music during this time. Slumdog's selection and the two Oscars were the LONG overdue recognition he deserves - my wife and I were high-fiving at our homes watching the Oscar show :)
But I'm writing today after all this time to share the ABSOLUTE joy I felt listening to Rehna Tu in Delhi-6 this morning (I had not been able to listen to this album till now). When the song segues into the electronically enhanced Carnatic raaga in the end, I could not control my tears of joy - I don't think I've felt this way since I heard the Bombay theme in Roja. Did anyone else feel this way? (or am I the only bleeding heart around here?) :-) Also, does anyone know what raaga this is and what instrument has been modified electronically to produce this most intriguing bit? He is such a genius, I cannot begin to describe the pride I feel in being a lifelong fan of his and hailing from the same city as he :) Rock on!
