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Pray For Me Brother *Aelina*, IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, March 21, 2007] A.R. Rahman has been known for his contribution to social causes. This is the reason why when he comes up with just a single, even that makes a lot of news since it deals with global issue of poverty that comes due to war and terror. As a joint initiative of A.R. Rahman Foundation and Nokia Nseries, *'Pray For Me Brother'* is a song that is dedicated to inspire people to eradicate poverty from our world. As per the credits, the song is special since it aims at giving hope to all people suffering from oppression, injustice and cruelty due to foreign forces or their own cruel leaders. And to those that are deprived of love and compassion and to fill the void which exists in each and everyone of us. And last but not the least to those that are searching for a reason to be kind. With *Blaaze* coming up with additional lyrics, 'Pray For Me Brother' has * Rahman* coming with an all around show by writing, composing and rendering the track. Starting with the sound of a guitar, 'Pray For Me Brother' is a true Western track that is indeed one of its kinds and perhaps the first ever of this genre to be getting such a wide release. While the music is simply excellent with just the right orchestra in place that doesn't disturb the flow of the song and let's it's essence being intact, the lyrics simply touch your heart while the rendition is top class that makes one long for a full blown English album by Rahman soon. Also commendable is the fact that in spite of a message driving the entire number, 'Pray For Me Brother' doesn't turn preachy at all and would be picked up by people across all age groups who would love to play it on in a repeat mode due to it's soothing nature - something that holds so very true when the *'Instrumental version'* of the song comes next. The chorus sound of 'Pray For Me Brother' continues to play around in the background for this version which only adds on to the appeal. With *Carrie Hernly, Oboe-Leigh* and *Wootard* on Saxophone and *Seetha Shivaswamy *on Flute, the instrumental version too is hard to put down. With the message of coming together of humankind and showing compassion, respect and love for each other, the song comes with a definite message and is an eye opener of sorts. A flawless composition that keeps you engrossed throughout it's 5 minutes duration, it is a must hear for those who love to hear quality music and crave for something international coming out from English shores. *Rating:* ******
