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 composercreditgeneration Change image and share on social
I have too many responsibilities and principles. There's no time for 'guilty' pleasures. A. R. Rahman guiltypleasureprinciple Change image and share on social
The more I compose, the more I know that I don't know it all. I think it's a good way to start. If you think you know it all, the work becomes a repetition of what you've already done. I try to make sure that I don't repeat my music. A. R. Rahman composegoodhave share on social
When I travel with my kids abroad, I am not myself, but I'm more a father who wants to protect them. Sometimes, I am even aggressive about certain things and get surprised seeing myself like that: for instance, when people want to take pictures of them. I am fine if they want to take my pictures, but they are not public property. A. R. Rahman abroadaggressivefather share on social
Beautiful film music can be made relevant to any period. A. R. Rahman beautifulfilmmake Change image and share on social
I follow a simple formula when I compose. I ask myself, 'What would the audience want to hear?' and 'Why would they buy my CDs?' And the process of answering these questions through music follows. Sometimes, it works. Sometimes, it backfires. A. R. Rahman answeraudiencebackfire share on social
I believe that whatever comes at a particular time is a blessing from God. A. R. Rahman blessgodtime Change image and share on social
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 careerchildearn share on social
Wisdom comes from within. Knowledge is acquired and can sometimes put a screen on your wisdom. A. R. Rahman acquireknowledgeput Change image and share on social
The demand in India is to have a hit, which becomes a promotion for the movie and makes people come to the theater. You have five songs and different promotions based on those. But when I do Western films, the need for originality is greater. Then I become very conscious about the writing. A. R. Rahman baseconsciousdemand share on social