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‘Every Song is Like My Child’: Rahman on Night Sessions, Ragas, and Creative Freedom
Why does A.R. Rahman work at night? How does he choose ragas? The musical maestro discusses his artistic decisions, classical training, and why creativity can't follow a clock.
I blend elements from various traditions to create original music – A.R. Rahman
The interview titled "Making music with A R Rahman" which appears below, was originally published on Chennai News…
If I lose my concentration for even a moment, I have to start from the beginning – A.R. Rahman
A.R. Rahman opens up about his journey, creativity, and life’s influences in this heartfelt interview with The Week. From his working style to his faith, he reflects on the moments that shaped him.
‘Mani Said Make It Happy’: How Rahman’s Iconic ‘Dil Hai Chota Sa’ from Roja Was Born
"Initially, I had done 'Dil hai chota sa' as a sad sequence." Rahman reveals how Mani Ratnam's suggestion transformed his first hit, breaking traditional song structure along the way.
‘It Shouldn’t Feel Like an Exam’: Inside A.R. Rahman’s Unique Recording Method
No rushed sessions, no waiting artists. Musical maestro A.R. Rahman reveals how his Chennai studio becomes a creative haven where singers forget time and deliver their best performances.
‘I’m Not a Machine’: Rahman on Creative Process, Chart-Busters, and Taking His Time
"I'm a creative person, not some machine," says Rahman, discussing his selective projects, collaboration with top directors, and why good music takes time to create.
‘Mani Ratnam Makes Me Sleepless’: Rahman on His Greatest Musical Inspiration
"When I work with him he wants the best and something international, so you don't sleep for days." Rahman reveals how Mani Ratnam pushes him to musical excellence.
When I compose without going through meditation, the melody doesn’t stick – A.R. Rahman
In a 1996 Filmfare interview, A.R. Rahman discusses his musical journey, creative process, and philosophy. He reflects on fame's transience and his approach to composing for films like 'Rangeela'.
The amount of time it takes to write a song can be unpredictable – A.R. Rahman
In a 1996 Filmfare interview, A.R. Rahman discusses his transition from ad jingles to film scores, working with Mani Ratnam, and his approach to composition. He reveals insights on 'Roja' and 'Bombay'.
‘First Mani, Now Webber’: How Rahman’s Music Captured Two Master Storytellers
As Andrew Lloyd Webber hails Chaiyya Chaiyya for Bombay Dreams, Rahman discusses his creative process, international projects, and why he sometimes lives with a song for six months.