A.R. Rahman’s music has a lot to offer – heart warming melodies, majestic orchestration and foot-tapping tunes. But there is another side to Rahman’s music that plucks the very heartstrings of every patriotic Indian. Be it Roja (“Bharat Hum Ko Jaan Se Pyaara Hai”), Maa Tujhe Salaam (“Maa Tujhe Salaam”, “Gurus of Peace”), Rang De Basanti (“Khoon Chala, “Lalkar”, “Khalbali”), Rahman’s music has always had a deep connection with his motherland and every time Rahman composes songs with a patriotic touch to them, the melodies soar and the nation finds itself singing his tunes in perfect harmony, united by the power of music!
Mr. Rajat Kakar, Business Head – ‘Home Entertainment Services by Sony DADC’ says, “The Independence Day this year comes at a time when the people are fighting against the many socio-political ills that plague our country. The Sound of Freedom is an attempt on our part to remind all of us that no matter what, India will prevail and that among the many discordant sounds, we shall again find the sound of freedom, a sound that will unite all of us – just like Rahman’s music does.”
The track list includes some of Rahman’s most uplifting compositions over the years such as Tu Mun Shudi (Raanjhanaa), Infinite Love (Infinite Love), Maa Tujhe Salaam (Maa Tujhe Salaam), Rang De Basanti (Rang De Basanti), Jaage Hai (Guru), Gurus of Peace feat. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Maa Tujhe Salaam), Khalbali (Rang De Basanti), Chale Chalo (Lagaan) among many others.