Sean Roldan
Raghavendra Raja Rao, known by his stage name Sean Roldan is an Indian musician who has worked on Carnatic, Independent music, and Film score for the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame after gaining critical acclaim for his work in Balaji Mohan's Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (2014).[1]
Sean Roldan | |
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| Birth name | Raghavendra Raja Rao |
| Born | 27 December 1987 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Film score, Independent music, Carnatic music |
| Occupation(s) | Film composer, Music director, Independent musician, Song writer, Singer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
Roldan was born to the renowned mridangam player Srimushnam V. Raja Rao and Padma, the daughter of novelist Sandilyan. He is married Lalitha Sudha Playback Singer. He was drawn into film music by A.R. Rahman's debut album Roja(film).
Career
He began a career in music composing and working on Carnatic tracks before venturing into independent Tamil music with his band Sean Roldan & Friends.[2] Roldan was recommended by film producer C. V. Kumar to Varun Manian, the producer of the bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram, who was looking for a composer after the director's original choice, Anirudh Ravichander, had opted out.[3] He subsequently signed the film and chose to continue to credit himself as Sean Roldan for a career in the Tamil film industry. He produced eight tracks for the film, singing two, while including one inspired by the single track "Mayakkura Poo Vaasam"[4] composed for his band.[5]
His music draws heavy inspiration from Tamil composer Ilaiyaraaja. His greater aim is to represent Indian music internationally.[6]
Discography
As composer
| Year | Tamil | Other languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (Malayalam) | |
| Sathuranga Vettai | |||
| Mundasupatti | |||
| Aadama Jaichomada | |||
| 2015 | 144 | ||
| 2016 | Joker | ||
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | ||
| Neruppu Da | |||
| Katha Nayagan | |||
| Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 | VIP 2 (Telugu), VIP 2 - Lalkar (Hindi - dubbed) | ||
| 2018 | Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | ||
| 2019 | Mehandi Circus | ||
| Raatchasi | |||
| 2020 | Kasada Thapara | ||
| Dharala Prabhu | 1 song "Kadhal Theevey" Guest Composer |
- The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
- The year next to the titles of the films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
- • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.
As singer
| Year | Film | Song | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | 1. Shut Up! 2. Kadhal Ara Onnu | Sean Roldan |
| Sathuranga Vettai | 1. Yemarum Jename 2. Verichodi Ponathada | Sean Roldan | |
| Jigarthanda | Hoo Haa | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| Cuckoo | 1. Manasula Soora Kaathey 2. Potta Pulla | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| Mundasupatti | 1. Ambala Singam 2. Rasa Magarasa 3. Rasa Magarasa (Duet Version) | Sean Roldan | |
| Maine Pyar Kiya (Telugu) | "Ee Prema Manakoddhu" | Pradeep Kumar | |
| Aadama Jaichomada | 1. Nalla Kettuka Paadam 2. Odura Nari | Sean Roldan | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Kannana Kanne | Anirudh Ravichander |
| 144 | 1. Vinai Theerkum Pillaiyada 2. Poove Pooviname | Sean Roldan | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Vaa Machaney | Santhosh Narayanan |
| Jil Jung Juk | Red Road-U | Vishal Chandrashekhar | |
| Oru Naal Koothu | Adiyae Azhagae | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| Joker | 1. Chellamma 2. Halla Bol | Sean Roldan | |
| Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Idhu Kadhaiya | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| Thondan | Poi Varavaa | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| Rum | Kadavule Vidai | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | 1.Paarthen 2.Veesum Kaathodadhaan 3.Venpani Malarae | Sean Roldan |
| Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Yembuttu Irukuthu Aasa | D. Imman | |
| Katha Nayagan | 1.Kathanayagan The Hero 2.Tappu Tippu 3.Sunday Na Bottle Edu 4.Rise of a Hero (Theme) | Sean Roldan | |
| Neruppu Da | 1.Enga pona 2.Alangiliye | Sean Roldan | |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Edhuvarayo | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Ratsasan | Kanamma Kanvizhi | Ghibran | |
| 2019 | LKG | Ettanai Kaalam | Leon James |
| Mehandi Circus | Vellatu Kannazhagi | Sean Roldan | |
| 2019 | Monster | Ennai Theadi | Justin Prabhakaran |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | "Pookalin Porvai" | Govind Vasantha |
External links
- Sean Roldan at IMDb
References
- http://www.indiaglitz.com/balaji-mohan-has-a-keen-music-sense-sean-roldan-tamil-news-104731
- http://www.watevermusic.com/db/bands.php/?band=131
- http://www.sify.com/movies/c-v-kumar-introduces-sean-roldan-news-tamil-odpkr9caghj.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEcVzaTeuWU
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/I-was-destined-to-be-a-part-of-Vaayai-Moodi-Pesavum-Sean-Roldan/articleshow/31991791.cms
- https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/the-best-of-all-worlds-with-sean-roldan/article25333996.ece
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