Summary
Connections is a compilation album and a studio album produced by A. R. Rahman. It was published by his label K.M. Musiq Ltd. under License to different record labels for different editions. Retail Edition Pack contains his handpicked favourites from various films that He worked and was released by Universal Music Group[1] and the Collector's edition, a 2-disc edition, contains all his original compositions in Disc 1 which were composed during various stages of his life. And Disc 2 contains various instrumentals and scores from his movies. It was released by Sony Music. Track Jiya se Jiya (Original Version) featuring Karthik and Raqueeb Alam is available only on Nokia Edition released on Nokia Xpress Music devices and Ovi Music. Jiya se Jiya (Rockstar Version) and Jiya se Jiya (Club Mix) were released on Retail Edition by Universal Music Group. Track 'Mosquito' on Nokia Edition and 'Macchar Khan' on Collector's Edition are the same tracks performed by Sabir Khan.
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| Released | October 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | World music, Indian pop | |||
| Label | K.M. Musiq Ltd. under exclusive License to Universal Music for Retail Edition & Sony Music for Collector's Edition (2011) | |||
| Producer | A. R. Rahman | |||
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Development edit
A. R. Rahman stated that it was developed at various stages of his life.[2] The album has songs of various film such as Rang De Basanti, Dil Se.. and Ada... A Way of Life. It also has Rahman's first English-language release "Pray for Me Brother" and his immensely popular and cult classic "Bombay Theme".
Release edit
In October 2008, Nokia Edition of this album was released as an exclusive gift along with Xpressmusic 5800 in India.
The retail album was released on Universal Music on 27 June 2009, it is also available in a Deluxe Edition pack that features the "Rockstar Version" video of "Jiya Se Jiya". For the first time ever Rahman appears in a zingy new avatar grooving alongside ace-percussionist Sivamani.[3] The Retail Edition was reissued by Wrasse Records, a Label that Licenses Universal Music's World Music Albums in the United States and the UK. The Reissued Version contains additional 3 tracks, 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire, 'Jai Ho! (You are my Destiny)' and 'Sajna' from Couples Retreat.
In 2011, another 2 CD version was released. It included all 8 Nokia Edition tracks along with a compilation CD of 10 A.R.Rahman hits.
Track listing (Nokia Edition, 2008) edit
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| # | Song | Singer(s) | Notes & Lyrics |
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| 01 | "Jiya Se Jiya (Original Version)" | Karthik, A. R. Rahman & Raqueeb Alam | Lyrics: Raqueeb Alam (Released only on Nokia Xpress Devices and Nokia Ovi music) |
| 02 | "Mann Chandre" | Sukhwinder Singh, Shraddha Pandit | Lyrics: Sukhwinder Singh Additional Vocals: Vijay Prakash & Dilshad |
| 03 | "Kural" | BlaaZe, Gomthi | Thiruvalluvar & Blaaze |
| 04 | "Silent Invocation A" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 05 | "Silent Invocation B" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 06 | "Silent Invocation C" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 07 | "Mylapore Blues" | A. R. Rahman | Additional Keyboards: Jim Satya |
| 08 | "Himalaya" | Michael Mc Cleary (Additional Arrangements and Keyboards) | |
| 09 | "Mosquito" | Sabir Khan (Sarangi) |
Track listing (Retail Edition, 2009) edit
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| # | Song | Singer(s) | Notes |
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| 01 | "Jiya Se Jiya (Rockstar Version)" | Karthik, A. R. Rahman, Raqueeb Aalam | A. R. Rahman on vocals featuring percussionist Sivamani and Drum Café (Mustafa Kutoane & Mpho Masinga) |
| 02 | "Jai Ho" | Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer and Vijay Prakash | From Slumdog Millionaire OST |
| 03 | "Khalbali" | A. R. Rahman, Aslam, Nacim | From Rang De Basanti OST |
| 04 | "Meherbaan" | A. R. Rahman | From Ada... A Way of Life OST |
| 05 | "Dil Se Re" | A. R. Rahman | From Dil Se.. OST |
| 06 | "Ek Mohabbat" | A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Naresh Iyer | From the album One Love |
| 07 | "Sajna" | P. J. Morton | From Couples Retreat OST |
| 08 | "Bombay Theme" | A. R. Rahman | From Bombay OST |
| 09 | "Pray for Me Brother" | A. R. Rahman feat Blazee | Sung and composed by Rahman in aid of the United Nations Eradication of Poverty by 2015 programme. |
| 10 | "Jiya Se Jiya (Club mix)" | A. R. Rahman remixed by DJ A-MYTH | |
| 11 | "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" | A. R. Rahman, The Pussycat Dolls | From Doll Domination |
| 12 | "Pray For Me Brother (Instrumental)" | A. R. Rahman | Instrumental version of the original song |
Track listing (Collector's Edition, 2011) edit
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| CD_# | Song | Singer(s) | Notes/Original Album |
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| 101 | "Silent Invocation 1" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 102 | "Silent Invocation 2" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 103 | "Silent Invocation 3" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | |
| 104 | "Mylapore Blues" | A. R. Rahman | Jim Satya (Additional Keyboards) |
| 105 | "Himalaya" | Michael Mc Cleary (Additional Arrangements and Keyboards) | |
| 106 | "Mosquito (Macchar Khan)" | Sabir Khan (Sarangi) | |
| 107 | "Kural" | BlaaZe, Gomthi | |
| 108 | "Mann Chandra" | Sukhwinder Singh, Shraddha Pandit | Lyrics: Sukhwinder Singh Additional Vocals: Vijay Prakash & Dilshad |
| 201 | "Jashn-E-Baharaa - Flute" | Naveen Kumar (Flutist) | Jodhaa Akbar |
| 202 | "Jessie's Land " | Megha & A. R. Rahman | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa |
| 203 | "Missing" | A. R. Rahman, Anuradha Sriram, Sujatha Mohan, Kalyani & Seema | Vande Mataram |
| 204 | "Khwaja Mere Khwaja - Oboe" | Leigh Ann Woodard & A. R. Rahman | Jodhaa Akbar |
| 205 | "Cyclist's Rhythm" | Sivamani, Naveen Kumar & A. R. Rahman | Meenaxi |
| 206 | "Restless Mystic" | A. R. Rahman, Seenu | Raavanan |
| 207 | "Lagaan.. Once Upon A Time In India" | Anuradha Sriram & A. R. Rahman | Lagaan |
| 208 | "The Lament Of The Leaves" | Bruno Conn & A. R. Rahman | Raavanan |
| 209 | "Potter's Village" | Hossam Ramzy, John Themis, A. R. Rahman | Meenaxi |
| 210 | "Yaaro Evalo" | Chinna Ponnu, Sangeetha & A. R. Rahman | Raavanan |
Composer Note edit
"Connections is a very special compilation of songs done at various stages of my life. They all mean a lot to me and I hope the album will be enjoyed by all."[1]