Oh well, since someone has started this comparison topic..I just want to give in my humble opinion. I believe RDB and ARR are both great. And here's why:
[1] ARR is innovate, and so was RDB. If you think RDB gave songs to same singers -- yes -- but then, there were no options! Did you know there was a time when if a film did not have Lata / Asha, distributors would not buy it? However, you must remember that RDB was one of the first to truly select the right singer for the song, rather than base it on an arbitary choice. For instance - Lata for Bahon mein chale aao, or Manna dey/Kishore for Padosan. [2] RDB all western? Phooh! You don't know RDB music at all, my friend! Listen to Woh shaam kuch ajeeb thi, Katra katra, Dil dhoondta hai, Huzoor is kadar, Kuch na kaho, Is mod se aate hai, Phir wohi raat hai, Aane wala paal, Tum bin jaon kahan, ...and the list goes on. And tell me which one is western? In fact, RDB was one of the first to successfully bring Indian music to a more modern setting, and perform a successful fusion. [3] Copy? Maybe you are right -- RDB did get his inspiration for quite a few songs. But then, ARR has his share of 'minor-inspirations' as well (I2FS does have a few listings for ARR as well). So, agreed that RDB did get inspired more, but then that's everyone! [4] National awards? I personally think awards are debatable, and not truly accurate. Why would ARR miss an award for gems like Swades and Bose? [5] Versatile? RDB was also truly versatile. However, additionally he had -- what I would call a higher 'hummable' factor in his tunes. Why is RDB music remixed so much even in the recent times? How about the ever-greeness of Churaliya hai tumne to Dum maro dum! Anyone would more like sing Churaliya as a romantic song, compared to most other ARR compositions. And in fact, both ARR and Shivamani have admitted to RDB being the true rhythm genius! Finally, I do agree that ARR has brought in a greater revolution with his greater range of music knowledge. But then, Nitin Sawhney has a even more greater range...so is he better than ARR? Nah -- everyone is great to come up with tunes that sit in the hearts of sooo many millions! -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Pravinder Sheoran" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi guys > i just do not want to creat any controversies here > but i get hurt when i listen about comparing rahman with r d burman > > what i think is that rahman is far far better, authentic and > versatile music director than r d burman > > though r d burman gave some hit nombers but they were all western > style numbers (and some of them were copied as well) > > most of his numbers were sung by same singers, and in his life time > he could not take any national awards. > > on the other side rahman has given a hell lot of varity and standard > to his music > > and of cource we all are well familiar with the qualities of > rahman's music > > DO YOU STILL THINK THE COMPARISON EXISTS? > very hard to believe > > pravinder sheoran > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Life without art & music? Keep the arts alive today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/rG9bLB/dnQLAA/n1hLAA/iyUplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
