A.R. Rahman, Ani Choying, & Farah Siraj and Sherlock Holmes
Today I wanted to explore a completely different realm of music, one that is often overlooked or never really seen at all. This song is a composition that was made by one of the greatest Indian composers I have had the privilege to hear. Many of you know A.R. Rahman as the man who brought you the score of Slumdog Millionaire. However, as someone who has grown up in the culture of Bollywood, A.R. Rahman is the composer who has brought about some of the most beautiful and unique sounds to both Indian, Eastern, and Western cultures. This song is no different and blends together three worlds which would usually not seen or heard together. In this song, we get to hear an entirely different spin on the phrase "world music." A.R. Rahman is known very well for bringing us beautiful music, with a hint of a religious and spiritual flair. He brings that same flavor to this composition. A.R. Rahman brings together Jordanian, traditional Buddhist, and Indian music to create a truly uniq...