Re: [arr] 5 things to learn from A.R.Rahman
Superb write up... Thanks Pavan for the same... So many more things to learn from ARR. This is just a sample... On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 9:31 PM, $ Pavan Kumar $ wrote: > > http://prashantpillai.com/music/5-things-to-learn-from-arrahman/ > > Today, A.R.Rahman is a name known world over, thanks to Slumdog Millionaire > and the awards and nominations its bagged. Like everyone here in India, I > have known him and his music right from the time Roja was released in 1992.. > thats a good 17 years. > Everyone speaks of his music, and what he eats, sleeps, drinks and what he > does when he is free and so on so forth. But really, there are things much > beyond that that one needs to know and learn from the legend that A.R.Rahman > is. With so many many people who speak so high of him at all times, there > are some things that are unsaid and certain things that we so easily ignore > about Rahman, that makes him stand apart from the clutter. > The musical genius that Rahman is, most of that comes from his being and > principles. Rahman's success presents some valuable tips every person can > apply to his professional life in an effort to help him achieve his goals. > And on that note, with the little that I know of him, I would share some > of the learnings from A.R.Rahman. > *1. Respect your parents > *It might be very easy to brush this fact aside, but the truth is Rahman > has always loved, respected and adored his parents. With his father > R.K.Shekar leaving for heavenly abode when Rahman was nine years old, > Rahman's mother Kareema Begum, gave Rahman a new ray of hope and fresh lease > of life. She painstakingly raised the family, and is one of the driving > factors of why Rahman's a legend today. > By the way, this relationship is not one-sided, Rahman's love and affection > towards his mom is immense. One instance where I got to know about his > profound respect for his mother was, when I met Rahman for the first time at > his residence in Chennai. After previewing him my work on a Audio Disc, and > after realising my dream, when I was about to leave, I asked to myself "Why > not live this dream? Why not work with the legend?" This sporadic thought > made me ask him, If I could work with him, to which his reply was "I will > have to ask my mother, I will talk to her and get back to you." Now where > on earth will you get an answer like that. And I guess Rahman talked to his > mother and I was soon on my way from Pune to Chennai to work with the > legend. This is the greatness and gratitude shown by the man, who loves, > believes, respects and adores his mother. > And all my confrontations/meetings with Rahman's mother have been > memorable. She made me feel homely and asked about my family and my > well-being. > If you look at most of the music launch functions, Rahmans mother usually > launches the music album, and that's the way its been. Which other music > composer or for that matter which other media/entertainment personality do > you know who follows this principle. > * > 2. Be spiritually inclined > *A.R.Rahman believes in god and spiritualism. Its not about the fact that > he follows Islam, and offers prayers 5 times a day…its much more than that. > There is a huge difference between being religious and being spiritual, of > which the latter is what Rahman is made of. > In a recent interview Rahman revealed that, "Religious sounds rather vulgar > these days, I am more of a spiritual person. And I believe in being > consistent with my spirituality. As one grows in life, one realises the > magnitude of spirituality. It is the most beautiful passion. It raises you > above all the negativities. For me and my music, spirituality is the most > important element and I don't think I can create the kind of music I do, if > I don't practice spirituality." > Rahman says "I have been particular about prayers for the last 15 years. > With success and acknowledgement my faith and conviction in the strength of > prayers has only increased ten folds." > Spirituality has not only made him connect to his music, but has also made > him connect to humanity. His association with various social > causes/initiatives and his charitable foundation by the name of A.R.Rahman > Foundation, proves it. There are many instances where Rahman and his mother > have helped needy,deserving people in ways too many, which fortunately have > not come under the media scanner, or else by now the Rahman would have been > made a "superhuman" by the media. Somethings are good when they are untold. > Today many music composers try to ape Rahman's music and follow his style > of music making. They end up being commented how close they are to creating > Rahman's sound, which might give those composers an ego-drive and hype which > is shortlived. For the legend that Rahman is, may it be known that it is > his devotion to constantly bow down to the almighty and in the process > finding peace and solace in oneself that makes his mus
Re: [arr] 5 things to learn from A.R.Rahman
Moin, First of all let a university give Him a doctorate. After that we can talk about the university letting Him as a subject of study.. it is a very far ask. -R --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Moin Ul Haque wrote: > > Thanks a lot brother for sharing a great article.While reading this article > a thought came to my mind is , there should be a government sponsored Ph.D > degree on the life and Music of A R Rahman. Rahman bhai is a man beyond > words and imagination. He has taken some special place in my heart next to > GOD ALMIGHTY, prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and my family. > > The days are not far when someone studying ARTS will say that he has a > Doctorate degree on A R Rahman's life. > > Inshah ALLAH Rahman bhai will have the pride of his family (we his country > mates) in his hands in the form of OSCAR. Though OSCARS may sound a very > small amount of appreciation in terms his human nature and talent as Rahman > bhai is not at all a man of this materialistic world (today's era) but he is > a man of true divinity which doesnt needs such appreciations. He has already > been awarded the best in his life by ALLAH ALMIGHTY with strong willing > power, strong commitment, strong faith, strong divinity, full of > spirituality and many more qualities which tend the humans to have a reason > to live on this earth. > > Thanks everyone and do pray that our Rahman bhai triumphs in every race, > where he is a part of it. > > ALLAH HAFIZ > Regards > Moin.H > > On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:01 AM, $ Pavan Kumar $ wrote: > > > > > http://prashantpillai.com/music/5-things-to-learn-from-arrahman/ > > > > Today, A.R.Rahman is a name known world over, thanks to Slumdog Millionaire > > and the awards and nominations its bagged. Like everyone here in India, I > > have known him and his music right from the time Roja was released in 1992.. > > thats a good 17 years. > > Everyone speaks of his music, and what he eats, sleeps, drinks and what he > > does when he is free and so on so forth. But really, there are things much > > beyond that that one needs to know and learn from the legend that A.R.Rahman > > is. With so many many people who speak so high of him at all times, there > > are some things that are unsaid and certain things that we so easily ignore > > about Rahman, that makes him stand apart from the clutter. > > The musical genius that Rahman is, most of that comes from his being and > > principles. Rahman's success presents some valuable tips every person can > > apply to his professional life in an effort to help him achieve his goals. > > And on that note, with the little that I know of him, I would share some > > of the learnings from A.R.Rahman. > > *1. Respect your parents > > *It might be very easy to brush this fact aside, but the truth is Rahman > > has always loved, respected and adored his parents. With his father > > R.K.Shekar leaving for heavenly abode when Rahman was nine years old, > > Rahman's mother Kareema Begum, gave Rahman a new ray of hope and fresh lease > > of life. She painstakingly raised the family, and is one of the driving > > factors of why Rahman's a legend today. > > By the way, this relationship is not one-sided, Rahman's love and affection > > towards his mom is immense. One instance where I got to know about his > > profound respect for his mother was, when I met Rahman for the first time at > > his residence in Chennai. After previewing him my work on a Audio Disc, and > > after realising my dream, when I was about to leave, I asked to myself "Why > > not live this dream? Why not work with the legend?" This sporadic thought > > made me ask him, If I could work with him, to which his reply was "I will > > have to ask my mother, I will talk to her and get back to you." Now where > > on earth will you get an answer like that. And I guess Rahman talked to his > > mother and I was soon on my way from Pune to Chennai to work with the > > legend. This is the greatness and gratitude shown by the man, who loves, > > believes, respects and adores his mother. > > And all my confrontations/meetings with Rahman's mother have been > > memorable. She made me feel homely and asked about my family and my > > well-being. > > If you look at most of the music launch functions, Rahmans mother usually > > launches the music album, and that's the way its been. Which other music > > composer or for that matter which other media/entertainment personality do > > you know who follows this principle. > > * > > 2. Be spiritually inclined > > *A.R.Rahman believes in god and spiritualism. Its not about the fact that > > he follows Islam, and offers prayers 5 times a day its much more than that. > > There is a huge difference between being religious and being spiritual, of > > which the latter is what Rahman is made of. > > In a recent interview Rahman revealed that, "Religious sounds rather vulgar > > these days, I am more of a spiritual person. And I believe in being > > consistent with my spi
Re: [arr] 5 things to learn from A.R.Rahman
Thanks a lot brother for sharing a great article.While reading this article a thought came to my mind is , there should be a government sponsored Ph.D degree on the life and Music of A R Rahman. Rahman bhai is a man beyond words and imagination. He has taken some special place in my heart next to GOD ALMIGHTY, prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and my family. The days are not far when someone studying ARTS will say that he has a Doctorate degree on A R Rahman's life. Inshah ALLAH Rahman bhai will have the pride of his family (we his country mates) in his hands in the form of OSCAR. Though OSCARS may sound a very small amount of appreciation in terms his human nature and talent as Rahman bhai is not at all a man of this materialistic world (today's era) but he is a man of true divinity which doesnt needs such appreciations. He has already been awarded the best in his life by ALLAH ALMIGHTY with strong willing power, strong commitment, strong faith, strong divinity, full of spirituality and many more qualities which tend the humans to have a reason to live on this earth. Thanks everyone and do pray that our Rahman bhai triumphs in every race, where he is a part of it. ALLAH HAFIZ Regards Moin.H On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:01 AM, $ Pavan Kumar $ wrote: > > http://prashantpillai.com/music/5-things-to-learn-from-arrahman/ > > Today, A.R.Rahman is a name known world over, thanks to Slumdog Millionaire > and the awards and nominations its bagged. Like everyone here in India, I > have known him and his music right from the time Roja was released in 1992.. > thats a good 17 years. > Everyone speaks of his music, and what he eats, sleeps, drinks and what he > does when he is free and so on so forth. But really, there are things much > beyond that that one needs to know and learn from the legend that A.R.Rahman > is. With so many many people who speak so high of him at all times, there > are some things that are unsaid and certain things that we so easily ignore > about Rahman, that makes him stand apart from the clutter. > The musical genius that Rahman is, most of that comes from his being and > principles. Rahman's success presents some valuable tips every person can > apply to his professional life in an effort to help him achieve his goals. > And on that note, with the little that I know of him, I would share some > of the learnings from A.R.Rahman. > *1. Respect your parents > *It might be very easy to brush this fact aside, but the truth is Rahman > has always loved, respected and adored his parents. With his father > R.K.Shekar leaving for heavenly abode when Rahman was nine years old, > Rahman's mother Kareema Begum, gave Rahman a new ray of hope and fresh lease > of life. She painstakingly raised the family, and is one of the driving > factors of why Rahman's a legend today. > By the way, this relationship is not one-sided, Rahman's love and affection > towards his mom is immense. One instance where I got to know about his > profound respect for his mother was, when I met Rahman for the first time at > his residence in Chennai. After previewing him my work on a Audio Disc, and > after realising my dream, when I was about to leave, I asked to myself "Why > not live this dream? Why not work with the legend?" This sporadic thought > made me ask him, If I could work with him, to which his reply was "I will > have to ask my mother, I will talk to her and get back to you." Now where > on earth will you get an answer like that. And I guess Rahman talked to his > mother and I was soon on my way from Pune to Chennai to work with the > legend. This is the greatness and gratitude shown by the man, who loves, > believes, respects and adores his mother. > And all my confrontations/meetings with Rahman's mother have been > memorable. She made me feel homely and asked about my family and my > well-being. > If you look at most of the music launch functions, Rahmans mother usually > launches the music album, and that's the way its been. Which other music > composer or for that matter which other media/entertainment personality do > you know who follows this principle. > * > 2. Be spiritually inclined > *A.R.Rahman believes in god and spiritualism. Its not about the fact that > he follows Islam, and offers prayers 5 times a day…its much more than that. > There is a huge difference between being religious and being spiritual, of > which the latter is what Rahman is made of. > In a recent interview Rahman revealed that, "Religious sounds rather vulgar > these days, I am more of a spiritual person. And I believe in being > consistent with my spirituality. As one grows in life, one realises the > magnitude of spirituality. It is the most beautiful passion. It raises you > above all the negativities. For me and my music, spirituality is the most > important element and I don't think I can create the kind of music I do, if > I don't practice spirituality." > Rahman says "I have been particular about prayers for the last 15 years.
[arr] 5 things to learn from A.R.Rahman
http://prashantpillai.com/music/5-things-to-learn-from-arrahman/ Today, A.R.Rahman is a name known world over, thanks to Slumdog Millionaire and the awards and nominations its bagged. Like everyone here in India, I have known him and his music right from the time Roja was released in 1992.. thats a good 17 years. Everyone speaks of his music, and what he eats, sleeps, drinks and what he does when he is free and so on so forth. But really, there are things much beyond that that one needs to know and learn from the legend that A.R.Rahman is. With so many many people who speak so high of him at all times, there are some things that are unsaid and certain things that we so easily ignore about Rahman, that makes him stand apart from the clutter. The musical genius that Rahman is, most of that comes from his being and principles. Rahman’s success presents some valuable tips every person can apply to his professional life in an effort to help him achieve his goals. And on that note, with the little that I know of him, I would share some of the learnings from A.R.Rahman. 1. Respect your parents It might be very easy to brush this fact aside, but the truth is Rahman has always loved, respected and adored his parents. With his father R.K.Shekar leaving for heavenly abode when Rahman was nine years old, Rahman’s mother Kareema Begum, gave Rahman a new ray of hope and fresh lease of life. She painstakingly raised the family, and is one of the driving factors of why Rahman’s a legend today. By the way, this relationship is not one-sided, Rahman’s love and affection towards his mom is immense. One instance where I got to know about his profound respect for his mother was, when I met Rahman for the first time at his residence in Chennai. After previewing him my work on a Audio Disc, and after realising my dream, when I was about to leave, I asked to myself “Why not live this dream? Why not work with the legend?” This sporadic thought made me ask him, If I could work with him, to which his reply was “I will have to ask my mother, I will talk to her and get back to you.” Now where on earth will you get an answer like that. And I guess Rahman talked to his mother and I was soon on my way from Pune to Chennai to work with the legend. This is the greatness and gratitude shown by the man, who loves, believes, respects and adores his mother. And all my confrontations/meetings with Rahman’s mother have been memorable. She made me feel homely and asked about my family and my well-being. If you look at most of the music launch functions, Rahmans mother usually launches the music album, and that’s the way its been. Which other music composer or for that matter which other media/entertainment personality do you know who follows this principle. 2. Be spiritually inclined A.R.Rahman believes in god and spiritualism. Its not about the fact that he follows Islam, and offers prayers 5 times a day…its much more than that. There is a huge difference between being religious and being spiritual, of which the latter is what Rahman is made of. In a recent interview Rahman revealed that, “Religious sounds rather vulgar these days, I am more of a spiritual person. And I believe in being consistent with my spirituality. As one grows in life, one realises the magnitude of spirituality. It is the most beautiful passion. It raises you above all the negativities. For me and my music, spirituality is the most important element and I don’t think I can create the kind of music I do, if I don’t practice spirituality.” Rahman says “I have been particular about prayers for the last 15 years. With success and acknowledgement my faith and conviction in the strength of prayers has only increased ten folds.” Spirituality has not only made him connect to his music, but has also made him connect to humanity. His association with various social causes/initiatives and his charitable foundation by the name of A.R.Rahman Foundation, proves it. There are many instances where Rahman and his mother have helped needy,deserving people in ways too many, which fortunately have not come under the media scanner, or else by now the Rahman would have been made a “superhuman” by the media. Somethings are good when they are untold. Today many music composers try to ape Rahman’s music and follow his style of music making. They end up being commented how close they are to creating Rahman’s sound, which might give those composers an ego-drive and hype which is shortlived. For the legend that Rahman is, may it be known that it is his devotion to constantly bow down to the almighty and in the process finding peace and solace in oneself that makes his music so special and timeless. 3. Don’t leave your soul Mumbai the mecca of Indian films and the entertainment industry, a place where any and every musician will find a way out to survive and earn enough to feed him for the day. It would have been so easy for a m
