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Rahman became interested in M.I.A. after listening to her [[Arular|debut album]], and upon meeting Rahman the singer said she was a big fan of his work. Director [[Danny Boyle]] suggested M.I.A. work with Rahman on a piece for the score of the film.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Slutsky|url=http://www.montrealmirror.com/2008/121108/film1.html|title=Making it in Mumbai|date=December 11, 2009|work=[[Montreal Mirror]]|access-date=November 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630172222/http://www.montrealmirror.com/2008/121108/film1.html|archive-date=June 30, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> The song was then composed through continuous [[e-mail]]ing between Rahman in India and M.I.A. in England.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/11/ar_rahman_on_slumdogs_sound.html|title=Composer A.R. Rahman on the Sounds of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and Being M.I.A.’s Idol|work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|date=2008-11-12|access-date=2009-07-19}}</ref> According to the digital music sheet published at musicnotes.com, the song is written in the [[key (music)|key]] of [[B minor]], with a moderately fast tempo.<ref name="Musicnotes">{{cite journal|title=Digital Sheet Music, M.I.A. - 'O, Saya'|work=Musicnotes.com|publisher=[[Peer International (music publishing)|Peer International Music Publishing]]|id=SC0128549 (Product Number)|year=2009}}</ref> | Rahman became interested in [[M.I.A. (rapper)|M.I.A.]]. after listening to her [[Arular|debut album]], and upon meeting Rahman the singer said she was a big fan of his work. Director [[Danny Boyle]] suggested M.I.A. work with Rahman on a piece for the score of the film.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Slutsky|url=http://www.montrealmirror.com/2008/121108/film1.html|title=Making it in Mumbai|date=December 11, 2009|work=[[Montreal Mirror]]|access-date=November 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630172222/http://www.montrealmirror.com/2008/121108/film1.html|archive-date=June 30, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> The song was then composed through continuous [[e-mail]]ing between Rahman in India and M.I.A. in England.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/11/ar_rahman_on_slumdogs_sound.html|title=Composer A.R. Rahman on the Sounds of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and Being M.I.A.’s Idol|work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|date=2008-11-12|access-date=2009-07-19}}</ref> According to the digital music sheet published at musicnotes.com, the song is written in the [[key (music)|key]] of [[B minor]], with a moderately fast tempo.<ref name="Musicnotes">{{cite journal|title=Digital Sheet Music, M.I.A. - 'O, Saya'|work=Musicnotes.com|publisher=[[Peer International (music publishing)|Peer International Music Publishing]]|id=SC0128549 (Product Number)|year=2009}}</ref> | ||
The song was nominated for an [[Academy Award for Best Original Song]] at the [[81st Academy Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269567/slumdog-wall-e-lead-oscar-music-nominees|title='Slumdog, 'WALL-E' Lead Oscar Music Nominees|first=Jonathan|last=Cohen|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|access-date=23 February 2009|date=22 January 2009}}</ref> but eventually lost to the song "[[Jai Ho (song)|Jai Ho]]", also from ''Slumdog Millionaire''. M.I.A. said the nomination was an honor, stating "Maybe I can afford to book [[Dave Chappelle]] at the baby shower now."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/01/23/mia-responds-to-oscar-nod-i-can-afford-to-book-dave-chappelle-at-the-baby-shower-now/|title=M.I.A. Responds to Oscar Nod: "I Can Afford to Book Dave Chappelle at the Baby Shower Now"|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=2009-01-23|access-date=2009-07-19}}</ref> At the awards ceremony, the song was performed by Rahman, surrounded by dancers and [[taiko]] drums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269365/slumdog-millionaire-sweeps-music-oscars|title='Slumdog Millionaire' Sweeps Music Oscars|work=Billboard|date=2009-02-23|access-date=2009-07-19}}</ref> | The song was nominated for an [[Academy Award for Best Original Song]] at the [[81st Academy Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269567/slumdog-wall-e-lead-oscar-music-nominees|title='Slumdog, 'WALL-E' Lead Oscar Music Nominees|first=Jonathan|last=Cohen|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|access-date=23 February 2009|date=22 January 2009}}</ref> but eventually lost to the song "[[Jai Ho (song)|Jai Ho]]", also from ''Slumdog Millionaire''. M.I.A. said the nomination was an honor, stating "Maybe I can afford to book [[Dave Chappelle]] at the baby shower now."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/01/23/mia-responds-to-oscar-nod-i-can-afford-to-book-dave-chappelle-at-the-baby-shower-now/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090126050209/http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/01/23/mia-responds-to-oscar-nod-i-can-afford-to-book-dave-chappelle-at-the-baby-shower-now|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2009|title=M.I.A. Responds to Oscar Nod: "I Can Afford to Book Dave Chappelle at the Baby Shower Now"|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=2009-01-23|access-date=2009-07-19}}</ref> At the awards ceremony, the song was performed by Rahman, surrounded by dancers and [[taiko]] drums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269365/slumdog-millionaire-sweeps-music-oscars|title='Slumdog Millionaire' Sweeps Music Oscars|work=Billboard|date=2009-02-23|access-date=2009-07-19}}</ref> | ||
"O... Saya" charted in the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at 93,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269283/soulja-boy-climbs-hot-100|title= Soulja Boy Climbs Hot 100|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc| access-date=2009-07-19|first=Ayala|last=Ben-Yehuda}}</ref> and the [[Canadian Hot 100]] at 68. | "O... Saya" charted in the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at 93,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269283/soulja-boy-climbs-hot-100|title= Soulja Boy Climbs Hot 100|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc| access-date=2009-07-19|first=Ayala|last=Ben-Yehuda}}</ref> and the [[Canadian Hot 100]] at 68. | ||
Revision as of 11:14, 19 August 2021
| "O... Saya" | |
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| Song by A. R. Rahman and M.I.A. | |
from the album
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| Released | 25 November 2008 |
| Recorded | 2008 |
| Studio | Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios (Chennai, India) |
| Length | 3:33 |
| Label | Interscope |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | A.R. Rahman |
"O... Saya" is a song from the soundtrack of the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire. It was composed by Indian musician A. R. Rahman and British producer M.I.A., both of whom performed on the recording.
Song information
Rahman became interested in M.I.A.. after listening to her debut album, and upon meeting Rahman the singer said she was a big fan of his work. Director Danny Boyle suggested M.I.A. work with Rahman on a piece for the score of the film.[1] The song was then composed through continuous e-mailing between Rahman in India and M.I.A. in England.[2] According to the digital music sheet published at musicnotes.com, the song is written in the key of B minor, with a moderately fast tempo.[3]
The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 81st Academy Awards,[4] but eventually lost to the song "Jai Ho", also from Slumdog Millionaire. M.I.A. said the nomination was an honor, stating "Maybe I can afford to book Dave Chappelle at the baby shower now."[5] At the awards ceremony, the song was performed by Rahman, surrounded by dancers and taiko drums.[6]
"O... Saya" charted in the Billboard Hot 100 at 93,[7] and the Canadian Hot 100 at 68.
The song was featured during the 2009 NFL Draft.[citation needed]
Chart performance
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Hot 100[8] | 68 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[9] | 93 |
References
- ↑ Mark Slutsky (11 December 2009). "Making it in Mumbai". Montreal Mirror. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ↑ "Composer A.R. Rahman on the Sounds of 'Slumdog Millionaire' and Being M.I.A.'s Idol". New York. 12 November 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- ↑ "Digital Sheet Music, M.I.A. - 'O, Saya'". Musicnotes.com. Peer International Music Publishing. 2009. SC0128549 (Product Number).
- ↑ Cohen, Jonathan (22 January 2009). "'Slumdog, 'WALL-E' Lead Oscar Music Nominees". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 23 February 2009.
- ↑ "M.I.A. Responds to Oscar Nod: "I Can Afford to Book Dave Chappelle at the Baby Shower Now"". Rolling Stone. 23 January 2009. Archived from the original on 26 January 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- ↑ "'Slumdog Millionaire' Sweeps Music Oscars". Billboard. 23 February 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- ↑ Ben-Yehuda, Ayala. "Soulja Boy Climbs Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- ↑ "Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Acharts. 26 January 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2009.
- ↑ "US SINGLES TOP 100 COMPILED BY: BILLBOARD HOT 100". Acharts. 26 January 2020.