8 takeaways from AR Rahman’s livestream with Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am

Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman, who is kwn for his exceptional music composition, recently conducted a Livestream with American rapper Will.i.am. Rahman has been conducting virtual live streams with artists from around world. He started series on his YouTube channel where he first interviewed popular Indian singer Arijit Singh. Rahman aired his second video with American rapper-composer, Will.i.am.

Will.i.am had earlier recreated A.R. Rahman's song titled It’s My Birthday in 2014. song was a recreated version of Rahman’s 1994 song from Kadhalan titled Urvashi. musical artists talked about various things on ir 48 minutes Youtube Livestream. Livestream was conducted on Youtube today on September 9th at 12 pm IST. Here are some of highlights of conversation between two musical maestros.

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Things to kw about AR Rahman’s candid conversation with Will.i.am

• Both artists revealed how y are facing life during current pandemic situation. While Will.i.am mentioned that he has been challenging himself to keep his focus on his music and write at least 3 songs per day, he has actually mand to write quite a few songs during few months in lockdown.
• Whereas A.R.Rahman stated that pandemic times has been quite relaxing for him as far as music is concerned. Rahman mentioned that he is taking a break currently & stated that this was first time that he got some time to spend for himself ever since he started working in early 90s.
• AR Rahman talked about his music process when Will.i.am asked him about when he is composing new music, what comes first to him song or sonic. Rahman replied that since music in India is severely dependent on movies and vice-versa, he usually goes with vibe of movie director by asking him how y want to convey music of film and that is how his music-making process starts.
• Will.I. Am talked about his future projects and collaborations with Indian artists. Will.I.Am mentioned of his desire to work with Indian veteran singer Asha Bhosle. Rahman even spoke highly of Indian veteran singer reminiscing about time he worked with her for movie Rangeela. Will.i.am also mentioned that he is looking forward to his new project titled Translation 2, which is a tribute to Indian influences in music. 
• AR Rahman also stated his future plans - “I want to unite world with thoughts like se. We already have yoga, music and food. But in terms of developing things which are organic and beautiful, what can we do?” asked composer.
• Will.i.am asked Rahman about secret to his career longevity. Rahman mentioned that it is discipline that has kept him going after so long. He said that constant need for refining himself is what keeps him going after so many years.
• Will.i.am talked about his interest in educating children into new techlogy and business.
• Rahman gave a glimpse of his KM Music Conservatory, a music college that he founded for children interested to learn western and Hindustani classical music.

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On work front, AR Rahman recently produced  film Atkan Chatkan. plot of film revolves around a group of children who use unconventional musical instruments to create a destiny for mselves. film has been directed by Shiv Hare with actors like Lydian Nadhaswaram and Amitriyaan in pivotal roles.

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Promo im courtesy: A.R.Rahman YouTube