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R.D.Burman:The Prince of Music
An unpredictable music composer who defied the conventions of his time, a trendsetter who introduced a fusion of Western rock and jazz with Indian classical music - R. D. Burmans life and career make him one of the most important and versatile artists to dominate the Indian film music scene from the 1960s to the '80s. Whether the film itself was a blockbuster or a flop, his music always stood out - from the peppy Dum maro dum and the evergreen Chand mera dil to the soulful Tum gaye ho, nur gaya hai and Tujhse naraz nahin zindagi. It is said that some films became hits on the strength of his songs alone! But while he was hailed as the reigning prince by all when he created one chartbuster after another, towards the end of his career he was labelled luckless and subjected to indignities when his films started failing. In R.D. Burman: The Prince of Music, Khagesh Dev Burman fondly remembers this exceptional talent with an eccentric streak, who still inspires universal awe, admiration and nostalgia. Replete with several personal moments from the maestros life, this book not only discusses his career in loving detail, but also throws light on his relationships with many other artistes of his generation-his legendary camaraderie with Kishore Kumar and his defiant involvement with Asha Bhosle and most significantly, the strained yet respectful bond that he shared with his father, S. D. Burman. With a chronological analysis of most of his important works, R. D. Burman: The Prince of Music is a collectors edition that should adorn the shelf of every music lover. Key Selling Points : Detailed analysis of R.D.s biggest hits as well many lesser known gems from his career Narrates several personal incidents from R.D.s life which are little-known and often disclose his passion for music and inimitable sense of humour Throws light on his relationships with many legendary artistes of his generation, including music greats like Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle and his own father S. D. Burman Goes beyond his Bollywood image and examines his endeavours in regional as well as international music.