AR.Rahman concert in Chicago

DNA and myself were able to get tickets just 2 weeks before. It didnt quite hit me until I saw the crowd at Sears center, I heard it was around 9000. We got comfortable seats on second floor.

The entire 3 hour was a stunning performance by AR-Rahman and other artists. Unfortunatley I dont have any videos or photos to share. My lovable DNA had kindly forgotten to bring the camera for which he remembered to charge the battery.

We both had a great time screaming, applauding , me ( whistling) with the rest of the crowd. Our section of the gallery made the least noise, and the max contribution was from both of us I think.

opening solo bit by Chitra from rang de basanti.
Sukwinder Singh - ramta jogi from Taal
and except for 2 songs in Shivaji ( new Rajini movie) rest of them were sung, wow I have nt seen such excitement anywhere else. The best songs that the crowd enjoyed the most were Chaiyya Chaiyya by sukhwinder singh, all Shivaji songs, Humma Humma by ARR himself and Thodi si dool meri from Rang De basanti sung by Kailash Ker.

I had nt seen any of the new singers like naresh Iyer, Blaze, Madhushree and by the way chaiyy chaiyya female part ( original Ila Arun) was sung by the very own sister of ARR , Rehana who has also sung Balelika from Sivaji.


I never thought I would be able to see ARR, Chitra, Hariharan but it was unbeleivable.

We literally screamed throughout the show. Since there was nuch hype about Sivaji songs, as a member of Chicago Tamil crowd I was so thrilled.
It was a good day to remember. if there is one again I am in for it.
Go ARR!!