|

|

Advertisements

A R Rahman Quotes

If you respect a language and culture, it shows in your work Picture Quote #1

So long as you do it truthfully, music is not to be judged Picture Quote #1

Your best success comes after your greatest disapponitment Picture Quote #1

Beautiful film music can be made relevant to any period Picture Quote #1

In my case dust has become Gold Picture Quote #1

It’s like driving your car. If you drive too fast on the highway, you will topple, so you better maintain your speed. Life is similar to that, and that’s the way you have to control your head Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

I am the kind of person who does not like to carry baggage. In fact, I don’t go back and listen to my own music. I believe in closing chapters and moving forward. That’s what gives me peace Picture Quote #1

I love classical music. I love a lot of musicians playing together and the whole culture of that, whether it’s Indian or it’s Western Picture Quote #1

Comedy is a universal language. I grew up watching Nagesh, Surilirajan, Thenga Srinivasan and S.V. Shekhar’s comedies. And, of course, Charlie Chaplin! These artists are so blessed: they can make other people happy Picture Quote #1

My mother’s belief in spiritual healers grew stronger after our family went through a rough patch following my father’s death. Sufi saint Karimullah Shah Kadri changed our lives, and all of us converted to Sufism. But it wasn’t an instantaneous decision - it took us 10 years to convert. The change in religion was like washing away the past Picture Quote #1

My mother insisted that I pursue music. I rented out my father’s musical equipment and earned some money. As a child, I wasn’t sure about a career goal, but I was always fascinated by electronic gadgets, specially musical equipment Picture Quote #1

When you do something with a lot of honesty, appetite and commitment, the input reflects in the output Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

Music knows no barrier of age or culture. It isn’t about being politically correct or even making a statement. Music is what appeals to the ears and touches your soul Picture Quote #1

I am a friend when I need to be a friend, a father when I need to be a father, a musician when music calls. I switch roles accordingly Picture Quote #1

I divide criticism into two categories - one coming from those who understand music, who are worthy of being critical because they are knowledgeable about what they are saying; and then there is another category of people who would criticise you anyway, whether your work is good or bad Picture Quote #1

I joined the Madras Christian College but dropped out after three months. Telugu music director Ramesh Naidu asked me to assist him, and I did so for over a year. I did think of rejoining college, but by then, I was discovering the musician in me. I worked with Illaya Raja and Raj Koti and soon shifted to commercials. This led to movie offers Picture Quote #1

I’m a Sufi Muslim, I would say. I believe in using the medium to create a good vibration because art is so important to society. Some projects I don’t do because I feel that it’s going to create a bad vibe. I don’t do propaganda films that are anti another religion, anti-Muslim or anti-Hindu Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

When you do something with a lot of honesty, appetite and commitment, the input reflects the output Picture Quote #1

I want young Indian composers to be able to do more than just film music. I want to give them the skills that will enable them to create their own palette of sounds instead of having to write formulaic music. It doesn’t matter if they become sound engineers, producers, composers or performers - I want them to be as imaginative as they like Picture Quote #1

Compared with other Indian film composers, I only write about six movies a year. Others write up to 60 Picture Quote #1

The institution of marriage works better when there’s a spiritual connection. If you’re marrying just for the sake of the woman, then you may lose interest in each other very soon. When we marry in the interest of the Holy Spirit with the intention of serving God and humanity, then it gives a much larger perspective Picture Quote #1

I think music, in my opinion, is not about motivation in the way it’s - it’s not a running base. It’s art. And my whole philosophy of music is different. It’s almost like cooking and serving to people, seeing them smile and enjoying the food, really Picture Quote #1

That’s a sound design thing but then we wanted to do music that would not disturb it and at the same time drive it Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

A good film demands its own score, and if you are a musician, your conscience will never allow you to do something mediocre for a good film Picture Quote #1

Sometimes, a remix is good because it reaches a whole new generation. But when it gets too much, it’s irritating. Also, the original composer needs to be credited properly Picture Quote #1

I think I can get away, sometimes, with walking in the streets and not getting noticed. I like that. I want my work to get noticed, not me. And it’s slowly getting there, which is good Picture Quote #1

It’s true that I love to connect with my fans on the social networking sites, but I try not to go overboard, ever. I just give people a peek into my mind space, but never bombard them with my tweets Picture Quote #1

My music is mostly for the music. And it gives the liberty to do anything which I want. And nobody limits me to one genre of music. But I learn from life and I try to give back to life, in a way, whether it’s the thought of the song or whether it’s the approach to the arrangement or anything Picture Quote #1

I love the voice - it’s the most perfect instrument ever heard. It’s God given Picture Quote #1

1 2 3

Friendship Quotes

Motivational Quotes

Inspirational Quotes

Advertisements

Text Quotes

If you respect a language and culture, it shows in your work (A R Rahman Quotes) So long as you do it truthfully, music is not to be judged (A R Rahman Quotes) Your best success comes after your greatest disapponitment (A R Rahman Quotes) Beautiful film music can be made relevant to any period (A R Rahman Quotes) In my case dust has become Gold (A R Rahman Quotes) It’s like driving your car. If you drive too fast on the highway, you will topple, so you better maintain your speed. Life is similar to that, and that’s the way you have to control your head. (A R Rahman Quotes) I am the kind of person who does not like to carry baggage. In fact, I don’t go back and listen to my own music. I believe in closing chapters and moving forward. That’s what gives me peace. (A R Rahman Quotes) I love classical music. I love a lot of musicians playing together and the whole culture of that, whether it’s Indian or it’s Western. (A R Rahman Quotes) Comedy is a universal language. I grew up watching Nagesh, Surilirajan, Thenga Srinivasan and S.V. Shekhar’s comedies. And, of course, Charlie Chaplin! These artists are so blessed: they can make other people happy. (A R Rahman Quotes) My mother’s belief in spiritual healers grew stronger after our family went through a rough patch following my father’s death. Sufi saint Karimullah Shah Kadri changed our lives, and all of us converted to Sufism. But it wasn’t an instantaneous decision - it took us 10 years to convert. The change in religion was like washing away the past. (A R Rahman Quotes) My mother insisted that I pursue music. I rented out my father’s musical equipment and earned some money. As a child, I wasn’t sure about a career goal, but I was always fascinated by electronic gadgets, specially musical equipment. (A R Rahman Quotes) When you do something with a lot of honesty, appetite and commitment, the input reflects in the output. (A R Rahman Quotes) Music knows no barrier of age or culture. It isn’t about being politically correct or even making a statement. Music is what appeals to the ears and touches your soul. (A R Rahman Quotes) I am a friend when I need to be a friend, a father when I need to be a father, a musician when music calls. I switch roles accordingly. (A R Rahman Quotes) I divide criticism into two categories - one coming from those who understand music, who are worthy of being critical because they are knowledgeable about what they are saying; and then there is another category of people who would criticise you anyway, whether your work is good or bad. (A R Rahman Quotes) I joined the Madras Christian College but dropped out after three months. Telugu music director Ramesh Naidu asked me to assist him, and I did so for over a year. I did think of rejoining college, but by then, I was discovering the musician in me. I worked with Illaya Raja and Raj Koti and soon shifted to commercials. This led to movie offers. (A R Rahman Quotes) I’m a Sufi Muslim, I would say. I believe in using the medium to create a good vibration because art is so important to society. Some projects I don’t do because I feel that it’s going to create a bad vibe. I don’t do propaganda films that are anti another religion, anti-Muslim or anti-Hindu. (A R Rahman Quotes) Some things are very low profile, but if they excite me creatively, I accept them. Sometimes there are high-profile projects, and you have to do it. We all have human limitations. It is a painful decision to turn things down. Even accepting ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ was a decision that I had to sacrifice another project (A R Rahman Quotes) When you do something with a lot of honesty, appetite and commitment, the input reflects the output. (A R Rahman Quotes) I want young Indian composers to be able to do more than just film music. I want to give them the skills that will enable them to create their own palette of sounds instead of having to write formulaic music. It doesn’t matter if they become sound engineers, producers, composers or performers - I want them to be as imaginative as they like (A R Rahman Quotes) Compared with other Indian film composers, I only write about six movies a year. Others write up to 60. (A R Rahman Quotes) The institution of marriage works better when there’s a spiritual connection. If you’re marrying just for the sake of the woman, then you may lose interest in each other very soon. When we marry in the interest of the Holy Spirit with the intention of serving God and humanity, then it gives a much larger perspective. (A R Rahman Quotes) I think music, in my opinion, is not about motivation in the way it’s - it’s not a running base. It’s art. And my whole philosophy of music is different. It’s almost like cooking and serving to people, seeing them smile and enjoying the food, really. (A R Rahman Quotes) That’s a sound design thing but then we wanted to do music that would not disturb it and at the same time drive it. (A R Rahman Quotes) A good film demands its own score, and if you are a musician, your conscience will never allow you to do something mediocre for a good film. (A R Rahman Quotes) Sometimes, a remix is good because it reaches a whole new generation. But when it gets too much, it’s irritating. Also, the original composer needs to be credited properly. (A R Rahman Quotes) I think I can get away, sometimes, with walking in the streets and not getting noticed. I like that. I want my work to get noticed, not me. And it’s slowly getting there, which is good. (A R Rahman Quotes) It’s true that I love to connect with my fans on the social networking sites, but I try not to go overboard, ever. I just give people a peek into my mind space, but never bombard them with my tweets. (A R Rahman Quotes) My music is mostly for the music. And it gives the liberty to do anything which I want. And nobody limits me to one genre of music. But I learn from life and I try to give back to life, in a way, whether it’s the thought of the song or whether it’s the approach to the arrangement or anything. (A R Rahman Quotes) I love the voice - it’s the most perfect instrument ever heard. It’s God given. (A R Rahman Quotes)

1 2 3