I met Rahman Ji in my dream prior to waking up today. It's been time since I saw him in one and in the last few I've had of him his presence has mostly been at a distance.
It was late night cum early morning, I believe Rahman Ji had just finished a concert and was walking beside a nearby park. I saw him from the other side of the road, I know he saw me too, he smiled shyly and carried on walking. I crossed the road, approached him leaning forward for a handshake but he seemed slightly hesitant, then I introduced myself and expressed I understand that he might want alone time. He looked to the ground and walked casually just in case a crowd started gathering but he still had a smile acknowledging me with a nod. I nodded back and let it be but followed him from a distance until we both ended in a residential area.
As I suspected a crowd flocked out of nowhere, I could see boss was getting overwhelmed and I expressed my sincere apology as I sensed his irritation as I never thought lots of people would turn up. My eyes moistened and I bowed to touch his feet to ask for forgiveness but before I could do that he lifted me up and gave me one of the warmest hugs I've ever received with a big smile and said, "It's OK!" He then personally asked my mum to take a picture of me and him and with the flash of the camera I woke up feeling more than 100% satisfied and positive!
It has been almost two years since I officially shared any new musical works online. I occasionally worked on a few projects but never had the courage to share them and I had nearly given up on making beats but thanks to the continuous encouragement and belief I got from Jkmarx Jeyapal and my brother Vimal Malhotra I finally persevered in committing to one piece and completing it.
I didn't name this piece as I usually end up making music not bothering to coin a name, I go from one step to other packing in elements of music that I personally enjoy as an average listener and here I left deciding the name till the end. After struggling to coin one, my great friend Amith Chandhran gave this piece the name of, "Dream Passage".
Lastly but most importantly considering I met A. R. Rahman Ji in my dream receiving his blessings, this name was ideal and so delighted to finally share it with everyone.
Dream Passage
http://sunilmalhotra.bandcamp.com/releases
Happy Listening!