Rain has become a theme for music ever since the birth of mankind. Indian Classical music defines a raga (musical note) called Megh Malhar which has the power to bring down rains. Legend says, there lived a musician named Tansen, in the court of the Mughal emperor of India, Akbar, in the 16th century, who had the ability to bring down rains.
There wont be many who has not enjoyed rain. On a sizzling hot summer day, its rain what we wish for. It not only cools down the earth but also each and everyones mind. Every person enjoys rain in one way or the other- be it be a kid who runs out in the rain or a grown up person who likes to have a hot cup of tea or a nap under a warm blanket when its pouring outside.
Rain has inspired a lot of film makers, music composers and lyricists of India. They have proved that rain can portray a variety of moods and emotions.
This song is from the album Colonial Cousins, brought out by Indian duo, comprising one of the versatile singers of India, Hariharan and singer-composer Leslie Lewis. Though its a fusion of Indian classical and Western music. you may find it nostalgic.
This song from the movie Guru, along with the the beautiful visualization of the lush green fields and the waterfalls of the God’s Own Country, Kerala and the beauty of former Miss World Aishwarya Rai, will take you to a different world of aura and serenity. That is the artistic talent of the famous director Mani Ratnam. Composed by the musical genius A.R. Rahman hit the hearts of millions through the voice of Shreya Ghosal. The lyrics was written by Gulzar
If you have not ever felt how crucial could the rain be for a whole society check this song. People awaiting the mercy of the rain gods so that they get a high yield of crops to pay the heavy taxes imposed on them by the British rule. This song from the Movie Lagaan, portrays the emotion of the people of a village praying to the rain clouds to pour. This song provides a persona of diverse culture and tradition of India.
The story of the Oscar nominated movie, for the best foreign language film, has been told in an unusual way. The British officer imposes thrice the, already heavy, tax paid by the farmers. The only way to get out of this ridiculous situation is a cricket match between the English team and the farmers who don’t even know the game.
This song by Pakistani singer Adnan Sami, was successful in carrying the sweetness of love to the deepest part of ones heart, blended with the drizzling rain.
