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Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score) is a 2022 soundtrack album by A. R. Rahman. Released on January 6, 2024, to coincide with Rahman's 57th birthday, this album has used in the Indian Tamil-language epic period drama film of the same name, directed by Mani Ratnam. The film features an ensemble cast, including those such as Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman, and R. Parthiban.
| Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score) | |
|---|---|
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| Soundtrack album by A. R. Rahman | |
| Released | January 6, 2024 |
| Recorded | 2019–2023 |
| Studio | Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai KM Music Conservatory, Chennai Panchathan Hollywood Studios, Los Angeles Firdaus Studio, Dubai |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 1:28:00 (1 hour and 28 minutes) |
| Language | Tamil |
| Label | Tips Industries Ltd. |
| Producer | A. R. Rahman |
This collaboration between director Mani Ratnam and A. R. Rahman marks their 30th year working together.[1]
Release information
editPonniyin Selvan (Original Score) was officially released by A. R. Rahman through his Twitter account on January 6, 2024.[2]
Background
editIn collaboration with the Firdaus Orchestra, mentored by A. R. Rahman, the background score for Ponniyin Selvan: Original Score was created. A behind-the-scenes video released after Ponniyin Selvan 2 showed the orchestra's role in the film. Rahman emphasized the film's exploration of Tamil culture and the Chola dynasty. The video featured scenes from the film, the recording process, and introduced sound engineer Simon Rhodes. The Firdaus Orchestra expressed gratitude for the opportunity, calling it an epic journey and congratulating the entire team.[3]
Background music
editAll lyrics are written by Ilango Krishnan.
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Armageddon" | A. R. Rahman | 04:30 |
| 2. | "Arunmozhi’s Dilemma" | A. R. Rahman | 01:52 |
| 3. | "Chozha’s Bravery" | A. R. Rahman | 02:20 |
| 4. | "Conspiracy" | A. R. Rahman | 03:47 |
| 5. | "Exotic Queen" | A. R. Rahman | 01:44 |
| 6. | "Life at Lanka" | A. R. Rahman | 01:49 |
| 7. | "Nandini’s Fortress" | A. R. Rahman | 02:32 |
| 8. | "The Guardian Angel" | A. R. Rahman | 01:05 |
| 9. | "The Pandiyan’s Oath" | A. R. Rahman | 01:08 |
| 10. | "The Thirst for the Throne" | A. R. Rahman | 01:16 |
| 11. | "The Wise King" | A. R. Rahman | 01:44 |
| 12. | "VT’s Play" | A. R. Rahman | 01:01 |
| 13. | "Oo Rey Sooriyare" | A. R. Rahman, Sunitha Sarathy & Ilango | 01:45 |
| 14. | "Saaya Sanjale" | A. R. Rahman & Nakul Abhyankar | 01:40 |
| 15. | "Soodanathu Rattham" | A. R. Rahman & Deepthi Suresh | 02:52 |
| 16. | "Vanathi’s Message" | A. R. Rahman & Sivasri Skandaprasad | 02:08 |
| 17. | "A New King is Born" | A. R. Rahman | 02:00 |
| 18. | "Karikalan’s Remorse" | A. R. Rahman & Nabyla Maan | 04:02 |
| 19. | "Karikalan’s Valour" | A. R. Rahman | 01:30 |
| 20. | "Market Chase" | A. R. Rahman | 02:35 |
| 21. | "Nandini's Inner Voice" | A. R. Rahman & Nabyla Maan | 02:50 |
| 22. | "Pandyan’s Invade" | A. R. Rahman | 02:23 |
| 23. | "Por Konda Puli - A Chozhan War Cry" | A. R. Rahman | 03:24 |
| 24. | "PS vs VT" | A. R. Rahman | 02:25 |
| 25. | "Requiem for the Fallen Monarch" | A. R. Rahman | 04:00 |
| 26. | "The Confrontation" | A. R. Rahman | 04:06 |
| 27. | "The Fall of Pandya" | A. R. Rahman | 01:52 |
| 28. | "The Fangs of Love & Redemption" | A. R. Rahman & Madhura Dhara Talluri | 08:23 |
| 29. | "The Saga Continues" | A. R. Rahman | 02:44 |
| 30. | "The Silent Sovereign" | A. R. Rahman | 01:27 |
| 31. | "The Trial" | A. R. Rahman | 05:39 |
| 32. | "Vellum Vengai" | A. R. Rahman | 02:17 |
| 33. | "War is Declared" | A. R. Rahman | 01:59 |
| 34. | "Young Nandini & Karikalan" | A. R. Rahman | 02:06 |
| Total length: | 1:28:00 | ||
Album credits
edit- Music Label: Tips Industries Ltd. (Tips Tamil)
- Lyrics: Ilango Krishnan, Kabilan, Siva Ananth & Krithika Nelson
- Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
- Re-Recording Mixer: Craig Mann
- Additional Re-Recording Mixer: S Sivakumar
- Sound Designer: Anand Krishnamoorthi
- Background Score Supervisor: Tuomas Kantelinen
- Music Supervisor: Nakul Abhyankar
- Shehnai : S. Ballesh, Krishna Ballesh
- Panchatan Sound Engineers: Suresh Permal, Karthik Sekaran & Aravind Crescendo
- Music Mix Engineer: Pradvay and Craig Penny
- Music Mastering: Suresh Permal
- Apple Digital Master: Riyasdeen Riyan
- Moroccan Vocals: Nabyla Maan
- "Oo Rey Sooriyare" Vocals: Sunitha Sarathy
- "Soodanathu Rattham" Vocals: Deepthi Suresh
- "Vanathi's Message" Vocals: Sivasri Skandaprasad
- "Saaya Sanjale" Vocals: Nakul Abhyankar
References
edit- ^ "'Many Mani years together!' Amul creative celebrates AR Rahman-Mani Ratnam collaboration over the years". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ A. R. Rahman's Twitter Announcement of Ponniyin Selvan Original Score, 6 January 2024, retrieved 6 January 2024[self-published]
- ^ "Behind the Orchestral Work of AR Rahman's Score for Ponniyin Selvan 2". Film Companion. 5 May 2023. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.