Author: Krishna Trilok
Publisher: Penguin Enterprise
ISBN: 9780143453505
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 360
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The first-ever authorized biography of international music legend A.R. Rahman Who really is A.R. Rahman? We know the music. But do we know the man? For the first time, a nation's pride--winner of National Film awards, Oscars, Grammys and hearts--opens up about his philosophies: hope, perseverance, positivity and love. From his early days as a composer of advertisement jingles to his first big break in feature films, from his keenness to integrate new technology with good old-fashioned music scores to the founding of his music school, from his resounding entry on to the international stage to his directorial debut, from his philanthropy to his inner life, Notes of a Dream captures Rahman's extraordinary success story with all the rhythm and melody, the highs and lows, of a terrific soundtrack by the man himself. Featuring intimate interviews with the soft-spoken virtuoso, as well as insights and anecdotes from key people in his life, this balanced, uplifting and affectionate book is the definitive biography of A.R. Rahman--the man behind the music and the music that made the man.
Author: Krishna Trilok
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9353051967
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 412
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Who really is A.R. Rahman? We know the music. But do we know the man? For the first time, our national pride--winner of National Film Awards, Academy Awards, Grammys and hearts--opens up about his philosophies: hope, perseverance, positivity and love. From his early days as a composer of advertisement jingles to his first big break into feature films, from his keenness to integrate new technology with a good old-fashioned music score to the foundation of his music school, from his resounding entry on to the international stage to his directorial debut, from his philanthropy to his inner life, Notes of a Dream captures the nostalgia, the drama and the extraordinary success story of A.R. Rahman with all the rhythm and melody, the ups and downs, of a terrific soundtrack by the man himself. Featuring intimate interviews with the soft-spoken virtuoso, as well as insights and anecdotes from key people from his life, this balanced, uplifting and affectionate book is the definitive biography of A.R. Rahman: the man behind the music--and the music that made the man.
Author: Krishna Trilok
Publisher: CITY PLANS
ISBN: 9780670091164
Category : Conductors (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 344
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Author: Kamini Mathai
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0670083712
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 279
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Includes discography (p. 250-258) and index.
Author: Baradwaj Rangan
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184756909
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 391
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Mani Ratnam’s Nayakan is among Time’s ‘100 Best Movies Ever’; and Roja launched A.R. Rahman. This book, unique to Indian cinema, illuminates the genius of the man behind these and eighteen other masterly films. For the first time ever, Mani Ratnam opens up here, to Baradwaj Rangan, about his art, as well as his life before films. In these freewheeling conversations—candid, witty, pensive, and sometimes combative—many aspects of his films are explored. Ratnam elaborates in a personal vein on his choice of themes, from the knottiness in urban relationships (Agni Natchatiram) to the rents in the national fabric (Bombay); his directing of children (Anjali); his artful use of songs; his innovative use of lighting; as also his making of films in Hindi and other languages. There are fond recollections of collaborations with stalwarts like Balu Mahendra, P.C. Sreeram, Thotta Tharrani and Gulzar, among many others. And delectable behind-the-scenes stories—from the contrasting working styles of the legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and Rahman to the unexpected dimensions Kamal Haasan brought to the filming of Nayakan to what Raavan was like when originally conceived. In short, like Mani Ratnam’s films, Conversations surprises, entertains and stimulates. With Rangan’s personal and impassioned introduction setting the Tamil and national context of the films, and with posters, script pages and numerous stills, this book is a sumptuous treat for serious lovers of cinema as well as the casual moviegoer looking for a peek behind the process.
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ISBN: 9789352761166
Category : Film composers
Languages : en
Pages : 157
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Author: Dave Stewart
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698411048
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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A no-holds-barred look into the remarkable life and career of the prolific musician, songwriter, and producer behind Eurythmics and dozens of pop hits. Dave Stewart’s life has been a wild ride—one filled with music, constant reinvention, and the never-ending drive to create. Growing up in industrial northern England, he left home for the gritty London streets of the seventies, where he began collaborating and performing with various musicians, including a young waitress named Annie Lennox. The chemistry between Stewart and Lennox was undeniable, and an intense romance developed. While their passion proved too much offstage, they thrived musically and developed their own sound. They called themselves Eurythmics and launched into global stardom with the massively popular album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). For the first time, Stewart shares the incredible, high-octane stories of his life in music—the drug-fueled adventures, the A-list collaborations and relationships, and the creative process that brought us blockbusters from Eurythmics like “ Here Comes the Rain Again” and “Would I Lie to You” as well as Tom Petty’s “Don’t Come Around Here No More,” No Doubt’s “Underneath It All,” Golden Globe winner “Old Habits Die Hard” with Mick Jagger, and many more. From great friendships and creative partnerships including the group SuperHeavy along with Jagger, Joss Stone, Damian Marley, and A. R. Rahman, to inspired performances and intimate moments in the studio—Stewart highlights the musicians he admires and calls friends, from Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr to Bono, Bon Jovi, and Katy Perry. With a behind-the-scenes look at Stewart’s innovative endeavors that keep him on the cutting-edge of the music business, Sweet Dreams Are Made of This is a one-of-a-kind portrait of the creative heart of one of its most gifted and enterprising contributors. With a Foreword by Mick Jagger!
Author: Krishna Trilok
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1946436658
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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If they wanted to go easy on you, you’d be dead... In a future world where modern civilization has deteriorated, six kingdoms of what was once India play a bloody, gladiatorial tournament of chess using living men to decide who among them shall win ultimate power. And, one way or another, all who play the game will learn that the brutality isn’t confined to just the chessboards...
Author: Miles Davis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671725823
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 452
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Miles discusses his life and music from playing trumpet in high school to the new instruments and sounds from the Caribbean.
Author: Benyamin
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184756658
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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Najeeb’s dearest wish is to work in the Gulf and earn enough money to send back home. He achieves his dream only to be propelled by a series of incidents, grim and absurd, into a slave-like existence herding goats in the middle of the Saudi desert. Memories of the lush, verdant landscape of his village and of his loving family haunt Najeeb whose only solace is the companionship of goats. In the end, the lonely young man contrives a hazardous scheme to escape his desert prison. Goat Days was published to acclaim in Malayalam and became a bestseller. One of the brilliant new talents of Malayalam literature, Benyamin’s wry and tender telling transforms this strange and bitter comedy of Najeeb’s life in the desert into a universal tale of loneliness and alienation.
