R. D. Burman -The Man, The Music

Balaji Vittal · Anirudha Bhattacharjee

Jul 2012 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

To a nation fed on classical music, the advent of Rahul Dev Burman with his repertoire of Western beats was a godsend. RD revolutionized Hindi film music in the 1970s, and with his emphasis on rhythm and beats, this Pied Piper of Hindi film music had young India swinging to his tunes. At the same time, this genius proved his many detractors who criticized him for corrupting popular taste wrong by composing some of the most influential raga-based songs in Hindi cinema and showing an immense comfort with all kinds of music, including Indian folk. RD: The Man, The Music looks at the phenomenon called R.D. Burman and how he changed the way Indians perceived Hindi film music. Through anecdotes and trivia that went into the making of Pancham's music - the many innovations he introduced, like mixed rhythm patterns, piquant chords and sound mixing - and through interactions with the musicians who were part of RD's team, the authors create a fascinating portrait of a man who, through his music, continues to thrive, even fifteen years after his death.

Ratings and reviews

First of All whatever Rahul Dev Burman was going through was natural for any artist. He was dignified person never went to anyone to ask favor or anything.It is natural that he felt bad..and even closest of his friends talks barely on assumptions..So now making him lonely, unsuccessful and without work is Something like selling his self respect. very cleverly author collects 2,3 statement and try to accuse and blame his wife for everything..but never mention her contribution in his personal and professional life.Didnt dare to ask as well !!!

I rated this book 5 stars because i love this book just because of RD sir 😊

Harish Balgi

About the author

Balaji Vittal is the co-author (with Anirudha Bhattacharjee) of R.D. Burman: The Man, The Music, which won the National Award for Best Book on Cinema (2011), Gaata Rahe Mera Dil: 50 Classic Hindi Film Songs, which won the MAMI Award for Best Book on Cinema (2015), and the highly acclaimed S.D. Burman: The Prince-Musician.