A R Rahman and Sam Altman Join Forces for ‘Secret Mountain’—An AI-Powered Musical Odyssey
Celebrated composer A R Rahman has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on an upcoming AI-driven music project titled Secret Mountain. The initiative promises to blend music, storytelling, and artificial intelligence in a unique, culturally rich experience aimed at uplifting Indian creators and voices globally.
Rahman took to Instagram on Friday to share a photo of his visit to Altman’s office. In the caption, he revealed that the two discussed their vision for Secret Mountain, which he described as a “virtual global band” designed to help Indian minds harness AI tools to tackle generational challenges.
“We discussed Secret Mountain, our virtual global band, and how to empower and uplift Indian minds to use AI tools to address generational challenges and lead the way forward,” Rahman wrote.
The story at the heart of Secret Mountain follows a young woman named Luna, who stumbles into a fantastical world where she meets musical beings from diverse cultural backgrounds. The journey explores themes of digital distraction, creativity, and unity across borders.
Rahman had teased the concept of Secret Mountain last year on his YouTube channel in a short video titled Introducing the Secret Mountain. In the video, Luna says, “Hey, I’m Luna, let me tell you a story. Like most of us, I have been wandering the jungles of instant gratification, dooms of scrolling.”
The collaboration marks a powerful intersection of art and technology, as Rahman brings musical soul to a concept deeply embedded in AI innovation, while Altman brings the tools to make it globally accessible. With AI transforming the creative landscape at an unprecedented pace, Secret Mountain may pave the way for more inclusive, expressive, and collaborative digital experiences in India and beyond.
This project could signal a new era where creativity is not just amplified by AI, but also deeply rooted in cultural identity and social purpose.
