Team Expresso<http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/searchresult.aspx?AliasName=fmTa4q6ZUz4Gb6j|nHtMMw==> First Published : 13 Oct 2009 12:08:00 AM IST Last Updated : 13 Oct 2009 06:28:50 AM IST
IT was an unforgettable day for a bunch of music<http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Drumming+for+Rahman&artid=CqaTRmpOw08=&SectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&MainSectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&SEO=&SectionName=rSY%7C6QYp3kQ=#>enthusiasts. For, it is not everyday you get to see the music legend AR Rahman and an opportunity to work with him was the icing on cake for them. Through a contest, BIG 92.7 FM selected 26 young drummers from different walks of life to perform at the Jai ho concert on Sunday. For many to perform along with the professional orchestra of Rahman was a dream come true. D Srinivasn, a music student, said, “I was extremely excited when I saw him on the stage. More than that, it was a rare opportunity for me to perform along with all the big names in music industry<http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Drumming+for+Rahman&artid=CqaTRmpOw08=&SectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&MainSectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&SEO=&SectionName=rSY%7C6QYp3kQ=#>,” adds Srini. The youngest among all, Kavya, a fourth standard student couldn’t believe she was performing with the music legend. “I was so excited,” she gushed. Magnus another participant is believed to be a genius with drums<http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Drumming+for+Rahman&artid=CqaTRmpOw08=&SectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&MainSectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&SEO=&SectionName=rSY%7C6QYp3kQ=#>. “He was so happy about the event since it was such a rare occasion,” said his father. They drummed to a melody of songs<http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Drumming+for+Rahman&artid=CqaTRmpOw08=&SectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&MainSectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&SEO=&SectionName=rSY%7C6QYp3kQ=#>from Jai ho, to the films 'Jodha Akbar' and 'Thiruda thiruda'. -- http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Drumming+for+Rahman&artid=CqaTRmpOw08=&SectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&MainSectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&SEO=&SectionName=rSY%7C6QYp3kQ = regards, Vithur
