Connections (album)

Connections is a compilation album and a studio album produced by A. R. Rahman. It was published by his label K.M. Musiq Ltd. under License to different record labels for different editions. Retail Edition Pack contains his handpicked favourites from various films that He worked and was released by Universal Music Group [1] and the Collector's edition, a 2-disc edition, contains all his original compositions in Disc 1 which were composed during various stages of his life. And Disc 2 contains various instrumentals and scores from his movies. It was released by Sony Music. Track Jiya se Jiya (Original Version) featuring Karthik and Raqueeb Alam is available only on Nokia Edition released on Nokia Xpress Music devices and Ovi Music. Jiya se Jiya (Rockstar Version) and Jiya se Jiya (Club Mix) were released on Retail Edition by Universal Music Group. Track 'Mosquito' on Nokia Edition and 'Macchar Khan' on Collector's Edition are the same tracks performed by Sabir Khan.

Connections
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober, 2008
Recorded2008
GenreWorld music, Indian pop
LabelK.M. Musiq Ltd. under exclusive License to Universal Music for Retail Edition & Sony Music for Collector's Edition (2011)
ProducerA. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman chronology
Connections Connections Gems

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 Deluxe 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] The Retail Edition was reissued by Wrasse Records, a Label that Licenses Universal Music's World Music Albums in the United States and the UK. The Reissued Version contains additional 3 tracks, 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire, 'Jai Ho! (You are my Destiny)' and 'Sajna' from Couples Retreat.

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)

Music by
#SongSinger(s)Notes & Lyrics
01"Jiya Se Jiya (Original Version)"Karthik, A. R. Rahman & Raqueeb AlamLyrics: Raqueeb Alam (Released only on Nokia Xpress Devices and Nokia Ovi music)
02"Mann Chandre"Sukhwinder Singh, Shraddha PanditLyrics: Sukhwinder Singh Additional Vocals: Vijay Prakash & Dilshad
03"Kural"BlaaZe, GomthiThiruvalluvar & 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. RahmanAdditional Keyboards: Jim Satya
08"Himalaya"Michael Mc Cleary (Additional Arrangements and Keyboards)
09"Mosquito"Sabir Khan (Sarangi)

Track listing (Retail Edition, 2009)

Music by
#SongSinger(s)Notes
01"Jiya Se Jiya (Rockstar Version)"Karthik, A. R. Rahman, Raqueeb AalamA. R. Rahman on vocals featuring percussionist Sivamani and Drum Café (Mustafa Kutoane & Mpho Masinga)
02"Jai Ho"Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer and Vijay PrakashFrom Slumdog Millionaire OST
03"Khalbali"A. R. Rahman, Aslam, NacimFrom Rang De Basanti OST
04"Meherbaan"A. R. RahmanFrom Ada... A Way of Life OST
05"Dil Se Re"A. R. RahmanFrom Dil Se.. OST
06"Ek Mohabbat"A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Naresh IyerFrom the album One Love
07"Sajna"P. J. MortonFrom Couples Retreat OST
08"Bombay Theme"A. R. RahmanFrom Bombay OST
09"Pray for Me Brother"A. R. Rahman feat BlazeeSung and composed by Rahman in aid of the United Nations Eradication of Poverty by 2015 programme.
10"Jiya Se Jiya (Club mix)"A. R. Rahman remixed by DJ A-MYTH
11"Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)"A. R. Rahman, The Pussycat DollsFrom Doll Domination
12"Pray For Me Brother (Instrumental)"A. R. RahmanInstrumental version of the original song

Track listing (Collector's Edition, 2011)

Music by
CD_#SongSinger(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. RahmanJim 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 PanditLyrics: Sukhwinder Singh Additional Vocals: Vijay Prakash & Dilshad
201"Jashn-E-Baharaa - Flute"Naveen Kumar (Flutist)Jodhaa Akbar
202"Jessie's Land "Megha & A. R. RahmanVinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
203"Missing"A. R. Rahman, Anuradha Sriram, Sujatha Mohan, Kalyani & SeemaVande Mataram
204"Khwaja Mere Khwaja - Oboe"Leigh Ann Woodard & A. R. RahmanJodhaa Akbar
205"Cyclist's Rhythm"Sivamani, Naveen Kumar & A. R. RahmanMeenaxi
206"Restless Mystic"A. R. Rahman, SeenuRaavanan
207"Lagaan.. Once Upon A Time In India"Anuradha Sriram & A. R. RahmanLagaan
208"The Lament Of The Leaves"Bruno Conn & A. R. RahmanRaavanan
209"Potter's Village"Hossam Ramzy, John Themis, A. R. RahmanMeenaxi
210"Yaaro Evalo"Chinna Ponnu, Sangeetha & A. R. RahmanRaavanan

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]

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 May 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.arrahman.com
  3. "Listen, it's got Connections". The Hindu. 10 January 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
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