A. R. Rahman Concert Highlights With The Berklee Indian Ensemble

A. R. Rahman performed with and was paid tribute to by Berklee College of Music students at Symphony Hall, Boston, on October 24, 2014. This video is a highlight compilation from the concert featuring students in The Berklee Indian Ensemble and The Berklee World String Ensemble. The featured songs are:
00:00.000 - Rahman enters
00:28.725 - Bombay Theme - Continuum solo
01.20.095 - Bombay Theme - layth violin solo
02:38.291 - Chaiyya Chaiyya
03:09.905 - Romantic Medley - Uyire
04:00.024 - Romantic Medley - Thanda
06:05.365 - Desi Things
06:58.728 - Thee Thee - Mohini bass solo
07:42.878 - Thee Thee - Prasanna guitar solo
08:16.983 - Thee Thee - ending
09:16.878 - Lagaan
10:39.420 - Slumdog Millionaire - part 1
11:36.070 - Slumdog Millionaire - Part 2 - konnokol
12:17.478 - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya
13:25.933 - Naan Yen
14:25.207 - Epic Medley - Beat of Passion + Humma
15:54.183 - Epic Medley - Yuva
16:44.472 - Epic Medley - Rang de Basanti
18:12.750 - Kun Faya Kun - Part 1
19:50.378 - Kun Faya Kun - Layth vocal solo
20:40.235 - Vande Mataram - Part 1
22:13.023 - Vande Mataram - final overlap chord/applause
This concert was produced by Annette Philip and featured Prasanna on guitar and Mohini Day on bass.
Berklee World Strings Ensemble
Eugene Friesen: conductor
Na Young Baik: first violin
Sarah Hubbard: first violin
Sumaia Martins: first violin
Stefano Melillo Melendez: first violin
Kathleen Parks: first violin
Tim Reynolds: first violin
Carlos Silva: first violin
Yeji Yoon: first violin
Ludovica Burtone: second violin
Elise Boeur: second violin
Adrianna Ciccone: second violin
Sadie E. Currey: second violin
Carolyn Kendrick: second violin
Rosy Timms: second violin
Tsung-Yuan Lee: second violin
Choeun Kim: viola
Brendan Klippel: viola
Gerson Eguiguren Martinez: viola
Dan Lay: viola
John Smith: viola
Max Wolpert: viola
Steph Dye: cello
Marta Roma: cello
Keizo Yoshioka: cello
Adrian Zemor: cello
Nathaniel Sabat: bass
Matthew Witler: mandolin
Mairi Chaimbeul: harp
Allegra Cramer: harp
Berklee Indian Ensemble
Annette Philip: director
Shilpa Ananth: vocals
Sanjeeta Bhattacharya: vocals
Dhruv Goel: vocals
Vasundhara Gupta: vocals
Rohith Jayaraman: vocals
Harshitha Krishnan: vocals
Nalini Krishnan: vocals
Joakim Molander: vocals
Armeen Musa: vocals
Kanika Patawari: vocals
Purvaa Sampath: vocals
Ishita Sinha: vocals
Harini Srinivasa Raghavan: vocals
Aseem Suri: vocals
Adriel Tjokrosaputro: vocals
Sanchitha Wickremesooriya: vocals
Trinayan Baruah: vocals
Salil Bhayani: vocals
Malavika Das: vocals
Ganavya Doraiswamy: vocals
Ava Dudani: vocals
Nicolas Emden: vocals
Christopher Kazarian: vocals
Annalisa Lombardo: vocals
Malwina Masternak: vocals
Wambura Mitaru: vocals
Zoya Mohan: vocals
Paola Munda: vocals
Lydia Renold: vocals
Gretchen Schadebrodt: vocals
Ashwin Shenoy: vocals
Sahana Simha: vocals
Pankhuri Singhal: vocals
Chantal Tribble: vocals
McKain Webb-Lakey: vocals
Yazhi Guo: flute, suona, dizi
Layth Al Rubaye: violin
Harini Srinivasa Raghavan: violin
Sashank Navaladi: sarod
Fares Btoush: oud
Jacy Anderson: guitar
Aleif Hamdan: guitar
Shubh Saran: guitar
David Milazzo: alto saxophone
Edmar Colon: tenor saxophone
Samuel Morrison: baritone saxophone
Josh Shpak: trumpet
Michael Wang: trombone
Annette Philip: piano
Cheng Lu: keyboard
Achal Murthy: bass
Daniel Gonzalez: electronic drum sound
Kaushlesh Purohit: tabla, percussion
Ranajoy Das: drums
Joe Galeota Jr.: percussion
Patrick Simard: drums, percussion
M.T. Aditya Srinivasan: tabla, kanjira
Vignesh Venkataraman: mridangam
Ganavya Doraiswamy: dancer
Special appearance by Boston University student dancers of BU Bhangra
Recorded live at Boston’s Symphony Hall
Rob Rose: executive producer
Tom Riley: executive producer
Annette Philip: artistic director/producer
Clint Valladares: artist relations/co producer
Mirek Vana: co producer
Dave Wentling: production manager
Steve Colby: sound engineer
Kaushlesh Purohit: audio mixing
Jonathan Wyner: audio mastering
Reggie Lofton: video producer
Thistle Communications: video production
Nicole Egidio: editor #berklee #berkleecollegeofmusic

[@georgecurington8156]

I am an ex jazz musician. American. It appears that all music has left all countries and found a new home in India.

[@ishank5012]

What a classic example of unity in diversity. No caste, no colour, no ethnicity, no nationality. One religion, Love; One language, Music, And One God, A. R. Rahman.

[@indiragoutam7401]

Somebody please do humankind a favor and upload the complete concert please ! pretty please.. with a cherry on the top !

[@yuvarajavijiy]

dats cute...

[@roshpass2857]

Indira Mohanty Humankind... That's too good.

[@asithch]

Only music can unite people !! As far as I know the only thing common among the people of India, north, south, north east is the love for A.R.Rahman.

[@19brandon66]

Rahul Sood...my granddaughter is a student at Berklee...so proud of her...she loves it there and works very hard. What a great opportunity to play and learn from the best! peace... (also, killer guitar solo 5:20, and the drummers sounding great at 14:25! What a great concert...)

[@Faizain2pk]

Please upload the full version. Willing to pay for the full concert. Thumbs up this comment if you agree.

[@iamtupun]

i don't wanna die till i consume all the creation of Mr. A R Rahman...long live Rahman.

[@mytubeworldmayhem]

You know im not big on nationalism but this is a perfect example of diversity driven to excellence. Indians with american finese. Mark this day. You kids made me proud, your parents are blessed n honored and so did every indian who watches this video and what an honor given to us by berkley college by felicitating rahmanji. Indian american dream is beautiful

[@chsrajagopal3690]

The two compositions of AR Rehman ji - Jai ho & Maa Tujhe Salaam are historical masterpieces of AR Rehmanji that instills Patriotism to the fullest in every Indian irrespective of any Religion or Region! They are like melodious goose-bump National Anthems

[@khrishnakumarigossai6559]

ONE WORD WOW! YES !! Indian Culture is purely so RICH ! Hope the future generations do not lose it. Everything is incorporated here. Beautifully done. AR RAHMAN is LIGHT WHEREVER HE GOES!!

[@KadriAzharuddin]

so many language, so many religion, so many music - Love you India The last one created goosebumps - Maa Tujhe salaam

[@nikhileshmanchi2196]

now i call this as celebration of music... highly professional.... fully creative....and finishing... omg... full of goosebumps.... hats off 2 u guys.... i became a fan of berklee

[@official.rajarshidutta]

Lucky to be born in the age of ARR

[@AnuragMishra-gt5ol]

Jindagi ho to aisi hi wrna...........🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@dbanik]

What did Prananna just do at 6:50 - 6:55. That is one of the most insane ticks you can pull off on a guitar. Just look at that guy's expression behind Prasanna - says it all. Take a bow Sir!

[@pradyumnamadandinni]

Couldn't notice the tears rolling out of my eyes in the end.. Maa Tujhe Salaam🙏 ARR👏

[@ankurj9]

Absolutely brilliant!! this shows the true spirit of India!! all for one and one for all!! Such diversity.. so many languages... so much love!! Unity in diversity!! Thats a true representation of my great nation India!! Splendid!!

[@DaniDotDee]

I will die happy if I can get a full version of this concert.

[@baulinwp]

AR Rahman.. The master composer..!! The Mozart of Madras..!!

[@leanna8611]

This brings me so much happiness. Watching everyone completely immersed in their performance , doing the moves looking so happy to be making good music...Incredible!! Great job guys!

[@subhadeepmukhopadhyay4513]

Never have heard such an awesome chorus of 'Vande Mataram' which is performed at the last...Wish to listen to the entire concert..!!!!

[@rathorerajshree1693]

Listening this masterpiece again in 2023🫰🏻😍

[@abefen7519]

this is an awesome performance. being a senior person i consider myself to be lucky to be able to watch this concert in my lifetime. the person who did this is a genius

[@carlosemejia1959]

Estos increíblemente talentosos jóvenes no estudian en Berklee College para llegar a ser artistas: al menos los que aparecen en estos videos ya lo son. ¡Qué grata impresión! ¡Felicitaciones!

[@Nagarajan1953]

This is one of the finest performance i have ever witnessed. My humble request is to spread this to millions of music lovers all over the world. It will be a source of inspiration for the budding entrepreneurs and the up and coming youngsters to prove their mettle in whatever chosen field they want to enter.

[@john3dart]

someone is waiting online to take my interview for the job i'am waiting for almost 2yrs but i'am sunk, here in this ocean of heavenly music of God AR Rahman played by all these angels i always think God's work is non replicable but sometimes he gives us power to take it one step ahead n i'am witnessing it now

[@vithyapremkumar4223]

if I got goosebumps just from the highlights, I can't imagine how spectacular the whole concert must have been!

[@parinamadaan]

It is absolutely amazing. Out of this world. Annette you and you team has done a brilliant job. It so proud to see you reach such heights. I am an Alumni of Carmel Convent School and so are you. I remember I was in 6th grade and you were our head girl that time. I watched you videos million times. I would love to see the whole concert.

[@rootstrue99]

Rockstar is the best AR Rahman album for me...Unfortunately its so underrated. Release the whole concert please

[@nirajranjanrout7068]

Rockstar, for me, is up there with 1947 Earth and Dil Se among Rahman's best albums. And yes, its seriously undrerated even by ardent Rahman fans.

[@jesussaves5556]

Anyone else here with an Eargasm? Beautiful beyond words. I second the previous comment(s) asking for the release of the full concert. Please, Berklee College of Music we can't wait. I've been rewatching this since last year!

[@shrikanthhandadi1783]

Moment of truth .. Rahman is not just a composer.. he is university..

[@Rithish7]

I'm in love with Berklee Indian Ensemble and specially Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, the smile that she carries while she sings and how much she enjoys while she's singing is a pleasure to eyes. Damn. She's looks so lively and beautiful!

[@iamanimeshbiswas]

Could not stop me from writing ....nothing is better than morning dawn and magical voices..music...composers...the masters music... Especially listening Uriye ...made me went to another world....full videos pls

[@ohmygod10101]

Never had so many chills and goosebumps in one video. Wondering what it would have been like to SIT THROUGH a concert like this.

[@gketan30]

This shows that we should not leave our culture,its our identity.................Gr8 work........ Please upload full concert..................

[@rahulxsood]

I wish one of my kids or grand kids would go to this school.

[@ashfaqdawood888]

Blessed to be living in the era of A R Rahman ...

[@ashwingandhi]

All the comments here just reflected my thoughts! I just have to add that it gave me goosebumps and happy tears at the end!

[@saminatanjum7296]

These people live on MUSIC.... playing with tunes like breathing...... in love with BERKLEE............

[@uvaiserahman331]

Annett philip i dont know how to appreciate to your talent & amazing organiding power.As a malayali iam more proud of you

[@sarveshwaran]

I just wanna be there at this college..

[@praveen3732]

Berkeley institute. Thanks to show us Indians why an Indian composer is one of the best on international platform. There r more. But rehman really tried out of boundry stuff without thinking his success or failure.

[@RajeshP17]

Anything left that Rehman sir cant do in music..yet he gives u something unbelievable...n this is a perfect tribute to him ...his own students performing like champs...sheer joy n proudness of playin ARRs music is clearly visible...hats off ...n crowd cheering was amazing...

[@Dhanapalism]

இந்த அற்புதத்தை அடிக்கடி கேட்பதற்க்கே ஆயிரம் ஆண்டுகள் போதாது................AR. ரஹ்மான் ஒரு அற்புதம்

[@shreerav]

What a beautiful performance. Berklee, this is most unfair. Kindly upload the whole concert!!

[@chsrajagopal3690]

This concert proves that MUSIC has no RELIGION or REGION barriers except a Holistic Music fraternity

[@saurabhdhabeknight]

Look at the crowd cheer.... they are so happy, their god is here!!!❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@KarmaFollowsMe.]

Amazing Rahman. A new energy with new tune of Vande Mataram. The next generation remembers Your Tune of Vande Mataram as it was ever since its creation.

[@williampatrick348]

Amazing concert where we can see the Singers and Musicians dancing and enjoying what they do. They are so lucky

[@MG7_GAMER]

I see the feel proud moment in their eyes when they see ARR on the stage next to them... Smiling and singing... A living god of music ARR

[@bramhipanamalai3991]

I cannot tell you how many times this 23 minute video made me cry. Each and everyone of you is beyond amazing. Please keep inspiring people like this! :') We'd all be so so grateful if you could upload the full concert, +Berklee College of Music!

[@786CelestialGardens]

It is so nice to see so many Indians/South Asians performing. I wish, I looked at Berklee College of Music instead of going to Harvard and into medicine like the stereotypical Indian American "perfect child".

[@sumidas257]

Full concert video please... It's been a year, we deserve it!!

[@vijaysemmemass2794]

Proud and Lucky to having you with us in Tamil Nadu sir..love you so much sir

[@joshislife0806]

when its comes to music its all about ar rehman respect and love😊

[@nikhikuyum78]

there is no words.. Rocking indians in USA... proud of you guyz... you guyz r awesum.. .

[@shreyansh64]

Goosebumps!!!!! Wow AR Rahman we are so proud to have a musician like you in our country!!!!!!! and We also have yo yo honey singh who thinks he will win Grammy someday!!! :P

[@vish13ville]

Very very hard work behind this, salute you guys. Reminds me of WHIPLASH.

[@adityabelde7721]

i want to be part of this college its slowly becoming my dream

[@supercomplex9]

Saw this video will h my parents. This was one of the best live performance videos I've ever seen. Beyond great! Every musician is so unbelievably talented. It was sheer pleasure watching and hearing this, thank you Berklee!

[@amyr8539]

such a legend..his music will remain eternally inspiring and soul stirring!!!

[@JoydipChakraborty]

Wow... Sanjeeta is a good dancer as well... Nice to see... Overwhelmed with the whole arrangement and quality of MUSIC...

[@extremiztic]

A slice of India for the world to see :) FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, UPLOAD THE FULL CONCERT PLZZZZ!

[@califcamper]

Awesome....Love how he comes out plays for 2 minutes then returns at the end....amazing

[@srujankumar1999]

Amazing...mind blowing...Awesome.. A.R.Rahman(Heart of Indian's Music)

[@ashin3652]

i want to study there too..one more thing..i loved the voice of the boy who sang uyire!Whoever u r I hav become a huge fan of u

[@VeeraRaghavan]

Hope you guys come to India for a performance in Bangalore. Welcome anytime😀

[@kallidaiv]

I am an ardant AR.Rahman fan, I am sure he must be very proud of you guys ! Such a picture perfect performance !

[@sandeepsandhu4286]

I say this in the most humble manner and without an ounce of arrogance - the world combined doesn't even come close to the richness of indias richness in culture, traditions and music ... Makes me very proud and hope we hold on and improve on our richness many folds - for our generation and generations after ...

[@ashw1nx]

I almost cried by the end of the video. This is ultimate beauty.

[@jojo1865]

madly in love with this ensemble. such a talented group !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shankarsekar8357]

Honestly most of these songs are in my favorite list in my pod. And also those are favorite for all Tamils and Indians.Fantastic to hear these in concert

[@dasarathipranav]

I was deeply engrossed and totally captivated till the end of the video. Needless to say, the performances of each n every one was mesmerising and really a visual treat. It was awe-inspiring to see the foreign folks performing n relishing to their heart content. I was having an ambivalent feeling with a mix of inspiration, desire, pride & joy. Loved it really.

[@dayofratul]

i really don't have any words to say anything about the "Berklee College of Music" such a brilliant work ... from today i got another dream to visit this college once....

[@AkashKothawale]

23 mins of pure chills.

[@dineshkannant]

Absolute tribute to Rahman from the finest artists of the world together.

[@forate78]

this was one hell of a concert, would love to see it the whole version

[@jazzsundram]

String progression which starts at 20:44 attains pure heavenly Rahman mode between 20:51 and 20:58. Haven't heard such a string progression in years! Kudos BCM! You made my day :)

[@thameemmohamedshahulhameed9495]

"uyir vazha payir vaazha mazhai kottuthe." What a beautiful word from my classinc mother language tamil.

[@vaidikawadhera]

Attending this college, is like a dream. The Berklee Global Clinic seemed like touching the corner of the same dream! Waiting to be there!

[@shivshankaransrinivasagane3639]

what a hetro genius team effort, we should Invite them to Chennai, India's cultural capital... Berkeley team great performance...

[@bluejeanxxx]

AR rehman gifted and touched so many souls, just amazing amazing music, takes you to another place

[@gana9690]

From 5:18 onwards. Damn you man.... You took me to a whole another world. That was just fantastic

[@retadevi1325]

Never ever nobody can do this.a heart touching, soulful , meaningful , sensual music .love you sir

[@nikhilrockstar06]

The solo at 5:20 .... freaking awesome! Can see the rest of the singers just standing there in awe... Please upload the rest of the whole performance Berklee!

[@abhishekp4353]

Dr Rahman, he composed a great tunes years and decades ago for Bombay, Roja and Dil Se.., since days, years are passing on new music is coming in with new talents, but proud to say that none couldn't replace A.R. Rahman. Thanks for being Indian, your incredible sir.

[@gulperiates2280]

Just beautiful, wish I could listen whole the performance.

[@read1communications]

The Berklee Indian Ensemble through music give hope and love to the world. Thanks so much for the post.

[@MiddleChild84]

Goodness, to have been in that audience !

[@kalyanmoy]

I am spellbound , it took me into a different world, A world where there is no division, a beautiful world of pure music. I was always a big admirer of Mr. A.R.Rahman and now a great fan of Berklee Indian Ensemble.

[@samirchowdhury69]

makes me cry and also makes me happy. just awesome. may Allah bless him. Love you Rahman and love you all music lovers.

[@alok282]

watched it hundreds of time. tears and goosebumps everytime i watch. beautiful, breathtaking something so pure that you want to listen to the same thing till eternity. Good work guys. keep it up. Ooh la la steals the show

[@abbasmujtaba1]

20:51 see the expression of the nearest singer. ...the fan kind moment..big time..explains the aura of ARR...!!

[@Sathishpm1962]

Mohini Dey and Prasanna vow vow vow what a music. Indian musicians are world class no doubt. Thanks to the initiative by the Berkley Indian Music Ensemble.

[@saiganesh4336]

wen God created man, he ws woried as to how man wud survive in His absence. So he created another man named A.R.RAHMAN............... truly divine...............

[@bigapplechinglish]

A.R. Rahman is definitely one of my favorites....thx, thx, thx Would love this entire performance/concert...

[@mohamedharish4095]

Tamilan da proud of one and only the great music composer AR Rahman sir

[@prajwalkrishnan6029]

I cry every time I watch this. Possibly the best concert I've watched!

[@nitingupta82]

SPEECHLESS!~ WOW Amazing Fun It Would Have Been And Equally Mesmerizing.....

[@altafibrahimnakhwa1373]

music has no barriers no boundaries no nationality no language except one... and that is love... this is proven here... and yes Sir A R Rehman you make me proud again... you blended indian with the world. thank you so much.