Rupam Sarmah

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Rupam Sarmah
Also known as Rupam Sharma, R. S.
Born 15 August
Genres electronic, world, new age, dance, classical, folk
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, music director, arranger, entrepreneur, computer engineer
Instruments Vocals, tabla, percussions, strings, keyboard, piano
Years active 1992–present
Labels RJ Productions
Website rupamsarmah.net

Rupam Sarmah was born in Jorhat, Assam and has been living in the US since 1992. Rupam is a music director, filmmaker, composer, singer, entrepreneur and a computer engineer. Rupam is a Guinness World Record®[1] holder. Rupam has directed music[2] and film productions[3][4] in the USA and India. He has also directed feature films and documentaries.[5]

Rupam collaborated and recorded his songs with international artists and Grammy® winners like Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Laura Sullivan, Brian Vibberts, Ricky Khej, Padmashree Sumitra Guha, Subhen Chatterjee, Alan Roy Scott, Ken Koshio, Kevin Mackie, Nona Brown, Udit Narayan, Babul Supriyo, Sadhna Sargam, Kumar Sanu, Poornima, Rupankar, Subhamita, Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta, Usha Uthup and many others. Rupam is the founder of social enterprises - One Little Finger Foundation, Idea Incubation, and media production house maZumba[6] for collaborative content creation. In association with maZumba media and entertainment, Rupam has worked on a number of local and international projects including Prerona Spastic Society, Manovikas - Welfare and Rehabilitation Center for the Children with Special Needs, Bhupen Hazarika Foundation.[7][8]

Rupam is currently working on a World Peace Project, Action Moves People United (AMPU) with UNESCO USA as a Producer and Board member in collaboration with artists, authors, and organizations from all around the world. The Project was announced by Guy Djoken, President of UNESCO USA and Heather Caton, Secretary General and President of World Genesis Foundation, on July 17, 2015 in Frederick, Maryland, near Washington D.C., during the first Historic International Nelson Mandela Day for Peace, Justice and Democracy. Some of the people that Rupam and AMPU team collaborated with are Kathy Sledge, Julian Lennon, Janis Ian, Sharon Katz, DJ Mbenga, Steve Walsh, Colin Andrews, Cosmonaut Dumitru Prunariu and many others.

As a Filmmaker, Producer and Director, Rupam has directed documentaries, short films, and feature films. He has worked with some of the award-winning artists and actors like Moloya Goswami, Tamela D'Amico, Abhinaya, Jaya Seal, Kushol Chakravarty, Asim Bose, Pabitra Rabha, and others. Rupam is directing a feature film (English) - One Little Finger with a theme of Ability in Disability which is expected to be released later this year.

As an Engineer, Executive, and media professional, Rupam has worked for successful startups to top media companies holding Senior Management positions worldwide, designing computer systems and products. Rupam is a Voting member of Grammy® as a Musician, Producer and Engineer. Rupam and his family currently live in California.

Rupam’s goal is to uplift consciousness in the world with creative work that delivers the message of Humanity, Love, and Peace to inspire social change.[3] Rupam's Omkara Music Therapy, a research-based project, is being used at a number of institutions helping people and kids with disabilities relieving pain, mental condition, and depression.[9][10]

Award-winning projects

Rupam has a number of awards[11][12][13][14][15] and recognitions for his music and film.[16] His documentary feature film In Search Of God[17][18] was also included in the long nominations for Original Music Score in Oscar 2011 race.[19][20] His research-based world music project, OMKARA - The Sound of Divine Love[21] and Gospel with Borgeet,Talk to God, have received nominations in Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2014.[22] OMKARA was listed in Top 10 Radio Airplay Chart.[23]

Rupam made a Guinness World Record® on 24 February 2013 on his project 'A Musical Journey for World Peace' which united more than 500 participants from across the globe who played 315 kinds of musical instruments for world peace. The adjudicator Mr. Jack Brockbank from Guinness World Records declared it as a world record.[24]

Work on film, Video

  1. One Little Finger (Screenplay)[25][26] - Feature Film - Story, Screenplay and Direction by Rupam; Genre: Drama, Musical (English); Theme: Ability in Disability; currently in production; expected release in 2016/2017.
  2. We Are Love (900 Voices)[27] - Music Video: Participated in Grammy® winning composer Laura Sullivan’s project [2015]
  3. In Search of God[28] - Film Director (Rupam's debut film as a Director; BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD, Indian Film Festival, Houston, Texas)
  4. In Search of God[29][30] - Music Score, composer, Sound Design
  5. Sagar Kinare (Bengali) - Music Director
  6. Alor Thikana (Bengali) - Music Director
  7. A Musical Journey for World Peace[31] - A Musical Concert Film, Directed by Rupam
  8. Majestic Assam - Music Video

Work on music

  1. Action Moves People United (Spoken word and Music album) - in production, to be released in 2016
  2. Arise Above Abuse (Participated in a Spoken Word and Music Album by Cindy Paulos and others) [2015]
  3. Sounds from the Circle[32] - New Age Album - compilation [2015]
  4. OMKARA – The Sound of Divine Love[33][34] (World Music Project based on Chakra and healing music) – Directed and Produced by Rupam (feat. Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Sumitra Guha, Laura Sullivan, and others) [2014]
  5. Talk to God[35] (Contemporary Gospel song blended with Borgeet), Rupam Sarmah and Nona Brown, Singer and Composer [2014]
  6. Angel Blessings[36] (Benefiting Hospice): Take in a Deep Breath of Heaven (Rupam Sarmah and Nona Brown) [2014]
  7. In Search of God[37] - Singer, Direction and Score
  8. Sagar Kinare (Bengali) - Singer and Music Director
  9. Hits of Rupam - Singer and composer
  10. Priyam (Assamese) - Singer and composer
  11. Gems of Bishnu Rabha, vol 1, 2, 3 (iTunes) - Sound Design
  12. Geetali (Assamese) - Singer and composer
  13. Piya Re (Hindi) - Singer and composer
  14. Praner Gaan - Singer and Composer
  15. Sylvan Rhapsody of Assam (iTunes) - Sound Design
  16. Sangeetpremee - Singer and composer
  17. My Love Is You - Singer and composer
  18. Music Film (world record concert) – A Musical Journey for World Peace by Rupam and his team
  19. Bengali Album (Banjara)
  20. Bishnuprasadar Prosad (book – published) (assisted Dilip K. Datta, URI, USA)
  21. Bhupen Hazarikar Geet aru Jeevan Roth – (assisted Dilip K. Datta, URI, USA), published 2014

Notes

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  2. ↑ http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2013/4/video-hundreds-help-set-most-instruments-used-in-a-piece-of-music-world-record-in-india-47946/
  3. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rupam-sarmah/id65111434?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
  4. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4466710
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  11. ↑ http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2013/4/video-hundreds-help-set-most-instruments-used-in-a-piece-of-music-world-record-in-india-47946/
  12. ↑ http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/04/08/watch-indian-symphony-breaks-world-record-for-most-instruments-in-a-piece-of-music/
  13. ↑ http://www.jpfolks.com/MusicAwards/SongWinners.htm
  14. ↑ http://www.jpfolks.com/MusicAwards/2006/Winners/Album.htm
  15. ↑ http://www.jpfolks.com/MusicAwards/2006/Winners/Song.htm
  16. ↑ http://www.iffhinc.org/films2011.php
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External links

Script error: The function "top" does not exist. Best Composer Award, Human RIghts Organization, CPDR India, 2012
Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominations, 2014
Best Documentary Jury Award, Indian Film Festival, Houston, 2011
In Search of God – Acquired by the OSCAR Library (The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Margaret Herrick Library)
Just Plan Folks (JPF) International Music Award, Hollywood Best Song in World Ethnic Category, 2002 Song Janemon Janeja from Album Piya Re
Zee Alpha Bangla Award (India), Best Song in a Regional Film (Sagar Kinare), 2007 Nominated. Jo Jo won the Best Female Singer award for the Song "Majhe Majhe Jibanta"
Zee Alpha Bangla Award (India), Best Music Direction (Nominated), 2007 Film – Sagar Kinare
Just Plan Folks (JPF) International Music Award, Hollywood, Best Album in World Ethnic Category, 2007 Album – My Love Is You – multiple awards for song and album
In Search of God – First Film and Music of Assamese Origin in Oscar®Script error: The function "bottom" does not exist.

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