Is Rahman the best composer we have?
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A R RahmansÂs three songs, ÂKhalbali and ÂLukha Chipi from ÂRang De Basanti and Â
Having started off with Mani RathnamÂs mellifluous ÂRojaÂ, Rahman set a new trend in terms of electronic sound and new age music arrangements. He has always laid a lot of importance on high class production values, choice of the most melodious singers (he has given break to many new voices) and has consistently raised his own bar. His prowess in South film industry is unparalleled. But his music score in Hindi films like Â
His last release ÂGuru is a mixed bag. But even then, a few of the songs like ÂTere BinÂ, ÂBarso Re and ÂJaage Hain are miles ahead of any of the other music compositions in the recent times. A fantastic singer (as is evident in his rendition of ÂVande MataramÂ) Rahman never went overboard in promoting himself as a singer the way a few upstart music composers have done in the recent past. RahmanÂs live performances are always sold out and he is the highest paid star while performing abroad (matching the biggest superstars). The biggest compliment comes his way when any and every music composer in Bollywood tries to copy him (recent example being Anu Malik in his music arrangements of ÂJaaneman soundtrack).
Finally, A Rahman is definitely the finest music composer in Bollywood at the moment. And here record sales are not the criterion for saying that. Even Altaf Raja can sell a crore copies of ÂTum To There PardesiÂ. The criterion is the union of commercial viability and unmistakable virtuosity as a genius. ÂRang De Basanti is one of the recent examples from his repertoire where he blends brilliance of music with exceptional artistic sensibilities. ÂRubaruÂ, ÂKhalbaliÂ, ÂLukha ChipiÂ, ÂRang De Basanti and ÂPaathshaala entertain and ignite a passion-for-change at the same time.
Indiaglitz wishes A R Rahman all the best in his endeavour to bring more laurels to the country. Hope he brings an Oscar homeÂ
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