Quotes by A R Rahman

Music is language itself. It should not have any barriers of caste, creed, language or
anything. Music is one, only cultures are different. Music is the language of languages. It
is the ultimate mother of languages



- Film music in India is like pop music in the West. Movies are the channels for this music.

But music stays on long after the films. - If a music artiste wants to blossom into a
full-fledged person, it's not enough if he knows only classical music; nor is it enough if
he's well-versed only in Raagas and techniques. Instead, he should be a knowledgeable person
interested in life and philosophy. In his personal life there should be, at least in some
corner of his heart, a tinge of lingering sorrow.



- Music is a gift from God and every note should be blessed. Otherwise music becomes noise
if it is not blessed. I am influenced by Sufism, which is also connected with music. Before
composing I pray and beg to God to give me something. I believe every song should have a
pure soul in it to reach people.


His Prayer to God
O God, if I worship thee for fear of hell, burn me in hell, and if I worship thee in hope of
Paradise, exclude me from Paradise, but if I worship thee for thy own sake, grudge me not
thy everlasting beauty.



Whom do you consider your closest rival?
"The man who's inside me and constantly trying to distract me from doing good work."



How does it feel to be on top?
"I don't really think I'm at the top. Basically, I came into this field not to intrude on
anybody else's success."



"I am like a boat without an oar. I let life take its own course. I know only my work and
God, I pray a lot. You get dejected if you plan something and it does not happen."


"I like music that is able to stir my soul. My music is a spiritual exercise" "Criticism is
fine - at the end of the day, my music speaks for itself"


"You can't have everything in life: What one thinks is possible might not always be so. I
try to do my best but, finally, everything lies in God's hands. I consider my skills as a
musician to be a blessing from God. Even today, before I perform, I am unsure of whether I
will be able to move my audience. I leave everything to Him... He pulls the strings in my
life."



"I dont have time to cherish the joys and repent the failures in life . I go on with my work
not caring about the response i have got of my previous works"



"Rather than making money I believe in making people happy, all other things are secondary."
Money isn't important, creative satisfaction is.



"Swades" is right from my heart. It is simple and sweet music.



How would you describe A.R.Rahman in your own words?
"A.R.Rahman is a failure and slowly he is trying to reach something."



"In my case, dust has become gold."



"I feel at home with my food and my people."



"Awards come with the blessings from God and it encourages you. At the same time it is not
the end and it's a promise and you feel ashamed and ask yourself "What have I done to get
this?"



"If a musician wants to blossom into a full-fledged person, it's not enough if he knows only
classical music; nor it is enough if he's well-versed only in raagas and techniques.
Instead, he should be a knowledgeable person interested in life and philosophy. In his
personal life there should be, atleast in some corner of his heart, a tinge of lingering
sorrow." -- A.R.Rahman



"The search is more important than the destination" "You are what your deepest desire is. As
you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is
your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny." --The Upanishads


"Anything creative is given by God. When you acknowledge it, there is power that grows
within you" - A.R.Rahman


"Trusting in God never makes the mountain smaller, it just makes the climbing easier. I
never ask Him for the lighter load, but only for the stronger back"


"I am like a boat without an oar. I let life take its own course. I know only my work and
God, I pray a lot. You get dejected if you plan something and it does not happen."
best quote of ar rhama


"Music Speaks, Statements Don't ! " - A R Rahman

"what cannot be put into words can be expressed through music..."
-A.R.Rahman


But the man himself remains unperturbed by all the praise and acclaim he receives. Says
A.R.RAHMAN, "I wanted to go beyond the restrictions of language, religion and caste and
music is really the only thing that allows you to do that. Besides, all the inspiration and
all the good things to me come from God'" Back


"I think we need to concentrate more on unity. Sometimes people get carried away. I feel
each of us should concentrate on progress as a citizen. That's enough for the nation. Each
person should be like a brother to the other. I think eventually there will be unity and we
will move forward in the world"


All Perfect Praises Belong to The Almighty!
-AR Rahman


"Destiny has been the biggest influence in my life. Without the will of God I would not have
never reached where I have. Thats why I blive I am like a boat in a river without a sail and
a firm destination"
-AR Rahman


'There is only one that can reside in heart, EGO or GOD if GOD is in, EGO is out'
A R Rahman


Life is one big journey, and you are never sure if you have reached your destination. I am
still trying to find that Destination. But the thing is, once you reach that destination,
you don't need to survive. (AV MAX 2001)

Music is spiritual, its not a formula (The Week 2000)
Along with variety in music, it's important to package music well. That'll be the mantra of
the millennium. Good music always lasts. (Film fare feb 2000)

If an album is to please all age groups it has to go beyond current fads (India Today 1999)
I don't endorse remix music because I believe in pure music. Nobody has the right to meddle
with any other person's music (Times of India 1997)

If a music artiste wants to blossom into a full-pledged person, it's not enough if he knows
only classical music; nor it's enough if he's well-versed only in raagaas and techniques.

Instead, he should be a knowledgeable person interested in life and philosophy. In his
personal life there should be, atleast in some corner of his heart, a tinge of lingering
sorrow
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"once some body asked me to define music...
i didnt really have an answer..orrr....lets say i had more than one..
for me music is like an unsoken language.if u listen carefully there is music in every

thing....there is only one way to understand music....
u just have to keep listening...]
there is somuch to hearrrr...." A R RAHMAN in world space satellite radio.


"To understand the Background Music the Background should be silent and that's y i create
music at night" - A R Rahman


"Life is a journey, but I don't hold the steering wheel," he says. "Somebody else is
controlling it. I just handle each day as it comes."
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"The melody remains the core of the song... No melody, no song... I don't think rap can
sustain a two-hour musical"- AR Rahman



What is your definition of 'extraordinary'?
Ans: Like Mohammed Rafi. Not that Shankar (Mahadevan) and Sonu (Nigam) aren't good
but one looks for a timeless voice. - "A R Rahman"


Q: Any dream project?

A: I don't have any dream project. Even the little success I have till now seems like a
dream to me. - "A R Rahman"


If I say I like my music, I'll be blowing my own trumpet. And if I say I dont like my music,
I'll sound disgrunted - A.R. Rahman


How would you describe A.R.Rahman in your own words?
"A.R.Rahman is a failure and slowly he is trying to reach something."


"Music is a universal language that binds people irrespective of their nationality, religion
or economic status. With Mission Ustaad, we get the opportunity to reach out to our
audiences and involve them in key issues using music as a binding factor." - A R Rahman


Whom do you like better, Rahman the music director, or Rahman, the singer?.
A. That is a difficult question. If you like yourself too much, then you get into trouble,
and if you don't, then you get into trouble anyway. So, I am critical.


"Art has no Parameters" - A R Rahman

"This initial excitement does not matter. It is all hype and doesn't guarantee success. It's the results that matter" - A R Rahman