Connections (album)
| Connections | ||||
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| Studio album by A. R. Rahman | ||||
| Released | October, 2008 (As a gift), June 27, 2009 (initial) | |||
| Recorded | 2008, 2011 | |||
| Genre | World music, Indian pop | |||
| Label | Universal Music for Retail Edition & Sony Music for Collector's Edition (2011) | |||
| Producer | A. R. Rahman | |||
| A. R. Rahman chronology | ||||
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Connections is a compilation album by A. R. Rahman. It is his personal handpicked favorites in a Collector's Edition Pack of various films that he worked.[1] A fresh track titled "Jiya Se Jiya" was composed for the album. It was released in 2009 under the label of Universal Music Group.
Development
A. R. Rahman stated that it was developed at various stages of his life.[2] The album has songs of various film such as Rang De Basanti, Dil Se.. and Ada... A Way of Life. It also has Rahman's first English-language release "Pray for Me Brother" and his immensely popular and cult classic "Bombay Theme".
Release
In October 2008, Nokia Edition of this album was released as an exclusive gift along with Xpressmusic 5800 in India.
The retail album was released on Universal Music on 27 June 2009, it is also available in a Collector's Edition pack that features the 'Rockstar Version" video of "Jiya Se Jiya". For the first time ever Rahman appears in a zingy new avatar grooving alongside ace-percussionist Sivamani.[3]
In 2011, another 2 CD version was released. It included all 8 Nokia Edition tracks along with a compilation CD of 10 A.R.Rahman hits.
Track listing (Nokia Edition, 2008)
| # | Song | Singer(s) | Notes & Lyrics |
| 01 | "Jiya Se Jiya (Original Version)" | Karthik, Raqueeb Alam | Lyrics: Raqueeb Alam (Released only on Nokia Xpress Devices and Nokia Ovi music) |
| 02 | "Mann Chandra" | Sukhwinder Singh, Shraddha Pandit | Lyrics: Sukhwinder Singh Additional Vocals: Vijay Prakash & Dilshad |
| 03 | "Kural" | BlaaZe, Gomthi | Thiruvalluvar & Blaaze |
| 04 | "Silent Invocation A" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 05 | "Silent Invocation B" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 06 | "Silent Invocation C" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 07 | "Mylapore Blues" | A. R. Rahman | Additional Keyboards: Jim Satya |
| 08 | "Himalaya" | Michael Mc Cleary (Additional Arrangements and Keyboards) | |
| 09 | "Mosquito" | Sabir Khan (Sarangi) |
Track listing (Retail Edition, 2009)
| # | Song | Singer(s) | Notes |
| 01 | "Jiya Se Jiya (Rockstar Version)" | Karthik, A. R. Rahman, Raqueeb Aalam | A. R. Rahman on vocals featuring percussionist Sivamani and Drum Café (Mustafa Kutoane & Mpho Masinga) |
| 02 | "Khalbali" | A. R. Rahman, Aslam, NACIM | From Rang De Basanti OST |
| 03 | "Meherbaan" | A. R. Rahman | From Ada... A Way of Life OST |
| 04 | "Dil Se Re" | A. R. Rahman | From Dil Se OST |
| 05 | "Ek Mohabbat" | A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Naresh Iyer | From the album One Love |
| 06 | "Pray for Me Brother" | A. R. Rahman feat Blazee | Sung and composed by Rahman in aid of the United Nations Eradication of Poverty by 2015 programme. |
| 07 | "Bombay Theme" | A. R. Rahman | From Bombay OST |
| 08 | "Pray For Me Brother (Instrumental)" | A. R. Rahman | Instrumental version of the original song |
| 09 | "Jiya Se Jiya (Club mix)" | A. R. Rahman remixed by DJ A-MYTH |
Track listing (Collector's Edition, 2011)
| CD_# | Song | Singer(s) | Notes/Original Album |
| 101 | "Silent Invocation 1" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 102 | "Silent Invocation 2" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 103 | "Silent Invocation 3" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 104 | "Mylapore Blues" | A. R. Rahman | Jim Satya (Additional Keyboards) |
| 105 | "Himalaya" | Michael Mc Cleary (Additional Arrangements and Keyboards) | |
| 106 | "Mosquito (Macchar Khan)" | Sabir Khan (Sarangi) | |
| 107 | "Kural" | BlaaZe, Gomthi | |
| 108 | "Mann Chandra" | Sukhwinder Singh, Shraddha Pandit | Lyrics: Sukhwinder Singh Additional Vocals: Vijay Prakash & Dilshad |
| 201 | "Jashn-E-Baharaa - Flute" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | Jodhaa Akbar |
| 202 | "Jessie's Land " | Megha & A. R. Rahman | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa |
| 203 | "Missing" | A. R. Rahman, Anuradha Sriram, Sujatha Mohan, Kalyani & Seema | Vande Mataram |
| 204 | "Khwaja Mere Khwaja - Oboe" | Leigh Ann Woodard & A. R. Rahman | Jodhaa Akbar |
| 205 | "Cyclist's Rhythm" | Sivamani, Naveen Kumar & A. R. Rahman | Meenaxi |
| 206 | "Restless Mystic" | A. R. Rahman, Seenu | Raavanan |
| 207 | "Lagaan.. Once Upon A Time In India" | Anuradha Sriram & A. R. Rahman | Lagaan |
| 208 | "The Lament Of The Leaves" | Bruno Conn & A. R. Rahman | Raavanan |
| 209 | "Potter's Village" | Hossam Ramzy, John Themis, A. R. Rahman | Meenaxi |
| 210 | "Yaaro Evalo" | Chinna Ponnu, Sangeetha & A. R. Rahman | Raavanan |
Composer Note
"Connections is a very special compilation of songs done at various stages of my life. They all mean a lot to me and I hope the album will be enjoyed by all."[1]
