Music knows no barrier of age or culture. It isn’t about being politically correct or even making a statement. Music is what appeals to the ears and touches your soul.
A. R. RahmanRead
I want young Indian composers to be able to do more than just film music. I want to give them the skills that will enable them to create their own palette of sounds instead of having to write formulaic music. It doesn't matter if they become sound engineers, producers, composers or performers - I want them to be as imaginative as they like.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Encourages young musicians to explore and innovate beyond conventional film music.
A. R. Rahman emphasizes the importance of fostering creativity among young Indian composers, urging them to develop a diverse range of musical skills that allow them to express their unique artistic voices. He advocates for a departure from formulaic approaches to music, highlighting the value of imagination and innovation in their artistic journeys, whether they choose to be composers, sound engineers, or performers.
Themes
CreativityMusicImaginationInnovationArtistry
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop for young composers, to inspire them to break out of traditional molds.
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