Sean Roldan

Raghavendra Raja Rao, known by his stage name Sean Roldan is an Indian musician who has worked on Carnatic, independent and film soundtracks for the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame after gaining critical acclaim for his work in Balaji Mohan's Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (2014).[1]

Sean Roldan
Birth nameRaghavendra Raja Rao
BornChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
GenresFilm score
Occupation(s)Film composer, music director, singer
Years active2014–present

Career

Roldan was born to the renowned mridangam player Srimushnam V. Raja Rao and Padma, the daughter of novelist Sandilyan. He began a career in music composing and working on Carnatic tracks before venturing into independent Tamil music with his band Sean Roldan & Friends.[2]

Roldan was recommended by film producer C. V. Kumar to Varun Manian, the producer of the bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram, who was looking for a composer after the director's original choice, Anirudh Ravichander, had opted out.[3] He subsequently signed the film and chose to continue to credit himself as Sean Roldan for a career in the Tamil film industry. He produced eight tracks for the film, singing two, while including one inspired by the single track "Mayakkura Poo Vaasam" composed for his band.[4]

His music draws heavy inspiration from Tamil composer Ilaiyaraaja, but criticism remains that his music does not sound fresh and individualistic.

Roldan has performed in Chennai among littleshows award.[5][6] He is also a devout Liverpool FC fan.

Discography

As composer
Year Tamil Other languages Notes
2014Vaayai Moodi PesavumSamsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (Malayalam)
Sathuranga Vettai
Mundasupatti
Aadama Jaichomada
2015144
2016Joker
2017Pa Paandi
Neruppu Da
Katha Nayagan
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2VIP 2 (Telugu),
VIP 2 - Lalkar (Hindi - dubbed)
2018Kaathiruppor Pattiyal
2019Mehandi Circus
Raatchasi
2020Kasada Thapara
Dharala Prabhu1 song "Kadhal Theevey" Guest Composer
  • The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
  • The year next to the titles of the films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
  • • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.

As singer
Year Film Song Music
2014Vaayai Moodi Pesavum1. Shut Up!
2. Kadhal Ara Onnu		Sean Roldan
Sathuranga Vettai1. Yemarum Jename
2. Verichodi Ponathada		Sean Roldan
JigarthandaHoo HaaSanthosh Narayanan
Cuckoo1. Manasula Soora Kaathey
2. Potta Pulla		Santhosh Narayanan
Mundasupatti1. Ambala Singam
2. Rasa Magarasa
3. Rasa Magarasa (Duet Version)		Sean Roldan
Maine Pyar Kiya (Telugu)"Ee Prema Manakoddhu"Pradeep Kumar
Aadama Jaichomada1. Nalla Kettuka Paadam
2. Odura Nari		Sean Roldan
2015Naanum Rowdy DhaanKannana KanneAnirudh Ravichander
1441. Vinai Theerkum Pillaiyada
2. Poove Pooviname		Sean Roldan
2016Irudhi SuttruVaa MachaneySanthosh Narayanan
Jil Jung JukRed Road-UVishal Chandrashekhar
Oru Naal KoothuAdiyae AzhagaeJustin Prabhakaran
Joker1. Chellamma
2. Halla Bol		Sean Roldan
Chennai 600028 II: Second InningsIdhu KadhaiyaYuvan Shankar Raja
ThondanPoi VaravaaJustin Prabhakaran
Rum Kadavule VidaiAnirudh Ravichander
2017Pa Paandi1.Paarthen
2.Veesum Kaathodadhaan
3.Venpani Malarae		Sean Roldan
Saravanan Irukka BayamaenYembuttu Irukuthu AasaD. Imman
Katha Nayagan1.Kathanayagan The Hero
2.Tappu Tippu
3.Sunday Na Bottle Edu
4.Rise of a Hero (Theme)		Sean Roldan
Neruppu Da1.Enga pona
2.Alangiliye		Sean Roldan
2018Kolamavu KokilaEdhuvarayoAnirudh Ravichander
RatsasanKanamma KanvizhiGhibran
2019LKGEttanai KaalamLeon James
Mehandi CircusVellatu KannazhagiSean Roldan
2019MonsterEnnai TheadiJustin Prabhakaran
2020Ponmagal Vandhal"Pookalin Porvai"Govind Vasantha
gollark: Really? Wow.
gollark: Or bee-transmission-system@0t.lt.
gollark: You can email them at osmarks@protonmail.com.
gollark: No, osmarks does.
gollark: Too sans-serif.

References
  1. http://www.indiaglitz.com/balaji-mohan-has-a-keen-music-sense-sean-roldan-tamil-news-104731
  2. http://www.watevermusic.com/db/bands.php/?band=131
  3. http://www.sify.com/movies/c-v-kumar-introduces-sean-roldan-news-tamil-odpkr9caghj.html
  4. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/I-was-destined-to-be-a-part-of-Vaayai-Moodi-Pesavum-Sean-Roldan/articleshow/31991791.cms
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTzqZuOmNv8
  6. http://tamizhyoutube.com/sean-roldan-performing-little-shows-award-short-films_025e81aa1.html
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