Lord Of The Rings musical’s composer A.R. Rahman is building a global virtual band using AI

Rahman used this same storytelling approach when he composed the musical adaptation of The Lord Of The Rings in 2006. -- PHOTOS: AFP/DANIEL BOUD via The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A.R. Rahman loves to tell stories. Narrative is of great importance to the celebrated Indian musician, and it is a key part of his creative approach.

Music is an immersive experience, the 58-year-old Indian music maestro tells The Straits Times via Zoom from Oakland, San Francisco, where his The Wonderment concert tour stopped by.