Hi Ashutosh - thnx for sharing this link i really like ARR's views on fellow music composers. I've never seen him accuse anyone of copying despite the fact that lots of composers around the nation are heavlily inspired by his music. .
he is really a Great personality!! 2008/6/2 Ashutosh Joshi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi Kenny, > > Following is an excerpt of AR Rahman;s interview & the link is > > > http://www.ibnlive.com/news/i-dont-think-remix-is-a-bad-word-ar-rahman/66365-8.html > > > *Rajeev Masand:* I also know that you were committed to doing Kamal's film > *Dasavatharam*, which you couldn't because time constraints did not allow > you. > > *AR Rahman:* Yes at that particular time, I was doing many things. I was > travelling and Kamal ji wanted me to give the music immediately and it was a > huge film. I knew the kind of work it would require. I knew I could not do > justice in that short period. > > *Rajeev Masand:* You were replaced then by Himesh Reshammiya. Were you > insulted? > > *AR Rahman:* No, not at all. Himesh did the songs but I think Devi Sri > Prasad did the background music. > > *Rajeev Masand:* Have you heard the music? > > *AR Rahman:* No, I have not heard the music. > > *Rajeev Masand:* He has also sung in Tamil. > > *AR Rahman:* I would love to listen to it. > > *Rajeev Masand:* What do you think of him as a singer? You have used so > many Bombay voices. You have introduced so many people in the music > industry. How come you haven't found anything for Himesh? > > *AR Rahman:* I think he has got a particular style. I have heard him very > closely and I think he is capable of much more. In fact we were co-judges in > a show for a channel. So, I am waiting for the right song for Himesh. I like > him as a person and I wish him all the best. > > *Rajeev Masand:* You know that he is a movie actor now as well. > > *AR Rahman:* Yes I know. Awesome. > > Thanks, > Ashutosh > > --- On *Mon, 6/2/08, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: > > From: Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [arr] Dasavatharam, > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com > Date: Monday, June 2, 2008, 4:21 PM > > Its time we move on. > > On 6/2/08, kenny_korg <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > wrote: >> >> Yesterday was talking to one of my friend about the songs of >> Dasavatharam. >> Me and my friend really upset after listen to the music. >> Me nor my friend didnt like the music at all. >> >> My friend told me that this music suppose to be done by Rahman but >> because of Payment problem Rahman didn'nt accept this project.... >> >> I told my friend its impossible. >> My boss reject a project because of payment..??? no no no >> It must be because tight schedule... >> >> So anybody can clarify about this? >> >> I'm not happy with the statement given by my friend. >> >> waiting for ur reply. >> >> Love u Rahman >> kenny >> >> > > >
