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A.R. Rahman is known for his complex production style. He often blends disparate elements—devotional qawwali vocals, heavy synth bass, Western percussion, and traditional Indian instrumentation like the shehnai and sitar—into a single cohesive track. In a compressed MP3 format, the "data" is shaved off to save space, resulting in a flattening of these layers. The high frequencies of the flute in "Maula Maula" or the deep, resonant bass in the title track can sound muddy or clipped.
The album features 10 tracks that range from soulful prayers to experimental pop:
: A clever reimagining of a folk song with electro-pop elements.
Released in 2009, A.R. Rahman utilized a vast array of instruments—from the shehnai to electronic synth-basses. In , a lot of the "air" and texture in tracks like "Dil Gira Dafatan" gets lost in compression.