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Life Style » Gyan Zone Posted at: Nov 25, 2016, 12:59 AM; last updated: Nov 25, 2016, 12:59 AM (IST)

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Now, virtually yours Music maestro AR Rahman never ceases to surprise. The latest offering, Live-InVR Experience, of his performance of Vande Mataram once again sets new benchmark in technology and musical experience

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Nonika Singh He is an organic person who loves machines; he is like a child who is enthralled by the joy of discovery. The ever reticent music maestro AR Rahman is, however, more than vocal when it comes to his love for technology.

The Oscar-winning wizard, who has vowed the world with his unique sounds, now forays into an altogether different world of virtual reality. And a specimen of this was unveiled at the NFDC Film Bazar at Panjim, Goa. The Live-In-VR Experience of his performance of Vande Mataram was screened at the Virtual Reality Lounge in the Knowledge Series. And Rahman spoke at length about how important it is to challenge oneself. Indeed, virtual reality comes with its cons, but he views it as a great immersive experience that could possibly change the way art is created.

Creative streak In fact, right now he deems it is akin to an art installation, an individualistic creation that could connect people in a new way. Whether it’s fraught with danger of making people hallucinate and lonelier, he feels on the contrary, “It’s good for lonely people.” Amidst its endless possibilities, he

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thinks lies a whole new world of creativity. Technology and art, especially music, he feels have been coming together for the past two decades. As for virtual technology, he says, “Forget the word technology; remember it’s a beautiful way of experiencing and creating art.”

Nor does he believe that virtual reality could sound the death knell of traditional instruments.

“Rather these could give them a fresh lease of life. Traditional and organic things could get a new value. Take acoustic instruments. Instead of being heard through one mike, the recording on several mikes can only enhance the sound.”

Discovery mode To those who are smitten by his original sounds, his repartee is, “Well, discovery is a must.” If you don’t believe him, go out and discover for yourself is his piece of advice. Would his fascination with VR take him to making a short in this technology? His reply, “Well, meet me next month,” does come loaded with an impending announcement. Also perceptible is his sense of humour. When asked what happens when two perfectionists Shankar, the director of futuristic 2.0, and he come together, he laughs, “Well, we delay the project.”

True pioneer A pioneer, the man who has put India and Indian music on the world map, is now set to revolutionise the way people see and hear music. An old-timer who likes to keep in step with times, he deems, “It’s simple; if you dismiss something it will dismiss you. It’s like in this age of mobile phone one who stays away from it will miss out on a lot.” Rest assured, Rahman will neither miss out anything nor let the latest elude his fans. Virtual or real, his musical experiences will never cease to mesmerise or be a soulful experience. nonikasingh@tribunemail.com