Allah R. Rehman.As this name pops up in my grey cells, a kaliedoscope of his magnum opus glimmers in front of my apperception. Too much has been aforementioned about his works.This avid devotee of music makes the young generation to dance on his tunes while suprisingly enough he himself has never been to a disco. The more spoken about him, the less it seems. Our desire of listening to his music seems indelibly unsatiable. And why not, when he has served us with the best form of this art. The art in which he excels and being trained in western classical music from Oxford, he foresees no sparsity in his very rich treasure of music.
While his personally likes to indulge in background scores of various motion pictures, he has bedecked his knowledge by composing all types of songs depicting the phases of life expediently and as asked by the script of the movie. It'll be a ardous task of picking only 10 of his best composition and in order to render mimimum justice to his songs, I cant help but pen down my favorite 15.
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Arrayed acc. to genre of music.
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# Prayers.
1)Ishwar Allah Movie:1947 earth.
The touching aspect: The quality of sound & Tune. Tune is purely divine. Listen it to feel it. Braced by exquisite lyrics, this prayer sinks deep into your heart.
Influencing Instruments: Sitar, Bass.
2)O!Paalanhaare. Movie: Lagaan
The touching aspect: Lata Mangeshkar's tender voice and the transition of song from frail pace to mild brisk pace. Udit Narayan singing the bucolic lyrics along with the quality of sound makes it a beautiful prayer.
Influencing Instruments: Flute, Tabla.
3)Ek Tu Hi Bharosa. Movie: Pukaar
The touching aspect: Yet another time, Lata Mangeshkar's voice supported by children choir really lifts our spirits up and rejuvenates our trust in God.
Influencing Instruments: Bass, Piano, Flanged stings.
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# Love Songs.
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4)Kehna Hi Kya. Movie: Bombay.
The touching aspect: Superbly arranged song depicting the ambiance in a suitable manner. Gratifying interlude sporting the classical notes by Rehman and choir.
Influencing Instrument: Harmonium, Tabla, LP Guitar.
5)Tu Hi Re! Movie: Bombay.
The touching aspect: Hariharan's yearning voice.Tune plays a very important part in the entirety of the song. The composition of notes in which the flut is played is really touching.
Influencing Instrument: Flute.
6)Tanha Tanha Movie: Rangeela
The touching aspect: Asha bhonsle's voice mingled with the scintillating strings and most favorite portion is the second interlude involving the orchestra and flute.
Influencing Instrument: Flute, Orchestra(strings)
7)Yeh Jo zindagi Hain. Movie: 1947 Earth.
The touching aspect: The voice of srinivas and Sukhwinder along with the chorus reciting the title of song makes it a jewel in this album. Great beats.
Influencing Instrument: Drum Beats.
8)Kal Nahin Thaa. Movie:Vishwa Vidhata.
The touching aspect: Splendid composition matches the singer with superb beats. The Antra of the song is very catchy.
Influencing Instrument: Sitar, Bass, Drums.
9)Khamosh Raat Movie: Thakshak.
The touching aspect: Roop Kumar's captivating voice. I recommend to listen this song when it's raining outside. YOu would feel just very enthralled.
Influencing Instrument:Bass, Guitar.
10) Roja Roja Movie: Roja
The touching aspect:S.P.Balasubramaniam's pining voice followed by beats and tender choir. It surely arouses tears once you listen it carefully and with longing.
Influencing Instrument: Nothing very obvious.More of a singer utilization song. May be tabla beats(very short) and orchestra.
11) Radha Kaise Na Jale Movie:Lagaan
The touching aspect:Asha Bhonsle's voice and flute create the inevitable environment full of vigor and blitheness.
Influencing Instrument:Flute, Percussions.
12)Nahin Saamne Movie:Taal
The touching aspect: All songs of taal are worht mentioning but this one is a sure shot winner. Look out for A.R.Rehman's crooning in the background. sure to make you something I can't describe. Check out Hariharan at his best.
Influencing Instrument:Piano, Synth.
13)En Swasakatrae Movie: En Swasakatrae.
The touching aspect: This song is just out of the world song and I can't describe it here because it needs another review that i've already posted. Please Be kind enough to check the review out.
Influencing Instrument:Strings, bass having simple notations.
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#Patriotic Songs
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14)Sarfaroshi ki tamanna Movie:The Legend Of Bhagat Singh.
The touching aspect: Sonu Nigam's and hariharan's voice. This song needs some serious Singing skills and if you are wonderig what skills, I suggest you to try and Sing it out and you'll soon know. Exquisite use of santoor and check out the pace that this song catches with the clock.
Influencing Instrument: Everything used In the song.
15)Mera Rang de Movie: See above(13)
The touching aspect:yet another very difficult tune to croon but equally good to hear.Sonu nigam Has had a hard time singing this. This song brings out his inner versatility and also the spirit of the song is just unmatchable.
Influencing Instrument: Conventional instruments.
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It was really a hard time because I missed so many of his great numbers from various pictures. Some that I can remember and are worth mentioning are songs from:
Saathiya, Kandukondain Kandukondain, Jeans, One 2 ka 4, Fire, Maa tujhe salaam album, love birds, Dil hi Dil mein, Doli sajake Rakhna, Dil Se, Daud etc.
A.R.Rehman has been the greatest benefactor in Indian Music industry and Would continue to thrive with the good wishes that he receives from his Fan following all over the globe and why not Accolade a great Music composer for giving us the master piece which render so much of goodness in us at different phases of life. Be it Sorrow, Happiness or any thing. I'm sure A.R.Rehman would remain in our hearts forever. I salute this virtuoso.Do you?
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I invite you in the Comments Section.
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