A.R. Rahman's unforgettable trip to Vangelis house in Greece

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The influences that shaped Rahman were — Osibisa, Jim Reeves, Switched-On Bach, Chick Corea, Vangelis and Dave Grusin, none of which appear, at least at first glance, capable of being co-opted into the traditional five-minute film song. Vangelis Music was always an inspiration to Rahman. This is what Rahman has to say, when he met Vangelis in Greece.

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