Rah-mania! *The city gears up to groove to the His tunes will just rock the week*
Rahman concerts sometimes have the feel of fine vintage wine—his live shows that are open to the public are as rare. But, while the audience savours the performances, they hardly sit back like genteel connoisseurs. Long before he appears, the auditorium reverberates with whistles, catcalls and chants of 'Rahman, Rah-man'. Eager fans burst into songs, singing the choruses of some of his more famous numbers. At the byinvitation-only concerts, you'll hear fans saying "I was blessed with a pass," or "My previous life's punyam got me a pass." With his mop of curls and down to earth attitude, he can pass off for a college student. Chennai's musical maestro A R Rahman redefined contemporary Indian music and is the pride of the entire nation. An idol for millions all over the world, he is all set to have Chennai groove to his tunes this weekend! The maestro promises a splash with a host of performers like Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, Sadhana Sargam, Madhushree, Javed Ali, Mohammed Aslam, Naresh Iyer, Rajesh Raman, Sivamani. Blending rap, reggae and raga, he's managed to create a sound that's always refreshing and has a twist. From Bollywood Dreams to The Lord of the Rings, the 41-year-old has swayed the world with his music that has a classical core. The genius remains unstoppable! He started composing jingles for ad films, went on to study western classical at the Trinity College of Music and has redefined film music in India. He's given Indian music a global feel, taken his scores to the world, and gained the acceptance of a city that's known for being purist when it comes to music. The stage is set at the St George's school grounds (opposite Pachaiyappa's College), and the whole atmosphere will be simply electrifying; with the cool breeze blowing, a blanket of stars above and giant speakers placed at the four corners so that every note roars through the streets for miles and drives the crowd crazy! As the decibel levels rise and you feel the reverberations in the organs within your chest, tap your feet to some of the maestro's hit numbers. Chaiyyan Chaiyyan, Masti ki paathshala, Vaaji vaaji and Maiyya maiyya will keep the packed stadium on their feet. On a softer note Kehne ko jashne, Tere bina, Sanda kozhi kozhi and Khwaja mere khwaja, proves that his unique brand of music transcends language and tugs at the heart of millions.Whether it's a soulful sufi number or a foot-tapping dance number, A R Rahman never fails to enthral his audience. This concert will be a huge treat to all you A R Rahman fans and as they say the best things in life come free, The Times of India is giving away free passes at the Chennai office and Times Space centres to all the early birds. This is one concert that's going to be one of the most electrifying moments of your life and there's no reason you're gonna miss it! So be there and join the masti ki paathshaala as the Mozart of Chennai keeps you begging for more! *DOS AND DON'TS AT THE CONCERT * Arrive early enough so that you can get a full view of the maestro perform! Listen to ushers, security people and others whose job it is to ensure your safety. Pass holders will be frisked at the entry. You will be on your feet all through the show, so wear comfortable shoes. Do not push and shove. Keep your hands and elbows to yourself. You may be enthused by the show, but you should still allow others to enjoy it in their own way. Re-entry will not be allowed. Use of cameras or any other audio-visual equipment is strictly prohibiited. Alcohol, cigarettes and other banned substances are strictly prohibited. Switch off your cell phones before you enter the venue. Screaming is good. Holler those lungs out and put your arms up in the air and have a blast! DATE Sunday, April 20 TIME 6.30–10 pm (gates open at 6 pm) VENUE St George's School Ground (opposite Pachaiyappa's College) FREE PASSES FROM The Times of India, 126/127, Chamiers Road, Nandanam & Times Space Centres On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 10:38 AM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Client.asp?Daily=TOICH&login=default&Enter=true&Skin=TOI&GZ=T&AW=1208494432328 > > Check out for Rah- mania ! article in The Time of India.. > > -- > regards, > Vithur > > Whatever God wants to give, no one can deny; Whatever God wants to deny, > no one can give. Be happy always > -- regards, Vithur Whatever God wants to give, no one can deny; Whatever God wants to deny, no one can give. Be happy always
