Raunaq (album)
Raunaq | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 31 May 2014 1 September 2014 (Music launch) 15 October 2014 (CD release)[1] | (Introductory launch)|||
Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
Studio | Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai | |||
Genre | Indi pop | |||
Length | 37:06 | |||
Language | Hindi | |||
Label | Sony Music | |||
Producer | A. R. Rahman | |||
A. R. Rahman chronology | ||||
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Raunaq: Conversation of Music and Poetry is a 2014
Development
In an interview with Mid-Day, Rahman stated that in the year 2013 he was gifted a book of Raja Ravi Varma's paintings. Influenced by those, he wished videos of the recorded songs to have visuals from paintings. Rahman met Kapil Sibal at a common friend's place who read out Sibal's poems at a function. Sibal showed Rahman the anthology of poems wherein Sibal added that how inspiration strikes him anywhere, anytime. Rahman was fascinated by the seven to eight poems from these collection of poems. Rahman began composing music for the same, around six months before March 2014. Adhering to the development, the record Sony Music agreed to back this musical production. The track "Aa Bhi Jaa" is based on a love-separation theme whereas the track "Laadli" is a tribute to all the women of the country.[4][5] In the album, Rahman has played the role of a visual story teller and has conceived the narrative of the "Aabhi Jaa" music video, apart from his role as a music composer and singer. In April 2014, director Bejoy Nambiar with cameraman Sanu Varghese were involved in filming of the song "Laadli". On recording the track, Rahman stated that when he heard the lyrics of "Laadli" for the first time, he felt that Lata Mangeshkar would be the right voice for it. The singer heard the song and agreed to do it but not the same day as she was keeping unwell. At that time, Rahman had come to India for a day just to record that particular track and had to fly back immediately to continue recording film score of an international flick. Post three-and-half later, Rahman met singer Lata Mangeshkar and told that if now she'd disagree to recording the track then he won't release the album.[6] Sibal on the song stated, "This song "Ladli" is for all the women in the world who spread cheer among the people around. For me, a woman is someone who stands tall despite difficult situations. She is a creator, nurturer, which is why we thought we would pay respects to a woman."[7] On May 2014, whilst on board with Rahman's Infinite Love Concert in Singapore, K. S. Chithra had begun recording the track "Sach Kahoon" for the album.[8]
Track listing
The album contains seven tracks and reflects the current social scenario of India mixed with the lyricist Kapil Sibal's personal experiences. Sibal had worked on the songs for more than a year and half. The songs range from being an individual's journey through life to the story of a woman who struggles to eventually become successful.[9]
All lyrics are written by Kapil Sibal; all music is composed by A. R. Rahman
No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
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1. | "Laadli" | Lata Mangeshkar, A. R. Rahman | 05:56 |
2. | "Sach Kahoon" | K. S. Chithra, A. R. Rahman | 05:34 |
3. | "Geet Gaaon" | Jonita Gandhi | 05:45 |
4. | "Aa Bhi Jaa" | Jonita Gandhi | 05:48 |
5. | "Kismat Se" | Shreya Ghoshal | 04:52 |
6. | "Kho Jaayein Hum" | Shweta Pandit, Jyoti | 05:16 |
7. | "Khatta Meetha" | Mohit Chauhan | 04:01 |
Total length: | 37:06 |
Marketing and release
The introductory launch for the album was held on 31 May 2014 at
Reception
After an introductory launch of the album in May 2014,
The album received mostly mixed to positive reviews from listeners. Namrata Thaker of
Album credits
Credits adapted from A. R. Rahman's official website[31]
- Backing vocals
Dr. Narayan,
- Personnel
- Flute: Naveen Kumar, Kiran Kumar
- Guitars: Keba Jeremiah, Vinay Sridhar
- Shehnai: Balesh
- Sitar: Asad Khan
- Tabla: Sai Shravanam
- Drums: Yash Pathak
- Anandan Sivamani
- Woodwinds: Kamalakhar
- Brass: Raghav Sachar
- Indian Rhythm: T. Raja, Kumar, Neelakandan, Raju, Laxminarayan, Vedachalam Venkat, Kaviraj, Sai Shravanam, Satyanarayana
- Production
- Producer: A. R. Rahman
- Mastering: S. Sivakumar
- Chennai Strings Orchestra: V. J. Srinivasamurthy (at AM Studios, Chennai)
- Sound Engineers:
- Suresh Permal, T. R. Krishna Chetan, Hentry Kuruvilla, Srinidhi Venkatesh, R. Nitish Kumar, Panchathan Hollywood Studios, Los Angeles)
- Suresh Permal, T. R. Krishna Chetan, Hentry Kuruvilla, Srinidhi Venkatesh, R. Nitish Kumar,
- Music Supervision: Srinivas, Srinidhi Venkatesh
- Project Manager: Srinivas
- Mixing: Ishaan Chhabra, R. Nitish Kumar, P. A. Deepak
- Additional Programming: T. R. Krishna Chetan, Pravin Mani, Hentry Kuruvilla, Suresh Permal
- Music co-ordinators: Noell James, Vijay Mohan Iyer
- Musicians' Fixer: R. Samidurai
References
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- ^ a b c "Each song of 'Raunaq' will be treated as a separate entity". Radio & Music. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ Sonali Joshi Pitale (31 May 2014). "I am politically ignorant, says A R Rahman". Mid-Day. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ When Lata Mangeshkar took 3-and-a-half months to record for AR Rahman India Today Retrieved. 29 September 2014
- ^ a b c AR Rahman: I waited for three months for Lata Didi to say yes for 'Ladli' Radio & Music Retrieved. 2 September 2014
- ^ K.S. Chithra, A. R. Rahman (2 May 2014). Raunaq song recording (motion picture) (YouTube) (in Hindi). Singapore: AR Rahman - Official Channel.
- ^ Prateek Sur (25 May 2014). "When Kapil Sibal turned a lyricist for AR Rahman's song…". BollywoodLife. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
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- ^ A R Rahman (1 May 2014). "Announcing Raunaq". Facebook. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ Team Sibal (1 May 2014). "A Conversation of Music and Poetry". KabilSibal.in. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
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- ^ IANS (27 June 2014). "Rahman-Sibal's 'Aa Bhi Jaa' launching in 4K video version". Business Standard India. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Aa bhi jaa song: AR Rahman's soulful music is heart wrenching!". Bollywood Life. 9 July 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
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