volah! wo! I just can't wait till July 3rd! (119 days more)..
the count down begins...man! i can't express my happiness in words!!!
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:
>
> Don't believe everything you read - the official press release is attached.
> It doesn't even mention MJ's name anywhere.
>
> On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 17:02, Rivjot wrote:
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> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/rahman-collaboratess-with-creative-director-amy-tinkham
> >
> > MUMBAI: After a series of concerts in India, and most recently in
> > Australia, A R Rahman will now be heading to North America as a part of his
> > A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour.
> >
> > The North American leg of the tour is slated to begin on June 11 at the
> > Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., with dates booked
> > through July 3 performance at the Toyota Center in Houston.
> >
> > For this massive international tour, Rahman is leaving no stone unturned.
> > It is reported that Rahman is collaborating with creative director Amy
> > Tinkham and make it both visually and aurally appealing to his international
> > fans.
> >
> > A well known director/choreographer, Amy Tinkhan is part of McDonald
> > Selznick Associates (MSA) who represent some of the finest stage directors
> > and production designers in the business. MSA has so far executed some of
> > the top grossing tours of all time, including Madonna's 2008 Sticky & Sweet
> > Tour (the highest grossing tour by a female artist in history), Celine
> > Dion's Taking Chances Tour, Cher's Living Proof Farewell Tour, Michael
> > Jackson's HIStory Tour, Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/Love Show, and Paul
> > McCartney's Driving Tour.
> >
> > According to reports, Rahman's concert in North America will be a
> > theatrical experience with dance and acrobatics. However, at its core its
> > going to be Indian. The show will feature changing sets, large images on LED
> > screens and a spectacular cast of musicians and dancers from across the
> > globe.
> >
> > The surprises don't end here. The Journey Home World Tour, will also
> > feature tracks that Rahman was working on with the late Michael Jackson
> > before his tragic death. In addition to songs from Slumdog Millionaire, fans
> > will also be treated to his bollywood hits from Lagaan, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane
> > Na, Dil Se, Rang DeBasanti and Roja.
> >
> > The concert series will be produced by Deepak Gattani, and will travel to
> > over twenty international arenas including The Forum in Los Angeles, The
> > Patriot Center in Washington, D.C., American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas
> > and Wembley Arena and the O2 Arena in London.
> >
> >
> >
> > Concert will also feature tracks that Rahman was working on with the late
> > Michael Jackson before his tragic death - OH MY GOD!!! We will finally hear
> > Ekam Satyam WOOHHOOO.
> >
> >
> >
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