Connections is a compilation album and a studio album produced by A. R. Rahman. It was published by his label K.M. Musiq Ltd. under License to different record labels for different editions. Retail Edition Pack contains his handpicked favourites from various films that He worked and was released by Universal Music Group and the Collector's edition, a 2-disc edition, contains all his original compositions in Disc 1 which were composed during various stages of his life. And Disc 2 contains various instrumentals and scores from his movies. It was released by Sony Music. Track Jiya se Jiya (Original Version) featuring Karthik and Raqueeb Alam is available only on Nokia Edition released on Nokia Xpress Music devices and Ovi Music. Jiya se Jiya (Rockstar Version) and Jiya se Jiya (Club Mix) were released on Retail Edition by Universal Music Group. Track 'Mosquito' on Nokia Edition and 'Macchar Khan' on Collector's Edition are the same tracks performed by Sabir Khan.
Development A. R. Rahman stated that it was developed at various stages of his life. The album has songs of various film such as Rang De Basanti, Dil Se.. and Ada... A Way of Life. It also has Rahman's first English-language release "Pray for Me Brother" and his immensely popular and cult classic "Bombay Theme".
Release In October 2008, Nokia Edition of this album was released as an exclusive gift along with Xpressmusic 5800 in India.
The retail album was released on Universal Music on 27 June 2009, it is also available in a Deluxe Edition pack that features the "Rockstar Version" video of "Jiya Se Jiya". For the first time ever Rahman appears in a zingy new avatar grooving alongside ace-percussionist Sivamani. The Retail Edition was reissued by Wrasse Records, a Label that Licenses Universal Music's World Music Albums in the United States and the UK. The Reissued Version contains additional 3 tracks, 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire, 'Jai Ho! (You are my Destiny)' and 'Sajna' from Couples Retreat.
In 2011, another 2 CD version was released. It included all 8 Nokia Edition tracks along with a compilation CD of 10 A.R.Rahman hits.
Track listing (Nokia Edition, 2008) # Song Singer(s) Notes & Lyrics 01 "Jiya Se Jiya (Original Version)" Karthik, A. R. Rahman & Raqueeb Alam Lyrics: Raqueeb Alam (Released only on Nokia Xpress Devices and Nokia Ovi music) 02 "Mann Chandre" Sukhwinder Singh, Shraddha Pandit Lyrics: Sukhwinder Singh Additional Vocals: Vijay Prakash & Dilshad 03 "Kural" BlaaZe, Gomthi Thiruvalluvar & Blaaze 04 "Silent Invocation A" Naveen Kumar (Flutist) 05 "Silent Invocation B" Naveen Kumar (Flutist) 06 "Silent Invocation C" Naveen Kumar (Flutist) 07 "Mylapore Blues" A. R. Rahman Additional Keyboards: Jim Satya 08 "Himalaya" Michael Mc Cleary (Additional Arrangements and Keyboards) 09 "Mosquito" Sabir Khan (Sarangi)
Track listing (Retail Edition, 2009) # Song Singer(s) Notes 01 "Jiya Se Jiya (Rockstar Version)" Karthik, A. R. Rahman, Raqueeb Aalam A. R. Rahman on vocals featuring percussionist Sivamani and Drum Café (Mustafa Kutoane & Mpho Masinga) 02 "Jai Ho" Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer and Vijay Prakash From Slumdog Millionaire OST 03 "Khalbali" A. R. Rahman, Aslam, Nacim From Rang De Basanti OST 04 "Meherbaan" A. R. Rahman From Ada... A Way of Life OST 05 "Dil Se Re" A. R. Rahman From Dil Se.. OST 06 "Ek Mohabbat" A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Naresh Iyer From the album One Love 07 "Sajna" P. J. Morton From Couples Retreat OST 08 "Bombay Theme" A. R. Rahman From Bombay OST 09 "Pray for Me Brother" A. R. Rahman feat Blazee Sung and composed by Rahman in aid of the United Nations Eradication of Poverty by 2015 programme. 10 "Jiya Se Jiya (Club mix)" A. R. Rahman remixed by DJ A-MYTH 11 "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" A. R. Rahman, The Pussycat Dolls From Doll Domination 12 "Pray For Me Brother (Instrumental)" A. R. Rahman Instrumental version of the original song
Track listing (Collector's Edition, 2011) CD_# Song Singer(s) Notes/Original Album 101 "Silent Invocation 1" Naveen Kumar (Flutist) 102 "Silent Invocation 2" Naveen Kumar (Flutist) 103 "Silent Invocation 3" Naveen Kumar (Flutist) 104 "Mylapore Blues" A. R. Rahman Jim Satya (Additional Keyboards) 105 "Himalaya" Michael Mc Cleary (Additional Arrangements and Keyboards) 106 "Mosquito (Macchar Khan)" Sabir Khan (Sarangi) 107 "Kural" BlaaZe, Gomthi 108 "Mann Chandra" Sukhwinder Singh, Shraddha Pandit Lyrics: Sukhwinder Singh Additional Vocals: Vijay Prakash & Dilshad 201 "Jashn-E-Baharaa - Flute" Naveen Kumar (Flutist) Jodhaa Akbar 202 "Jessie's Land " Megha & A. R. Rahman Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa 203 "Missing" A. R. Rahman, Anuradha Sriram, Sujatha Mohan, Kalyani & Seema Vande Mataram 204 "Khwaja Mere Khwaja - Oboe" Leigh Ann Woodard & A. R. Rahman Jodhaa Akbar 205 "Cyclist's Rhythm" Sivamani, Naveen Kumar & A. R. Rahman Meenaxi 206 "Restless Mystic" A. R. Rahman, Seenu Raavanan 207 "Lagaan.. Once Upon A Time In India" Anuradha Sriram & A. R. Rahman Lagaan 208 "The Lament Of The Leaves" Bruno Conn & A. R. Rahman Raavanan 209 "Potter's Village" Hossam Ramzy, John Themis, A. R. Rahman Meenaxi 210 "Yaaro Evalo" Chinna Ponnu, Sangeetha & A. R. Rahman Raavanan
Composer Note "Connections is a very special compilation of songs done at various stages of my life. They all mean a lot to me and I hope the album will be enjoyed by all."
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