Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A.R. Rahman recently met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to talk about his new AI-based music project called “Secret Mountain.” The meeting took place at OpenAI’s office, where they discussed how this project will combine music, technology, and culture to support and inspire Indian creators.
Rahman posted a picture on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with Altman, writing,
“It was a pleasure to meet @sama at his office. We talked about Secret Mountain, our virtual global band, and how we can use AI tools to solve big challenges and inspire Indian minds.”
OpenAI Vice President Srinivas Narayanan also shared his thoughts on X, saying it was an honor to host A.R. Rahman. He praised Rahman not just for his music but also for his innovation in combining art and technology, like in his past project “Le Musk” and now with “Secret Mountain.”
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What is Secret Mountain?
Rahman first introduced the Secret Mountain project in a YouTube video in February 2024. It’s described as a “Meta band” – a virtual world of music where AI helps bring together characters from different cultures to create music. The story follows Luna, a young girl who leaves behind the chaos of the digital world and enters a magical space of music and storytelling. Rahman’s music will be the core of this project, aiming to create a new kind of immersive musical experience.
Rahman Also Meets Perplexity AI CEO
In addition to his meeting at OpenAI, Rahman also visited Perplexity AI and met with CEO Aravind Srinivas. Srinivas shared on X that they had a live demo of the company’s Comet browser and also discussed Secret Mountain. He wrote,
“Great hosting @arrahman at @perplexity_ai today with live demos of Comet browser, and his upcoming project Secret Mountain.”
A.R. Rahman is working on an exciting new musical universe using AI, and his meetings with tech leaders like Sam Altman and Aravind Srinivas show how he’s blending creativity with technology to shape the future of music and storytelling.
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