A. R. Rahman Meets Berklee - Epic Medley (12 of 16)

Grammy and Academy award winning composer, A. R. Rahman performed with, and was paid tribute to, by Berklee College of Music at Symphony Hall, Boston, on October 24, 2014. The repertoire for the concert spanned Mr. Rahman's illustrious discography of over 25 years. We are delighted to release all 16 pieces presented at the concert featuring 109 performers from 32 countries representing The Berklee Indian Ensemble, The Berklee World String Ensemble, and Boston University's Indian dance troupe, BU Bhangra.
This concert was produced by Annette Philip, Artistic Director of Berklee India Exchange.
Epic Medley
A. R. Rahman
string arr. Eva Gertz
Soloists: Yazhi Guo, Sanchitha Wickremesooriya, Dhruv Goel, Harshitha Krishnan, Purvaa Sampath, Armeen Musa, Christopher Kazarian, Annette Philip
Performers:
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
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
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
Ganavya Doraiswamy: dancer
Special appearance by Boston University student dancers of BU Bhangra
Arrangements
Matthew Nicholl, string arrangements, and orchestral parts preparation
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
For more information on Berklee India Exchange, please visit berklee.edu/india #berklee #berkleecollegeofmusic #berklee #berkleecollegeofmusic

[@PSKx13]

this is the reason i pay my internet bill

[@danielakash9969]

How many of you wish you were live in that theatre????!!!1

[@shashikiran2193]

Anyone in 2024

[@anonymous_at_youtube]

What surprises me most is that the airtel caller tune at 1:18 is also composed by AR Rahman he is true gem of Bharat

[@mariaangelicacorniellecruz1946]

OMG TAKE ME TO INDIA PLEASEEEEEE💖😍💖😍🤩

[@tashiyangzom5030]

I am not from India but I cried when i listened to Rang De Basanti. I l9ve this song. Cheers

[@indrakshisengupta4308]

So jealous of the audience!!!!! This a true masterpiece. They never fail to amaze us . What a performance!! What coordination!! Totally awestruck 🥺🥺

[@DarkHawkk]

This isn't just a concert.. Its the true celebration of music... Oh my god. The energy is absolutely stellar at that concert hall!

[@andreisokolov8458]

If I were there in the audience, I would have stood there and applauded the whole time because every pulse of this performance deserves a standing ovation. I don’t understand the language, it still gives me goosebumps. Love from Russia.

[@johar146]

Correction : Berkelee meets A.R Rahman

[@lilliehalumi8770]

I'm trying to understand why India, so diverse in song, music, and dance has become so incredibly fascinated with American gangsta/hiphop/rapping and thug style clothing. This was refreshing, a little old, a little new, but classy.

[@harsh8377]

Leaving this comment so that I will keep getting reminded, whenever someone likes, about this masterpiece.

[@Shafwan1]

They say 'One Country, One Culture', not a single soul in any country will buy it. Diversity is what makes us Indian.

[@shriya900]

Imagine how wonderful our planet would have been if we celebrate every culture like its our own with no differences on the bases of religion, gender, colour etc etc

[@talibsyed]

Love from Pakistan, What a mindblowing performance

[@Xavierpng]

made my day i saw all the 16 parts today. the best thing I listen and saw today

[@aravind933]

Luckiest person are the crowd witnessing this amazing perfomance

[@robertdusemund1045]

Oh My!!!! I am the front singer of the „GospelChor Saarbrücken“ a German Gospel Coir and we sing often african repertoire. But this „Mumbay Funk“ is ... boah...WONDERFULL!

[@mauryan_empire853]

Divided by state. Divided by language. Divided by cultures. Divided by dance forms. Divided by song forms. BUT *UNITED BY INDIA* 🇮🇳🇮🇳❤

[@abey_tu_hai_kon]

Wow, never seen such a diverse performing group! People from all races, ethnicities, countries performing together - United by music! Let's bring upon world peace!! 🕊️☮️☮️☮️🕊️ Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@mohankrishna1699]

No drinks, no parties, just give me a pass for this live music for this new year

[@hammadhussain3082]

You guys don't need Coke Studio, A.R Rehman is a walking, talking Coke Studio. Love and respect from Pakistan.

[@harshvishwakarma4785]

This Epic medley made me proud to be an INDIAN 🇮🇳

[@Oddsoda1115]

10:23 mins of heaven ❤

[@polar2625]

I from Brazil..I like of music of stile i love❤ sorry my English not is good...I speak Portuguese

[@amitajoshi6429]

Your message has been conveyed. No worries. 🤝🤝❤

[@taoismk8321]

Start Listening to A R Rahman songs buddy! Cheers

[@noufalbadusha7922]

Success is Rahman dreamt of studying in Berkley and years later Berkley paying tribute to AR

[@bollywoodsongs9764]

*Sometimes you will get tired of loving and being hurt.But that's what love is..You just need to take a break and start loving yourself first. 💗💔💝💖💙*

[@malvikajagasia7685]

Every A.R Rahman fan should watch this !

[@jkaccountancy9313]

I am from Northeast India, from small town of Arunachal Pradesh. I know I am not weak but I cried at the moment of Rang De Basanti. This is so good! 🙏

[@TheSidishere]

That Airtel theme was really unexpected

[@sreelekshmi9790]

This is indeed a visual treat... Awesome 😘 love from Kerala ❤️

[@kathleenhavenga3447]

Absolutely fantastic!!! Loved it, such happy warm energy flowing! Visited India in 2013 and always wanted to go back... So alive and vibrant and friendly people. Awesome country and peoples. 😁

[@awgp2003]

32 countries people's are celebrating for ar rahman for india....tysm true genius ar rahman

[@muralikoribilli6236]

They are not performing, infact they are enjoying

[@daily_delightz]

I am jealous of the audience, they saw rhe masterpiece live🥲

[@BongShort]

I dream the whole world will be like this, there will be diversity but still all will be united. No discrimination based on caste, race, religion, color, language.

[@A_Girl_On_The_Go]

Suddenly this world became so beautiful for me....wow no words❤️

[@kavin2113]

Imagine the effect of music on someone who understands both tamizh and Hindi. Blissful

[@pts2625]

Love from Tamil Nadu, What a mindblowing performance of our Tamilan AR Rahman

[@elvisdan659]

04:35 damn that flute guy bought me goosebumps..!!

[@pandartx9752]

berklee : sir how many instruments we need for this theme? ARR : yes...

[@fathimabenasir9792]

This is not a concert. It is a celebration maaaaan

[@ashishsingh-jm2eb]

The vibe of rang de basanti imagine being a part of this amazing audience ✨❤️

[@kailashbhatt810]

This school of music is gonna bring big change in the industry of music in every corner of the world. More accurate, more perfect and more tuned n synchronised with making good sound of music with anything n everything! Big Revolution 🎉🎉

[@KaushikSarkarVer.1.0]

Who is the recording engineer ? God, what crisp balance, what tonal quality & depth ! And I've never seen a funkier and better looking bunch of men & women, grooving to the beat. The Berklee Indian Ensemble are an antidote to the darkness of these times. Salut !!

[@AK-wn5ri]

I remember AR rahman concert in 2010 in Bangalore. Hardly out of college and no money in pocket, me and my friend were in the cheapest ticket row and couldn't see shit. We climbed the lighting pole of palace grounds just to catch a glimpse of mastereo. HE didn't disappoint and had thoroughly good time and slept in majestic as we missed the last bus...All hardship but still worth it.

[@oaseesarkar8221]

Only music can transform a depressed soul into a happy soul. This is sooooo amazing 🤩🤩🤩

[@budhijeevi7740]

Divided by states, culture, language, country . . United by MUSIC❤

[@hiaparna]

Having a bad day?? watch this. It fixes everything.

[@lings628]

I watched this live in Boston symphony orchestra. It was brilliant!

[@lonelysparrow3338]

யாதும் ஊரே யாவரும் கேளிர்... ❤️தமிழ்நாடு

[@manishbanerjee9374]

A. R. Rahman is always the best and inimitable ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tajmulsofficial]

World most talented music composer is AR Rahman. Love from 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@mamthapaul1903]

The woman who leads the group (full red saree) is G O A L.. 🔥 Unity in diversity.. ❤️

[@CoachAllwyn]

Thank you Annette Philip and team for this musical treat!

[@Intro.Reactiverse]

This is about 02:30 am, July'22 and I'm watching this beautiful performance😍 my love 🇮🇳

[@reziyabegum1913]

Literally they r not performing or singing.., they r enjoying their life at their fullest..

[@Dn.Maryam]

The fact that they all are not just performing it but also enjoying themselves, makes it much more fun to watch! ❤️❤️❤️ Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@darshanjain6061]

It is a pleasure to watch this epic performance in this lifetime. Glad to born in thr era of A.R.Rahman, Berklee and such amazing artists. Hope to witness them live someday.

[@bisnukumar0w190]

I'm still dancing now, Just wow🔥 Love from Bangladesh....

[@aniketdivati4490]

The moment Airtel tune was played 😍❤️

[@srajkiranreddy]

The crowd there are the most luckiest to have witnessed such a musical experience...it priceless

[@porukicollections4794]

Music is common language of universal, everyone easy to access , minimum qualification two ears only, Thanks to A.R.R.❤

[@TeresaMercedesLLavot]

Alegria coração expandido!!! Maravilha ver e escutar esté vídeo. Gratidão.

[@1405_appy]

That "O Yuva Yuva" hits different 🔥

[@ramzansk6217]

We Indians divided by states and languages but when matters come to intregrity we always proved we together 😘

[@allansandesh1460]

When people are so beautifully diverse in their culture, language, talents, dance and music; why destroy it with one language and self-righteous prideful hateful supremacy?

[@ashfvt7712]

I love the energy. They went all out, singing, performing , feels , vibes... Didn't leave any stone unturned.

[@brundhashree.m.s6671]

I think this music concert from "Berklee college of music" is enough to show how many musical instruments A.R.RAHMAN sir uses to render one song. No one for sure uses so many instruments to create such versatility in one song. He uses maximum number per song. Class😍

[@anikett5074]

If 'Yuva Yuva' gives you goosebumps, 'Rang De Basanti' brings you to tears. This symbolises the real 'Incredible India', where people are loved, embraced and cultures are celebrated. Thank you Berklee; lots of love to Mr.Rehman and his team.

[@saiyedf]

Don't Compare To The Originals, Just Enjoy Pure Music And Happiness. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳

[@shuvashissen1454]

This is what a stage performance looks like!

[@_Anjulafernando_]

I don't understand even just a word but you all have to agree with me.They are not just singing they're also enjoying themselves 👏👏👏👏👏

[@NasirUddin-hn8ru]

Who else had goosebumps 4:59 at yuva part ?

[@funkyswamyG]

Goosebumps.....that's I get whenever I listen to this awesome group ♥️🇮🇳❤️🇫🇯❤️

[@arpanayadav7785]

I'm still not getting it why no one gave them standing ovation after such a fantabulous performance

[@prathameshchavan5945]

Damn... no matter where the modern technology takes us....tradition will always keeps us together and reminds us of who we are.

[@Raghu3185]

This is not performance....This is actually celebration....wow absolutely wow

[@KapilSingh410]

Don’t retire A.R. Rahman!

[@Anoop04b]

Boy...that energy when they start "रंग दे बसंती" like they mean it "अब देर न कर सच मुच रंग दे"..🔥. ❤️❤️❤️

[@manidwivedi3688]

If it would be in India... The Hall Wall would be Broke cause every one will sing these Songs...

[@spiritwarrior1423]

The first singer is Sri Lankan. Loved the whole performance from different ethnicities. Amazing guys. Beautiful India ❤️

[@aisuaisamma897]

a great TRIBUTE to the MAESTRO OF MUSIC

[@Liztastaney7]

This is like antakshari... Loved it. If anyone cannot understand. Its music of one guy but representing different regions and languages of India. All effortless. I don think any composer has come close to such perfect diversity in others culture. All hit songs btw. Punjabi malyali tamil hindi

[@bubbles_03bubbles_]

The fact that music breaks all language barriers is beautiful.

[@hanumanchowdary5109]

This is called vasudaika kutumbam, it means the world is one family, only music was done this epic movement. We deserve it.

[@amansrivastava2037]

Sanjeeta Bhattacharya- The "Jawan" girl "Hacker". Full of energy and a great voice.

[@zainueb3198]

Out standing..... Level hi alag tha.... Behtarin..... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danielled8779]

If they put on this concert again, people from all over the world would see it! What I would give to have been in that audience! They are all such wonderful and talented artists.

[@dingadettachhangteofficial5091]

This is one of the most beautiful and lovely performances I've ever seen on KZbin. Proud to be Indian. Btw, I am from Mizoram 😊

[@pearlashable]

I keep coming back to this.. this is phenomenal.. nothing in all of music can compare to this singing .. singing with attitude! Well done Berklee and A R Rahman

[@smart_viking31]

I dont know why i am crying watching this video...i mean its not music its the overall vibe ☺️💥

[@vigneshp3564]

Did anyone see our India is more beautiful with diversity... No country have such culture different with in it.. proud to be Indian..🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳, unity in diversity.

[@nikhilkhichi3226]

Just look at their faces they are the happiest one

[@niravverma6170]

Live - Unity in diversity, artists performing and enjoying together this much, what would have happened to the live audience . No seat filled- ALL STANDING AND DANCING. God bless

[@s.a7255]

The best thing on this planet is music. It has no boundaries , race and religion and nationality ❤️

[@powerfan18]

This is why india has huge fan base everywhere proud to be Indian and love you berklee ❤

[@NoBullFitness]

Everyone has a smile on their face while performin... while playin actually. These people are having fun. Every one of these 12 episodes my hairs standing on end. Berkelee you guys are awesome to have mr. Rahman as a mentor

[@nuthaisko6283]

Ar rahman music like a university All kind of song compose by him

[@kjames5073]

What a performance !! Singers, musicials, dancers ,.. everyone is performing and enjoying as well together. Its just so beautiful to watch !!