Dear Rawat, I understand your thoughts, on the way certain music has been chopped off from Bose. But still, Bose is clearly one of the best albums of ARR and i think certain due credit should be given to Benegal to trust ARR. We must remember that Shyam Benegal is more of an art-film-maker and he has been using only 1 composer right from late-70s, for all his films: Vanraj Bhatia, who again, despite being talented, doesnt have any commercial or mainstream films to boast of. Now for such a film-maker to switch to ARR, who is a mainstream film composer (ofcourse, now the lines between commercial and parallel cinema are blurred), it takes quite a confidence and trust. and not just that, the combination actually worked because Benegal, contrary to what you say, has a good sense of music. Here is my take on the combo: 1. Zubeidaa - A very classy score. Please hear the album, ARR never composed tunes like in Zubeidaa, before or even after. They are vintage, rooted-in-melody and yet contemporary. And not to forget, it was in this film that he composed his first truly Hindustani Classical track, a 'Thumri', "Chodo More Saiyyan". And yes, the western classical 'So Gaye Hai' is another Gem. 2. Bose - Again a very classy score. Some beautiful songs for Sonu Nigam, rooted in Vintage melody. And this is the 1st album of ARR, released as true OST as such. I mean, we didnt have to rip Voiceless BGMs, because ARR provided us the brilliant BGMs in the CD. The instrumental tracks, all done with Czech Philharmonic Orchestra are one of ARR's orchestral best. For all people who argue with me that ARR is all about technology, i suggest this album as answer.
And lastly, you are mistaken that Thakshak was by Benegal. It was by Govind Nihlani, a protege of Benegal though. Yet, as you said, there is all likelihood that songs/music could be chopped off in the film. But then, we need to listen and appreciate music right, rather than see and appreciate it. So, as long as there is a cd released, it is a treat for us. For these reasons, i look forward to Benegal-ARR combo, as much as i wait for a ARR-Gowariker or ARR-Maniratnam or ARR-Deepa Mehta or ARR-Rajeev Menon Combo. because these, never disappointed us. Regards Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla. http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com --- On Tue, 10/28/08, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [arr] Semi ARR | Shyam Benegal has begun work on Chamki Chameli To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 12:49 PM On 10/28/2008 10:44 AM India Time, _Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla_ wrote: > Is there any way through which we can find out if ARR is still > associated with this project? I wish he does, because there is lot of > scope for classy music, which ARR really likes, in this film, given the > director is Shyam Benegal. > I wish otherwise. I was sick to find the lullaby of Bose was trimmed in the film. other music visuals were also mediocre. Takshak's that song in the park was so poorly picturised as they were doing in early 70s. Benegal has no ear for music and he wastes great music of our man. I hope ARR refuses to work with Benegal. -- V
