AR Rahman's band recreates “Ghanan Ghanan”
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman's band NAFS has released a rendition of “Ghanan Ghanan” from the 2001 film “Lagaan” along with a music video.
The rendition of the popular track is in absolute parity with the original song but, the arrangement gives it an out-of-the-box feel.
Award-winning arranger and conductor Arjun Chandy from Dallas, who was specially commissioned and invited by Rahman to direct, conduct and write arrangements for NAFS, has intricately managed to weave the piece together, lending an unimaginable choir touch to it.
Elements of natural sounds infused with vocals give it an edgy twist. Xylophone-like rhythm, coupled with bell chords, add a melodious touch. The song juxtaposes the beauty of both Indian classical and Western music.
The music video projects two different spaces - the real world and the enigmatic world with neon visuals.
The video is produced by Qyuki, an online multi-channel network founded by Shekhar Kapur, Samir Bangara and Rahman, that enables creators to build their fan following by producing and distributing videos across Youtube and other networks.
Source: IANS
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