Rafi Resurrected is an 18 song musical feast that presents for the first time, a symphonic interpretation of Indian Music. In a first of its kind recording, The City of Birmingham Orchestra(CBSO), an elite 75 member outfit, has joined hands with India's leading vocalist Sonu Niigaam to create a unique album where Sonu pays a beautiful tribute to his musical father, Late Mohammed Rafi. The album was released in London on 17th June 2008 under the banner of Sa Re Ga Ma HMV and was available shortly in other parts of the world.  

 

TRACK LIST :

CD 1		CD 2
1. Kya Hua Tera Vaada		12. Main Jat Yamla
2. Baharon Phool Barsao		13. Hum Tum se Juda
3. Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki		14. Barbad - E - Mohabbat
4. Evening in Paris		15. Mujhe Teri
5. Yaad na Jaye		16. Pathar ke Sanam
6. Aaj Mausam		17. Gulabi Ankhen
7. Aane Se Uske		18. Yaad na Jaye
8. Tareef Karoon Kya Uski		19. Baharon Phool Barsao (instrumental)
9. Dil Ke Jharoke		20. Suhani Raat (instrumental)
10. Teri Galiyon		21. Teri Galiyon Mein (instrumental)
11. Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho

Sonu also performed live with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra across 3 cities in the UK and the tour received a thunderous response from the audience. The series kicked off in Birmingham on the 15th July 2008, followed by Manchester on 17th July 2008 and culminated with a grand finale in London on the 20th July 2008. Musical history was created since it was the first time a leading Indian vocalist appeared on stage with a leading Symphony Orchestra. Sonu paid a magnificent tribute to Late Mohammed Rafi with grandeur,elegance and poise by rendering some of his evergreen hits. The concert at the London Coliseum has been recorded for future broadcast on BBCTV and also in India and the United States.

Rafi Resurrected information :

Composer(s):

                       composers various

Performer(s):

                      City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), Sonu Niigaan, Michael Seal.

Catalogue Number:

                     GNCUK 138136-7

Notes:

                       Arrangements and orchestrations by Tim Pottier and Alwyn Green

Recorded:

                 Recorded in the CBSO Centre, Birmingham 11th/12th September 2006

Released:

                2008

Available Format(s):

          Double CD

Pieces

Rafi Resurrected-A Tribute to Mohammed Rafi - composers various.

 

 

The group performing at Birmingham