A. R. Rahman Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“I usually work on a film soundtrack for two years, turning in a song every few months, and that keeps my creative energy high, because I'm constantly rotating projects. The trick is to make sure I don't work too hard and get exhausted.”

“I compose music for films, and by the grace of God, I've got a few awards. That's it.”

“If you respect a language and culture, it shows in your work.”

“I grew up on Bach and Beethoven, and now I'm listening to more modern composers who I can't even name. But since I'm constantly doing music, it's difficult to have that quality time to listen to music and do classical stuff.”

“I joined the Madras Christian College but dropped out after three months. Telugu music director Ramesh Naidu asked me to assist him, and I did so for over a year. I did think of rejoining college, but by then, I was discovering the musician in me. I worked with Illaya Raja and Raj Koti and soon shifted to commercials. This led to movie offers.”

“Beautiful film music can be made relevant to any period.”

“I feel blessed and humbled that people have loved my music. Nothing would be possible without their acceptance.”

“I have too many responsibilities and principles. There's no time for 'guilty' pleasures.”

“So long as you do it truthfully, music is not to be judged.”

“I'm a Sufi Muslim, I would say. I believe in using the medium to create a good vibration because art is so important to society. Some projects I don't do because I feel that it's going to create a bad vibe. I don't do propaganda films that are anti another religion, anti-Muslim or anti-Hindu.”